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Daily news roundup for Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, curated by KALW news:California drought: State water board passes first mandatory urban water limits in state…

A few families are returning to heavily damaged neighborhoods on the outskirts of Mosul's old city. The residents must be cleared by a committee that certifies they are not ISIS members before they start to move back to repair their homes.

As East Mosul Comes Back To Life, West Mosul Remains In Ruins

Three months after ISIS was pushed out of Mosul, the eastern half of the Iraqi city is bustling and growing. But the badly damaged western half is in ruins, and its residents are angry and resentful.

'In Hoffa's Shadow' Uncovers An Author's Family Ties To A Mafia Mystery

Jack Goldsmith's memoir centers on his investigation into his stepfather's involvement in the 1975 disappearance of the mob-connected labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. Originally published Oct. 1, 2019.

Journalists Ervin Guth (left) and Ferenc Nimmerfroh work out of a small office in downtown Pecs, a city in southern Hungary. They and colleague Attila Babos started the independent news site Szabad Pecs (Free Pecs) after the local newspaper where they worked was purchased by a pro-government media company.

Outlets Strive For Independence In Hungary, Where Most Media Back The Government

A handful of news websites are struggling to change the narrative from the dominating, pro-government media conglomerate one analyst calls a "centralized propaganda machine."

WATCH: This Last-Second Shot Gave Notre Dame The Women's Basketball Crown

With 0.1 seconds left on the clock, guard Arike Ogunbowale hit a 3-pointer to give Notre Dame the NCAA championship over Mississippi State 61-58 Sunday night in Columbus, Ohio.

President Trump shakes hands with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a rally this summer. If Republicans keep their majority, McCarthy could be the next speaker of the House.

'Miserable And Emboldened': If Republicans Lose The House, They'll Be On Defense

Keeping control of the House would validate President Trump's governing style and mean full speed ahead for his agenda. But if the GOP loses its majority it will need to protect Trump.

5th Annual Desi Comedy Fest ~ #GetGandhi ~ Word for Word: Anniversary! ~ My Name is Rachel Corrie

This week on Open Air, host David Latulippe talks with comedian and festival co-producer Abhay Nadkarni about the 5th Annual Desi Comedy Fest which takes…

What's Next For Kavanaugh

The delay in the Supreme Court confirmation process reflects how deeply affected Americans have been by this week's testimony.

Are tiny homes a solution to homelessness?

Last month, San Francisco city workers cleared a large tent encampment of homeless people on Division Street. Citing complaints about urine, feces and…

Peruvian refugee Xiomy De la Cruz holds her 13-month-old daughter, Maia, last month in her Hartford, Conn., home, which was once filled with donations of food and sundries as part of the food pantry she has set up during the pandemic.

Immigrant Woman Starts Food Pantry In Her Home To Help Undocumented Families

When Xiomy De la Cruz saw her neighbors losing their jobs during the pandemic, she decided to help feed them. Many were unable to access government benefits because of their immigration status.

Saturday Sports: World Cup

We have the latest on the World Cup and the week's sports news.

A shepherd finds the perfect flock

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church sits on a quiet residential corner in the outer Sunset district of San Francisco.Upstairs in a meeting room, a small…

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