The Bay

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss Marin County’s Measure P, a parcel tax to increase access to childcare, and why school board races might actually be more important than you think. We also discuss the fate of the iconic Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate just south of Oakland. Some say the once grand mansion has taken a turn for the worse. Links: As Costs Crush Families, This Bay Area County Could Be Latest to Subsidize Childcare (KQED) Don’t Skip the School Board Races on Your Ballot. Here’s Why They Could Be Pivotal (KQED) Dunsmuir: The Oakland Mansion That Inspired Hollywood Nightmares (KQED) Why should you care about old houses? (East Bay Yesterday) Dunsmuir House: Past, Present, & Future (Oakland Public Library) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, Nancy Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress. Now she’s retiring, making way for a truly competitive race for California’s 11th Congressional District. Today, we talk about the candidates — San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener — and discuss how they differ on the big issues. Links: KQED’s Voter Guide Prop Fest: A collaboration between The Bay and Bay Curious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hollowing out during the pandemic, San Francisco’s office vacancy rate is hovering at around 30%. Pair that volume of empty space with an escalating housing crisis, and it’s enough to make you wonder: Could you turn those empty offices into apartments? Today, we talk with two developers about what it actually takes to make these conversion projects a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for Game 4 of the WNBA finals Saturday, KALW’s BOUNCE introduces us to the team’s star player, Gabby Williams. From her roots in Oakland to her leadership as an out, queer player, host Erin Lim tells us more about the forces that have shaped her into the player and person she is today. Links: BOUNCE: The Rise of Women’s Professional Sports Valkyries Fans Take Dream Loss in Stride, Prepare to Rally for Game 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal corruption trial against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao kicked off this month. Thao and her three codefendants — Andre Jones, David Doung, and Andy Doung — are facing conspiracy and bribery charges. Prosecutors allege that the group engaged in a quid pro quo to advance the Doungs’ companies in exchange for money and support for Thao’s 2022 mayoral campaign. KQED’s Alex Hall joins us to break it all down. Links: Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Going on Trial for Bribery: Here’s What You Need to Know Alex Hall’s continuing coverage of the Sheng Thao trial Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, San Francisco-Northern California Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices