What’s Behind California’s Alarming Spike in Prison Homicides?

Jason Pohl and Ryan Gabrielson / ProPublica Jun 14, 2019 County jails have seen their murder rates triple and even quadruple—the byproduct of a sweeping set of reforms known as "realignment." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Searching for San Francisco’s Lost Heart

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jun 6, 2019 Sundance Film Festival award-winner "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" zooms in on a once-vibrant culture dimmed by gentrification. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

E-Scooters Are Giving Cities Headaches—and Worse

Geri Spieler / Truthdig Feb 21, 2019 Tech-happy riders in San Francisco and Los Angeles love the new "green" machines, but for other city dwellers, they're hell on wheels. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Turmoil Erupts at Berkeley Rally After Civil Start

By Paul Elias / AP Aug 27, 2017 A rally held by right-wing activists in the Bay Area on Sunday was peaceful, if tense, until black-clad protesters showed up. (Updated) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bay Area Leaders Work to Protect Speech, Prevent Violence

By Paul Elias and Janie Har / AP Aug 24, 2017 The killing in Charlottesville, Va., has spurred leaders in Northern California to get ahead of potential problems at upcoming protests. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A New, Progressive Form of Federalism Is Spreading With the GOP in Control

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 11, 2017 To derail Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, the left is bolstering the autonomy of states and cities to protect minorities, the poor, the undocumented and our ecosystems. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory Sparks Nationwide Protests

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 10, 2016 As Americans took in the news that Trump will be the nation's 45th president, many of them apparently decided not to take it sitting down. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Camp Complains to DNC Over Hillary Clinton’s Fundraising

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 The Bernie 2016 campaign believes Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee may have violated campaign fundraising rules and asked DNC head Debbie Wasserman Schultz to stop the activities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders Campaign Blasts $350K Clinton Fundraiser With the Clooneys as ‘Obscene’

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Mar 27, 2016 "Most of us can agree that is an obscene amount of money," Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said Friday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

6.0 Quake Causes Injuries and Damage in Northern California (Updated)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 24, 2014 Dozens of people were injured and many buildings extensively damaged in Napa, Calif., early Sunday in the largest earthquake to hit the Bay Area in 25 years. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Glassholes and Glasswipes

Will Durst / Truthdig Apr 29, 2014 The nerds have come full circle, shedding their recently acquired soft fuzzy status as lovable underdogs to once again be reviled. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Protest’s Tone Changes Overnight in Oakland

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2011 The day started with a general strike in Oakland, Calif., and by sundown the Occupy movement had scored a symbolic and practical victory in peacefully closing down the busy Port of Oakland. But around midnight and early into Thursday morning, protesters and riot police were clashing at the main encampment by City Hall. What changed? (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )