Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, UC student governments have been among dozens of campus groups boycotting weapons manufacturers and Israeli companies.

Check out KQED's list of some of the official firework displays in the Bay Area for the Fourth of July, plus which fireworks are illegal in California (clue: lots) and the safety risks of setting off your own personal firework display.

Fourth of July fireworks displays in San José and other cities are cancelled, as Yolo County Sheriffs investigate what caused the dangerous explosion.

A wildfire that broke out in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday afternoon has since become the state’s largest of the season, prompting local wildfire concerns as weather warms up parts of the Bay Area into the holiday weekend.

Something rare, massive, and very smelly is about to happen at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco: Chanel the corpse flower is expected to bloom in the next few days.

Over the weekend, Alex the Great — the San Francisco Giants’ official rally rabbit — made an appearance with the Reno Aces and ‘threw’ out the first pitch. Kind of.

At the @SFAC gallery, the artists of ‘Service Tension’ use their materials in precise and titillating ways to showcase queer intimacy and desire.

Native to the region, coyotes may be more active in the summer months near trails and in backyards.

Advocates celebrated a small victory as funds to help pay performers were reinstated in the state budget.

New legislation from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood could reform the city’s housing stock to allow more unrelated roommates in San Francisco.

House Democrats rush to amend the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend.

Of the few remaining lesbian bars in San Francisco, there’s one spot that stands out for its longevity. The Wild Side West has been a staple of lesbian culture in the city for over 60 years. 🎥: Myron Caringal.✍️ : Ana de Almeida Amaral

San Francisco Zoo CEO Tanya Peterson announced her retirement to the board on Tuesday, following months of controversy and calls for her to resign.

This Central Valley grocery store owner is doing more than just ringing up customers – he’s delivering food right to their doors.

Inside a tiny room beneath Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants are quietly reshaping what it means to be strong — on the baseball field, in the clubhouse and for the next generation of fans.

Bay Area school districts stand to lose millions budgeted for support programs after the Trump administration froze grants that states were expecting to start on Tuesday.

San Francisco’s transit agency says it will change its daylighting policy to ensure compliance with a California traffic safety law intended to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

San Francisco indie band Deerhoof has severed ties with Spotify, the group announced Monday, citing CEO Daniel Ek’s substantial investments in military AI technology. “We don’t want our music killing people,” the band’s statement reads.

With the worst of wildfire season ahead, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged President Donald Trump on Tuesday to direct the federal government to dramatically increase its investment in forest management.

The grocery store owner is doing more than just ringing up customers – he’s delivering food right to their doors.