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Are AI Companion Chatbots Safe for Teenagers?

Young people are increasingly turning to AI “companion” chatbots to help meet their emotional needs. But a new study shows that these chatbots, which are designed to mimic real social relationships, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaced Russell City Residents Set to Receive Reparations

In the 1960s, Alameda County and the city of Hayward forcibly displaced more than 1,000 mostly Black and Latino residents living in a 12-block unincorporated area called Russell City to make way for …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Santa Clara County’s ICE Rapid Response Network

In the South Bay, calls to a community-led Rapid Response Network have increased as the network fights back against misinformation around Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. Meet the communi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Families Living in San Francisco’s Homeless Shelters

When we talk about homelessness, especially in San Francisco, many of us are usually talking about individuals living on the streets.

But the number of families experiencing homelessness in San Franc…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Deadhead Disneyland’: SF Celebrates 60 Years of The Grateful Dead’s Music

This weekend, San Francisco is hosting shows and celebrations honoring 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music. Dead & Company, which performs Grateful Dead covers and includes  former members of the o…

Published on 5 months ago

We're Still Here

As you may have heard, last week was a tough one for KQED, NPR, and public media across the country.

Last Tuesday, KQED announced that it is cutting 15% of its staff in response to a budget shortfall…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Bay Is Taking a Break in July

Every year The Bay team takes some time off from making new episodes. This is time we spend planning and recharging. So there will be no new episodes in your feed in the month of July.

In the meantim…

Published on 6 months ago

A New Home For Women’s Sports, Stanford Scales Back Trans Care for Minors, and Why Some SF Malls Are Thriving

On this month’s edition of The Bay’s news roundup, we introduce you to the Bay Area’s first women’s sports bar, discuss Stanford’s scaling back of gender-related surgical procedures for minors, and t…

Published on 6 months ago

Why Local Theater Is in 'Free Fall'

Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley has long been seen as a launchpad for actors and artists. In 2018 the theater commissioned and premiered the Tony-Award winning play “Eureka Day.”

Now, the theater …

Published on 6 months ago

Oakland’s Wood Street Shelters to Close on June 30

The Wood Street encampment in West Oakland was at one point the largest homeless encampment Northern California. In 2023, the city of Oakland completed final evictions of Wood Street residents.

Dozen…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago