The Bay

Dianne Feinstein’s San Francisco Legacy

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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.

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