Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's

Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's tumultuous history, from its early struggles and rival attacks to its triumph in making electric vehicles widely available and affordable, fundamentally changing the future of transportation.

Join Higgins and fellow WSJ columnist Joanna Stern for a discussion on Tesla's rise and its implications for a tech-driven future. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing

California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing California and the California Housing Partnership, launched Roadmap Home 2030. This plan offers 57 policy solutions to end homelessness, create affordable homes, protect low-income renters, and ensure racial equity over the next decade, aiming for an equitable future where everyone has a safe place to live.

Join an expert panel on Tuesday, April 27, at 3:00 PM PDT, for a vital conversation on shifting California's housing landscape. Speakers include Ruby Bolaria-Shifrin (CZI), Assemblymember David Chiu, and Tomiquia Moss (All Home). For more information, visit commonwealthclub.org/covid19support. Explore upcoming events, donate, or subscribe for videos.

Ankit Jain is a technology executive and entrepreneur. For five years, he led multiple ventures at the Ola Group, including Ola Corporate, Ola Prime Exec, Ola Labs, Ola Play, and most notably, Ola

Ankit Jain is a technology executive and entrepreneur. For five years, he led multiple ventures at the Ola Group, including Ola Corporate, Ola Prime Exec, Ola Labs, Ola Play, and most notably, Ola Electric—a unicorn focused on personal and shared electric mobility.

Previously, Ankit worked in the tech practice at McKinsey and Company, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Siebel Scholar, Legatum Fellow, and an alum of IIT Bombay and MIT Sloan.

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Electric scooters, skateboards, and bicycles are increasingly prevalent in cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., sparking varied public reactions. Ride-hailing companies, including Uber

Electric scooters, skateboards, and bicycles are increasingly prevalent in cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., sparking varied public reactions. Ride-hailing companies, including Uber and Lyft, are actively acquiring bike-sharing services, signaling a significant shift in urban transportation.

This surge in two-wheeled options raises critical questions about the future of urban mobility. Are these new solutions effectively addressing the notorious first-mile and last-mile transportation challenges?

Join Stuart Cohen, Sanjay Dastoor, and Megan Rose Dickey for a conversation on these new urban wheels, their impact on city travel, and their role in cutting carbon emissions.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community,

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses the Clean Regatta Program. This interview highlights the program's implementation at the America's Cup races held in San Francisco in September 2013.

Since July 2011, Sailors for the Sea collaborated with the America's Cup Event Authority to deliver a model sustainability sporting event. Their efforts led to the 34th America's Cup receiving the highest level Clean Regattas certification.

Ruth Ann Barrett interviewed Dan on September 10, 2013, with videography provided by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv.

The world's design challenges can often be addressed by copying nature, a concept known as biomimicry. Explore this idea further with 99% Invisible,

The world's design challenges can often be addressed by copying nature, a concept known as biomimicry. Explore this idea further with 99% Invisible, an independent radio show by Roman Mars focusing on design and architecture. It began as a collaborative project between San Francisco's KALW and the American Institute of Architects.

For additional insights, download a biomimicry infographic here.

As the global population nears eight billion, empowering women through education and family planning is crucial for achieving a healthy population balance and reducing our global carbon footprint.

As the global population nears eight billion, empowering women through education and family planning is crucial for achieving a healthy population balance and reducing our global carbon footprint. This approach is vital for both planetary and human well-being.

Join Ertharin Cousin (former World Food Programme executive director), Musimbi Kanyoro (former Global Fund for Women president), and Corrine Sanchez (Tewa Women United executive director) for a vital conversation on how gender equity drives sustainable growth.

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Join Dr. Anita Sanchez, messenger of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy, in a transformative course. She will share the Four Sacred Gifts, insights from 27 Indigenous Elders worldwide, to help you cultivate

Join Dr. Anita Sanchez, messenger of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy, in a transformative course. She will share the Four Sacred Gifts, insights from 27 Indigenous Elders worldwide, to help you cultivate life-giving connections with yourself, others, and the Earth.

To learn more, visit www.bioneerslearning.org.

Join the Commonwealth Club's Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women's leadership in science and medicine. Raise a glass to Good Health! Learn more, register, or donate at