Crosscurrents

Vice President elect Kamala Harris surprised the people closest to her when she chose her career. Today, in another episode from the new podcast Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? we hear why she went down that path. Then, we hear a story from Uncuffed about what happens when a wild turkey lands on a prison yard.

Today, we're continuing a new series from the San Francisco Chronicle looking at Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's early life and career as a prosecutor to her rise to the national stage. It's Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Karris? In this episode, we hear how Harris’ early life in Berkeley shaped her worldview and her politics.

Today, we're bringing you a new series from the San Francisco Chronicle that looks at Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's early life and career as a prosecutor to her rise to the national stage. It's Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Karris? In this episode, as California’s Attorney General, Harris takes on Wall Street.

San Francisco is a city of just seven by seven miles, but it's produced some of the nation’s biggest political names — most recently Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. She was the first woman and the first person of color to serve as the City's district attorney. But, she had a reputation for being tough on crime. Now, her politics are being scrutinized on the national stage and the country wants to know: Who’s the real Kamala? Today, we're bringing you the first episode of the San Francisco Chronicle's new podcast Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Karris?

At the beginning of the pandemic, San Francisco rented over 2,000 hotel rooms to move unhoused people off the street. Today, we hear how they plan to move people into more permanent housing. Then, we learn the meaning behind singer Valerie Troutt’s new album, "The Oakland Girl." And, in a story from Uncuffed, an incarcerated musician changes his tune after a visit from his sister.

Progressive candidates won big in the city of Richmond — we discuss what those election results mean. Then, a Black author talks about growing up with albinism in East Oakland. And, a new book looks at the history of protest through the lens of young people.

San Francisco voters have had their say, so what do the election results mean for Bayview-Hunters Point? We hear post election analysis from Hoodline reporter Meaghan Mitchell. Then, we find out how an Oakland dance group became one of the biggest African dance troupes in the country. And, we go to Solano State Prison, where a man teaches a class on truck driving using a model dashboard he made by hand.

Today, we go to Oakland to check on election results and how they will change the city. Then, we hear about a band that’s always switching things up. And, we meet the editors of an anthology filled with stories of mystery and murder set in Berkeley.

While we’re still glued to our screens waiting for a final verdict on the presidential race, we're also looking at local elections results. We hear how people in the Bay Area are feeling. Plus, we talk to El Tecolote’s editor-in-chief about local Latino communities. And, we take a break from the elections with a reading from a local poet.

As voters cast their ballots, intimidation and suppression tactics are emerging, and those experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable. Today, we take a closer look at the unhoused community, and some of the California propositions meant to help them. And, we hear from the people on the front lines of the election — poll workers and officials who are making sure this important day runs smoothly. Plus, we made a voter guide. Check it out.