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KQED newscast for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Michael Tilson Thomas has died, at the age of 81. Thomas spent a quarter of a century as the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, and has been one of the best-known classical music conductors in the nation. 

Michael Tilson Thomas has died, at the age of 81.&nbsp;Thomas spent a quarter of a century as the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, and has&nbsp;been one of the best-known classical music conductors in the nation.&nbsp;

Celebrated San Francisco Conductor, Michael Tilson Thomas, Dies at 81

Bayview-Hunters Point residents say they are relieved to hear that a shuttle program in their San Francisco neighborhood will keep running until the end of next year.

Bayview-Hunters Point residents say they are relieved to hear that a shuttle program in their San Francisco neighborhood will keep running until the end of next year.

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