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College & University
Is City College Still For Everybody? Abrupt Class Cuts Spark SF Debate
publicbroadcasting.net - Lee Romney
City College of San Francisco recently eliminated more than 300 class offerings -- without consulting academic chairs, students or city leaders. …
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Activism
The Power And Pitfalls of Online Activism
publicbroadcasting.net - Samuel Getachew, Chosang Tenzin
Social media has revolutionized how activists get messages out in the world. Chosang Tenzin, a junior at Oakland Technical High School, wanted to …
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Non-binary
Sara Moore On How Clowning Helped Her Navigate Her Genderqueer Identity
publicbroadcasting.net - Jenee Darden
Sara Moore gives people the gift of laughter through the art of clowning. And clowning has been self-empowering for them when it comes to gender. …
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Berkeley, CA
What’s The Best Place In The Bay Area To Have A First Kiss?
publicbroadcasting.net - Julia Llinas Goodman
Hey Area is where we find answers to questions you ask. Cameron Williams wanted to know: "What’s the best place in the Bay Area to have a first kiss?" …
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Trump Administration
How The Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule Could Impact Bay Area Immigrants
publicbroadcasting.net - Teresa Cotsirilos
Last January, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can begin implementing its expanded “public charge” rule, which could …
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The Arts
Musician Carina Ho On Representing All Bodies In Performance Art
publicbroadcasting.net - Truc Nguyen
In this edition of Bay Area Beats, we hear from Oakland musician Carina Ho. Carina studied ballet and played in bands for most of her life but never …
February 13
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Honduras
Sacred Steps: A Jesuit Priest Risks His Life To Challenge Honduras’ Repressive Government
publicbroadcasting.net - Maria Martin
In this story from The Spiritual Edge, we meet a Honduran Catholic priest who speaks up on behalf of his country’s most vulnerable people. His …
February 13
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College & University
San Francisco Proposition A: Facilities Bond For City College Of San Francisco
publicbroadcasting.net - Lee Romney
Prop A would let City College of San Francisco borrow up to $845 million by issuing bonds. The money would go to buy or construct new buildings and …
February 12
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School Districts
California Proposition 13: $15 Billion School And College Facilities Bond
publicbroadcasting.net - Lee Romney
The first thing you should know: This has nothing to do with the Prop 13 most Californians have heard about: That’s the measure that capped property …
February 11
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Corruption
SF Public Works Head Nuru Resigns
publicbroadcasting.net - Hana Baba
San Francisco Public Works director Mohammed Nuru resigned today. Nuru is embroiled in a scandal- charged with fraud and corruption. A 75-page federal …
February 11
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Sexism
Sexism In High School Debate
publicbroadcasting.net - Samuel Getachew, Hannah Ni
When it comes to running for office, there are certain standards women have to deal with that men don’t. Hannah Ni, a senior at Presentation High …
February 11
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San Francisco
Drag Legend Heklina Talks About A Changing San Francisco Scene
publicbroadcasting.net - Hana Baba
San Francisco drag queen Heklina is ending “Mother,” the long-running weekly show that she hosts at Oasis. She purchased and became co-owner of the …
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Why Does Highway 101 Have So Many Billboards And 280 Has Almost None?
publicbroadcasting.net - Christopher Egusa
Hey Area is where we find answers to questions you ask. David Shayer wanted to know, “Why is highway 101 plastered with billboards, while highway …
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Sacred Steps: A Former Israeli Soldier Questions His Country And Faith
publicbroadcasting.net - Shaina Shealy
In a new series from The Spiritual Edge, we hear from a former Israeli soldier who questions the violence he perpetrated towards Palestinians, and …
Now
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Burning Man
Desert Meets Default At Burning Man (excerpt)
publicbroadcasting.net - David Boyer
Burning Man is known for massive, Instagram-friendly art installations that are a stark contrast to the beige, desert backdrop. There are also many …
February 5
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Tech News Roundup With Rex Crum
publicbroadcasting.net - Hana Baba
From Facebook’s new privacy features, to Uber’s worker policies, the tech companies in our backyard are changing the way people around the world live …
February 5
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Evaluating The Taste And Cost Of "Two-Buck Chuck"
publicbroadcasting.net - Artjoms Konohovs
For the last ten years, the supermarket chain Trader Joe's has been selling its Charles Shaw Wines – better known as Two-Buck Chuck – for two bucks. …
January 30
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PG&E Faces Even More Hurdles As It Rushes Toward Bankruptcy Deadline
publicbroadcasting.net - Angela Johnston
Pacific Gas and Electric has five months to get itself out of bankruptcy. The utility has to come up with a plan by June 30 if it wants to pull any …
January 30
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Sikhism
"I Ain’t Here For No Reason": Stories Of Sikh-American Resilience
publicbroadcasting.net - Kanwalroop Kaur Singh
This award-winning documentary explores the lives of Sikh youth in America, and how they confront and respond to violence, sometimes with humor. In …
January 29
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Education
California Education Spending Inches Up From ‘Near The Bottom Of The Barrel’
publicbroadcasting.net - Lee Romney
Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget in early January. It’s his second since he took office and, just like the first one, it focuses on …
January 27
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Writing
Lisa D. Gray Brings Women Writers Of Color And The Community Together
publicbroadcasting.net - Jenee Darden
Lisa D. Gray could barely read when she became fascinated with books. Now she’s penning award-winning stories about race and class. Lisa is the …
January 23
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Colitis
Kaiser Oakland Gives Teen Patients A Prom Night To Remember
publicbroadcasting.net - Michelle Pitcher
Once a year, Oakland’s Kaiser Medical Center transforms into a scene out of a high school movie. For the teen patients being treated for chronic …
January 22
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Women of Color
Where Are Asian Americans Like Me On The Big Screen?
publicbroadcasting.net - Ashlee Nguyen
This year, across 20 acting categories in the 92nd Academy Awards, actress Cynthia Erivo was the only person of color nominated. Within minutes, the …
January 22
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Two Artists Fall In Love: StoryCorps
publicbroadcasting.net - Marlo McKenzie
Jena McRae, a dancer with the Embodiment Project, first met David "Dublin" Schwirtz, a vocalist with the Shotgun Wedding Quintet, during a rehearsal …
January 22
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California Expands Healthcare For Young Adults Regardless Of Immigration Status
publicbroadcasting.net - Teresa Cotsirilos
On January 1, California became the first state in the country to extend Medicaid benefits to all low-income adults, regardless of their immigration …
January 17
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Guitarist Graham Norwood Makes Up With Music After A Breakup
publicbroadcasting.net - Jenee Darden
Singer and guitarist Graham Norwood put music on hold after getting married. Then a divorce inspired him to write new songs. Graham’s debut album is …
January 17
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Is There Such A Thing As Earthquake Weather?
publicbroadcasting.net - Sona Avakian
Hey Area is where we find answers to questions you ask. Ben Harney wanted to know why is it called earthquake weather? Most people can tell when a big …
January 17
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Breaking Down New State Laws With CalMatters
publicbroadcasting.net - Hana Baba
It’s a new year and that means new laws are on the books in California. And they are varied, dealing with everything from rent control, to maternity …
January 16
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As Another Bay Area Mobile Home Park Gets Eviction Warning, Lawmakers Rush To Help
publicbroadcasting.net - Angela Johnston
Residents at the Westwinds Mobile Home Park in San Jose started this decade off with an unsettling surprise. Just after New Years, mobile home park …
January 15
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Ep. 15 - Original San Francisco Warrior Tom Meschery On The Team’s Return To The City
publicbroadcasting.net - Bo Walsh
January 15