San Benito County Statewide Articles


Chili Crisp Capitalism Meets a New Wave of Asian American Cynicism

David Chang's chili crisp capitalism meets a new wave of Asian American cynicism. What exactly are we celebrating during AAPI heritage month?

Column: The Very L.A. Lessons at the Heart of Reality TV Smash 'Vanderpump Rules'

This season, the show offered a profound lesson in what to do when you find yourself kicked to the proverbial curb, like almost everyone in Los Angeles eventually is.

UC Strike Also Rears Up as Pro-Palestinian Protests. That's Why the Endgame Is So Tricky

The unique demands made by UC academic workers union have labor experts debating over how the widely-watched strike could come to an end and likely set lasting precedents.

Column: These 80-Something Senators Are Gliding to Reelection. Did Feinstein Face a Double Standard?

When California's senator sought a fifth full term at 85, Feinstein's age was a central part of the campaign. Not so for Bernie Sanders and Angus King. Is it because they're guys?

Horror Film Makeup Artist's Real-Life Terror: A Stabbing Frenzy After She Got a Restraining Order

The suspect was caught trying to flee the country at the Mexico border in Texas, according to authorities.

Solar Project to Destroy Thousands of Joshua Trees in the Mojave Desert

A solar energy company will soon begin clearing thousands of protected Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert, including many thought to be a century old.

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Fighting Another Flu Pandemic

Even a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs.

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many hostile questions from members of Congress, but when he appears before a House panel on Monday, he'll have something new to answer for: a trove of incendiary emails written …

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Fighting Another Flu Pandemic

Even a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs.

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many hostile questions from members of Congress, but when he appears before a House panel on Monday, he'll have something new to answer for: a trove of incendiary emails written …

Inflation Hits California Families Hardest. It’s Shaping Their Views on the Economy

On paper, the U.S. economy seems to be doing well with historically low unemployment. Yet most Americans have a sour view in recent polls, with stubborn inflation in living costs cited as the reason for that pessimism.

Los Angeles Woman Arrested Again on Suspicion of Attempted Kidnapping in Koreatown

Police say Yara Vanessa Pineda, a 27-year-old with a mental health disorder, fled when confronted by parents Tuesday at Seoul International Park.

Most California Republicans in Competitive Congressional Races Are Silent on Trump's Conviction

What do Republican congressional candidates have to say about Donald Trump's conviction? Those in competitive districts mostly say nothing.

California Sides With Big Utilities, Trimming Incentives for Community Solar Projects

These community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the PUC’s action is unlikely to give them the option.

‘Fixing the Core’: U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Vows to Promote Equity

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona responded to questions about critical issues in education at the Education Writers Association conference in Las Vegas.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Mayor Karen Bass' Emergency Declaration on Homelessness

A representative of Fix the City, the nonprofit group that filed the lawsuit, said the organization will file an appeal of the judge's ruling.

Last-Minute Rave to Close Several SF Streets This Weekend. Here Are the Closures.

A short-notice rave is planned for Civic Center Plaza on Saturday, affecting traffic.

San Francisco Removes Pine Tree Flag, Says It's Tainted by Something 'Abhorrent and Disgraceful'

A Pine Tree flag, a symbol originally from the Revolutionary War but more recently linked to groups who stormed the U.S. Capitol, has been removed from the San Francisco Civic Center Plaza.

WeHo Pride Is Around the Corner. Which Roads Are Going to Be Closed?

Pride Month is almost here, meaning there will be parades, marches and other events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, including this week in West Hollywood.

Thousands of College Students Trashed a California Lake Last Weekend

The roughly 3,000 students left bottles, cans, wrappers and cups behind.

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