Wren Farrell
Newscasts EditorWren Farrell (he/him) is a writer, producer and journalist living in San Francisco. Originally from San Diego, he moved to the Bay Area in 2018, where he got his start in radio at KPFA. He graduated from KALW’s Audio Academy in 2021 and went on to work for a number of podcasts as an associate producer. In 2023 he joined the inaugural class of UC Berkeley’s California Local News Fellowship, which brought him back to KALW as a full-time emergency and disaster preparedness reporter. Now, he edits and reports for KALW's newscast.
All Stories
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On Tuesday, more than a hundred San Francisco Public Library and other city workers rallied outside of the city’s main branch to demand the hiring of more security guards. -
On Saturday morning, Aaron Peskin, the president of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors, officially kicked off his campaign for Mayor. -
An audit released yesterday revealed that a San Francisco housing nonprofit has been misusing taxpayer funds. -
Yesterday, San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston introduced a resolution urging the SF Housing Authority to take advantage of a federal program that could create more than three thousand affordable housing units. -
Starting today, SFMTA will begin overnight parking enforcement on Bernal Heights Boulevard, displacing a community of people living there in RV’s. -
On Tuesday night, the Antioch City Council voted to direct city staff to begin drafting a “just cause” eviction ordinance. -
Tonight, Antioch City Council will consider whether or not to draft a “just cause” eviction ordinance, strengthening tenant protections.
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Yesterday, dozens of city employees gathered in San Francisco to protest the passage of Proposition F. -
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation to expand a program that relocates unhoused people out of the city. -
A plan to stabilize rent in Concord is on hold.
News Updates
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San Francisco’s Environment Department is facing huge potential cuts under Mayor Lurie’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 - 2027. -
After four weeks of striking over wages and unfair labor practices, the Kaiser strike appears to be over. -
A new report from the Berkeley City Auditor found that the city has been violating its policies by spending millions of dollars on non-competitive contracts. -
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to help the Sogorea Te’ Land trust purchase 16 acres of undeveloped land in the Oakland hills. -
San Francisco’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee held a hearing on Thursday on the citywide PG&E power outages that started in December. -
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is introducing a ballot measure at the Board of Supervisors meeting today to create the city's first public bank. -
The 'San Francisco Commission Streamlining Task Force' is recommending that the city eliminate or consolidate more than 40 percent of its boards and committees. -
Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced a bill on Monday to put a big tax on private immigration detention centers in California. -
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced changes to the city’s Journey Home program on Thursday. -
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie delivered his ‘State of the City’ address on Thursday morning.
Crosscurrents
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CrosscurrentsIt’s been 34 years since the Loma Prieta earthquake changed the San Francisco Bay Area forever. The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team is part of its legacy. -
CrosscurrentsCommunity Responders: Oakland’s Alternative to the Police, is a series that focuses on one non-police crisis response program. What else is out there? -
CrosscurrentsMACRO was created to address some of the toughest problems facing Oakland, from addiction and mental health issues to homelessness. But, building trust takes time. -
CrosscurrentsMACRO was formed in 2022 as an alternative to cops for non-emergency, non-violent 911 calls. But deciding when they should be deployed hasnt been consistent. -
CrosscurrentsMACRO is Oakland’s non-police response team. They’ve been running since mid-2022, but how do they differ from police, firefighters, and paramedics?
