Civic
Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution, covering important local issues and the unique experiences of living and working in San Francisco. The radio program airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on KSFP -LP 102.5 FM in San Francisco.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 569
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Muni Operators Work In Fear of Coronavirus Infection
As the SFMTA makes drastic cuts to service to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, drivers are afraid of being infected and are asking for masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and wipes. Five cases ha…
00:29:29 |
Wed 08 Apr 2020
S.F. Changes Course at Moscone Center West
San Francisco leaders announced at a press conference Monday, April 6, that changes would be made to the emergency shelter at Moscone Center West after 19 people there were found to have had contact …
01:08:21 |
Tue 07 Apr 2020
A sociologist weighs in on S.F.'s strategy on coronavirus and homelessness
As of Monday, April 6 three people in San Francisco’s shelter system had tested positive for coronavirus. Chris Herring, a sociologist and doctoral candidate at the University of California, Berkeley…
00:32:49 |
Tue 07 Apr 2020
What's New & What's Next for 4/6/20
In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: With extended shelter-in-place, officials also recommen…
00:04:59 |
Mon 06 Apr 2020
S.F. officials ask for trust in their strategy to address coronavirus pandemic
As the third week of sheltering in place came to a close in San Francisco, city officials said efforts to move homeless people into hotel rooms would be focused on the most vulnerable, and asked for …
01:05:41 |
Sat 04 Apr 2020
Despite state and local orders, tenants and landlords alike fear fallout of coronavirus pandemic
In mid-March, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued what he called an eviction moratorium. But many tenant advocates say the term is misleading, because it postpones evictions rather than prevents them. Some land…
00:29:27 |
Sat 04 Apr 2020
Nurses renew calls for better protections, staffing, training
A request for comment from UCSF was not returned by broadcast time, but we will update this story with their responses if they become available.
00:29:28 |
Fri 03 Apr 2020
With extended shelter-in-place order, mayor again calls for compliance
At this 4/01 press briefing, the mayor called again for compliance with the now-extended shelter-in-place order and responded to continued calls from advocates to house homeless people in hotels. Lis…
00:58:55 |
Thu 02 Apr 2020
Gig workers face risky work or no work during coronavirus pandemic
Asked for comment on some of Ramos’ statements, Lyft referred to its coronavirus pandemic updates website and sent a written statement, which you can read here.
00:29:30 |
Thu 02 Apr 2020
Elder advocates warn of coronavirus scams
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00:29:30 |
Wed 01 Apr 2020
City officials extend shelter-in-place order, give updates on Laguna Honda COVID-19 outbreak
S.F. officials offer an update on the shelter-in-place order, which is being extended to May 1, and on the COVID-19 outbreak at Laguna Honda hospital. Listen to the full briefing audio here.
00:36:07 |
Tue 31 Mar 2020
Working from home: A career coach offers advice for staying productive
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00:29:27 |
Tue 31 Mar 2020
What's New & What's Next for 3/30/20
In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: Officials express alarm at San Franciscans not shelteri…
00:04:59 |
Mon 30 Mar 2020
SF ramps up shelter-in-place restrictions and coronavirus testing
Hear the full audio from a virtual press conference San Francisco officials held on March 27. Announcements include the closure of parking lots at some public parks to prevent crowds, that the public…
01:04:54 |
Sat 28 Mar 2020
AIDS research is being used to battle COVID-19 at SF lab
Bay Area biotech companies are using their resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Warner Green is a senior biologist and clinician with Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco. He and his collea…
00:29:29 |
Sat 28 Mar 2020
Grocery store staff work on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic
Grocery stores have been deemed essential during the pandemic, and their employees are stationed on the front lines. One San Jose grocery store worker has died of COVID-19, said Jim Araby, strategic …
00:30:52 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus pandemic impacts will worsen, S.F. officials warn
One person has now died of COVID-19 in San Francisco and as of Wednesday the city had confirmed 172 cases. At a virtual press conference Wednesday, city officials urged San Franciscans to stay home a…
00:58:58 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
Medical workers anticipate blood shortage during coronavirus pandemic
Potential donors may review eligibility requirements to give blood on the Red Cross website or by calling the eligibility hotline: 1-866-236-3276. Appointments to give blood can also be made online (…
00:40:57 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
City Officials Host Virtual Briefing on COVID-19 Response
At a virtual press conference live streamed from San Francisco’s coronavirus emergency operations center at Moscone Center, city officials offered updates on their work to enact social distancing pro…
00:54:50 |
Tue 24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus pandemic delays Census count of homeless and group housing residents
Millions of households have received an invitation in the mail to complete the survey, and nationwide more than 20 percent of residents have done so. But there are many groups of people who won’t be …
00:30:19 |
Tue 24 Mar 2020
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