A Big Youth Boxing Event Is Coming to East Oakland | KQED

Coach G’s fighters from Vertical Skillz Outreach will square off in San Antonio Park for an inaugural tournament.

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Woodside Fire 30% Contained: Evacuations, Air Quality Warnings, Highway 1 Closure in Place | KQED

Heavy smoke continues to affect much of the North Bay.

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The economy slowed a bit -- but Americans continued to spend

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.

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Cool Coast, Hot Inland. Bay Area Heat This Weekend Will Depend on Where You Live | KQED

Triple-digit heat could bake inland Bay Area cities this weekend, while the coast stays cool under the marine layer.

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Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland talks about her political journey

New Mexico's Deb Haaland was one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. She discusses her political journey in the new memoir, A Voice Like Mine.

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As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

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Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension | San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $18.8 million AAV. “In just two s...

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A California comeback? Reading scores steadily climbing – with a caveat

California’s reading scores have slowly improved after the state invested in several approaches, including literacy coaches for teachers.

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Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist

The 2026 list includes new works from household names Douglas Stuart, Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout as well as a few debut authors.

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A Bay Area Heat Wave Is Coming, Along With Beach Hazards and Wildfire Risk | KQED

Temperatures inland could hit over 100 degrees by Saturday, but the National Weather Service says the deadlier threat is the surf, where a distant hurricane swell has already driven a weekend of water...

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Bay Area Immigrant Advocates Warn Noncitizens to Avoid Air Travel After ICE Arrests | KQED

More than a dozen travelers have been detained in recent weeks, prompting immigration lawyers to warn visa holders, asylum seekers and other noncitizens about the risks of flying.

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Heat-related hospital visits at near-record high in NC this summer, state reports

Experts say North Carolina’s current spike in heat-related illnesses, once uncommon, is becoming a dangerous pattern.

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A year after Trump funding cuts, public media finds support from audiences

A year ago, President Trump cut all federal funding for public TV and radio. Hundreds of public media staffers got laid off. But listeners and viewers are also stepping up with support.

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DOT cranks up its campaign to strip bike lane references from federal websites

Transportation officials have removed a growing list of safety materials that mention bike lanes from federal websites. Safety advocates warn that's undermining proven measures for reducing crashes.

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In South Dakota, public media endures a year after federal funding was wiped out

We check in on one state public broadcasting network a year after President Trump signed a law ending federal funding of public media.

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VTA’s Record-Breaking World Cup Ridership Nets Just Around $1 Per Trip | KQED

VTA has long relied on sales taxes, not fares, to fund its operations. San José’s Mayor says this should be a wake-up call for the agency to generate more money from fares.

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SF’s ‘House of Latin Rock’ to Receive Landmark Status, Preserving Mission’s Music History | KQED

On Tuesday, San Francisco officials vote to decide whether the residence will join the Painted Ladies and the Mrs. Doubtfire House in receiving protected landmark status.

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Bay Area Soccer Fans Celebrate Spain's World Cup Win | KQED

Fans in San Francisco watched the Spain-Argentina match at Thrive City, ending another World Cup.

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Grocery Outlet Scans Your Face While You Shop. Critics Say It’s a Privacy Problem | KQED

Grocery Outlet stores in San Francisco and the East Bay are using facial recognition technology to identify suspected shoplifters, raising concerns about surveillance and consent.

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How Does California’s $3,500 EV Rebate Work? | KQED

First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.

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For These Young Men in the Bay Area, Religion Is Gaining Ground | KQED

Many Catholic dioceses are reporting more people joining the church, but experts say it’s not a religious revival.

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San Francisco Approves Cannabis Cafés, a First for the Bay Area | KQED

The ordinance lets licensed retailers serve food and drinks alongside on-site cannabis use.

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‘Total Chaos’: Bay Area Sailors Recall Rescue of Boat Passengers Near Alcatraz | KQED

After a 49-foot vessel carrying 20 passengers began sinking near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon, San Francisco locals were among the first to arrive on the scene and took part in the lifesaving ...

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In a 2-0 Victory, Spain Defeats France During SF Bastille Day Celebrations | KQED

Although San Francisco's France fans may not be able to celebrate the outcome of the match, this weekend will be the city's seventh annual Bastille Day festival.

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Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory - Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice, Poetics of Memory brings...

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