In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Alan Montecillo is joined by KQED political correspondent Guy Marzorati and KQED reporter Sydney Johnson ahead of California’s primary election on Tuesday, June 2. They preview the race to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, Measures A and E in San Jose and Oakland, and the mayoral election in the city of Richmond.
Links:
- 2026 Primary Voter Guide: California and Bay Area Elections | KQED
- After Pelosi, Young SF Voters Want Change. 2 Progressives Are Competing to Offer It | KQED
- LISTEN: San Francisco’s Congressional Debate
- The Measure E parcel tax fight is hot — and pricey
- Will Richmond’s next mayor be a progressive, a moderate or a staunch conservative?
- Richmond mayoral candidates take stances on green jobs, safety and life beyond Chevron
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.

