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Back to SearchWho is the 'Stevens' of Stevens Creek?
A lot of things in the South Bay, specifically around Cupertino and Mountain View, are named after somebody called Stevens. There’s Stevens Creek Boulevard, the Stevens Creek watershed, and Stevens C…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
How Canned Salmon Became Big Business in San Francisco
Starting in the mid-1800s, salmon canneries were big business along the West Coast, stretching all the way up to Alaska. San Francisco played an outsized role in the industry — especially in providin…
Published on 5 months ago
The Berkeley Park That Was Once All Trash
Bay Curious listener Tom Rauch grew up in Berkeley in the 1960s. Some of his most vivid memories from that time are of the old Berkeley dump. “It really was just this big, giant pit where you backed …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Behind the Fillmore's Iconic Music Posters
These days, when you see a show at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, you might be lucky enough to get your very own poster for free. They’re a highly anticipated parting gift given out at the…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Bay Area Transit Questions, Answered: Bridge Tolls, Lane Closures and Vanity Plates Too
One of the topics we get the most questions about from our audience is transportation. Today we round up answers to a handful of your questions, including: Where does all that toll money from Bay Are…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Fairy Houses And A Very Green Waterfall
A Bay Area artist in Richmond has been stealthily building and placing fairy houses around his neighborhood. His creations bring ‘endless fun and fascination’ to the East Bay town. And, across the Ba…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
San Francisco's Oldest Lesbian Bar: Wild Side West
San Francisco's oldest lesbian bar, The Wild Side West, is in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. It's been open since 1962 and has a long history of offering sanctuary to a community that hasn't always…
Published on 6 months ago
It’s Back! A Full 'Close All Tabs' Season Is Here!
Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
What is a Frisco Biscuit?
A British sailor named Charles Lightoller visited San Francisco in the late 1800s and raved about the "'Frisco biscuit" he ate there. Carl Merritt read that in a book and wondered: "What is a Frisco …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dating in the Bay Area: Your Stories
Whether it's on the apps or in real life it can be hard to meet romantic partners. We explore what it's like to be dating right now in the Bay Area. This episode is brought to you by the team over on…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago