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Author Jeff Goodell discusses his new book "The Heat Will Kill You First" on the devastating impact of extreme heat. We'll hear an update on possible school closures in both Oakland and San Francisco. And we'll visit Rancho Obi-Wan.
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The new minor league Oakland Ballers are offering a literal “Plan B,” for local baseball fans, announcing that they will launch their season this spring in a historic ballpark in West Oakland.
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This Hey Area question comes from three members of the East Oakland Collective, a group working for positive change in deep East Oakland. They wanted to know: What is the impact of the history of the Black Panthers in East Oakland?
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CrosscurrentsPickup soccer is a crucial aspect of a thriving soccer scene. Today, drop-in pickup games can be harder to find. A pair of Oakland residents keeps pickup culture alive Thursday mornings in San Antonio Park.
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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.
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CrosscurrentsIn Oakland, you’re supposed to be able to reach a community response team by calling 911, but the system doesn’t always work.
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MACRO 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.
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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?
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State of the BayState of the Bay unpacks Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's budget proposal, digs into recommendations made by the California Reparations Task Force and uncovers the joys of locker rooms.
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State of the BayCurious about Sunday's Black Joy Parade? Founder Elisha Greenwell gives State of the Bay's Ethan Elkind the scoop on this year's celebration of black culture.
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