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The Bay

The Bay

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 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.Copyright © 2020 KQED Inc. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Could San Francisco Really Take Over PG&E?

    Could San Francisco Really Take Over PG&E?
    Jan 12 2026
    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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    20 mins
  • For Marin County, Last Weekend’s Floods Were a Wake-Up Call

    For Marin County, Last Weekend’s Floods Were a Wake-Up Call
    Jan 9 2026
    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 Rain | KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 'A Lot of Emotions at Play’: Bay Area Venezuelans React to US Attack

    'A Lot of Emotions at Play’: Bay Area Venezuelans React to US Attack
    Jan 7 2026
    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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    18 mins
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