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A Group of Tech Billionaires Want to Build a New City in Solano County

A Group of Tech Billionaires Want to Build a New City in Solano County

FromThe Bay


A Group of Tech Billionaires Want to Build a New City in Solano County

FromThe Bay

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Some of the richest, most outspoken investors in the tech world are behind a company that has bought nearly 60,000 acres of mostly farmland in Solano County. They say they want to build a new city from scratch. 
But who are they? And why do they want to do this? Erin Griffith with The New York Times explains.
Links: 

The Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

Elected Officials to Meet with Silicon Valley Investors Behind $800 Million Solano County Land Grab


This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.
Episode transcript
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.