At least once every two years, volunteers scour their cities for signs of homelessness, often on foot, and count people one by one. It’s part of a federal effort to understand how many people are unhoused. Some Bay Area counties conducted their own estimate last week, including Solano, Sonoma and San Francisco. 

 

At least once every two years, volunteers scour their cities for signs of homelessness, often on foot, and count people one by one.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s part of a federal effort to understand how many people are unhoused. Some Bay Area counties conducted their own estimate last week, including Solano, Sonoma and San Francisco.&nbsp;
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Bay Area Counties Conduct Homeless Counts

Governor Gavin Newsom says he is signing a package of bills that institute some of the strongest protections for children in the country. One bill prohibits social media platforms from adding addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay for users under age 16.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he is signing a package of bills that institute some of the strongest protections for children in the country. One bill prohibits social media platforms from adding addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay for users under age 16.

Governor Newsom Targets Infinite Scroll, AI Chatbots in New Child Safety Laws

The San Joaquin Valley air basin has long been out of compliance with federal air quality standards. That includes ozone and fine particulate matter that can be inhaled and lodged into the lungs. Tim Sheehan, a reporter with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, reports on how fast-food drive-through lanes contribute to the region’s air pollution.

The San Joaquin Valley air basin has long been out of compliance with federal air quality standards. That includes ozone and fine particulate matter that can be inhaled and lodged into the lungs. Tim Sheehan, a reporter with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, reports on how fast-food drive-through lanes contribute to the region&rsquo;s air pollution.

Idling for Fast Food Is Costing the Central Valley Its Air Quality

Governor Newsom has signed two bills establishing ground rules for safety auditing artificial intelligence. KQED’s Rachael Myrow explains from our Silicon Valley Desk.

Governor Newsom has signed two bills establishing ground rules for safety auditing artificial intelligence. KQED&rsquo;s Rachael Myrow explains from our Silicon Valley Desk.

Bay Area Counties Conduct Homeless Counts

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