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SF Opened Its Newest Park. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
On Saturday, San Francisco officially opened Sunset Dunes Park on the city’s west side. It replaces a 2-mile section of the Great Highway, 5 months after voters approved a citywide measure to permane…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Waymo Robotaxis Are Everywhere. How Do We Feel About That?
Self-driving Waymo robotaxis are now commonplace on the streets of San Francisco. Feelings about these autonomous vehicles vary — from excitement, to amusement, to outright hostility. Some have even …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
California Students Sue Trump Administration Over Visa Cancellations
The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of student visas across the country, claiming many have participated in ‘pro-Hamas’ activism on college campuses. Now, two international students at Cali…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Impacting Local Businesses
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports go into effect today, and businesses around the Bay Area are already feeling the impact. Some worry that the costs will trickle down to consumers …
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The A’s Promised Coliseum Workers Help. Some Haven’t Gotten Any
As the A’s begin their first season in Sacramento, KQED found that some Coliseum workers promised financial assistance from the A’s ahead of the team’s transition out of Oakland haven’t gotten anythi…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
A Generation of Black Men Is Being Lost to Overdoses in San Francisco
In San Francisco, Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for 12% of overdose deaths between January 2020 and October 2024, despite representing less than 1% of the city's population. The disp…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside a Self-Defense Class for Trans People
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and rhetoric have created a climate of fear in queer and transgender communities, including here in the Bay Area. KQED’s Bianca Taylor reports on a self-defe…
Published on 9 months ago
Marin School Board Backlash, Another Roadblock for La Pulga, and Eid Festival in the Tenderloin
In this month’s edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Alan, Jessica, and Ericka talk about what happened when a Marin County school board member questioned the term “toxic masculinity,” delays i…
Published on 9 months ago
SF Rolls Out Speed Cameras. Will They Make Roads Safer?
This month, San Francisco rolled out speed cameras at dozens of locations throughout the city. After seeing one of SF's deadliest years on the road, advocates hope the cameras will make walking and d…
Published on 9 months ago
It’s Time to Pick Oakland’s Next Mayor
It’s time for Oakland voters to pick a new mayor. Voting is underway in Oakland’s special election until April 15. Once a mayor is picked, they’ll have to hit the ground running in order to balance t…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago