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The Governor’s Race Changes Shape — Again
It’s been one week since Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his run for governor after multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Before that, he…
2 months, 1 week ago
One Way to Keep Teachers in the Bay? House Them
Some school districts are now providing workforce housing, as they find themselves with vacant properties and employees who say they can’t afford to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Do BART Announcements Sound So Ancient?
You know the sound: a robotic, ancient-sounding voice as you wait for BART: 6-car Blue line train for OAK Airport in 15 minutes.
In America's tech c…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise and Fall of Eric Swalwell
This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault.
Until last week, former Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from Dublin, was a leading candidate fo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Career or Kids? Child Care Costs Force Parents to Choose
Rising child care prices leave many Bay Area parents with little choice but to turn down career opportunities, cut back hours, or even quit. As part …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Stories About Making Friends
We asked you to share your experiences with making friends in the Bay Area. Today, we hear from you — and follow one listener as she tries to meet ne…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
An East San José Teacher Reckons With Cesar Chavez’s Legacy
Victoria Duran grew up in East San José, and remembers celebrating her community's ties to labor activist and United Farm Workers co-founder Cesar Ch…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi? Hear 3 of the Candidates Debate
Last Tuesday, the three leading Democratic candidates for San Francisco’s U.S. House seat, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, former political adv…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
San José Unified Plans to Close 5 Schools
Last week, the San José Unified Board of Education voted 3-2 to close 5 elementary schools and relocate another. District leaders, citing declining e…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
In Alameda, Sea Level Rise Is Happening on All Sides
The city of Alameda sits on a man-made island surrounded on all sides by water, making it a strong case study for how the Bay Area could address sea …
3 months ago