San Francisco

A mountain lion walks into a light source on top of foliage while two other cubs follow close behind as they look towards the frame.

Comentario

California safeguards pumas as federal rules fail to protect their habitat

The state placed six mountain lion species on the threatened list, so road and land developers must evaluate projects to not isolate pumas.

By Tiffany Yap • abril 1, 2026

LA City Hall is framed by lush green trees and a partly cloudy sky, standing tall in the center with a clear view of its tiered architecture. The foliage in the foreground adds depth and contrast to the modern lines of the building.

Comentario

Should Los Angeles’ City Council get bigger for better representation? Let voters decide

California’s largest city has 265,000 people per council member, more than most major cities. Voters might vote to reduce that by expanding the council.

Por

jimen newton

• marzo 5, 2026

A white train in makes it's way down train tracks towards a station with a person waiting. The San Francisco skyline can be seen in the background.

Comentario

Los Angeles and Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

San Franciscans will consider a percentage point increase in the sales tax while Bay Area and LA-area voters will be asked for a half a percentage point.

Por

Daniel Walters

• marzo 3, 2026

Justicia

California sues websites that publish blueprints for 3D printer ghost guns

California law enforcement agencies seize about 11,000 ghost guns every year. The state now is suing websites that help people manufacture untraceable firearms.

Por

Cayla Mihalovich

• febrero 7, 2026

A train is traveling along railroad tracks toward the frame, with a line of trees in the background and an array of apartment buildings and homes on a hill in the background.

Política

New transit housing bill revives California’s Democratic divisions over local control

A bill to close a loophole in a landmark housing law to make it clear which cities are affected has Democratic lawmakers divided again about the state’s role in telling cities where to build.

Por

Nadia Lathan

• febrero 4, 2026

Oficiales de policía de Oakland caminan por la escena del crimen afuera de la estación BART de West Oakland el 3 de enero de 2018. Foto de Gabrielle Lurie, San Francisco Chronicle vía AP

Justicia

California cities just saw their lowest homicide rates in decades. It’s not clear why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and many other cities.

Por

Nigel Duara

• enero 26, 2026

La representante estadounidense Nancy Pelosi hace comentarios en un evento político celebrado por grupos pro elección en Washington DC el 23 de junio de 2023.

Política

Rep. Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after 38 years in Congress

Her retirement, which comes amid Democrats’ cries for a new generation of leadership, sets the stage for a showdown between a progressive challenger and a well-known moderate state senator.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• noviembre 6, 2025

A heavily armed officer in tactical gear confronts protesters holding signs during a demonstration, with one sign reading “No ICE or troops in the Bay!” and others calling for community protection. A burst of light cuts across the tense scene as onlookers record with their phones.

Justicia

Trump calls off expected immigration show-of-force in San Francisco

President Trump name-dropped Bay Area tech executives when he called off an immigration enforcement surge in San Francisco. Gov. Newsom was prepared to sue over a potential National Guard deployment.

Por

Carolina Jones

• octubre 23, 2025

A lawmaker, wearing a light blue suit and patterned tie, stands in front of a microphone, while surrounded by other lawmakers sitting at their desks inside a legislative room of the state Capitol.

Política

It’s official: Scott Wiener is running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress

State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco launched his campaign for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s seat. His long–awaited announcement comes even as Pelosi demurs on whether she’ll retire or run for a 19th term.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• octubre 22, 2025

Alojamiento

Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing

After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

Por

Ben Christopher

• octubre 10, 2025