Remembering Disability Rights Activist and Author Alice Wong

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A Very Santa Rosa Christmas at Snoopy’s Home Ice

In 1969, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz and his first wife Joyce built Snoopy’s Home Ice in Santa Rosa. Since then, generations of locals — including KQED’s Gabe Meline — have made it a tradition to visit the skating rink, especially during the holidays. This episode first air ...  Show more

Earthquake Swarms, License Plate Reader Cameras, and Clipper 2.0

In the Bay’s final news roundup of 2025, Ericka, Alan and Jessica discuss the recent series of small earthquakes in San Ramon and Sonoma County, Oakland’s decision to expand its network of license plate reader cameras, and new upgrades to the Clipper card system. Links: Scientist ...  Show more

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