Become a KQED Sponsor

How We Get By

A KQED series exploring the creative extremes and quiet compromises we make to continue living in the Bay Area and California. Follow along with our newsletter.

Want to share your story? Leave us a message at 415-553-2115 or fill out this form.

Today's Top Story

GuidesGuides
Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden
Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden
Download
Thousands of Immigrants Will Lose Access to CalFresh This Week. Here’s What to Know
Thousands of Immigrants Will Lose Access to CalFresh This Week. Here’s What to Know
The Best Free Walking Tours Around the Bay Area
The Best Free Walking Tours Around the Bay Area
Featured StoriesFeatured Stories
Driving in the Bay Area Is Essential for Many. It’s Only Gotten More Expensive
Driving in the Bay Area Is Essential for Many. It’s Only Gotten More Expensive
Download
‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks
‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks
Download
For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost?
For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost?
Download
All StoriesAll Stories

How The High Cost of Driving is Affecting Californians

Save Article

Driving in the Bay Area Is Essential for Many. It’s Only Gotten More Expensive

Save Article

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Affordability Programs Put San Francisco on Edge

Save Article

‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks

Save Article

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost?

Save Article

Award-Winning Documentary 'Home Is a Hotel' Explores the Reality of San Francisco’s SRO Housing

Save Article

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden

Save Article

When Teachers Can’t Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game

Save Article

The Trans ‘Tax’: Why Feeling Safe Can Mean Paying More to Live in the Bay

Save Article

In East Oakland, a Store Where 1 Item Is Always Free

Save Article
Become a KQED Sponsor
Player sponsored by