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by KQED
Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.
Bay Curious examines Proposition 45, a 2026 California ballot measure that would streamline environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for specific project types including housing, roads, bridges, and broadband infrastructure. The 17-minute episode, reported by Laura Klivans as part of…
Worth it if you're a Bay Area voter seeking a quick primer on Prop 45 before deciding how to vote.
Bay Curious examines Proposition 44, a 2026 California ballot measure that would mandate private non-profit health clinics serving low-income Californians spend at least 90% of their revenue directly on medical services. Clinics failing to meet this threshold would face financial penalties. The episode, reported by…
Worth it if you're a California voter trying to quickly understand what Proposition 44 does and need a neutral explainer before voting.
Bay Curious examines Proposition 43, a 2026 California ballot measure that would raise the voting threshold required to pass new local taxes designated for specific purposes. The episode is part of KQED's broader Prop Fest 2026 coverage, which aims to help voters understand the state's ballot initiatives. At 19…
Worth it if you're a California voter trying to quickly understand Prop 43's mechanics and want a trusted public-radio breakdown before election day.
Bay Curious's 16-minute episode on Proposition 42 examines a California ballot measure that would prohibit new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes. The episode is part of KQED's broader Prop Fest 2026 series, which aims to help voters understand the measures on the ballot. Reported by…
Worth it if you're a California voter seeking a quick, accessible overview of Prop 42 before deciding how to vote.
Bay Curious's 15-minute episode examines Proposition 41, a 2026 California ballot measure that would mandate audits of programs funded by special taxes. The episode frames the core tension around this proposition: is it sound governance that ensures taxpayer money is spent responsibly, or is it regulatory red tape…
Worth it if you're a California voter deciding how to approach Prop 41 and want a quick, neutral overview of the governance debate.
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