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Bay Curious

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.

Episodes

The Berkeley Park That Was Once All Trash

03 Apr 2025

19m

Behind the Fillmore's Iconic Music Posters

27 Mar 2025

18m

Your Bay Area Transit Questions, Answered: Bridge Tolls, Lane Closures and Vanity Plates Too

20 Mar 2025

28m

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Bay Area transit infrastructure and history take center stage as host Olivia Allen-Price and veteran transportation reporter Dan Brekke address a series of listener inquiries. Toll revenue from regional bridges funds both direct maintenance and broader transportation projects, including BART fleet upgrades and pedestri...

The prevalence of California donut shops that also serve Chinese food stems from a combination of immigrant entrepreneurship and economic necessity. Following the rise of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy established a massive donut shop network across California, sponsoring hundreds of families and teaching ...