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**Bay Curious**

Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over “Frisco”, to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.

Latest Episodes:

Are There Dinosaur Bones in UC Berkeley’s Campanile? Feb 21, 2019

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On the way up to the observation deck, visitors pass five stories of prehistoric bones. Are dinosaurs among them?

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Is There a San Francisco Accent? Jan 24, 2019

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When you think about America’s biggest cities, many have a recognizable accent. Does San Francisco have one? And no, saying 'hella' doesn't count.

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Mile Rocks: A Bay Area Lighthouse Unlike Any Other Jan 18, 2019

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The Mile Rocks Lighthouse used to stand more than 80 feet tall guiding ships through some of the most treacherous waters in San Francisco Bay. But that was before it was automated and decapitated.

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From Aviators to Apps: The Evolution of Traffic Data Jan 17, 2019

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How do Bay Area traffic reporters do their jobs? From flying high in the 1950s to the tech-powered tools of today.

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When Recycling Pays the Bills … and When It Doesn’t Jan 10, 2019

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In California over 18 billion beverage containers were recycled in 2017. Meet some of the people who recycled them and what their scraps are worth.

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Lightning Round: Brisbane’s Stars, Millbrae’s Sweet Smells and Red Rock Island Dec 21, 2018

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For our last episode of the year, we get the answers to three of your questions: What's with the stars in Brisbane? Why does Millbrae BART station smell like chocolate? And is Red Rock Island for sale?

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Stew on This: Cioppino Comes From San Francisco, Not Italy Dec 20, 2018

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Cioppino's San Francisco origins are undisputed. But the origin of its name? That's another story.

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How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture Dec 06, 2018

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The event's roots go back to 1994, when a counterculture group called the Cacophony Society hosted "Cheap Suit Santas."

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Bike Theft: How It Works, and What Police Are Doing in San Francisco Nov 29, 2018

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Thousands of bikes are stolen in San Francisco every year. What are police doing about it? And how does this crime operation work?

Reported by Daniel Potter. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi, Katie McMurran. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Suzie Racho and David Weir. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

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Why Are San Francisco Houses So Close Together? Nov 22, 2018

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Early on, housing lots in San Francisco were subdivided into plots as little as 25 feet wide -- just enough room for a parlor and a staircase.

Reported by Sarah Craig. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Katie McMurran and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

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