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Back to School: A Plan for San Francisco
After a year of distance learning, young kids in San Francisco public schools now have a date to return. Meredith Dodson, co-founder of the family group Decreasing the Distance, talks about the plan and its highlights problems. -
Bay Area Man Admits Role in Historic FBI Burglary
March 8, 1971. While the nation watched the first Ali-Frazier fight, eight activists broke into a small FBI office near Philadelphia. The files they stole and leaked would change uncover Cointelpro and change America. -
Trump, a Pandemic and a Coup: A Long-Distance Love Survives
Reporter Tatiana Sanchez tells the story of a two-year separation and a remarkable reunion for San Francisco schoolteacher Kenny Kruse and Yar Zar Min of Myanmar. -
Breaking: California's New Equity Vaccine Plan
Health reporter Catherine Ho talks about a big change in the state's vaccine program that will steer 40% of the supply to eligible people in the roughly 400 lowest-income ZIP codes. -
The Bay Area Reopens, But is That a Good Idea?
San Francisco and other counties entered the red tier on Wednesday, reopening indoor dining, gyms and museums. But is that smart with just a fraction of the population vaccinated and variants taking hold? Chronicle reporters Aidin Vaziri and Steve Ru… -
Is the End of Shutdown Near?
San Francisco prepares to open indoor dining and other activities as the city moves into the red tier. Erin Allday talks about whether we can expect another surge or if vaccines mean the worst is coming to an end. -
What's Next for Schools After Reopening Deal?
Reporters Alexei Koseff and Jill Tucker talk about California's multibillion-dollar reopening plan, which could mean a windfall for schools if they meet certain dates and requirements. -
Was it Blackface or Acne Cream? Blackface Accusations Roil Another School
Two boys who were forced out of a Bay Area high school over what appeared to be a blackface photo have filed a $20 million lawsuit, saying the selfie was years old and they were actually wearing acne medication. It's the latest emotional dispute over… -
When Will Tourists Return to San Francisco?
The city's 215 hotels are usually packed nightly. But a year into the pandemic, half of them are temporarily closed, the rest mostly empty. S.F. Hotel Council CEO Kevin Carroll talks about how a key industry can rebound. -
The Cost of Anti-Asian Racism
Reporter Janelle Bitker talks about conversations she's been having with Bay Area Asian Americans who have been victims of coronavirus-related racism, including a recent series of brutal physical attacks.
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