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Desperate Tenants in SF Face Scams, Substandard Rentals

San Francisco’s AI boom is making the rental market more competitive than ever. Prospective tenants face intense pressure to stand out, leaving them susceptible to substa

As AI Booms, Daniel Lurie Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ in San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared a ‘rent emergency’ in San Francisco amid a boom in the AI industry. In the first part of The Bay’s series about the AI-fuele

How One Teacher is Reckoning With Cesar Chavez’s Legacy in the Classroom

Since sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez came to light last spring, city leaders quickly decided to rename parks and take down statues of the labor leader. Con

SF’s Toppled Statues Give Rise to New Monuments

In 2020, San Franciscans began reckoning with the city’s monuments—many of which honored violent figures and fraught histories. In the years since, the San Francisco Arts

The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay

Living in the Bay Area is expensive, and raising kids here can be especially tough. So how do people do it? KQED reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi talks with three families abou

A Super El Niño In the Bay Area: What You Need to Know

The Bay Area is getting ready for a ‘Super El Niño’ this winter. This natural weather pattern, — made worse by human-caused climate change — could bring flooding, mudslid

Tahoe Avalanche Follow-Up, Tech Backlash in Schools, and a Controversial Swan Hunt

In this month’s edition of The Bay’s news roundup, Ericka, The Bay’s new producer Gabriela Glueck, and Carly Severn, KQED’s senior editor of audience news discuss workpla

The Botched Launch of Clipper 2.0

Last December, Bay Area transit officials launched Clipper 2.0 – a revamp of the payment system used across the region’s 22 public transportation systems. But the rollout

Have You Tried to Rent in SF Lately? Leave Us a Voice Note

San Francisco rents are rising fast: According to Zumper, an apartment listing website, the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city has surpassed $4,000 a month

With Big Cuts Coming to SNAP, Food Banks Brace for Impact

Major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP – are taking effect as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed

The Rise of Flock: Safety Tool or Surveillance Creep?

Flock Safety—and the company’s automated license plate readers—have been in the news a lot lately. And just last week, Bay Area activists led a series of protests against

'She Died by Design': Meta on Trial Over Child Safety

This episode discusses suicide. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This month, a federal tr

Boom and Bust in Big Sur

Big Sur’s residents are used to natural disasters. This time, Highway 1 is closed again thanks to the Timber Fire that started on Aug. 8, which has burned more than 5,000

Why Piedmont Isn't Part of Oakland

Piedmont in the East Bay is a bit of an oddity: a city less than 2 square miles large in the middle of Oakland — but not part of it. It’s now one of the wealthiest cities

Is This Craft Night the Hottest Party in Alameda?

The Bay Area’s full of subcultures and meetups for just about everyone. So as part of a new series from KQED Arts & Culture called “Finding Your People,” Arts and Culture

Why Oakland Unified Is Banning Cellphones

Class is back in session at Oakland Unified School District schools this week, with one notable change: A strict phone-free policy.  KQED’s Katie DeBenedetti explains ho

‘We’re Not Fighting This Alone’: Gilroy and Beyond Pushes Back Against Planned ICE Facility

State and local leaders are suing the federal government after alleging that Immigration and Customs Enforcement quietly broke ground on a proposal to build an ICE facili

Outside Lands Is Upon Us. Where Does All That Trash Go?

Outside Lands is upon us, and 75,000 people are expected to descend on Golden Gate Park each of the festival’s three days. That also means lots of trash. In this episode,

SF Is Quietly Removing 911 Peer Responders

This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Starting August 14, San Francisco will remove peer specialists from

Going to the Beach? Beware of Sneaker Waves

Headed to the beach? Keep a watchful eye on the ocean for sneaker waves. They’re sudden, far-reaching waves that are notorious for catching beachgoers off-guard. Videos o