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From convenience store pork chops to a distinct take on Peking duck, KQED food editor Luke Tsai discovered a lot of great dishes over the year. He joins us to dish on the best things he ate in 2025 and recommend places you might want to try in the new year. Despite continued restaurant closures, the Bay Area continues to offer amazing culinary options from all over the world, so how do you decide? We'll hear from Tsai and other local food writers, Lauren Saria of The SF Standard and freelancer Octavio Peña, on their picks for what  you should nosh on in 2026. Guests: Luke Tsai, food editor, KQED Arts and Culture Lauren Saria, food editor, The SF Standard Octavio Peña, food writer and contributor, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address laying out his vision for California – in contrast to what he calls a chaotic federal government under President Trump. He highlighted California's work on homelessness, education and healthcare. And framed the state as taking a leadership role in these issues across the country. We take a closer look at what Governor Newsom is proposing for California in the new year, and how he aims to close a state budget shortfall of nearly $18 billion. Guests: Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host of KQED's Political Breakdown Lindsey Holden, California politics reporter, Politico Patrick Ahrens, state Assemblymember representing California's 26th district, including Santa Clara county Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, thousands of San Franciscans were homeless. City leaders needed them to stay in the city to help rebuild, so they built tiny homes and set up villages in neighborhood parks. These earthquake cottages gave many people their first shot at homeownership and helped the city recover. You can still find a few of them dotted around the city if you know what to look for. Additional Resources: San Francisco's Historic 'Relief Cottages,' Built After the 1906 Earthquake, Are Hidden in Plain Sight Read the transcript for this episode Stunning Archival Photos of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Gabriela Glueck, Christopher Beale and Katrina Schwartz. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Content warning: mature & distressing themes, sexual violence, grooming, rape. SWW S25 begin this Thursday January 8th, 2026.Sources:- PBS News Hour, KQED, "After Title IX, girls still face discrimination in sports", published April 4, 2022. https://www.pbs.org/video/title-ix-at-50-1649712196/ - KSL News Utah, "Utah universities ‘ignored' her report of rape against a football player, student says", published December 21, 2021. https://youtu.be/da_DfMm_6jU?si=fYLCsJGaIYPXRfFt  Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart 

KQED newscast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:29 AM

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KQED newscast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:29 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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In response to arrests of street vendors and day laborers by federal immigration authorities, thousands of volunteers have mobilized to ‘adopt' a street corner. KQED's labor correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero takes us to one corner in East Oakland to meet the volunteers offering their time to watch out for ICE and Border Patrol agents. This episode originally aired on Sept. 5, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM

KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM

KQED newscast for Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM

KQED newscast for Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM

KQED newscast for Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM