Bay Area rapper Ruby Ibarra announced as NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner
Since its inception over 15 years ago, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series has taped over 1,100 performances that span a range of genres and sounds. Bay Area rapper and singer Ruby Ibarra is about to add her name to that pantheon.
Protesters clash over transgender rights | West Coast Wrap
Tempers flare outside Seattle City Hall with police making arrests as two groups of protesters clashed over transgender rights. It's an issue that's taken center stage in California as president Trump zeroed in on transgender athletes competing in women's sports and threatened to cut off federal funding.
Sausalito's housing-crisis struggle: Build 724 units by 2031
Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town. The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.
Retirees need a savings exceeding $1 million in these states to cover minimum living costs
New figures show you need to be a millionaire in 15 states to get by as a retiree. And yes, California is on that list of expensive states.
Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
Long lines, dirty bathrooms, closed campsites await visitors: national park experts warn
As Memorial Day marks the unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season, there are dire and mounting concerns about not only the deterioration of the visitor experience at national parks, but the dangers posed by the drastic cuts to staff in recent months.
San Francisco Carnaval parade highlights rich culture of historic Mission District
It’s Carnaval weekend, and those who celebrate took to the streets in the historic Mission District Sunday morning for the annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade.
BottleRock 2025 brings 74 bands to Napa for three-day festival
BottleRock 2025 is back in Napa, bringing 74 bands to six stages for this year's three-day festival, which is expected to bring some 120,000 people to hear live music, food, wine and other beverages.
Relax, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral sound baths are for everyone
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral has been an inspiration since the Gold Rush era. Now the church holds popular community events that include sound baths and yoga on the labyrinth.
Ex-FCI Dublin officer 'Dirty Dick' charged again ahead of 2nd sex crimes trial
A federal grand jury handed down a second superseding indictment against a former FCI Dublin poison correctional officer after his first sex crimes trial ended in a mistrial.
