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Should Californians Allow Rent Control to Expand? Proposition 10, Explained
Episode 102
Proposition 10 aims to overturn the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing act, which limits rent control throughout the state.
Produced by Jessica Placzek. Fea…
7 years, 7 months ago
Voting on EMT Breaks, Children’s Hospitals and Dialysis Profits. Propositions 4, 8 and 11 Explained
Episode 101
Wonky and easy to overlook, these health-related propositions could have a big impact on Californians and the rest of the country.
Produced by Ryan Le…
7 years, 7 months ago
Should California Expand Tax Breaks for Older Homeowners? Propositions 5, 1 and 2, Explained
Episode 100
Propositions 5 would expand the ability of older Californians to take advantage of property tax breaks put into place 40 years ago by Proposition 13.…
7 years, 7 months ago
Voting on Daylight Saving Time, Animal Confinement and Water. Propositions 3, 7 and 12, Explained
Episode 99
Should California go full-time daylight saving time? Take animals out of cages? Pass a water bond? For Bay Curious Prop Week, we explore the three sc…
7 years, 7 months ago
What If Californians Repealed the Gas Tax? Proposition 6, Explained
Episode 98
If Proposition 6 is approved, it would repeal SB 1, the gas tax and vehicle fee increase passed by state lawmakers last year.
Featuring KQED reporters…
7 years, 7 months ago
This Is Only a Test: San Francisco’s Tuesday Noon Siren
Episode 97
Every Tuesday at noon, San Francisco tests the Outdoor Warning System. A siren and announcement ring out for 15 seconds. The system got its start in …
7 years, 8 months ago
S.F. School Lottery: Time For It To Go?
Episode 96
Three San Francisco school board members are calling for an end to the current student assignment system.
Reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is…
7 years, 8 months ago
How the San Francisco School Lottery Works, And How It Doesn’t
Episode 60
San Francisco's complicated school lottery system offers opportunity that isn't always realized.
Reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by …
7 years, 8 months ago
The Story Behind Belmont’s Painted Fire Hydrants
Episode 95
Dozens of fire hydrants around the town of Belmont have one-of-a-kind paint jobs that date back to the early 1970s.
Reported by Suzie Racho. Bay Curio…
7 years, 8 months ago
Could Creating One Bay Area City Solve the Housing Crisis?
Episode 94
If all the nine Bay Area counties merged, would that result in a more cohesive approach to the regional housing crisis?
Reported by Jessica Placzek. B…
7 years, 8 months ago