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The State Capitol Almost Moved to Berkeley and All It Got Was This Sweet Bear Fountain
If you’re in Berkeley and wander far enough up Marin Avenue, there’s no doubt you’ll run into the Fountain at The Circle. The grand Beaux Arts founta…
7 years ago
Oh, SFO: Why So Delayed? (And What’s With the “O”?)
It might seem like everyone thinks their local airport is the worst of them all: the longest security lines, the worst food, the most delays.
But we i…
7 years ago
How the Bay Area Came to be a Hub for Casual Style
On a recent visit to San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House, KQED listener Michelle Morby didn’t like what she saw. In the middle of the champagne-…
7 years ago
Why Are There So Many Palm Trees in the Bay Area?
After Joseph Morales, an electrician from Chicago, moved to Emeryville this past winter, he found himself wondering: What’s with all the palm trees i…
7 years, 1 month ago
Think Bay Area Nightlife Ends Early? That Could Be About to Change
Ever had your late night revels ended abruptly by the bartender announcing last call just before 2 a.m. here in the Bay Area?
If this strikes a chord,…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Minister of Loneliness, Aristotle And How To Make That Awesome Person Your Friend
Last year, Bay Curious received the question: “How do I make friends?”
We tried reaching out to the question asker, but they never responded. However,…
7 years, 1 month ago
How To Find New Friends
There isn’t a clear path on how to make close friends. Some people find making friends even harder than dating. They say with romantic relationships …
7 years, 1 month ago
Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area?
Rayan Rafay was prepared to be blown away by Bay Area seafood when he moved here in 2016.
After growing up on the East Coast, he had been amazed by th…
7 years, 2 months ago
Is Dutch Crunch Bread From the Bay Area?
While the Bay Area is known for its sourdough, it’s often Dutch Crunch that really gets the attention of newcomers. The tasty bread is especially pre…
7 years, 2 months ago
What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Your Old Clothes?
Spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, whatever you want to call it — there is a massive purge of clothing coming out of people’s closets right now. Thrif…
7 years, 2 months ago