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The Connection Between Silicon Valley and Ukraine’s ‘Geeks of War’

This week marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It’s a somber anniversary that many Ukrainians here in California are commemorating. In fact, Silicon Valley is home to a large Ukrainian diaspora – many immigrants from Ukraine have come to work in the tech ... Show more

. 30min 9sec

In Prison, Books Can Be a LIfeline, But Advocates Worry About Access and Censorship

When Cherish Burtson was sent to prison, she says one of the main things that helped her get through her time was reading. She devoured memoirs and books on mindfulness, which helped her manage the challenges she experienced behind bars. After she was released, she began to volun ... Show more

. 30min 18sec

Once a Last Stop for the City’s Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support

When most of us head to the airport, it’s to fly out and leave. But some people go to the airport to stay, sometimes for months on end. People experiencing homelessness have had a presence at the airport since at least 2018, but airport officials say their number has grown. The S ... Show more

. 30min 8sec

Snap Judgment: Jen Angel

Three years ago this week, Oakland bakery owner Jen Angel lost her life when a “smash and grab” robbery went horribly wrong. Ishmael Jenkins Burch, then 19, was driving the getaway car and was initially charged with murder. We bring you an excerpt from an episode of the Snap Judg ... Show more

. 30min 5sec

A Year After the LA Fires, A Journalist Looks Back on the Stories From His Neighborhood

This weekend marks one year since the deadly Eaton Fire was contained. From the moment the fire first broke out, reporter Steven Cuevas began talking to his neighbors, to business owners, and other people who make up the fabric of this vibrant community, and we’ve featured those ... Show more

. 30min 19sec