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Gaza war protests erupt in violence, chaos at some U.S. campuses but remain peaceful in Bay Area
"May Day is about defending workers' rights and livelihoods internationally," said Wassim Hage of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, part of the Oakland Sin Fronteras coalition, in a statement about Wednesday's May Day rally in Oakland.
Transportation
Elon Musk fires the team building Tesla’s EV charging network
A lack of charging infrastructure is one of the main barriers to widespread EV adoption, and Tesla’s extensive “Supercharger” network has long been a major selling point for its vehicles. Until recently, that network could only be used by Tesla...
Crime and Public Safety
There is now a third charged homicide victim in East Bay bludgeoning case: the unborn child of pregnant 30-year-old woman
John Walton Jr. was charged with bludgeoning 30-year-old Alexis Parson and 15-year-old Malik El-Ameen, but prosecutors have added a third charge, alleging Parson was pregnant at the time.
Education
More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they’ve applied
In more than a third of states, at least one public university now uses “direct admission” programs.
Environment
Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs
We need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down...
Politics
Congressional recount: Evan Low heads to November election as Joe Simitian is knocked off the ballot
After a contentious recount, the Assemblymember wins by 5 votes.
California
Photos: Palo Alto’s public art program brings life, color downtown
California Avenue -- one of Palo Alto's two primary business districts -- alone boasts at...
Health
Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, veterans face cancer without VA compensation
Studies show that diseases caused by environmental factors can take years to emerge.