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The third of four KALW live events that we are sharing this week about the issues that shape our region and our lives. Recorded live at our event space at 220 Montgomery. -
Steve Rhodes/Flickr / Creative CommonsStarting Monday, fast food workers are going to get paid a minimum of $20 an hour in accordance with a new statewide law.
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State of the BayState of the Bay explores the risks and rewards of the AI Industry Hub in San Francisco. Shoshi Parks advises on how to give thanks and spark joy over the Holidays. -
Your Legal RightsThe Private Attorney General Rule has been with us for some 20 years, but few non-lawyers have heard of this powerful tool used to prevent and correct wrongdoing in the workplace. But why has its use become more prevalent? Is it fair and balanced, or does it tip the scales in one direction or the other? How does this coexist with such rules as arbitration agreements?Joining YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's co-host, Dean Johnson, are employee-side attorney Leonard H. Sansanowicz of Sansanowicz Law Group, P.C. in Woodland Hills and employer-side attorney Walter Stella from Cozen O'Connor in San Francisco.Questions for Jeff, Dean and their guests? Call us, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.
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State of the BaySteve Berman from The Athletic talks about A's departure. We hear from participants in the Chronicle's SF Next Project. A check in with the owner of Rize Up Bakery after a break-in. -
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Your Legal RightsThe Year 2023 is coming to a close. New law coming in 2024 include a limit on your security deposit. What other changes are coming? What of the long-feared increase in evictions — has it happened?YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined tonight by three of the best: Landlord-Tenant Attorneys Jessica Chylik, Sal Timpano and David Finkelstein.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call, toll-free, at (866) 798-8255.
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On November 16, the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved a rate hike for PG&E customers that will increase residential rates more than $20 a month for electric-only customers. The new rates will take effect on January 1. KALW’s Alastair Boone asked Bay Area residents what they think of PG&E, and how the rising rates impact their daily lives. -
With more journalistic outlets shrinking or shutting down, what is the future of journalism in the Bay Area? -
Your Legal RightsJust 14 months ago, we noted the Securities and Exchange Commission expressed its intention to crack down on those cryptocurrencies which they contend are securities – which include most of them; and, while the best-known cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ethereum – stand strong, others have not been so stable, or even collapsed, such as the case with three arrows capital.A fun on a major brokerage led to the collapse of FTX; it's high-flying founder has been convicted by a federal jury.Where is cryptocurrency headed? Has cryptocurrency’s time passed?Joining YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's Co-Host, Dean Johnson are Chris Eberle, Chris Cooke, and a guest we know as Redbeard.Questions for Jeff, Dean, or their guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.
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State of the BayHow is the Department of Public Works handling APEC? State report shows San Francisco housing approvals slower than ever. Weird histories from the the Odd Salon. -
Your CallProfessor Christopher John Bosso explores the history of SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, and why benefits have been essential to low-income Americans.
