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The Civic Joy Fund Promises to Help ‘Revitalize’ SF. Some Artists Want No Part in It
Since 2023, a private initiative called the Civic Joy Fund has financially supported hundreds of arts and culture events in San Francisco. But a grow…
5 months ago
Oakland Makes It Easier to Sweep Encampments, California Billionaire Tax, and SF Library Weddings
In this month’s edition of The Bay’s news roundup, Ericka, Alan, and KQED outdoors reporter Sarah Wright discuss Oakland’s new policy that will make …
5 months ago
Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear power has always been hotly debated. 9% of California’s power comes from the last operating nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, in San Luis O…
5 months ago
Medi-Cal Cuts Are Coming. Contra Costa County Is Bracing for Impact
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump last year, will cut an estimated $900 billion to $1 trillion from Medicaid over the …
5 months, 1 week ago
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…
5 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 …
5 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…
5 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…
5 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 …
5 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…
5 months, 3 weeks ago