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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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22:57

Violent Crime Is Down in Oakland

The Bay ·

2026/01/28

Violent crime is down in Oakland, along with most major U.S. cities. In 2025, Oakland’s homicide rate dropped 22% compared with the previous year. But Oakland city leaders are also aware that there’s a lot of work left to do — including helping people feel safe even as the statistics are showing improvements. Roselyn Romero with the Oaklandside joins us to break down why violent crime is down for the second straight year.Links: Violent crime in Oakland is way down for the second year in a

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SF Mayor Daniel Lurie on His First Year in Office

The Bay ·

2026/01/26

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is enjoying high approval ratings and declining crime rates as he marks his first full year in office. In this live, on-stage interview with the Political Breakdown podcast, Lurie reflects on his first year, what he’s learned, and how he plans to take on the challenges ahead.Links: YouTube: Watch San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie with Political Breakdown Listen: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Read: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on the Highs and Lows

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20:16

Is AI Coming for Your Therapist’s Job?

The Bay ·

2026/01/23

The health care industry has often been slow to adopt new technology — but not when it comes to AI. And as Kaiser Permanente’s mental health clinicians in Northern California negotiate their latest contract with the company, they’re looking for reassurance that AI isn’t coming for their jobs. Links: Will AI Replace Your Therapist? Kaiser Won't Say No Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:46

As California College of the Arts Closes, So Does a...

The Bay ·

2026/01/21

Last week, students, faculty, staff and alumni at the California College of the Arts learned that their school will be closing after the 2026-27 school year. Replacing it will be a new campus, run by Vanderbilt University. The arts community is now mourning the loss of Northern California's last nonprofit art school, which has served the region for 119 years.Links: What We Will Lose When California College of the Arts Closes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:25

What You Need to Know About Filming ICE

The Bay ·

2026/01/19

The recent killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement set off a wave of protests across the country. It’s also brought attention to the federal government’s efforts to stop people from recording federal agents in public. Today, we’re sharing an episode from KQED’s Close All Tabs podcast, where host Morgan Sung sits down with criminal justice reporter C.J. Ciaramella to find out whether or not you have the right to record ICE. Learn more about your ad

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18:28

As Federal Surveillance Grows, Santa Cruz Axes...

The Bay ·

2026/01/16

Bay Area police departments say automated license plate readers contracted by an Atlanta-based company called Flock Safety have been a powerful tool for solving crime. But Bay Area residents and privacy advocates are increasingly concerned about the impacts on our privacy, as the Trump administration continues its federal immigration crackdown. In Santa Cruz, the city council voted 6-1 to end its contract with Flock, citing reports that the city’s data was accessed by out-of-state

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20:59

Felony Trial Begins for Pro-Palestinian Stanford...

The Bay ·

2026/01/14

Five current and former students at Stanford are on trial for barricading themselves inside the university president’s office on June 5, 2024. The protesters, who face counts of felony conspiracy and felony vandalism, say their actions were aimed at pressuring Stanford to divest from companies that support Israel’s bombing and invasion of Gaza. Prosecutors say that protesters committed a crime by breaking into a building and causing damage to university property. Learn more about your ad choices

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20:23

Could San Francisco Really Take Over PG&E?

The Bay ·

2026/01/12

San Francisco residents are furious with Pacific Gas & Electric after nearly one third of the city was hit by a series of power outages over the holiday season. This public outrage has also revived calls for the city — or even the state — to take over the investor-owned utility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:32

For Marin County, Last Weekend’s Floods Were a...

The Bay ·

2026/01/09

Last weekend’s storms, coupled with king tides, caught Marin County cities like Corte Madera, Sausalito and San Rafael off guard. Floodwaters spilled over levees, covered bike trails, and surrounded homes and businesses.Nobody was seriously injured and the level of damage is still being assessed. But it’s a wake-up call for residents, both in Marin County and across the Bay Area, about the risk of more flooding in our future. Links: Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy

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17:34

'A Lot of Emotions at Play’: Bay Area Venezuelans...

The Bay ·

2026/01/07

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Venezuela, which led to US forces seizing the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans in the Bay Area have experienced a wide range of feelings. Some rejoiced, others felt outrage, and all had many questions about the future. Links: ‘A Really Confusing Moment’: Bay Area Venezuelans Struggle to Make Sense of US Attack | KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:12

Volunteers Help Monitor Street Corners for ICE Activity

The Bay ·

2026/01/05

In response to arrests of street vendors and day laborers by federal immigration authorities, thousands of volunteers have mobilized to ‘adopt’ a street corner. KQED’s labor correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero takes us to one corner in East Oakland to meet the volunteers offering their time to watch out for ICE and Border Patrol agents.This episode originally aired on Sept. 5, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:48

Girls’ Flag Football Is Booming

The Bay ·

2026/01/02

Girls’ flag football is exploding in popularity at high schools across the Bay Area. It coincides with the rise of professional women’s sports teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC, which have cemented the Bay’s status as the new capital of women’s sports.This episode first aired on Sept. 26, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:21

Could Plug-In Solar Take Off in California?

The Bay ·

2025/12/29

If you want solar power in your home, you usually need to be a homeowner with a good roof and a decent amount of cash to pay up front.But some Bay Area residents are trying out plug-in solar, which can hang from an apartment balcony, out a window, or be tented in the backyard. This episode originally aired on August 13, 2025. Links: Forget Rooftops — Bay Area Residents Are Plugging Solar Into the Wall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:21

Seeing the Tenderloin Through the Eyes of...

The Bay ·

2025/12/26

San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, often in the news for headlines associated with crime, homelessness and drug use, has the highest concentration of kids in all of San Francisco. So a reporter decided to give Tenderloin kids disposable cameras to see the neighborhood from their perspective. This episode first aired on Sept. 24, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:06

A Very Santa Rosa Christmas at Snoopy’s Home Ice

The Bay ·

2025/12/22

In 1969, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz and his first wife Joyce built Snoopy’s Home Ice in Santa Rosa. Since then, generations of locals — including KQED’s Gabe Meline — have made it a tradition to visit the skating rink, especially during the holidays.This episode first aired on Dec. 18, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:45

Earthquake Swarms, License Plate Reader Cameras, and...

The Bay ·

2025/12/19

In the Bay’s final news roundup of 2025, Ericka, Alan and Jessica discuss the recent series of small earthquakes in San Ramon and Sonoma County, Oakland’s decision to expand its network of license plate reader cameras, and new upgrades to the Clipper card system.Links: Scientists Say San Ramon’s Latest Earthquake Swarm Is Normal, but Residents Are on Edge | KQED Oakland Council Expands Flock License Plate Reader Network Despite Privacy Concerns | KQED New Clipper Cards Are Here, With Big

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16:34

Decoding Your PG&E Bill

The Bay ·

2025/12/17

You’re not imagining it — your Pacific Gas & Electric bill really is going up. In fact, according to a KQED analysis, the average PG&E utility bill went up nearly 70% between 2020 and March 2025.But it’s not just the cost: understanding what’s actually in your bill can be confusing. Today, KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans helps Ericka decode her PG&E bill. Links: The Average PG&E Utility Bill Has Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED Bay Area Electricity Bills Are Some of the Highest

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22:15

This Popular Kitchen Countertop Material Is Making...

The Bay ·

2025/12/15

Engineered stone is a man-made material made with high concentrations of silica that is commonly used to make kitchen countertops in the U.S. But doctors are seeing more and more workers in the countertop industry developing silicosis, an often deadly lung disease linked to inhaling toxic dust the material releases when powercut. Even though California has safety rules in place to reduce the risk to workers, some say it’s time to ban the use of engineered stone altogether. Links:

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36:58

Ukraine’s Surprising Ties to Silicon Valley

The Bay ·

2025/12/12

The Ukraine-Russia war has been called the most technologically advanced war in history. In an episode from KQED’s Close All Tabs podcast, Bay Area journalist Erica Hellerstein visits Ukraine to learn about how the nation’s culture of tech innovation — and its surprising ties to Silicon Valley — are fueling the country’s resistance through an army of engineers, coders, hackers, and tinkerers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:11

SF Passed a New Zoning Plan. How Will It Change the...

The Bay ·

2025/12/10

San Francisco could see taller and more dense buildings in the city’s north and west side after the Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Daniel Lurie’s ‘Family Zoning’ plan last week. Some believe it will lead to more housing and lower rents, while others worry that new construction will change their neighborhoods and lead to displacement. But how soon — and how much — could it really change the city? Links: San Francisco Supervisors Pass Rezoning Plan, Making Way for Taller, Denser

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