The Bay

Explore the process and challenges of counting and understanding the unhoused population in San Francisco. Learn about the importance of accurate counting for resource allocation and tracking progress. Discover the plans to gather qualitative data on age, race, and gender. Understand the difficulties in capturing hidden individuals and the unsheltered majority in San Francisco. And stay tuned for a host transition announcement and a podcast ad for 'On Our Watch' season two.

Explore the breakdown and revival of Oakland's gun violence prevention program, Operation Ceasefire. Discover how the program targeted the few responsible for most gun violence and offered services. Discuss the rise, challenges, and impact of the program. Learn about the renewed attention to Operation Ceasefire and the mayor's response to the audit.

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka, Maria and Alan discuss how mass layoffs at the LA Times have brought renewed attention to a California bill that would force tech companies to pay news outlets, San Mateo County’s vote to make it a crime to camp in certain areas when shelter beds are available, and a former prosecutor under Chesa Boudin who’s decided to enter the race for San Francisco District Attorney. Plus, we introduce our new intern!Links: Episode Transcript As layoffs batter L.A. Times, California lawmaker renews push to force Google, Facebook to pay for news S.F. D.A. Brooke Jenkins fired him. Now he’s running against her San Mateo County Supes Vote to Criminalize Camping in Unincorporated Areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This March, Californians will be voting in a competitive Senate race. The top two finishers will advance to a run-off in November, regardless of party affiliation.KQED’s Marisa Lagos tells us about the stakes of this race, and we discuss four of the candidates: Democrats Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee, and Republican Steve Garvey.TranscriptThis episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year ago this Tuesday, a gunman entered two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay and killed 7 farmworkers — all of them Chinese and Latino immigrants. The shooting brought attention to the living and working conditions of farmworkers in Half Moon Bay and across the state. State and local officials promised to do something about it. So, what’s changed?TranscriptThis episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite California’s reputation as a sanctuary state for abortion rights, it is also home to hundreds of “crisis pregnancy centers” located directly next to abortion clinics like Planned Parenthood. These centers are designed to look like community health clinics, but most of them don’t have a medical license. And they have an explicit goal: to persuade people not to have an abortion.This episode originally aired on Feb. 17, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robotaxis had their Icarus moment in 2023, writes Joshua Bote, tech reporter for The San Francisco Standard. After Cruise’s rise and fall in San Francisco, what's ahead for the robotaxi industry?Episode transcriptThis episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Forever releases language for a ballot measure to build a new city in Solano County. Plans focus on small-town character, growth limitation, and job opportunities. Mixed reactions and skepticism arise from concerns about water, infrastructure, and traffic congestion.

This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.After decades of advocacy, a stainless steel safety net underneath the Golden Gate Bridge is nearly finished. Officials and loved ones affected by suicide hope it will save lives by deterring people from jumping.Episode TranscriptThis episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our colleagues at KQED's Rightnowish. Host Pendarvis Harshaw talks to Oakland filmmaker, organizer and MC, Boots Riley. They talk about his latest T.V show, I’m a Virgo, participating in the Writers Guild of America Strike, and the ways he believes the media has failed in its coverage of violence in Oakland. This episode originally aired on Jan.4, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices