Podcast Episodes

When the Military Tested a Biological Weapon in S.F.

Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at Bay Curious about a secret biological weapons test — in San Francisco. 75 years ago, the U.S. military sprayed bacteria over the city. The test team…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can the Esmeralda Land Company Win Over Cloverdale?

On Wednesday, executives from a group called the Esmeralda Land Company will present their plans to officials in Cloverdale, a small city of roughly 9,000 residents in northern Sonoma County.

The pro…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Election Recap: Prop. 50, Santa Clara County's Measure A, and Nancy Pelosi's Retirement

California voters overwhelmingly approved Prop. 50, which will redraw our Congressional maps in an effort to push back against President Donald Trump. In Santa Clara County, voters also passed a sale…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Everybody Needs Food’: How a Solano County Food Bank Is Dealing with SNAP Delays

The ongoing federal government shutdown has reduced and delayed SNAP benefits this month. As a result, food banks in the Bay Area are bracing for an even greater surge in demand. We join Heather Pier…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why San Mateo County Removed Its Sheriff

On Oct. 14, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors removed first-term Sheriff Christina Corpus. For more than a year, her office was mired in allegations of retaliation, misconduct, and abuse of p…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

SNAP Benefits, Uber Enters the Robotaxi Race, and the Condor Comeback

In this October edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss the impact of the federal government shutdown on hunger in the Bay Area, and how local governments are responding. We also discus…

Published on 2 months ago

Visiting Yosemite During the Government Shutdown

There have been mixed reports of the situation at Yosemite National Park since the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1. Some say the park is rife with unruly visitors, trash, and illegal beha…

Published on 2 months ago

Gov. Newsom on Prop. 50, the Democratic Party, and DOJ Election Monitors

Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing the Trump Administration of “rigging” California’s special election after the Department of Justice announced its plans to send election monitors to California polling p…

Published on 2 months ago

Federal Immigration Agents in the Bay: What We Know and Don’t Know

The Bay Area started bracing for federal troops Wednesday night after the San Francisco Chronicle first reported that nearly 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, wou…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A Tough Harvest Season for Wine Country

It's wine harvest season in California. And between tariffs, decreased demand, and a cooler summer, the industry has had a tough year. KQED's Elize Manoukian visits one vineyard in Healdsburg to see …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago