The Bay

Richard Oakes was the face of the burgeoning ‘Red Power’ movement when he led the famous Native occupation of Alcatraz Island in 1969. But like other civil rights leaders at the time, he died too soon. In 1972, Oakes was gunned down in in rural Sonoma County. His killer, Michael Oliver Morgan, stood trial for manslaughter and was found not guilty.The official story of Richard Oakes' death, and the circumstances surrounding Morgan's trial, are part of the reason why Oakes' legacy has been largely erased from mainstream history. Oakes' family and friends, meanwhile, never got closure. All this time, they have believed that Oakes’ death, and Morgan’s acquittal, were racially motivated. Now, thanks to new reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle, we know details about this story that have been kept secret for decades. In Part 1 of a two-part episode with reporters Julie Johnson and Jason Fagone, we discuss the events that led Oakes to rural Sonoma County, and the encounters that foreshadowed his killing. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will publish on Wednesday, Oct. 11.Read the full story on Richard Oakes’ death in the San Francisco Chronicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From San Jose to Santa Rosa, more than 22,000 Bay Area Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers walked off the job Wednesday for a three-day strike, demanding better wages to help fix what they say is an urgent understaffing crisis. The effort spans 8 states and the District of Columbia, and some are calling it the largest health care strike in US history.This episode was hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo.Episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the rise of the hyphy movement in 2006 and the underlying issues of gun violence, over-policing, and gentrification. Hear personal experiences and memories of the energetic hyphy music era. Understand the traumatic origins of the movement and its impact on Oakland's culture. Discover the influence of social media and major media outlets on the Hi-Fi phenomenon. Learn about navigating the Hi-Fi movement and parenthood through music as a teaching tool.

On Thursday night, Sen. Dianne Feinstein passed away at age 90. Before becoming a U.S. Senator in 1992, she was best known for her time as San Francisco mayor. Today, we revisit an episode with KQED’s Scott Shafer about how she got her start in local politics.Links: Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90: Live Updates What Feinstein’s Death Means For Control of the Senate and the Looming Government Shutdown How San Francisco Punk Reacted to Dianne Feinstein in the 1970s Gov. Newsom Names Laphonza Butler to Dianne Feinstein's Senate Seat This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo, who also hosted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka, Maria and Alan talk about continued tensions between Martinez and the local refinery, a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelics, and an effort to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area.Links: Residents skeptical after toxicology report finds no ill effects from Martinez refinery incident California Decriminalizing Mushrooms and Other Psychedelics  Warriors finalizing agreement to bring WNBA team to Bay Area: Sources This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast explores the debate on whether farm workers should be allowed to pick wine grapes in wildfire evacuation zones. It discusses worker safety, economic impact, and racial dynamics in the wine industry. The chapter also discusses concerns of farm workers and medical professionals, interactions with ICE, a shooting incident, and advocacy for farm workers.

Boats stolen and stripped of precious metals in Oakland Estuary dividing community; frustrated boating community takes matters into own hands; discussion of thefts, lawlessness, and efforts to address the issue; measures being taken to resolve theft and vigilante justice including increased patrols and public meetings.

This podcast discusses the threat of sea level rise to San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and explores the city's plan to lift it by seven feet. It examines the intersection of climate change and historic preservation, highlighting the importance of community engagement in adaptation efforts. The podcast also explores the challenge of balancing cultural heritage preservation and climate change, emphasizing the need to consider cultural significance, feasibility, and local input.

San Jose city leaders are looking for a new site for the nearly 500 vendors at the Berryessa Flea Market, which will be moved to make way for the new Berryessa BART Urban Village. The Singleton Road landfill has risen to the top. Is an abandoned landfill the right place for a new flea market?Links: Why the Future of San José's Flea Market Could Be an Abandoned LandfillThis episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Ericka Cruz Guevarra, who also hosted. Episode Transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is on the verge of banning caste discrimination. State Sen. Aisha Wahab introduces a bill to ban discrimination based on caste, sparking debate and hunger strikes. The podcast explores the origins and impact of the caste system in South Asia and discusses the challenges of addressing caste discrimination in the workplace. It also delves into the politics surrounding Senate Bill 403 and its implications on anti-discrimination laws.