An Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report released at the end of June found The City of Oakland has issued hundreds of tickets to abandoned vehicles that were reported stolen, creating a problem for both the victims of the crime and the city.

Since the early 2000s, the Bay Area has been home to spaces like the San Francisco Zine Fest, the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest, and the Bay Area Queer Zine Fest. They are places for zine lovers to hang out, find community, and explore the art form. This week, KALW brings you to a zine party in the Mission.

Today is Swimming Pool Day

Are we all just pinging about between suffering and boredom?

This week we're talking music collaborations and friendship with two young singer-songwriters.

The frontwoman of the Oakland-born punk band and KALW Music Editor Tshego Letsoalo get vulnerable talking about grief, music, and the Bay's grittiest music festival.

The Polish player emerged victorious after less than an hour of gameplay.

A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank.

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain.

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.