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Layoffs Hit the Beloved National Park Service
The Trump administration has laid off more than a thousand National Park Service employees in the past few weeks as part of its broader efforts to re…
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The Bay Is Celebrating 1000 Episodes! Send Us a Voicemail
We’re celebrating 1000 episodes of The Bay with a very special episode and we want to hear from you! Tell us what you love about the show.
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Why California’s Homeless Shelters Are a ‘Bridge to Nowhere’
An investigation by CalMatters found that homeless shelters are dangerous, chaotic, and ineffective at getting people into permanent housing. The lea…
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Check Out KQED's Newest Show, Close All Tabs
Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and …
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SF and Oakland Schools Brace for Layoffs
Bay Area public schools are struggling, especially in Oakland and San Francisco. Both districts are among only a handful across California with negat…
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San José’s Plan to Bus Some Homeless Residents Out of the City
San José leaders have announced a new and controversial plan as part of their efforts to end street homelessness. ‘Homeward Bound’ will offer to send…
1 year ago
Trump Targets SF’s Presidio, FasTrak Scam Texts, and Missing Peregrine Falcons
In this edition of the Bay’s monthly news roundup, Alan, Jessica, and intern Mel talk about renewed fears of real estate development at San Francisco…
1 year ago
Can SF's New Triage Centers Help Solve the Addiction Crisis?
A new “triage center” in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood opened in early February. It’s one of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s first tangible initi…
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The Origins of SF's Sanctuary Policies
San Francisco’s sanctuary policies have been contested repeatedly since they were first enacted in the 1980s following an immigration raid at a Missi…
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Are Cuts At Sonoma State A Sign of What’s To Come for CSU’s?
Affected faculty and students at Sonoma State University were caught off guard over plans to slash entire academic departments and NCAA sports progra…
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