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Back to SearchTransamerica Pyramid: From 'Architectural Butchery' to Icon
The Transamerica Pyramid, located in downtown San Francisco, is a skyline staple. But when it was proposed, people hated the idea of a towering symbol of capitalism so close to neighborhoods like Nor…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
What Is That Massive Tunnel on the Beach South of Fort Funston?
On a Daly City beach just south of Fort Funston there's a large tunnel carved into the cliff. Bay Curious listener Francisco Alvarado noticed it one day while walking his chihuahua, Little Bean, down…
Published on 3 months ago
What Is the PayPal Mafia?
Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley have been popping up in political circles. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been advising President Trump; billionaire Peter Thiel introduced JD Vance to the …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
How Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Became Iconic Bay Area Street Food
If you've ever walked around Pier 39 in San Francisco or made a late-night exit from a concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, you're probably familiar with the bacon wrapped hot dog. But who are t…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
A Ford Factory Changed Milpitas, Then it Became a Mall
The Great Mall of Milpitas wasn't always a mall; it used to be a massive Ford factory. Bay Curious listener Brandon Choy wanted to know more about its history. The San Jose Assembly Plant opened in …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
San Francisco Businesses That Date Back to the Gold Rush
Several Bay Area businesses have been around for a really long time. Normandin's car dealership in San Jose opened in 1875 and first sold horses and buggies. And KCBS is understood to be one of the f…
Published on 4 months ago
Why Are Private Schools So Popular In San Francisco?
When it comes to private school enrollment, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Marin counties are all well above the state average. But why? In today's episode, we'll explore the many reasons …
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Check Out KQED's New Show Hyphenación
Join host Xorje Andrés Olivares and guests to explore what it means to live within a hyphenation. Each week we bring together a couple of hyphenated Latinos to have easy conversations about hard thin…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
A Peek Into The Lives Of Four Bay Area Teens
As part of Youth Takeover Week at KQED The Bay and Bay Curious have teamed up to collaborate with four high school students who live in San Pablo, Fremont, Walnut Creek and San Jose. For several mont…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Olivia's Out On Maternity Leave
Olivia Allen-Price will be taking a step back from the show for a few months to give birth to her second child. Bay Curious producer and editor Katrina Schwartz will be stepping into the host role wh…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago