In the Bay Area, where remote work is common and people change jobs frequently, it can be hard to make social connections in person. A growing number of apps and services are trying to fill that gap. 

In the Bay Area, where remote work is common and people change jobs frequently, it can be hard to make social connections in person. A growing number of apps and services are trying to fill that gap.&nbsp;

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Breaking news from the Bay Area and throughout California.

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Can We Swipe Our Way to Friendship?

KQED newscast for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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A handful of races are still up for grabs in the state. 

A handful of races are still up for grabs in the state.&nbsp;

Handful of California Races Still Up for Grabs

Immigration courts across the country are using a new tactic to expedite hearings, which advocates say could lead to more deportation orders. 

Immigration courts across the country are using a new tactic to expedite hearings, which advocates say could lead to more deportation orders.&nbsp;

Can We Swipe Our Way to Friendship?

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