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California Strikes a Deal for a $15 Minimum Wage by 2022
The state will have to make other adjustments to ensure a positive transition to the new wage, which stands to raise incomes for hundreds of thousands of workers.
The Coyote Whisperer
As more and more coyotes move into San Francisco's urban core, one woman is bent on teaching the city how to peacefully co-exist with the animals.
California’s Mosquito Hunters Brace Themselves for a War With Zika
Could invasive mosquitoes ignite Zika outbreaks on the West Coast?
The Failure of a Piece of Landmark Animal Welfare Legislation
California Proposition 2 has been in effect for a year now. Is it helping chickens?
The Last of the California Quail
Why San Francisco, a city known for its innovative thinking and environmental leadership, has been unable to save its official bird.
On the Hunt for San Francisco’s Official Bird
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
When Los Angeles Elected Its First Black Mayor
A new documentary considers Tom Bradley's time in office.
What This Year’s El Niño Means for California’s Drought
Plus, what will happen once El Niño goes away?