Bay Area News Fix 10/5/24
Julie Small has the news you need for October 5, 2024
Remember the Life and Music of Kris Kristofferson at Events Around the Bay
If you want to celebrate the life and music of Kris Kristofferson with other admirers, there are two ways to do so this month.
Why You Can't Bring Glitter to Oakland's Morcom Rose Garden
The Bay Area is home to several rose gardens. One of them is in Oakland - and a listener noticed signs saying “No Glitter”. She asked our Bay Curious podcast to look into this - and for the answer, here’s KQED’s Christopher Beale.
Bay Area Health Experts Say Time is Now to Protect Against Winter COVID Surge
Following a summer surge of Covid here in the Bay Area, health experts say we should expect another surge in the winter. The time to get ready is NOW! The new Covid vaccines are out - and here to break this all down, we’re joined by Dr Peter Chin-Hong. He’s an infectious disease expert at UCSF.
Heath Care Workers Will Soon Get Higher Minimum Wage
A higher minimum wage starts for health care workers starts later this month.
Investigators Continue to Look Into State Cases of Bird Flu
With investigators looking into cases of bird flue in the state, an infectious disease expert says more has to be done to contain the disease on cattle ranches.
Insurance Provider Change Might Force Foster Children From Homes
Foster children might be forced to leave their foster homes after an insurance provider announces its withdrawing from providing coverage to foster agencies.
KQED News Fix 10-4-24
KQED's Julie Small has the Bay Area news you need to know for Friday, October 4, 2024.
Pajaro Residents Nervous to Return to Flood Risk, But Priced Out of Other Options
Flood officials in Monterey Country are constructing a new levee near the town of Pajaro, and broke ground on it this week. A year and a half ago, a levee along the river crumbled during back-to-back storms, flooding nearly 300 homes. KQED’s Ezra David Romero brings us the story of one family whos…
Bay Area Tries to Cool Off as Hot Days Continue
An excessive heat warning is still in effect through tonight across the Bay Area. This autumn heatwave has broken records for intensity and has lasted several days. People have been trying to cool off, going to places like Ocean Beach in San Francisco. KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans joined the…