Jasmine Ascencio
Reporter & ProducerJasmine is an audio reporter and producer who follows the threads of news that affect underrepresented communities in the Bay Area. Her reporting has included language barriers in local elections for Laotian Richmond residents, the mental health impact of unpaid caregiving in the Latine community and the importance of library access for the blind and print-disabled in California.
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CrosscurrentsGEOWAV brings the harp into hip-hop spaces, flipping a classical instrument and carving out a sound that feels fully Bay Area. -
With the latest COVID-19 surge, information on testing and vaccinations for those who are uninsured is becoming hard to find. -
CrosscurrentsCalaca Coffee brought bold flavor and fresh energy to Crockett, turning a weekend trailer into a vibrant, full-time storefront. -
Tomorrow’s forum begins at 9:30 AM. Residents can share comments by attending in person, online, or by phone. -
New fares take effect today for AC transit riders. For adults, fares will increase by a quarter for local rides. For youth and seniors, the fares will increase by 13 cents for cashless payments and a dime for cash. This is the first time AC Transit has adjusted its fares since 2019. -
Berkeley City Council will meet tomorrow to decide whether to delay its ban on rent-setting algorithms. -
Events are happening around the Bay Area in response to ICE activity in San Francisco and Los Angeles. -
Later today, BART is doing its first-ever speed dating event, on a moving train. Jasmine Ascencio has this story for KALW.
