In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss Marin County’s Measure P, a parcel tax to increase access to childcare, and why school board races might actually be more important than you think. We also discuss the fate of the iconic Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate just south of Oakland. Some say the once grand mansion has taken a turn for th ... Show More
Oct 28
Scott Wiener and Connie Chan Fight to Represent SF in Congress
For decades, Nancy Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress. Now she’s retiring, making way for a truly competitive race for California’s 11th Congressional District. Today, we talk about the candidates — San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener — ... Show More
23m 12s
Oct 26
Can SF’s Empty Offices Be Housing?
After hollowing out during the pandemic, San Francisco’s office vacancy rate is hovering at around 30%. Pair that volume of empty space with an escalating housing crisis, and it’s enough to make you wonder: Could you turn those empty offices into apartments? Today, we talk with t ... Show More
21m 9s
Oct 23
BOUNCE: How The Bay Shaped Golden State Valkyries’ Gabby Williams
As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for Game 4 of the WNBA finals Saturday, KALW’s BOUNCE introduces us to the team’s star player, Gabby Williams. From her roots in Oakland to her leadership as an out, queer player, host Erin Lim tells us more about the forces that have shaped ... Show More
21m 54s
Nov 2023
Actors Strike Ends After 118 Days as Studios, Union Reach Deal
Bloomberg News Entertainment Reporter Thomas Buckley talks about Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA union reaching an agreement to end the film and TV strike after 118 days. Doug Ramsey, CIO at Leuthold Group, shares his thoughts on market volatility. Bloomberg News Equities Rep ... Show More
39m 58s