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- Central Valley Farmers Face Rising Costs. Is It Enough to Flip a House Seat?Farmers and ranchers are typically a reliable Republican voting bloc, but that may shift this midterm election as federal policies drive discontent among agricultural communities.4 min
- Halloween Treat: See the Bay Area’s Bats Up CloseDid you know the fastest living mammal on Earth might be flying over your Bay Area backyard?10 min
- What Would Democrat Xavier Becerra Prioritize If Elected Governor?Democrat Xavier Becerra walks through his day one priorities if elected governor.33 min
- Ghosts and Glamour Take the San Francisco Stage
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History, Dancers and…Ghosts? North Beach’s Condor ClubA former bartender at San Francisco’s Condor Club, the first topless bar in America, says the place is haunted. She describes a bottle of Hennessy that wouldn’t stay put, footsteps on empty stairs and a shadowy figure she’s sure was legendary dancer Carol Doda. “Spooked” podcast producer Zoë Ferrigno visits the North Beach club and digs into the history behind the stories, including a deadly accident that may not have been an accident at all.
One of Bay Area’s Only Desi Drag Collectives Serves Bollywood Glam and Queer JoyJason Sharma grew up mesmerized by Bollywood actresses but felt he couldn’t look or act like them. Raj Krishna did drag in secret in Singapore before moving to the U.S. Now they perform as Chai Auntea and Bindi Masala as a part of Masala Mahal, one of the only Desi drag collectives in the country. KQED’s Srishti Prabha follows them from a rehearsal in Oakland to a South Asian pride party in San Francisco, and delves into their response to feeling cast aside by both their own culture and mainstream drag.
31 min - One of the Bay Area’s Only Desi Drag Collectives Serves Bollywood Glam and Queer JoyThe Desi drag collective explores what it means to rework a culture that hasn't always made space for them — and to inspire others to do the same.0 min
- Measure P in Marin, Why School Board Races Matter, and the Fate of the Historic Dunsmuir EstateIn this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss Marin County’s Measure P, a parcel tax to increase access to childcare, and why school board races might actually be more important than you think. We also discuss the fate of the iconic Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate just south of Oakland. Some say the … Continue reading Measure P in Marin, Why School Board Races Matter, and the Fate of the Historic Dunsmuir Estate →0 min
- What Has Sarah Longwell Learned From Hundreds of Voter Focus Groups?Political strategist Sarah Longwell shares what she’s learned from hundreds of voter focus groups and what those lessons reveal about the 2026 midterms.44 min
- Remembering the Life of Labor and Civil Rights Leader Dolores HuertaElected officials and civil rights leaders hailed Huerta as a hero, giant and legend.11 min
- A Park for the Living, Rest for the Dead: The Shared Space of Mountain View CemeteryDesigned by Central Park architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Oakland’s Mountain View Cemetery serves as both a tranquil public park for living visitors and a final resting place for over 200,000 souls.18 min
- California Democrats Push Back on Reports of Trump Administration Plans to Deport Immigrants by ShipRep. John Garamendi opposes plans to use a maritime training vessel at Mare Island.2 min
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