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San Francisco's Sliver of Alameda

San Francisco's Sliver of Alameda

FromBay Curious


San Francisco's Sliver of Alameda

FromBay Curious

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When Bay Curious listener Lori Bodenhamer looks at Google Maps, she's always wondered why a small slice of Alameda island is part of San Francisco. The answer takes us all the way back to women the Spanish colonized the area.

Additional Reading:

Why Is Part of Alameda Island in San Francisco?

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This story was reported by Ryan Levi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Bianca Taylor and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Cesar Saldana, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, and Holly Kernan.
Released:
Jan 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.