An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting reveals fewer than half of Bay Area drivers who hit pedestrians are charged with a crime, even if they are at fault.
Imagine you're a pot reporter. Pot as in weed, marijuana, bud. What could possibly go wrong when you cover a drug that is legally contentious but widely tolerated? CIR reporter Michael Montgomery finds out the hard way.
To commemorate the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire and follow up on our investigation into the seismic safety of California’s schools, our new Junior Watchdogs video explains what you should have in your emergency kit. We're also teaming up with the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter for a “prep rally” on seismic preparedness.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the number of children with lead poisoning has increased dramatically, based on a new, lower threshold.
Two landmark cases on same-sex marriage will be argued in America's highest court this week. Outside of the U.S., lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights vary greatly.
Any commercial fisherman used to be able to fish in U.S. seas. Today, the right to fish belongs to a number of private individuals under a system called "catch shares." Learn more in this animation.
