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Poetry in Service of Politics: A Conversation with Darius Simspon
Darius Simpson is the author of the collection “Never Catch Me.” In this episode in celebration of National Poetry Month, Simpson talks about how his…
2 years, 2 months ago
A’s to Play Their Next Season in Sacramento
It’s official: The A’s are leaving Oakland. The Athletics announced last week that they’ll play their home games for the 2025-27 season at Sutter Hea…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why are There So Few School Buses in California?
Have you ever noticed how few school buses there are in California? A survey by the Federal Highway Administration found that nationally, almost 40% …
2 years, 2 months ago
Hope and Loss in Gaza: A Bay Area Doctor Reflects on His Aid Mission
This episode contains graphic descriptions of death and violence.
At least 33,000 Palestinians — including an estimated 13,000 children — have been ki…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Toxic Dust Threatens Salmon. Can We Do Something About It?
California’s salmon are still in decline — so much so that fishery managers may cancel the state’s salmon season for the second straight year.
Lawmak…
2 years, 3 months ago
Oakland’s Queer Nightlife Renaissance is Here
There are no signs of a doom loop in Oakland’s queer nightlife scene, where brick and mortar nightclubs and bars quadrupled in the last year, and the…
2 years, 3 months ago
March News Roundup: Street Spirit Lives On, MACRO Oakland, and Aaron Peskin for SF Mayor?
In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka, Maria and Alan talk about the resurgence of the East Bay’s Street Spirit newspaper, a new …
2 years, 3 months ago
Babies With Developmental Delays Are Entitled to Care. Many Aren’t Getting It
Every child in California under 3 is entitled to early intervention services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy if they show signs that …
2 years, 3 months ago
Prop. 1 Passes...Barely
Well, it’s been a minute since the March 5 primary, but we finally know the results of Proposition 1.
California voters narrowly approved Gov. Gavin N…
2 years, 3 months ago
A New Pro Women’s Soccer Team Kicks Off
The Bay is home to a new professional women’s soccer team. Bay FC, founded by four former U.S. Women National Team players, kicks off its home opener…
2 years, 3 months ago