The California Sunday Magazine

2019

Gone

Decades of greed, neglect, corruption, and bad politics led to last year’s Paradise fire, the worst in California history. It should never have happened. It will happen again.

By Mark Arax

Photographs by Kristine Potter

and Matthew Genitempo

The Death and Life of
Frankie Madrid

The U.S. had been his home since he was 6 months old. When he was deported  to Mexico 26 years later, it was more than he could bear.

By Valeria Fernández

Photographs by Luis M. Diaz

and Koral Carballo

The Launch

After two decades of research and development, WA 38 lands this fall. It could disrupt an entire industry. It’s an apple.

By Brooke Jarvis

Photographs by Aysia Stieb

The Green Gang

In India, thousands of low-caste women have banded together to become vigilantes. They’re doing what the courts and police can’t: holding men accountable.

By Elizabeth Flock

Photographs by Gayatri Ganju

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Test Drive the Future: The Power to Start Something Bigger

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Child Care

What — and who — it takes to raise a family

As told to Joy Shan, Bonnie Tsui, and Laura Turner

Photographs by Aubrey Trinnaman

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An Incubator Kitchen Creating a more Diverse Food Scene in the Bay Area

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To Die For: A New York City Cemetery Odyssey

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Backstage

How to pitch stories to The California Sunday Magazine

By Douglas McGray

Photograph by Thomas Bollier

Meanwhile

Wendy MacNaughton says farewell.

By Wendy MacNaughton

Gone

Decades of greed, neglect, corruption, and bad politics led to last year’s Paradise fire, the worst in California history. It should never have happened. It will happen again.

The Death and Life of Frankie Madrid

The U.S. had been his home since he was 6 months old. When he was deported to Mexico 26 years later, it was more than he could bear.

The Launch

After two decades of research and development, WA 38 lands this fall. It could disrupt an entire industry. It’s an apple.

The Green Gang

In India, thousands of low-caste women have banded together to become vigilantes. They’re doing what the courts and police can’t: holding men accountable.

Test Drive the Future: The Power to Start Something Bigger

Child Care

What — and who — it takes to raise a family

An Incubator Kitchen Creating a more Diverse Food Scene in the Bay Area

To Die For: A New York City Cemetery Odyssey

Backstage

How to pitch stories to The California Sunday Magazine

Meanwhile

Wendy MacNaughton says farewell.

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The Death and Life of
Frankie Madrid

The U.S. had been his home since he was 6 months old. When he was deported  to Mexico 26 years later, it was more than he could bear.