Guy Wathen

Photos show how National Guard troops are being deployed in L.A. The presence of thousands of armed military troops deployed to impose order throughout Los Angeles stood in stark contrast to the relatively small number of local residents protesting.

The presence of thousands of armed military troops deployed to impose order throughout Los Angeles stood in stark contrast to the relatively small number of local residents protesting.

Dramatic photos and video show tense ICE protests in SF, LA Chronicle photographers capture dramatic pictures of protests sparked by immigration enforcement arrests in San Francisco and Los Angeles

Chronicle photographers capture dramatic pictures of protests sparked by immigration enforcement arrests in San Francisco and Los Angeles

‘Wildly underprepared’: National Guard troops seen sleeping on floors in exclusive photos State troops sent to Los Angeles by the Trump administration, without the approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, were expected to sleep on floors or outdoors, a source told the Chronicle.

State troops sent to Los Angeles by the Trump administration, without the approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, were expected to sleep on floors or outdoors, a source told the Chronicle.

Trump’s shameful erasure of Harvey Milk’s legacy is a direct attack on the LGBTQ community The renaming of USNS Harvey Milk was intended to be announced after World Pride in Washington D.C., adding further insult to injury.

Trump’s shameful erasure of Harvey Milk’s legacy is a direct attack on the LGBTQ community www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Chronicle named Pulitzer Prize finalist for a pair of investigations The Chronicle was honored for uncovering the secret deals that hide police misconduct and documenting the deadly toll of police chases.

So thrilled to see the important work of my @sfchronicle.com colleagues recognized today. @susien.bsky.social @jennifergollan.bsky.social & partners Katey Rusch and Casey Smith. Led by @demianbulwa.bsky.social @lisagartner.bsky.social Dan Kopf and many more.

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Is There a Plus Side to Mental Labor? Women shoulder most of the work in managing a family and tell us it’s exhausting, but some also say it has benefits

SCIENCE OF PARENTING: Women bear the brunt of emotional labor, but some find positives in it

www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-t...

Oak trees are bathed by sunlight as a storm cloud approaches the rolling hills of Mount Diablo, Calif. #cawx #bayarea #photography

Should Kids Do Chores? They may tell us they hate chores, but kids who help around the house report feeling accomplished and competent, not to mention happy

idk about you but my kids grouse about doing chores. turns out they have self-esteem benefits.

the latest science of parenting column for scientific american

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Do the journalists who work on these good stories deserve to be paid so they can feed themselves and help provide for their families or nah?

Do the journalists who work on these good stories deserve to be paid so they can feed themselves and help provide for their families or nah?

Our Narrow View of Masculinity Is Hurting Boys Masculinity isn’t “toxic” by itself, but the strain boys feel from society and parents to meet unrealistic expectations is

The Science of Parenting: our latest piece at Sci Am will hopefully help parents explore how to talk about masculinity with their boys. because society's constraints on what makes a man a man are causing boys a lot of stress www.scientificamerican.com/article/our-...

Cutting a Parent Out of Your Life Isn’t Always the Right Solution Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice

THE SCIENCE OF PARENTING: sometimes, the reasons we cut parents out of our lives aren't so great. here's how -- and why -- reconciliation matters. by joshua coleman and karl pillemer

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Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids? A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges

Cross Currents: why is the trump administration and rfk going after prozac and adderall for kids? my latest for scientific american

www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

Love this! I have the same questions on how best to write alt text in a visual way. I think the @weratedogs.com account is excellent at this and inspired me to do better on my own posts.

Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains? New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act

idk about you, but this study showing plastic pieces in our brains is a bit terrifying. my latest about how we are becoming homo plasticus for sci am

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A Bay Area ‘band of bros’ is aiding Elon Musk’s efforts to freeze government functions Elon Musk's moves to take control of federal agencies are being aided by cyber experts with Bay Area connections, including from Stanford and UC Berkeley.

Congressional Democrats and public policy experts are sounding the alarm about a government “coup” led by Elon Musk — an effort that is being aided by cyber experts with Bay Area connections.

A grey mixed breed dog with beautiful light brown eyes lays on a dark blue couch, bathed in warm light. The photo shows just her head and shoulders, her ears are floppy and her eye is looking up at the light.

Everyone meet June! Fostering to adopt this beautiful, sweet creature from the SPCA. There are wonderful dogs in shelters all over this country who need a loving home. Go find your new best friend.

I have tickets to see him play a solo show in Nashville this year!

Homes destroyed in the Pacific Palisades by the Palisades Fire are seen at sunset on Friday.

As of Saturday morning, the fire — which broke out in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday morning — has consumed around 22,660 acres.

📹: Stephen Lam / The Chronicle