Palo Alto celebrates Earth Day with 5K, electric vehicles
In celebration of Earth Day, Palo Alto organized a series of activities, including educational booths, live music, food trucks, a chance to meet zoo animals and... Read more.
Communes in San Francisco: Returning to the roots of communal living
As San Francisco’s housing crunch continues, some residents are choosing to forgo traditional apartments and live in intentional, communal living under one roof.... Read more.
Thousands protest President Trump’s executive order at major airports
We visualized the number of protesters at five major airports, following President Trump's immigration ban executive order.... Read more.
Tiny houses rise as an economical option but face legal barriers
Tiny houses are gaining popularity as a way to own a home in the Bay Area’s exorbitant housing market, but there are no California laws defining and regulating... Read more.
North Fair Oaks renters facing eviction as developer plans building upgrade
The Buckingham Apartments is home to predominantly lower-income Latino residents, and owner Trion Properties has sent out at least 12 eviction notices since September,... Read more.
College teams think big and build tiny in house competition
Ready to downsize? Nine college teams proved the possibilities of living in a space less than 400 square feet in a sustainable way at a recent tiny house competition.... Read more.