In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka and Alan are joined by KQED senior editor Alexander Gonzalez to discuss a ransomware attack that hindered services in Foster City, a rare verdict in a case about Meta and Google’s role in fueling a youth mental health crisis, and whether San Francisco’s small clubs can survive.
Links:
- Bay Area city declares state of emergency 6 days after cyberattack (SFGate)
- Foster City: City’s Phone, Email Services Restored After Cybersecurity Breach Last Week (SFGate)
- Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial (NPR)
- Can San Francisco’s Small Clubs Survive? (KQED)
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.

