Olivia Allen-Price
KQED Public Media
San Francisco, CA, United States
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A History of San Francisco's Wild, Raw Farallon Islands
The rugged islands that sit 27 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge are extremely inhospitable, but a host of people have lived on them over the centuries. → Read More
‘It’s Pure Energy’: How Hyphy Came to Define Bay Area Hip-Hop
In the early 2000s, artists like E-40 and Too $hort had audiences around the world loving this distinctly Bay Area sound. But where did that sound come from? And what was Hyphy culture like more broadly? → Read More
12 Simple Ways to Conserve Water at Home During a California Drought
From drought-tolerant plants to saving your pasta water, we have tips on how to conserve water at home now that the Bay Area is back in drought. → Read More
The Best San Francisco Movies to Stream This Holiday Season
A list of favorite films that show off the beauty and complexity of the Bay Area. → Read More
Bored at Home? Try This Bay Area-Themed Activity Book!
A Very Curious Activity Book is a free, print-at-home booklet full of games, puzzles, creative pursuits and more! We designed it to entertain people of all ages ... whether you're from the Bay Area or beyond. All you need to get started is a printer! If you don't have one of those, see our alternative → Read More
Confused by California’s Propositions? This Podcast Explains Each One
Bite-sized podcast episodes that go deep into what each propositions means, why we're voting on it and arguments for and against. → Read More
Where to Donate N95 Masks and Other Medical Supplies in the Bay Area
A shortage of medical supplies is leaving Bay Area hospitals scrambling to secure additional supplies. Leftover N95 masks from fire season can be donated at several locations. → Read More
Why Do Some Crosswalks Make a Machine Gun Sound?
That sound has an official name: the rapid tick. And it's the new standard for crosswalks in the United States. → Read More
Your Stories: Why I Love the Bay Area
It's been a tough few years. Let's take a moment to remember all the reasons to love the Bay Area. → Read More
Help Us Write a Love Letter to the Bay Area
We're on a mission to write a collective love letter to the Bay Area. Throughout the month of February, Bay Curious will be collecting and sharing your stories about the moments that made you feel love, fulfillment, acceptance and joy. Tell us your story about a moment that made you love the Bay Area. Call → Read More
From Aviators to Apps: The Evolution of Traffic Data
From flying high in the 1950s to the tech-powered tools today, there's always been a need for information about traffic on the roads. → Read More
Bay Curious: How Do You Define the “Bay Area?”
People from the Bay Area or those who live here are a proud bunch. But how do you define this magical place? Do you use geography to draw the boundaries? Maybe it’s about sports teams and their fan bases or where BART goes? The hosts of the Bay Curious podcast at KQED explore the many ways we define the Bay Area. Guest: Jessica Placzek, KQED Bay Curious reporter-producer → Read More
Voting on Daylight Saving Time, Animal Confinement and Water. Propositions 3, 7 and 12, Explained
Should California go full-time daylight saving time? Take animals out of cages? Pass a water bond? For Bay Curious Prop Week, we explore the three science-related propositions. → Read More
Rent Control: A Bay Curious Q&A
Rent control: It's one of the most polarizing topics around -- so Bay Curious hosted a live Q&A on Facebook to answer your burning questions. → Read More
Eucalyptus: How California’s Most Hated Tree Took Root
Depending on whom you ask, eucalyptus trees are either an icon in California or a fire-prone scourge. → Read More
Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest Could Be Held Early Next Week
The contest draws some of the best big wave surfers in the world to a legendary spot off Half Moon Bay. → Read More
What Questions Do You Have About Marijuana in California?
California begins issuing retail licenses for marijuana on Jan. 1, 2018. What do you want to know? → Read More
Why Are There Rainbows on the Tunnel Between S.F. and Marin? (Plus Bonus Anniversary Questions)
It started as a quest to make Bay Area highways more beautiful. → Read More
Wildfires: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
What does containment mean? How are wildfires named? What happens after your house burns? → Read More
Bay Area Witness to Las Vegas Carnage: ‘Was This My Last 5 Seconds?’
Discovery Bay resident says he thought he was hearing fireworks -- until he saw fellow concertgoers falling around him. → Read More