Two federal judges who lost their Pacific Palisades homes in the January firestorm have joined neighbors suing the LADWP, claiming the utility failed to prepare for the wildfire.
A drowning metropolis, a project unfinished, and an unbreakable commitment to stay—in “Awake in the Floating City,” the ravishing new novel by Susanna Kwan, the story takes the reader into a San Francisco during a flooding, not-too distant future. “Awake …
Robert Castillo, 61, was arrested April 10 after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the death of a 43-year-old Fresno woman and two sexual assault cases.
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CALIFORNIA K-12 SCHOOLS got a reprieve last week when a judge blocked President Donald Trump’s order to eliminate diversity programs or risk losing federal funding.New Hampshire Judge Landya McCafferty said Trump’s order didn’t sufficiently define diversity, equity and inclusion, or …
These are among the new titles released by local writers, listed in alphabetical order by author names: Susanna Kwan (Courtesy Andria Lo)
The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries' monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them.
The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries' monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them.
We’re building a community one book at a time by sharing the reads that inspire us. We’re asking community members about what’s on their nightstands or devices to enrich our “to-be-read” lists and celebrate Bay Area libraries and independent book …
A man was arrested in connection with the bodies found last month, officials said.
TAKING AIM at “Not In My Backyard” politics, a majority of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors propose to balance homeless services equally across the city’s 11 districts.Supervisors Bilal Mahmood and Shamann Walton put forward an ordinance Friday to establish “geographic …
LIBRARY ADVOCATES SAY they expect to ride out the upcoming San Jose budget cycle without any major cuts. But trouble could be on the horizon, with the city projecting an ongoing shortfall over the next few years.San Jose’s Library and …
Historical novels, memoirs, science fiction and fantasy by acclaimed and emerging California and visiting writers are on the agenda this month, as well as a few book festivals featuring dozens of authors. To submit an event to the calendar, email …
The strike is set to last until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Libraries and some health clinics will be closed, though hospitals will remain open. Wildfire cleanup may be paused.
Through the years, the San Francisco Symphony has hosted special birthday parties for Michael Tilson Thomas, aka MTT, to recognize his 25 years as music director, from 1995 to 2020. On Saturday, another birthday celebration at Davies Symphony Hall marked …
The Port of Oakland is bringing back its free harbor sunset tours starting in May, the Port announced.The tours give curious participants an up-close view of the Port’s shipping operations as the boat cruises the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco …
The man is accused of grabbing a gun from his home and making threats.
The sheriff's office asked other victims to speak out.
Both were booked into Solano County Jail on multiple charges.
Train service linking Orange and San Diego counties will once again be halted — this time for an estimated six weeks — as crews attempt to reinforce a particularly unstable section of the coastline in San Clemente.
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