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“This verdict sends a clear message, regardless of what your beliefs are, what you cannot do is physically attack a member of Congress or their immediate family for the performance of their job,” said U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey.
A federal jury found DePape guilty of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer last year.
To reduce your chances of getting swindled, take extra precautions to safeguard your data and finances.
“Criminals will steal from anyone, whether you have $5 or $500 or $500,000,” says Amy Nofziger, the director of fraud victim support for AARP.
Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters.
“We do know that the Catholic Church, on a very broad scale, has done an inadequate investigation into many, many of these claims,” said Spencer Lucas, an attorney representing one complainant in a lawsuit accusing a priest of sexual abuse.
A San Mateo priest, one of two active within the Archdiocese of San Francisco, is accused of child sexual assault in a wave of lawsuits filed under California law AB 218.
Many people contact their elected officials to express opinions across a spectrum of issues. Here’s what “call your reps” actually means, how to find the right contact details, and what you can expect from a reply.
New data shows there were 692 accidental overdose deaths in San Francisco from January to October of this year, surpassing the city’s prior records.
The utility wanted to do more, but regulators said that plan for burying power lines was too expensive and didn’t think PG&E could complete the work on time.
A Wednesday evening walking tour showcased many of Chinatown's beloved legacy establishments for APEC attendees, as well as new restaurants reimagining the San Francisco neighborhood.
“We’re die-hard A’s fans out in Oakland, don’t leave us, baby,” said Jesse Wolfson-Pou, who’s been a fan of the A’s his whole life.
Fans expressed their disappointment after MLB team owners approved the team’s move to Las Vegas.
A 75% vote of the 30 teams was necessary to approve Oakland A's owner John Fisher's plan, which was endorsed by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
“This verdict sends a clear message, regardless of what your beliefs are, what you cannot do is physically attack a member of Congress or their immediate family for the performance of their job,” said U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey.
A federal jury found DePape guilty of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer last year. The charges carry a potential life sentence.
PG&E wants to bury 2,000 miles of its power lines to prevent California wildfires and raise customer rates by an average of $40 a month to pay for it. State regulators plan to vote on Thursday.
The jury found David DePape guilty of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer last year.
The charges carry a potential life sentence.
A federal jury found DePape guilty of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer last year. The charges carry a potential life sentence.
University officials said the cuts are in response to declining enrollment, which is a main contributor to the expected budget shortfall. But union members contend that the cuts are not proportional to enrollment declines and the university should instead look toward its administrative budget, which grew by roughly a third across the CSU between 2006 and 2018, according to the union.
Layoffs would likely mean the loss of nearly one-third of the university’s largely part-time lecturers, according to the union representing staff across the state’s CSU campuses.
UPDATE: All westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge are now open, according to the California Highway Patrol, while the westbound approaches and toll plaza remain temporarily closed while the backup clears.
ORIGINAL POST: Protesters blocked all traffic on the upper deck of the eastern span of the Bay Bridge shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, unfurling banners demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza blocked all westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge early Thursday, instantly causing a major commute tie-up.
The 2024 Grammy nominations are now live — and several artists with ties to Northern California will be vying for a golden gramophone at the ceremony on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles. Find out who they are:
The 2024 Grammy nominations are now live — and several artists with Northern California ties will be vying for a golden gramophone at the ceremony on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
The window to launch an effective challenge against San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is closing. Voting will begin in early February, giving any new candidates less than a month after the holidays to make their case to voters.
City labor leaders have been outspokenly critical of the mayor, but with less than a month until the filing deadline, no high-profile candidate has stepped up to challenge him in the March 5 election.
David DePape’s defense attorneys said he was motivated by conspiracy theories, not Nancy Pelosi’s official position as then Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“It was not a very well thought out plan,” DePape’s attorney Angela Chuang told the jury.
David DePape’s attorneys argued he was driven by outlandish conspiracy theories, not by Nancy Pelosi’s official position as House speaker, a distinction they told jurors was crucial in considering the specific charges against him.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce agreements on military communication channels and counternarcotics at a solo press conference after speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year.
President Joe Biden will give a press conference in San Francisco following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Woodside on Wednesday, ahead of the APEC conference.
Climate activists are pressing Exxon Mobil to stop its business with fossil fuels and criticizing summit leaders for providing the energy giant with an international platform.
An advocate dressed as a devil will preside over a symbolic wedding outside Moscone Center, symbolizing Citi’s financial assistance for an Exxon Mobil deal to create a large fracking operation in Texas.
The annual Leonids meteor shower will reach peak activity on the morning of Nov. 18 this year, when it is expected to produce 10-15 meteors per hour under good weather conditions and dark skies.
The annual Leonids meteor shower takes place on the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 18, and is expected to produce 10-15 meteors per hour.
If you were around in 2013, you heard Sage the Gemini’s addictive hit “Gas Pedal” everywhere.
For the latest installment of That’s My Word, our year-long series exploring the history of Bay Area hip-hop, KQED’s Alan Chazaro writes about HBK Gang and how they were able to capitalize on early social media hype and take their Bay Area party anthems to the mainstream:
A decade ago, a young crew capitalized on new platforms and took their Bay Area party anthems to the mainstream.
With little land left in the Bay Area for wetlands, a contentious shoreline housing project in the South Bay is under fire by local climate activists, who argue it would destroy the region’s first line of defense against rising seas.
An advocate dressed as a devil will preside over a symbolic wedding outside Moscone Center, symbolizing Citi’s financial assistance for an Exxon Mobil deal to create a large fracking operation in Texas.
This week in 1856, Mary Ann Patten – a pregnant teen aboard Neptune’s Car, saved lives when her husband, the captain, contracted tuberculosis and pneumonia and fell ill, blind and bedridden. Patten navigated the vessel safely to San Francisco shores.
Mary Ann Patten was aboard Neptune's Car when her husband, the captain, fell ill. She navigated the vessel to safety.
In a new dance theater performance premiering this weekend at Dance Mission Theater, Bay Area artist and choreographer My-Linh Le proposes a futuristic scenario: What might it look like to teach an AI about the cultural roots and importance of turfing?
My-Linh Le’s new dance theater performance ‘Mud Water IV’ imagines turfing in 2032.
Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, harms Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment.
From the witness stand Tuesday, David DePape told the jury he came across most of his newfound political ideas after listening to mostly right-wing political YouTubers for entire weekends at a time and a minimum of six hours per day on weekdays.
DePape, who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer last year, testified on the third day of his federal trial in San Francisco, occasionally breaking into tears as he detailed an outlandish plan to kidnap the former House speaker and other 'evil' targets.
An energetic crowd of hundreds of protesters quickly grew to a crowd of approximately 3,000, many of whom carried signs and waved Palestinian flags outside the Powell Street BART station Tuesday evening.
About 3,000 protesters gathered outside the Powell Street BART station Tuesday evening, decrying continued U.S. monetary support for Israel and directing their remarks at President Joe Biden, who just arrived for APEC.
On the witness stand Tuesday, David DePape detailed how he broke into the home of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with plans to don an inflatable unicorn costume and interrogate her on camera.
DePape is accused of bludgeoning Paul Pelosi and attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and faces life in prison for charges of attempting to kidnap a federal officer and assaulting a family member of a federal official. He has pleaded not guilty.
DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer in his home last year, testified on the third day of his federal trial in San Francisco, occasionally breaking into tears as he detailed his outlandish plan to kidnap the former House Speaker and other 'evil' targets.
Here’s what you need to know about requesting Paxlovid in or after November. For now, the antiviral drug should still be free, but if you’re met with unexpected charges, here’s why it’s happening and how you could avoid or challenge those new costs.
As 2024 nears, COVID-19 persists. Since the FDA approved Paxlovid, changes in funding have impacted access to the antiviral. For those considering or previously requesting it, there may be unexpected updates.
Legendary soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! speak with KQED’s Ariana Proehl about how they got their start jamming out at Oakland parks and returning for two sold-out hometown shows at the Paramount Theatre.
Raphael Saadiq and D'Wayne Wiggins discuss why their reunion shows at the Paramount Theatre are extra special: 'Oakland is our base, no matter what.'
On Friday, SFMOMA announced the layoff of seven staff members from various departments via a “Letter to the Community.” Another 13 open positions will not be refilled as part of the museum’s revenue-generation and cost-cutting efforts.
The museum laid off seven staff members on Nov. 10 and will not refill 13 open positions.
Events unfolding around the 2023 holidays may pose specific challenges, like heated arguments across generations about the Israel-Hamas war or the looming 2024 election in the United States.
For those who want to spend time with loved ones but have trepidations about doing so, KQED gathered some guidance from Bay Area family therapists on getting through the holiday season when conflict seems imminent.
Family tensions can be sparked by tough topics, especially during the holidays. Therapists share ways to de-escalate tough moments and prioritize mental health.
Thousands of people are flying into San Francisco this week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This year’s theme, “Creating a resilient and sustainable future for all,” aims to promote economic trade between Pacific nations while encouraging renewable energy and greener economies.
But for climate hawks following the event, there’s a twist of hypocrisy in that most attendees will be flying into the Bay Area for the event via private jets and other big carbon-emitting aircraft.
President Biden and other heads of state will fly to San Francisco this week to discuss climate change for the conference themed: “Creating a resilient and sustainable future for all.”
For most people, insurance is the first line of defense against climate change. But the industry is in serious trouble. Climate disasters around the state are threatening the current business model and, with it, millions of middle class Californians.
California insurance officials are crafting a major overhaul to regulations following an exodus of companies fleeing the state as climate change amplifies wildfire risk.
“The door opened and a very large man came in with a hammer in one hand and some ties in the other hand. And he says, ‘Where’s Nancy?’”
Paul Pelosi testified Monday in the federal criminal trial of David DePape, who is charged with assaulting him during a home invasion last year and attempting to kidnap his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Pelosi on Monday described his harrowing encounter with DePape, who he said entered his bedroom just after 2 a.m. demanding to know the whereabouts of his wife, Nancy Pelosi.
Lawmakers did not have cost estimates when they voted on the wage increase in part because the final bill reflected a last-minute deal between major health care employers represented by the California Hospital Association and the Service Employees International Union.
Their agreement replaced an earlier version that would have raised pay faster for workers.
About half a million California health care workers are expected to see a pay increase in January — with wages eventually reaching $25 an hour — thanks to a law hiking the minimum wage for their industry.
With APEC now underway, San Francisco downtown residents, business owners and commuters are bracing for significant road and transit disruptions.
KQED breaks down what you need to know — from Bay Bridge lane closures to Muni routes and parking.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference (APEC) will bring heightened security to downtown San Francisco the week of Nov. 12. From street closures to security checks, here's what to know.
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This week, KQED Science climate reporter Ezra Romero has covered the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe. From its shores, he explains how ash, smoke and cloud cover could affect the clarity of the alpine lake — famous for its crystal blue water. Read how researchers are trying to figure out what the residue and flames could mean for the future of the lake 🔗 https://www.kqed.org/news/11887060/ Story via CalMatters.org.
The bay’s high tide level is going in one direction: up. Use our searchable map to find out what that means for your home, workplace and commute. https://www.kqed.org/science/1973624/maps-see-which-bay-area-locations-are-at-risk-from-rising-seas
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we're spotlighting how one Bay Area city is leading the charge to prepare for rising waters. https://www.kqed.org/science/1973805 #EastPaloAlto, #climatechange, #SeaLevelRise, #EarthDay2021
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