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For Whom The Foghorn Blows
If you live in the Bay Area, a foggy day can be a good excuse for some guilt-free time indoors. If you live near the water, days like that bring some…
9 years, 8 months ago
Why Aren’t There Any Strip Clubs in the East Bay?
In the 1960s, San Francisco was in the midst of a sexual revolution. Officials across the Bay in Oakland wanted none of it.
Reported by Adizah Eghan. …
9 years, 8 months ago
Sutro Tower: The Origins of an ‘Eyesore’
When Sutro Tower was first proposed, nearly everybody hated it. How did it get built?
Reported by Jessica Placzek. Produced and edited by Olivia Allen…
9 years, 8 months ago
Does San Jose Deserve the Nickname ‘Man Jose’?
The Big Apple, Sin City, the Big Easy -- all famous nicknames for American cities. But have you heard of Man Jose? This week we explore if San Jose s…
9 years, 8 months ago
There’s a Secret Message to Decode in San Jose
f you’ve walked past Adobe’s corporate headquarters in downtown San Jose, you may have spotted them: four big orange LED lights that look like flat-h…
9 years, 8 months ago
How Much Truth Is There to Those ‘Speed Enforced by Aircraft’ Signs?
We've all seen the signs warning us of eyes in the sky looking for speeders. A Bay Curious listener wanted to find out if someone really was up there…
9 years, 9 months ago
What Happens to San Francisco’s Recycling Once It Leaves the Curb?
Take a trip to Recology's Recycle Central, where San Francisco's waste is sorted and sent off for processing. Join the Bay Curious team as they test …
9 years, 9 months ago
Did the Emptying of Mental Hospitals Contribute to Homelessness?
After patients were released from mental hospitals, there wasn't always a place for them to go. On this week's episode, we explore if deinstitutional…
9 years, 9 months ago
Where Did the Wild Parrots of San Francisco Come From?
The busy streets of San Francisco seems like the last place you'd find wild parrots. And yet, there they are. How'd they get here?
Reported by Jessica…
9 years, 10 months ago
Where Did The Word ‘Hella’ Come From?
Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born?
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9 years, 10 months ago