Anda Chu

San Francisco

Staff Photographer at The Mercury News

Staff Photographer at East Bay Times

Photojournalist

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Commentary: Why California leads the way toward parity for women in elected office

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Anda Chu

In these tough times, as we grapple with saving America itself, it is important to note progress and victories. This year, for the first time, women make up a majority in California's state Senate. Across both chambers, 58 women - a record high - are serving. This is just two seats away from gender parity, which would make California the largest global economy - and one of only four U.S. states - to have a legislature that is 50% women.
Mistrial declared in sexual abuse trial of California prison guard

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | Anda Chu

OAKLAND, Calif. - A mistrial was declared Monday in the trial of an FCI Dublin women's prison guard accused of sexually preying on inmates at the now-shuttered facility, after jurors couldn't agree on a verdict. Deliberations were called off a week after the jurors began deliberating the fate of Darrell Smith, who faced 15 counts of sexual abuse and depravation of rights stemming from his years working at the scandal-plagued prison.
San Mateo City Council opposes Highway 101 connector project

1 month ago | sanluisobispo.com | Anda Chu

After several members of the public voiced their opposition, the San Mateo City Council voted this week to formally oppose a Caltrans project that would link U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 92. Opponents argued that widening the highway, a key component of the proposed connector project, would not solve traffic issues and could worsen them due to “induced demand,” the theory that increased highway capacity encourages more driving.
BIZ-CPT-AI-VIDEO-ADOBE-SJ

Oct 18, 2024 | dailyitem.com | Anda Chu

Adobe Inc. unveiled artificial intelligence tools that can create and modify videos, joining…
Under tightened coronavirus health orders construction continues on housing projects with affordable units

Aug 14, 2024 | lompocrecord.com | Anda Chu

Under tightened coronavirus health orders construction continues on housing projects with affordable units
How a simple fix could double the size of the U.S. electricity grid

Jun 11, 2024 | bendbulletin.com | Anda Chu

By Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group There is one big thing holding the United States back from a pollution-free electricity grid running on wind, solar and battery power: not enough power lines. As developers rush to install wind farms and solar plants to power data centers, AI systems and electric vehicles, the nation's sagging, out-of-date power lines are getting overwhelmed - slowing the transition to clean energy and the fight against climate change.
Three Kings Day celebrated in Bay Area, around the world

Jan 6, 2024 | mercurynews.com | Linda Zavoral |Anda Chu |Karl Mondon |Jose Carlos Fajardo |José Fajardo

Families throughout the world brought the Christmas season to a close on Saturday, Jan. 6, with celebrations known variously as Three Kings Day (Dia de Los Reyes), Little Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany. In Oakland, at the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s annual fiesta, the festivities included live music, traditional holiday cake Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread) and Mexican hot chocolate. Children made and decorated crowns and were also treated to a free toy.
2023: A look back at images that made our year

Dec 28, 2023 | mercurynews.com | Dai Sugano |Anda Chu |Aric Crabb |Jose Carlos Fajardo |José Fajardo

2023 was a year of joy, pain and complexity. There were protests that roiled street corners, and shootings that stole lives. Floods that washed away homes, and wars that changed the world. Concerts that attracted thousands, and festivals that celebrated life. There was death, loss and tragedy. Love, joy and celebration. And through the lenses of their cameras, photojournalists at The Bay Area News Group captured it all.
Bay Area high school 2023 CIF State Football Championships

Dec 9, 2023 | eastbaytimes.com | Jose Carlos Fajardo |José Fajardo |Darren Sabedra |Joseph Dycus |Anda Chu
Bay Area high school 2023 CIF State Football Championships

Dec 9, 2023 | mercurynews.com | Jose Carlos Fajardo |José Fajardo |Darren Sabedra |Joseph Dycus |Anda Chu

De La Salle’s Derrick Blanche (22) walks off the field as Mission Viejo celebrates winning the CIF state football championship Division 1-AA game at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mission Viejo defeated De La Salle 24-14. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Mission Viejo 24, De La Salle 14See a photo you like?