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As seen in: Bay Curious, KQED-TV (San Francisco,CA), TIME, NPR, Flipboard, KQED-FM (San Francisco, CA), Mindshift, KUOW-FM (Seattle, WA), KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA), NewsBreak, WABE-FM (Atlanta, GA), Wisconsin Public Radio and
San Francisco journalist currently working for KQED Public Media. Editor-Producer for Bay Curious podcast. Formerly staff writer for MindShift. bit.ly/3BmhpcN
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Campsites Are Hard to Get In California. Try Dispersed Camping Instead

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Bay Curious Home / News / Bay Curious Jun 4, 2026 A tent set up in the woods. (Keven Dooley/Flickr) View the full episode transcript. California is a beautiful state with incredible natural scenery. But it can sometimes feel daunting to actually get out and take advantage of all the state has to offer because there are so many other people vying for the same campsites and permits. The process to reserve campsites is notoriously cumbersome and favors people who know their plans in advance.
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From Anza to Yorba: The Messy History Behind the Richmond's and Sunset’s Street Names

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Bay Curious Home / Podcast / Bay Curious Apr 13, 2026 Save Article Failed to save article Please try again Email The Sunset District in San Francisco, California, with the Ocean Beach coastline in the distance. Streets on San Francisco’s west side appear to follow an alphabetical naming convention with Spanish names. But look closer and there are some missing letters. Why? (Sundry Photography/Getty Images) View the full episode transcript.
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Cambrian Park Plaza, A Beloved San José Strip Mall, Awaits a New Future

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Bay Curious Home / Housing / Bay Curious Apr 9, 2026 Save Article Failed to save article Please try again Email The Cambrian Park Plaza sign, built in 1953 with the shopping center, features a rotating carousel and received historic status in 2016, on April 7, 2026, in San Jose, CA. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED) View the full episode transcript. The first thing a lot of people notice about Cambrian Park Plaza on the west side of San José is the sign.
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