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The Bay

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what’s happening in the greatest region in the country. It’s the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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20:15

For Immigrant Day Laborers, Hiding Is Not a Viable...

The Bay ·

2025/03/24

Day laborers, or jornaleros, can often be found standing at specific street corners, where they are hired on the spot for inexpensive manual labor. Most are Latino migrants and can be found all over the Bay Area.Berkeleyside’s Ximena Natera joins us to talk about how jornaleros in Berkeley are dealing with increased fears of deportation, and where these workers are finding support in difficult times. Links: For Berkeley day laborers with bills and fears, staying home is not an option Para los

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23:44

Vallejo Reacts to Death of Unhoused Man in Trash Cleanup

The Bay ·

2025/03/21

On Christmas Eve, 58-year-old James Oakley was crushed to death during a Vallejo city-run trash cleanup, sparking shock and outrage among homeless residents and advocates. Three months after his death, the city of Vallejo has put a temporary pause on encampment sweeps.Links: Report: Unhoused Man Seen Alive Before Being Crushed During Vallejo Cleanup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:45

San José's District 3 Is Picking a New City...

The Bay ·

2025/03/19

Voters in San José’s downtown, north side, Guadalupe-Washington, and Japantown neighborhoods are already casting ballots to fill an empty city council seat left open by former Councilmember Omar Torres, who resigned in November and faces child sex abuse charges. The future of downtown San José — and possibly Mayor Matt Mahan’s agenda — hangs in the balance.Links: San José District 3 Special Election: Who’s Running and How to Vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:18

Ranked Choice Voting For...Best Karaoke Performance?

The Bay ·

2025/03/17

There's a competitive karaoke league in the East Bay that's about more than just singing. Every Monday at KaraOakland, teams perform songs on specific themes. Then, participants used ranked choice voting to pick the best performances — like Oakland voters will in the city's special election next month.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:56

Celebrating 1000 Episodes of The Bay

The Bay ·

2025/03/14

To celebrate 1000 episodes of the podcast, The Bay team took a little field trip. We reflect on the show, and listen to voicemails from listeners and colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:44

South Bay Transit Workers Go On Strike

The Bay ·

2025/03/12

On Monday, more than 1,500 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus drivers, light rail operators and other employees went on strike for the first time in the agency’s history after more than six months of failed negotiations over wages and other issues. Links: VTA Sues to End Historic South Bay Transit Workers' Strike Send us a voice memo for our 1000th episode to thebay@kqed.org, or leave a voicemail at 415-710-9223! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:16

Layoffs Hit the Beloved National Park Service

The Bay ·

2025/03/10

The Trump administration has laid off more than a thousand National Park Service employees in the past few weeks as part of its broader efforts to reduce the federal workforce. KQED’s Sarah Mohamad talks about how these layoffs are affecting workers — and how your next visit to a national park might be a little different. Links: What You Should Know About Visiting National Parks Right Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Bay Is Celebrating 1000 Episodes! Send Us a...

The Bay ·

2025/03/08

We’re celebrating 1000 episodes of The Bay with a very special episode and we want to hear from you! Tell us what you love about the show. Leave us a voicemail at 415-710-9223, or send a voice memo to thebay@kqed.org. Tell us your name, your city, and how long you’ve been listening to The Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:35

Why California’s Homeless Shelters Are a ‘Bridge to...

The Bay ·

2025/03/07

An investigation by CalMatters found that homeless shelters are dangerous, chaotic, and ineffective at getting people into permanent housing. The lead reporter behind the investigation, Lauren Hepler, spoke with KQED’s Political Breakdown about what’s gone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:19

Check Out KQED's Newest Show, Close All Tabs

The Bay ·

2025/03/06

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 to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all.How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts, the audience, and history to add context to the trends and depth to the memes. And she’ll wrestle with

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20:09

SF and Oakland Schools Brace for Layoffs

The Bay ·

2025/03/05

Bay Area public schools are struggling, especially in Oakland and San Francisco. Both districts are among only a handful across California with negative budgets, and as a result recently voted to approve preliminary layoff notices for teachers, counselors, and other staff. This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo, Mel Velasquez, Jessica Kariisa, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Links: How Oakland and SF Ended Up Among 7 CA School Districts Who Can’t Pay Their Bills Learn more about your

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19:10

San José’s Plan to Bus Some Homeless Residents Out of...

The Bay ·

2025/03/03

San José leaders have announced a new and controversial plan as part of their efforts to end street homelessness. ‘Homeward Bound’ will offer to send unhoused residents to family or friends who are willing to take them in. Mayor Matt Mahan says it’s an additional tool to get people off the streets, while some homelessness advocates say it’s an ineffective and inhumane approach.This episode was produced by Jessica Kariisa, Mel Velasquez, and Tessa Paoli, and guest hosted by Alan Montecillo. Learn

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19:07

Trump Targets SF’s Presidio, FasTrak Scam Texts, and...

The Bay ·

2025/02/28

In this edition of the Bay’s monthly news roundup, Alan, Jessica, and intern Mel talk about renewed fears of real estate development at San Francisco’s Presidio, an increase in FasTrak scam texts, and concerns around two famous peregrine falcons at UC Berkeley.Links: Trump Order Revives Fears of Real Estate Push for San Francisco’s Presidio Bay Area FasTrak scams are surging — again: ‘It’s been nonstop’ UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is bird flu the cause? Learn more about

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20:37

Can SF's New Triage Centers Help Solve the Addiction...

The Bay ·

2025/02/26

A new “triage center” in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood opened in early February. It’s one of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s first tangible initiatives to address the city’s fentanyl crisis as he embarks on his first year in office. A second center is also planned in the Tenderloin. KQED’s Sydney Johnson visited the new center and tells us what she saw. This episode was produced by Jessica Kariisa, Mel Velasquez, and Tessa Paoli, and guest hosted by Alan Montecillo. Learn more about your ad

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20:49

The Origins of SF's Sanctuary Policies

The Bay ·

2025/02/24

San Francisco’s sanctuary policies have been contested repeatedly since they were first enacted in the 1980s following an immigration raid at a Mission District dance club that left dozens of people detained for hours — some U.S. citizens. So what can the history of challenges against the city’s sanctuary policies tell us about President Donald Trump’s threats to it today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:42

Are Cuts At Sonoma State A Sign of What’s To Come for...

The Bay ·

2025/02/21

Affected faculty and students at Sonoma State University were caught off guard over plans to slash entire academic departments and NCAA sports programs last month. Could these cuts at SSU signal what’s to come for more campuses in the California State University system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:04

Fremont Passes California’s Most Extreme Encampment Ban

The Bay ·

2025/02/19

Cities across California are cracking down on homeless encampments following a Supreme Court ruling last year giving local governments the O.K. to do so. Fremont recently took a bigger step than most, by also prohibiting anyone from “aiding and abetting” camping on public property and private land. This episode was hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and produced by Mel Velasquez, Jessica Kariisa and Alexander Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:01

Black Churches Are ‘Seeding’ Climate Change Solutions

The Bay ·

2025/02/17

Some Black churches in the Bay Area are retrofitting themselves to become “resilience hubs” in the event of a major storm or climate-related event. It’s part of a national movement called Green The Church, an organization merging the Black faith community and environmental justice. This episode first ran on Oct. 28, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:00

What It’s Like to Date in the Bay Area

The Bay ·

2025/02/14

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked listeners to share their stories about dating in the Bay Area. Today, we meet some daters from all around the region and hear how they're navigating the highs and lows of the Bay Area dating scene. This episode was hosted by Jessica Kariisa. Mel Velasquez and Dana Cronin produced this episode, with additional support from Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:24

How the Bay Area’s AI Boom Is Fueling a Dirty Energy...

The Bay ·

2025/02/12

Soaring demand for AI has accelerated the building of massive data centers to support the technology, including in the Bay Area. As more centers are built, local residents and environmentalists are concerned about how they disrupt local communities and pose significant health and environmental risks. Links As California AI Data Centers Grow, So Does Dirty Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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