Is housekeeping a pre-pandemic relic of the past?  As occupancy rates continue to rise as guests return to hotels, housekeeping workers haven't.  It's a trend that has workers, labor groups and civic leaders concerned about jobs that might be lost forever, and the longterm impacts on the Bay Area's tourism industry.

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Is housekeeping a pre-pandemic relic of the past?&nbsp; As occupancy rates continue to rise as guests return to hotels, housekeeping workers haven't.&nbsp; It's a trend that has workers, labor groups and civic leaders concerned about jobs that might be lost forever, and the longterm impacts on the Bay Area's tourism industry.
Catch every episode of Bay Current on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KCBSRadioNews">KCBS Radio YouTube page</a>.
Follow Bay Current on Twitter.
Hosted by Matt Pitman.&nbsp; Co-produced by Sydney Fishman.
Subscribe on <a href="https://bit.ly/bayapple">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/baygoogle">Google Podcasts.</a>

KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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Guests are back in hotels – but housekeepers aren't

It’s just about game time in Las Vegas, where the San Francisco 49ers are facing off with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. 

Tickets to the game are almost $10,000, but at a time where it seems everyone is struggling financially, who can even afford to go to these games? How does this rematch up the stakes? And are women-identified NFL fans going to save the face of the game?

In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Alicia Jessop, program chair of the sport administration program at Pepperdine University and the founder of the media platform Ruling Sports.

It’s just about game time in Las Vegas, where the San Francisco 49ers are facing off with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. 
Tickets to the game are almost $10,000, but at a time where it seems everyone is struggling financially, who can even afford to go to these games? How does this rematch up the stakes? And are women-identified NFL fans going to save the face of the game?
In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Alicia Jessop, program chair of the sport administration program at Pepperdine University and the founder of the media platform Ruling Sports.

Touchdown!: Who can afford to go to Super Bowl LVIII?

The 21st Annual SF Sketchfest is underway in San Francisco, bringing comedians, improv performers, writers and lots of chuckles together for over two weeks of shows: from literal sketches to musical performances and improvised Shakespeare, on stages big and small across the city. 

But, why San Francisco?

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio’s Mallory Somera sits down with SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton to talk about the comedy festival’s run, what makes San Francisco a good audience and the legacy of “Nash Bridges.”

For more Bay Area stories, subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts. 

The <a href="https://sfsketchfest.com/">21st Annual SF Sketchfest</a> is underway in San Francisco, bringing comedians, improv performers, writers and lots of chuckles together for over two weeks of shows: from literal sketches to musical performances and improvised Shakespeare, on stages big and small across the city. 
But, why San Francisco?
In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio’s Mallory Somera sits down with SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton to talk about the comedy festival’s run, what makes San Francisco a good audience and the legacy of “Nash Bridges.”
For more Bay Area stories, subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts.

Is San Francisco a funny city? Yes, and…

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti.
Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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