Free as a Bird: Rehabilitated Night Herons Released in Oakland
The black-crowned night herons arrived at a rescue with broken toes, injured wings, or damaged legs. After weeks of rehab, they were released into the wild.
San Jose
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A Modest Proposal for Funding Transit Instead of AI
In the ’60s, the Bay Area almost got a high-speed train from Marin to San Jose. What could happen if we dreamed big again?
To Artist Ton Mak, Whimsy and Weirdness Are the Point
The artist Ton Mak retraces her creative journey, ahead of debuting a new exhibit at Empire Seven Studios in San Jose’s Japantown.
Whether You’re in California or Costa Rica, Don’t Skip San José
On a family trip, our reporter finds California and Central America’s unofficial twin cities are both overlooked and misunderstood — with incredible food and culture hiding in plain sight.
From BART to UC Berkeley, Anime Subcultures Are Thriving in the Bay
The Bay Area is quietly one of the biggest anime hubs in North America — and most people don't even realize it.
Remembering the Dead: A Visit to San Jose’s Hacienda Cemetery
With Halloween and Día de los Muertos upon us, we dispatched a local writer to document her favorite cemetery in the Bay — which features a one-arm burial site.
First Aid Kit: Ang Maaari Nating Gawin Tungkol sa ICE
Nasa Bay Area ang ICE. At oo, may magagawa tayong lahat tungkol dito.
First Aid Kit: These Bay Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Food to SNAP Recipients
Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.
First Aid Kit: Chúng ta có thể làm gì để đối phó với ICE
ICE đang hoạt động tại Vùng Vịnh. Và vâng, tất cả chúng ta đều có thể làm gì đó.
First Aid Kit: What We Can Do About ICE
ICE is in the Bay Area. And yes, we can all do something about it.
“Spray Area”: The Evolution of Airbrushing in the Bay
Airbrushing once offered local artists a full-time income; nowadays, it’s mostly a creative side hustle that recalls a nostalgic past. Here’s what the remaining artists have to say about it.
A Journey Into Self: The Bay Area Filipino Artist Blending Abstract Painting with Rap
THEALLSEEINGEYE is a Gen Z throwback to the golden era of hip-hop.
Experimental Beers, Paletas, and Lattes Are Fueling Downtown San Jose’s Renaissance
Post-lockdown, downtown San Jose is booming.