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Why Is It So Hard to Fix Our Own Stuff Now?
Ever wonder why it can be so hard to fix your own appliances, laptops and other gadgets? Well, you're not alone. And there's a reason why so many thi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Hidden in the Oakland Hills Is An Outdoor Gallery of Murals
Hike near Leona Heights in Oakland, and you might come across vibrant graffiti art painted on the concrete remnants of an old conveyor tram that tran…
2 years, 3 months ago
Has Aggressive Driving Gotten Worse? And Two Other Transit Qs
It's a three-part transit lightning round! First we look at if aggressive driving has gotten worse in recent years. Then we take a trip on the San Fr…
2 years, 3 months ago
Unwrapping SF's Rich Chocolate History
When listener Beth Caissie moved to San Francisco she'd heard of Ghirardelli Chocolate, but she was surprised there were so many other fabulous choco…
2 years, 3 months ago
Prop 1: Big Changes to Mental Health Funding
California's primary is just around the corner, on March 5, 2024. This year, there's a statewide Proposition on your primary ballot, but don't worry …
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Piedmont Is A Separate City From Oakland
Look closely at a map of Oakland and you'll notice an odd spot that seems to have been cut out. That's the city of Piedmont. Bay Curious listener Dav…
2 years, 4 months ago
Squirrelmania!
Last year, we invited Bay Curious listeners to submit questions about squirrels, and wow did you deliver! In today's episode KQED's Angela Corral joi…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Hidden History of Fort Scott
Wander onto the parade ground of Fort Scott, and one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "What is this place?" A large grassy field is bord…
2 years, 4 months ago
Two Water Temples ... Why?!
The Bay Area's two water temples can be an unexpected finding if you stumble upon one. Stately, round, and featuring tall stone columns, the open-air…
2 years, 4 months ago
San Francisco's Sliver of Alameda
When Bay Curious listener Lori Bodenhamer looks at Google Maps, she's always wondered why a small slice of Alameda island is part of San Francisco. T…
2 years, 5 months ago