Special Projects

‘You just gotta get out of here’

Our exclusive look at police video from the Wine Country fires shows heroic rescuers and harrowing escapes — and helps explain why people in danger sometimes don’t flee

Pursuit of the Lewiston shooter proved to be a case study in how not to prevent a mass shooting

176 days, 25 officers: The pursuit of Robert Card proved a case study in how not to prevent a mass shooting.

How the Bay Area’s COVID response failed Latinos

Case rates for Latino residents are nearly four times higher than for White residents, analysis shows.

How The LA Riots Changed The Lives Of These 6 People

The acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King had an impact around the country. What followed were nights of civil unrest, frustration, and turmoil. Some had to live through this as kids.

HOUSE POOR:
How price hikes hurt the most vulnerable

An exclusive analysis shows the Bay Area’s poorest ZIP codes endured the largest percentage increases in rents and mortgages. Residents say there’s nowhere to go.