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(That exact timing, however, will depend on a shareholder’s individual \u003ca href=\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lockup-period.asp\">“lock-up”\u003c/a> schedule.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bay Area is no stranger to technological \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11655090/how-californias-gold-rush-forged-the-path-for-todays-tech-innovators\">“Gold Rushes.”\u003c/a> But Anthropic’s imminent IPO could blow them all out of the water, with reports estimating a valuation as high as \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/26/nx-s1-6014772/anthropic-ai-ipo-could-break-records\">$2 trillion\u003c/a>. And speculation has already begun about the impact this kind of cash could have on the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In July, \u003ca href=\"https://www.redfin.com/news/openai-anthropic-housing-wealth/\">Redfin\u003c/a> estimated that the current and former employees of Anthropic — and fellow AI company OpenAI, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-5950588/openai-anthropic-ai-safety-researchers-hacks\">delayed\u003c/a> its own IPO to 2027 — could hypothetically make enough from their respective IPOs to buy up a third of the total homes in San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107213\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1-160x69.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1-1536x658.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A row of homes on Capp Street, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, in San Francisco’s Mission District. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But economists are skeptical the offering will bring widespread change. Ted Egan, the city of San Francisco’s chief economist, said that the impact of Anthropic’s IPO on San Francisco’s budget will be “modest” at best. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“While it could potentially be a lot of money, I’m not sure it will be particularly noticeable to everybody in the city,” Egan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here’s what we know about how the coming Anthropic IPO could affect you in the Bay Area. Spoiler: Many of its impacts on those of us in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/opinion/ai-labor-work-force-silicon-valley.html\">“permanent underclass”\u003c/a> are already here. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Housing prices could keep rising\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most affected: Anyone trying to buy a house, afford rent, or move in San Francisco. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/housing\">Real estate and rental prices\u003c/a> increased \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12095536/after-the-18000-scam-how-can-bay-area-renters-protect-themselves\">dramatically\u003c/a> over the summer, thanks to a booming AI economy. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redfin’s latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.redfin.com/cost-of-living-calculator/san-francisco-ca\">data\u003c/a> shows that the average price to buy a home in San Francisco is about $1.7 million dollars and the average rental is about $4,000 — 161% more than the national average.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With prices already high, news of Anthropic’s IPO sparked \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1whm8cg/future_of_sf_housing/\">fear\u003c/a> in both renters and buyers — with one \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1xfzic9/anthropic_files_for_ipo_setting_the_stage_for_a/\">Reddit\u003c/a> user harkening back to a 2007 article from \u003ca href=\"https://theonion.com/report-nations-gentrified-neighborhoods-threatened-by-1819569723/\">\u003cem>The Onion\u003c/em>\u003c/a> titled “Nation’s Gentrified Neighborhoods Threatened By Aristocratization.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1438\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107215\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-2000x1124.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view shows a newly unveiled logo for “Meta”, the new name for Facebook’s parent company, in front of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park on Oct. 28, 2021. – Facebook changed its parent company name to “Meta” on Oct. 28 as the tech giant tries to move past being a scandal-plagued social network to its virtual reality vision for the future. (NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And understandably so, given the ghosts of IPOs past. A 2019 Zillow \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/research/facebook-ipo-home-values/\">report\u003c/a> found that after Facebook went public with a $104 billion valuation, home values near the company’s Menlo Park headquarters climbed at a higher rate than other parts of the Bay Area real estate market — 21% compared to 17%. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But UC Berkeley economics professor Enrico Moretti said this particular IPO might not cause prices to increase much more than they already have — because of the limited number of people who live in the city \u003cem>and\u003c/em> work at Anthropic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The demand for housing will increase by a few thousand units,” Moretti said. Anthropic has 5,300 employees globally as of Sept. 30, according to its SEC filing, but Moretti said that not all of the employees and investors who will profit are based in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107222\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A house on California Street in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco on March 17, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While newly wealthy shareholders may not push up prices across the city, they could still drive up prices in specific neighborhoods near Anthropic and OpenAI’s headquarters, said Karen Chapple, a professor emerita at UC Berkeley focused on economic development and housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These areas include Mission-Potrero, South of Market, Pacific Heights, Hayes Valley and potentially downtown, Chapple said. “People really want to get to work within 15 minutes,” she said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something else that might contribute to rising prices is the city’s ongoing shortage of available units. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The Bay Area economy is between a rock and a hard place,” said Christopher Thornberg, a founding partner of research and consulting firm Beacon Economics. “The rock is this AI funding that’s pouring in; the hard place is the lack of housing.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>More money, more jobs and bigger ice cream cones \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most impacted: Service industry employees, AI-adjacent industries and artisans. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the economy, more money usually means more jobs — usually. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moretti said a single new tech job typically creates four to five additional jobs outside the tech sector. That’s because “every time that a new tech job is created in a metro area, that income is spent, in part, in the local economy,” Moretti said, listing everything from retail and restaurants to healthcare, education and architecture. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But while \u003ca href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-financial-and-quantitative-analysis/article/local-economic-spillover-effects-of-stock-market-listings/E61E5EA26F8FEF5D5A9CBC8477493A6C\">research\u003c/a> has linked previous IPOs to significant job creation, Moretti said that this particular Anthropic IPO may produce fewer new jobs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to Foundry Square IV, headquarters of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, in the South of Market neighborhood, San Francisco, California, United States, Sept. 9, 2026. (Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That’s because companies have historically used IPOs to help them raise new capital and expand their operations — but that may not be the case for Anthropic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It had plenty of capital. In fact, there were people banging on its door to provide capital,” Moretti said, adding that the AI industry as a whole has not been “capital-constrained.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without major employment growth from Anthropic itself, there will be fewer new employees to spend money in the Bay Area and, subsequently, fewer new jobs in complementary industries, he said. “There’s only so much that you can spend locally,” Moretti said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One sector that’s already seen an increase in local spending — and could see more as IPO wealth floods in? Elaborate, in-person events. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vivienne Errington-Barnes, founder of [Shift + Alt], a company that produces everything from corporate retreats to birthday parties for individuals and companies in the tech sector, said that “there is a direct correlation between AI becoming more prolific and people wanting more in-person events.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107210\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shift+Alt planned a lavish event for luxury wine group Osiris Club. (Courtesy of Shift + Alt Events)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107212\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107212\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shift + Alt founder Vivienne Errington-Barnes said “human” experiences are becoming more coveted in the age of AI. (Courtesy of Shift + Alt Events)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There’s a lot of weird and wonderful things coming up, like people who are fabricating life-size ice cream cones,” Errington-Barnes said. “They want to be remembered.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People don’t just want more events; they want their events to be high-touch, high-impact and exceptionally human, Errington-Barnes said, describing a shift from DJs to live music and from light projections to physical performances and elaborate installations.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We want the chef to come out and make a speech about how he made this Michelin star dish and what his story is. We want to get a human-interest kind of angle,” Errington-Barnes said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>IPOs could boost the industry of love\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most impacted: Wedding planners, divorce lawyers and the couples they serve. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another business that could see a local bump? Marriages and divorces.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 2012 \u003ca href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/433af3b0-a082-11e1-88e6-00144feabdc0\">Financial Times\u003c/a> article tracked the trend leading up to Facebook’s IPO, and found that wedding planners and wealth managers were gearing up to court newly-minted millionaires. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078843\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A couple poses for photos in the San Francisco Public Library Main Library on April 3, 2026, before their wedding ceremony. The library hosted a limited series of weddings during its 30th anniversary celebration, offering couples a chance to marry in a unique civic space. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divorce lawyers, too, could see an influx of clients, said Haitham Amin, a San Francisco attorney and founding partner of Amin Law. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attorney said 90% of his clients are in the tech industry, and forecasted a wide number of possibilities based on his experiences following the Facebook IPO and the rise of Nvidia. A boon can make or break some relationships, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There’s going to be a good chunk of people that are going to realize that big money comes with a lot of problems — usually marital problems,” Amin said. “People just change when they get a lot of money.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Billionaire altruists could donate wealth\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be the most impacted: Anyone the effective altruists deem worthy. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As newly wealthy tech employees search for meaning and connection, they may start donating more to Bay Area charities … potentially. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After working with dot-com millionaires in the 1990s, psychologists Stephen Goldbart and Joan DiFuria coined the term \u003ca href=\"https://www.mmcinstitute.com/?page_id=15\">“sudden wealth syndrome”\u003c/a> — aimed at capturing how people can face issues finding meaning and purpose after coming into a shocking amount of money and can become isolated from friends and family. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’re seeing what we call billionaire bubbles,” DiFuria told KQED. “These gated communities are getting deeper and thicker, because the money is higher.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some newly-minted millionaires retreat from society, DiFuria said. But others might decide to invest their money into their local communities. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If you’re richer and you decide to donate, history tells us that a share of that will go to local charities,” Moretti said. “I think this is an area where there’s probably going to be a significant effect.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berber Jin, AI enterprise reporter for \u003cem>The Wall Street Journal\u003c/em>, told KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915855/what-an-anthropic-ipo-could-mean-for-the-bay-area\">Forum\u003c/a> on Wednesday that early Anthropic employees have pledged up to half of their wealth to philanthropic causes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While wealthy philanthropists have historically donated to arts, culture and local nonprofits, the company has strong \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5979085/the-ai-safety-debate-is-confusing-heres-our-guide-to-the-different-factions\">ties\u003c/a> to the effective altruism movement — a philosophy followed by some in the tech industry that purports to use rational thought to do the most long-term good possible. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movement drew criticism after one of its most vocal proponents, crypto exchange founder \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/09/1141820351/can-billionaires-save-the-world-some-are-skeptical\">Sam Bankman-Fried\u003c/a>, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2341\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e.jpg 2341w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-2000x1332.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2341px) 100vw, 2341px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried leaves the Federal Courthouse following a bail hearing ahead of his October trial, in New York City on July 26, 2023. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jin said the enduring popularity of the movement among Anthropic’s earliest hires will likely impact how they spend their money. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Because effective altruism is so ingrained in their worldviews, the chatter right now amongst early employees is like we should donate this money to fund AI safety nonprofits,” Jin said. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a> can feel like living in a different economy from the rest of the U.S. — even a different world. Whether you’re buying a coffee or renting an apartment, prices inevitably get pegged to tech workers, many of whom make inconceivable amounts of money.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And soon, the Bay Area could pull even further away from the rest of the country now that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106384/ai-giant-anthropic-files-for-an-ipo-that-could-break-records\">Anthropic\u003c/a>, one of the AI giants, has filed its initial public offering paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission and could begin trading as soon as November. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing comes weeks after the company’s CEO, Dario Amodei, argued in an \u003ca href=\"https://darioamodei.com/essay/the-adolescence-of-technology\">essay\u003c/a> for the slowdown of the development of AI models, acknowledging the risks associated with the “powerful” emergent technology are “serious.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IPO would give the company “enormous resources to accelerate its expansion,” \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-ipo-shares-public-ca2f4c282bef3201a392e59e3df2300c\">\u003cem>the Associated Press\u003c/em>\u003c/a> said, and would turn the startup into one of the world’s most valuable companies, even at lower estimates.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>The IPO and the Bay \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the company goes public, Anthropic employees and investors can begin selling their shares, turning their hitherto-hypothetical millions into cold hard cash. (That exact timing, however, will depend on a shareholder’s individual \u003ca href=\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lockup-period.asp\">“lock-up”\u003c/a> schedule.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bay Area is no stranger to technological \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11655090/how-californias-gold-rush-forged-the-path-for-todays-tech-innovators\">“Gold Rushes.”\u003c/a> But Anthropic’s imminent IPO could blow them all out of the water, with reports estimating a valuation as high as \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/26/nx-s1-6014772/anthropic-ai-ipo-could-break-records\">$2 trillion\u003c/a>. And speculation has already begun about the impact this kind of cash could have on the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In July, \u003ca href=\"https://www.redfin.com/news/openai-anthropic-housing-wealth/\">Redfin\u003c/a> estimated that the current and former employees of Anthropic — and fellow AI company OpenAI, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-5950588/openai-anthropic-ai-safety-researchers-hacks\">delayed\u003c/a> its own IPO to 2027 — could hypothetically make enough from their respective IPOs to buy up a third of the total homes in San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107213\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1-160x69.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Houses_in_San_Francisco_qed-1adc92e1-1536x658.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A row of homes on Capp Street, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, in San Francisco’s Mission District. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But economists are skeptical the offering will bring widespread change. Ted Egan, the city of San Francisco’s chief economist, said that the impact of Anthropic’s IPO on San Francisco’s budget will be “modest” at best. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“While it could potentially be a lot of money, I’m not sure it will be particularly noticeable to everybody in the city,” Egan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here’s what we know about how the coming Anthropic IPO could affect you in the Bay Area. Spoiler: Many of its impacts on those of us in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/opinion/ai-labor-work-force-silicon-valley.html\">“permanent underclass”\u003c/a> are already here. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Housing prices could keep rising\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most affected: Anyone trying to buy a house, afford rent, or move in San Francisco. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/housing\">Real estate and rental prices\u003c/a> increased \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12095536/after-the-18000-scam-how-can-bay-area-renters-protect-themselves\">dramatically\u003c/a> over the summer, thanks to a booming AI economy. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redfin’s latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.redfin.com/cost-of-living-calculator/san-francisco-ca\">data\u003c/a> shows that the average price to buy a home in San Francisco is about $1.7 million dollars and the average rental is about $4,000 — 161% more than the national average.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With prices already high, news of Anthropic’s IPO sparked \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1whm8cg/future_of_sf_housing/\">fear\u003c/a> in both renters and buyers — with one \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1xfzic9/anthropic_files_for_ipo_setting_the_stage_for_a/\">Reddit\u003c/a> user harkening back to a 2007 article from \u003ca href=\"https://theonion.com/report-nations-gentrified-neighborhoods-threatened-by-1819569723/\">\u003cem>The Onion\u003c/em>\u003c/a> titled “Nation’s Gentrified Neighborhoods Threatened By Aristocratization.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1438\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107215\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-2000x1124.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1236193788-a3ffbc0d-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view shows a newly unveiled logo for “Meta”, the new name for Facebook’s parent company, in front of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park on Oct. 28, 2021. – Facebook changed its parent company name to “Meta” on Oct. 28 as the tech giant tries to move past being a scandal-plagued social network to its virtual reality vision for the future. (NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And understandably so, given the ghosts of IPOs past. A 2019 Zillow \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/research/facebook-ipo-home-values/\">report\u003c/a> found that after Facebook went public with a $104 billion valuation, home values near the company’s Menlo Park headquarters climbed at a higher rate than other parts of the Bay Area real estate market — 21% compared to 17%. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But UC Berkeley economics professor Enrico Moretti said this particular IPO might not cause prices to increase much more than they already have — because of the limited number of people who live in the city \u003cem>and\u003c/em> work at Anthropic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The demand for housing will increase by a few thousand units,” Moretti said. Anthropic has 5,300 employees globally as of Sept. 30, according to its SEC filing, but Moretti said that not all of the employees and investors who will profit are based in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107222\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260317-BeautifulBuildings-05-BL_qed-17647b3c-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A house on California Street in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco on March 17, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While newly wealthy shareholders may not push up prices across the city, they could still drive up prices in specific neighborhoods near Anthropic and OpenAI’s headquarters, said Karen Chapple, a professor emerita at UC Berkeley focused on economic development and housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These areas include Mission-Potrero, South of Market, Pacific Heights, Hayes Valley and potentially downtown, Chapple said. “People really want to get to work within 15 minutes,” she said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something else that might contribute to rising prices is the city’s ongoing shortage of available units. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The Bay Area economy is between a rock and a hard place,” said Christopher Thornberg, a founding partner of research and consulting firm Beacon Economics. “The rock is this AI funding that’s pouring in; the hard place is the lack of housing.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>More money, more jobs and bigger ice cream cones \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most impacted: Service industry employees, AI-adjacent industries and artisans. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the economy, more money usually means more jobs — usually. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moretti said a single new tech job typically creates four to five additional jobs outside the tech sector. That’s because “every time that a new tech job is created in a metro area, that income is spent, in part, in the local economy,” Moretti said, listing everything from retail and restaurants to healthcare, education and architecture. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But while \u003ca href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-financial-and-quantitative-analysis/article/local-economic-spillover-effects-of-stock-market-listings/E61E5EA26F8FEF5D5A9CBC8477493A6C\">research\u003c/a> has linked previous IPOs to significant job creation, Moretti said that this particular Anthropic IPO may produce fewer new jobs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107266\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2294539418-a86fe375-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to Foundry Square IV, headquarters of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, in the South of Market neighborhood, San Francisco, California, United States, Sept. 9, 2026. (Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That’s because companies have historically used IPOs to help them raise new capital and expand their operations — but that may not be the case for Anthropic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It had plenty of capital. In fact, there were people banging on its door to provide capital,” Moretti said, adding that the AI industry as a whole has not been “capital-constrained.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without major employment growth from Anthropic itself, there will be fewer new employees to spend money in the Bay Area and, subsequently, fewer new jobs in complementary industries, he said. “There’s only so much that you can spend locally,” Moretti said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One sector that’s already seen an increase in local spending — and could see more as IPO wealth floods in? Elaborate, in-person events. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vivienne Errington-Barnes, founder of [Shift + Alt], a company that produces everything from corporate retreats to birthday parties for individuals and companies in the tech sector, said that “there is a direct correlation between AI becoming more prolific and people wanting more in-person events.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107210\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-02-KQED-5ac416d1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shift+Alt planned a lavish event for luxury wine group Osiris Club. (Courtesy of Shift + Alt Events)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"12107212\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107212\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261029-Anthropic-IPO-04-KQED-8df42784-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shift + Alt founder Vivienne Errington-Barnes said “human” experiences are becoming more coveted in the age of AI. (Courtesy of Shift + Alt Events)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There’s a lot of weird and wonderful things coming up, like people who are fabricating life-size ice cream cones,” Errington-Barnes said. “They want to be remembered.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People don’t just want more events; they want their events to be high-touch, high-impact and exceptionally human, Errington-Barnes said, describing a shift from DJs to live music and from light projections to physical performances and elaborate installations.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We want the chef to come out and make a speech about how he made this Michelin star dish and what his story is. We want to get a human-interest kind of angle,” Errington-Barnes said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>IPOs could boost the industry of love\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be most impacted: Wedding planners, divorce lawyers and the couples they serve. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another business that could see a local bump? Marriages and divorces.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 2012 \u003ca href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/433af3b0-a082-11e1-88e6-00144feabdc0\">Financial Times\u003c/a> article tracked the trend leading up to Facebook’s IPO, and found that wedding planners and wealth managers were gearing up to court newly-minted millionaires. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078843\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260403-SFLibraryWeddings-03-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A couple poses for photos in the San Francisco Public Library Main Library on April 3, 2026, before their wedding ceremony. The library hosted a limited series of weddings during its 30th anniversary celebration, offering couples a chance to marry in a unique civic space. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divorce lawyers, too, could see an influx of clients, said Haitham Amin, a San Francisco attorney and founding partner of Amin Law. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attorney said 90% of his clients are in the tech industry, and forecasted a wide number of possibilities based on his experiences following the Facebook IPO and the rise of Nvidia. A boon can make or break some relationships, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There’s going to be a good chunk of people that are going to realize that big money comes with a lot of problems — usually marital problems,” Amin said. “People just change when they get a lot of money.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Billionaire altruists could donate wealth\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be the most impacted: Anyone the effective altruists deem worthy. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As newly wealthy tech employees search for meaning and connection, they may start donating more to Bay Area charities … potentially. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After working with dot-com millionaires in the 1990s, psychologists Stephen Goldbart and Joan DiFuria coined the term \u003ca href=\"https://www.mmcinstitute.com/?page_id=15\">“sudden wealth syndrome”\u003c/a> — aimed at capturing how people can face issues finding meaning and purpose after coming into a shocking amount of money and can become isolated from friends and family. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’re seeing what we call billionaire bubbles,” DiFuria told KQED. “These gated communities are getting deeper and thicker, because the money is higher.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some newly-minted millionaires retreat from society, DiFuria said. But others might decide to invest their money into their local communities. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If you’re richer and you decide to donate, history tells us that a share of that will go to local charities,” Moretti said. “I think this is an area where there’s probably going to be a significant effect.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berber Jin, AI enterprise reporter for \u003cem>The Wall Street Journal\u003c/em>, told KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915855/what-an-anthropic-ipo-could-mean-for-the-bay-area\">Forum\u003c/a> on Wednesday that early Anthropic employees have pledged up to half of their wealth to philanthropic causes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While wealthy philanthropists have historically donated to arts, culture and local nonprofits, the company has strong \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5979085/the-ai-safety-debate-is-confusing-heres-our-guide-to-the-different-factions\">ties\u003c/a> to the effective altruism movement — a philosophy followed by some in the tech industry that purports to use rational thought to do the most long-term good possible. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movement drew criticism after one of its most vocal proponents, crypto exchange founder \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/09/1141820351/can-billionaires-save-the-world-some-are-skeptical\">Sam Bankman-Fried\u003c/a>, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2341\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12107237\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e.jpg 2341w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-2000x1332.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-1556770481-75ef1d7e-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2341px) 100vw, 2341px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried leaves the Federal Courthouse following a bail hearing ahead of his October trial, in New York City on July 26, 2023. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jin said the enduring popularity of the movement among Anthropic’s earliest hires will likely impact how they spend their money. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Because effective altruism is so ingrained in their worldviews, the chatter right now amongst early employees is like we should donate this money to fund AI safety nonprofits,” Jin said. Effective altruists often focus on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/201504091000/poor-kids-vs-batkid-ethicist-peter-singer-on-how-to-choose-a-charitable-cause\">global causes\u003c/a> including animal welfare and public health. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to spending more on philanthropy, Anthropic employees could continue to ramp up their political donations — they’ve already been spending big on AI-safety PACs, according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/dario-amodei-donation-22348647.php\">\u003cem>SFGate\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Climate change and environmental concerns \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>Who will be the most impacted: Climate tech, nonprofits and environmental advocates. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI’s impact on our environment is a hot topic — pun intended. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many groups have called attention to data centers’ staggering energy and water usage — which can lead to increased emissions and disrupt local water supplies and ecosystems, according to \u003ca href=\"https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117\">\u003cem>MIT News\u003c/em>\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other \u003ca href=\"https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/can-ais-climate-benefits-outweigh-its-costs\">research\u003c/a> has also linked AI’s climate impact to the emissions associated with increasing production and economic growth. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wealth itself is often \u003ca href=\"https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-emit-much-planet-heating-pollution-two-thirds-humanity\">linked\u003c/a> to pollution, especially when it’s spent on fossil-fuel-intensive goods and services like driving, flying and eating red meat, just to name a few.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260828-SOUTH-BAY-DATA-CENTERS-MD-07-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098431\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260828-SOUTH-BAY-DATA-CENTERS-MD-07-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260828-SOUTH-BAY-DATA-CENTERS-MD-07-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260828-SOUTH-BAY-DATA-CENTERS-MD-07-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buildings in the Alviso neighborhood of San José that Google plans to modify to operate in a capacity similar to a data center on Sept. 3, 2026. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But on an individual level, “someone becoming a multimillionaire overnight does not suddenly mean that they are generating more emissions,” said Ben Gould, president of EcoDataLab, a firm that calculates consumer emissions for cities and counties.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If anything, I would actually expect the IPO to have beneficial local climate impacts,” Gould told KQED by email. “Anthropic’s employees are probably more climate-conscious than average, and coming into a large amount of liquidity could help enable them to invest in low-emission technologies for their homes and lifestyles, like solar panels, heat pumps and EVs.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His colleague Christopher Jones, director of UC Berkeley’s CoolClimate Network, a group aimed at scaling up climate solutions, suggested that the development of AI has the potential — like the advent of personal computers — to enable the spread of low-carbon technologies. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> “The largest environmental impacts of AI will not be from the water or energy demand of server farms, or the wealth generated for shareholders or employees,” Jones said, “but rather how AI will be used to change the ways humans live on the planet.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is, if it doesn’t \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/13/nx-s1-5966638/could-ai-kill-us-all-professor-weighs-in-on-former-anthropic-employees-claim\">kill us\u003c/a> all first. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>KQED’s\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/dventon\">\u003cem>Danielle Venton\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003cem>and\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/emanoukian\">\u003cem>Elize Manoukian\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003cem>contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a> Supervisor Bilal Mahmood and the Food and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty are launching a new pilot program that they say will put more power in the hands of small grocers while lowering grocery prices for residents contending with a staggering affordability crisis.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mahmood and FAACTS announced the creation of a micro-Group Purchasing Organization on Thursday — a model which would allow neighborhood nonprofits and small grocers to pool together their orders for produce. The goal is to lower wholesale costs by around 10% for grocers and nonprofits in neighborhoods like the Fillmore, the Tenderloin, Haight Ashbury and Western Addition. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as the District 5 Grocery Affordability Initiative, Mahmood said it’s a first-of-its-kind program to leverage group purchasing at a neighborhood level. It’s modeled after similar programs in Philadelphia and Paris. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260707_SFRally_GC-12_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12090127\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260707_SFRally_GC-12_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260707_SFRally_GC-12_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260707_SFRally_GC-12_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supervisor Bilal Mahmood speaks during a rally at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco on July 7, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large grocers such as Safeway and Whole Foods are able to buy food at higher discounts than smaller grocers and offer customers lower prices, Mahmood said, because they buy products in larger quantities.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The innovation here was basically, how can we take what happens with larger chains and provide the same benefit for smaller independent grocers?” Mahmood told KQED. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial pilot program, funded through $50,000 in seed funding from former congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti, will mostly involve Booker T. Washington Community Service Center and nonprofit Farming Hope at first, Mahmood said. He expects at least five independent grocers will participate later on. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The micro-organization will also help negotiate pricing on behalf of the independent grocers, according to Mahmood. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shakirah Simley, executive director of Booker T. Washington Community Service Center and a FAACTS SF founding steering committee member, said the center’s food justice program has felt the impacts of lack of food access like federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, CalFresh in California, and the closing of two neighborhood full-service grocery stores. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The pilot is an urgent and creative solution toward solving food access and uplifting the good work already happening in our communities,” Simley said in a statement. “Food access impacts everyone, and we hope this initiative will serve as a model for larger-scale solutions in San Francisco.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is part of a larger package of initiatives spearheaded by Mahmood to reduce grocery costs as some grocery stores have left San Francisco neighborhoods. In recent months, Mahmood proposed imposing a tax on vacant grocery stores and pharmacies and a faster process for permitting requirements for grocery stores and pharmacies. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Political support for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12090511/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-blocks-vacant-grocery-store-tax-proposal\">vacant grocery store tax initiative collapsed\u003c/a> after a run-in with Mayor Daniel Lurie and grocery giant Amazon at City Hall, Mahmood told KQED over the summer. Since then, the supervisor has changed tack. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Whether you’re an immigrant family in the Tenderloin or a tech worker in the Marina, the price of the groceries are going up for everyone,” Mahmood said. “We’re finding more and more that the affordability crisis is hitting everyone, and we have to be doing everything in our power right now to not just lower the cost of rent but lower the cost of food.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mahmood said he hopes the program will be made permanent after success, aiming to receive city funding for a citywide program during the next budget cycle. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pilot program will be running by mid 2027.\u003c/p>\n",
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Anthropic’s listing prospectus did not say how many shares the company will offer or at what price range.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing of a public version of a registration statement called a Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission is a major milestone in Anthropic’s meteoric rise. It was launched just five years ago by a breakaway group of OpenAI researchers, led by Dario Amodei, who were concerned that that company, run by Sam Altman, was not on a path to develop AI safely.\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-5950588/openai-anthropic-ai-safety-researchers-hacks\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anthropic has since become a juggernaut, and OpenAI’s biggest competitor, with some of the most widely used AI models on the market. But the company has faced controversy, including a \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/08/28/nx-s1-5947761/judge-pentagon-anthropic-illegal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conflict with the Pentagon\u003c/a> over how its models can be used and questions about Amodei’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-5950588/openai-anthropic-ai-safety-researchers-hacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dire warnings on AI risks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>AI stocks have been hit by volatility \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing comes at a volatile time in the stock market for AI-related companies, as investors waver between exuberance about the positive effects AI could have on the economy and concern about safety and the tsunami of investment in the technology.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IPO, which could happen as soon as November, will be one of the most eagerly anticipated public share offerings in years. OpenAI, which makes ChatGPT, is also planning an IPO, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/openai-ipo-will-not-happen-2026-amid-ai-safety-fears-altman-says-2026-09-12/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">those plans are temporarily on ice\u003c/a>, with Altman ruling out a listing this year as “ill-advised” in the face of swirling AI safety concerns.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Going public has a lot of advantages. It brings in capital for growth. It makes it easier for you to raise additional capital elsewhere. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it makes it possible for your existing investors to cash out,” said Jim Angel, an associate professor and markets specialist at Georgetown University.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, he added, “there’s concern that we may be in an AI bubble. We’re in a very dynamic industry, to say the least, and we can expect a lot of volatility in the markets.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, Angel said, it makes sense for Anthropic to “strike while the iron is hot” and list shares now to get as high a valuation as possible.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With SpaceX already trading publicly, Anthropic’s IPO could test investor appetite for AI businesses at a time when markets are jittery about whether they can be profitable enough to justify the mind-boggling sums of money being invested in AI. SpaceX’s shares soared briefly after the listing, but have come back down to around $150, where they started trading.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Concerns remain about the AI sector\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The balancing act for companies trying to ride the AI wave is real. 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Among them are the risk that its AI models could develop faster than the company can keep them safe, or that they could be used to cause harm — or take harmful actions on their own. It also flagged the risk of heightened scrutiny or political backlash for the company’s views on policy and regulation.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amodei himself has issued some of the AI world’s sharpest warnings about the possibility of AI spiraling out of control and causing harm, and urged AI companies to “\u003ca href=\"https://darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-the-frontier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pace the frontier\u003c/a>,” or to \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/14/nx-s1-5968624/a-roundtable-on-the-rapid-acceleration-of-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slow the development\u003c/a> of their most capable models.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anthropic has also clashed with the Pentagon this year over how the military can use its models. Amodei has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to using Anthropic’s AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of Americans.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, the Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic and designated it a “\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/g-s1-112713/pentagon-labels-ai-company-anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supply chain risk\u003c/a>” — a label previously reserved for entities affiliated with U.S. adversaries. Anthropic has sued the Pentagon in two federal district courts. Those legal battles remain ongoing.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>Danny Bui’s semi-truck, a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, is stocked with the essentials: a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator and a hearty supply of instant noodles. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These comforts keep the 49-year-old father of four going during long days driving as a licensed motor carrier — the industry term for an independent contractor.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ I love the job. I love its independence. You want more money, you work hard,” Bui said in the expansive yard of PCC Logistics, the shipping company he works for at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/port-of-oakland\">Port of Oakland\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Over the past six years, Bui, who immigrated to the United States from Vietnam when he was 14, has relied on trucking to support his family in San José. But as the wars in Iran and Ukraine have driven diesel prices to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915463/record-setting-diesel-prices-put-pressure-on-bay-area-businesses-and-consumers\">record levels\u003c/a> — over $8 per gallon on average in California, up $3 more than a year ago — Bui and other truckers said they’re struggling to afford loan and insurance payments and meet the high costs of living in the Bay Area, from housing to groceries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Bui said he pays double what he used to— around $1,400 — to fill up his 240-gallon tank. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12102801\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trucks pull oversized loads into the Port of Oakland where the loads are checked by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 28, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ Before, you make money. Now, you try to cover the cost. That’s how it works now,” he said. “ We just live day by day.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>PCC works with approximately 85 licensed motor carriers (among 800 at the port) and owns 10 company trucks. The company relies heavily on the licensed motor carriers — as opposed to drivers employed by the company — to cut down on costs, such as leasing and purchasing trucks and paying for fuel and insurance. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The company specializes in trucking meat and produce from the Central Valley to the Port of Oakland, where goods are loaded onto ships bound for Asia. This time of year, PCC distributes the Central Valley’s pomegranate and kiwi harvests, having wrapped up shipping honeydew melons out of the Fresno County city of Firebaugh, according to Steve Gardner, director of transportation for PCC.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But the company’s independent truckers have become reluctant to make these long hauls because of high diesel prices, Gardner said. Diesel semi-trucks typically get around 7 miles to the gallon, he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ They don’t want go that far because it costs money. They’re upset, and rightfully so,” he said. “ They’re complaining a lot more, and at some point it’s going to boil over.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Gardner said he’s surprised that there hasn’t been a work stoppage or a protest, and for now, there are truckers willing to take on the work, as PCC currently charges its customers a 45% fuel surcharge — most of which goes to its independent truckers to help pay for the increased diesel prices.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Martin Ramirez, 59, of Oakland, who works for PCC as a licensed motor carrier, has been trucking for 34 years. He said 20 years ago, for every $1,000 he earned, he’d take home $750, after paying for fuel and insurance. But recently, he said fuel and insurance take the lion’s share: He now takes home $450 for every $1,000 he earns.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ We’re not saving any money like before,” Ramirez said. “We’re not taking any vacations or taking our kids on a trip. We’re just surviving.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The longer prices remain elevated, the less likely truckers will be able to absorb the financial losses, ultimately affecting the price and availability of everyday retail goods, said Severin Borenstein, a petroleum industry expert at UC Berkeley. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ In the short run, truckers end up eating some of it, and retailers end up eating some of it. But gradually, over time, they can’t keep doing that, and you get less supply and the price goes up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut.jpg\" alt=\"View of a freeway with cars and trucks.\" class=\"wp-image-11945323\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/RS50203_IMG_6571-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traffic on Interstate 880 toward Oakland jam-packed with cars and diesel trucks mid-afternoon on June 28, 2021. (Joyce Tsai/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s especially true for goods like produce, which is heavy relative to its value, so the shipping costs are significant, Borenstein said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Even if the wars were to end tomorrow, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/13/nx-s1-6000118/how-will-a-diesel-deal-with-russia-impact-the-u-s-market\">damage\u003c/a> done by missile and drone strikes to oil fields and refineries in Russia and the Middle East would take months to over a year to repair, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If I were a trucker, I would certainly not count on diesel prices getting back to pre-war levels any time in the next many months, possibly more than a year,” he said, referring to the start of the Iran war in late February 2026, when the state’s diesel prices were around $5 a gallon.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Fuel prices in California are typically higher than the rest of the country due to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12104393/california-democrats-hope-iran-war-flips-the-script-on-gas-prices\">number of factors\u003c/a>, namely taxes and the state’s emission reduction programs. The average price for a gallon of diesel in California is currently about $2 higher than the national average, according to \u003ca href=\"https://gasprices.aaa.com/\">AAA\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/GettyImages-1396887368-scaled-e1792528283369.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11930567\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close-up of a hydrogen fuel cell truck driving on a road. According to the California Air Resources Board, heavy-duty fossil-fuel trucks spew 70% of the state’s smog-forming gases and 80% of carcinogenic diesel pollutants. (Aranga87/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In August, the California Energy Commission approved a \u003ca href=\"https://www.energy.ca.gov/news/2026-08/cec-approves-95-million-plan-expand-zev-infrastructure\">$95 million plan\u003c/a> to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure across the state, including heavy-duty kinds for port and freight trucking. Gov. 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But as the wars in Iran and Ukraine have driven diesel prices to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915463/record-setting-diesel-prices-put-pressure-on-bay-area-businesses-and-consumers\">record levels\u003c/a> — over $8 per gallon on average in California, up $3 more than a year ago — Bui and other truckers said they’re struggling to afford loan and insurance payments and meet the high costs of living in the Bay Area, from housing to groceries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Bui said he pays double what he used to— around $1,400 — to fill up his 240-gallon tank. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12102801\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/260928-DIESELPRICES-NG-11-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trucks pull oversized loads into the Port of Oakland where the loads are checked by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 28, 2026. 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City officials and business leaders said they want to see this revitalization include the Tenderloin.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>A joint press release from Mahmood’s office and the MMBA said the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation, Proper Hotel Group and Chris Larsen committed $500,000 in initial seed funding toward this revitalization effort.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Fernando Pujals, executive director of the Mid-Market Business Association, said that the pilot project will lean into the neighborhood’s “creative infrastructure and its history” as a theater and arts district. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If you look back at the turn of the century, post-earthquake and fire, some of the first buildings that were still standing or built, were theaters along Market Street,” Pujals said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104458\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco on Oct. 14, 2026. 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City officials and business leaders said they want to see this revitalization include the Tenderloin.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>A joint press release from Mahmood’s office and the MMBA said the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation, Proper Hotel Group and Chris Larsen committed $500,000 in initial seed funding toward this revitalization effort.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Fernando Pujals, executive director of the Mid-Market Business Association, said that the pilot project will lean into the neighborhood’s “creative infrastructure and its history” as a theater and arts district. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If you look back at the turn of the century, post-earthquake and fire, some of the first buildings that were still standing or built, were theaters along Market Street,” Pujals said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104458\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-5-KQED-cc711cd2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco on Oct. 14, 2026. 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It also said their goal is to create “a district that stays active before, between and after performances.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Pujals said they’ve already started investing in some of this “connective tissue” through their busker program. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We pay musicians to be on the street, so that it changes the vibe of the day,” Pujals said. “They report that it’s such a joyful experience, getting the smiles and the thank yous.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ripple Labs co-founder and billionaire Larsen has given significant donations to San Francisco \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12098461/crypto-ceo-chris-larsen-donates-500000-to-support-political-moderate-in-supervisors-race\">politicians\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-takes-key-step-towards-opening-new-real-time-investigation-center-that-will-leverage-new-technology-to-improve-public-safety\">police department’s\u003c/a> Real-Time Investigation Center. The Downtown Development Corporation also pledged nearly \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/downtown-fund-small-businesses-22210077.php\">$25\u003c/a> million to revitalize downtown, according to \u003cem>The\u003c/em> \u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But Mahmood said that this is the first time the Downtown Development Corporation is investing in something west of Powell Street, and that starting the pilot on the 900 block of Market Street allowed for a natural continuation of the city’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-signs-legislation-advancing-145-million-grant-for-powell-street-renovation-to-accelerate-san-franciscos-economic-comeback\">Powell Street\u003c/a> revitalization efforts.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>One of the goals of the pilot is to find ways to get new businesses into ground-floor storefronts, which Pujals said has been a challenge — “costs are high.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Pujals, many of the ground-floor spaces have large floor plans, making them impractical for small businesses. Some spaces that have been empty for a while can come with additional expenses required to bring the building up to code, while other properties are “leveraged extensively” so landlords need to collect high rents. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Mahmood said that getting tenants into these spaces and investing in the arts will not only increase foot traffic but will also improve safety in the Tenderloin. “For us, it’s kind of two birds with one stone, the more foot traffic and activation you create, the less public safety elements and risks exist.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Mahmood, this kind of investment has worked in other places like Boston, Denver and even in the city’s UN Civic Center Plaza.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-4-KQED-1f68b596.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104457\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-4-KQED-1f68b596.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-4-KQED-1f68b596-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_TenderloinTheater_GC-4-KQED-1f68b596-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Taylor Street Theater in San Francisco on Oct. 14, 2026. 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Republicans remain confident that they can land attacks on Democrats over the state’s longstanding environmental policies, gas tax and supply constraints as the cost of living weighs on voters statewide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104452\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gas prices are displayed on a pump at a Shell gas station in San Rafael on Oct. 14, 2026. 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The state’s gas tax stands at $0.63 per gallon, the highest in the nation. 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Both lost their campaigns that year, though Gray came back to win the 13th District in 2024. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Republicans took us to task on gas prices,” said Bill Wong, a Democratic strategist. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wong spent years leading the campaign arm for Democrats in the state Assembly, building a supermajority that allowed the party to pass the gas tax and an ambitious environmental agenda — and protecting it amid attacks from the GOP over fuel prices. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now, he sees an opening for Democrats to at least neutralize the issue, as Iran’s attacks against ships carrying crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz sent prices soaring worldwide. Average gas prices have increased $1.35 per gallon since the beginning of the war, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-iran-war-state-national-cost-trump-rcna265835\">according\u003c/a> to NBC News. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s a direct tie to something that they did with the increase in gas price,” Wong said. “I think it’s time for the Democrats to really lean into it and say, ‘Hey, you held us responsible for gas prices in the past, and now you’re in charge.’” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Across the country, Democrats have taken up that call to flip the script. A \u003ca href=\"https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/19/gas-prices-midterms-affordability-ads-01041175\">Politico analysis\u003c/a> of ad transcripts from the firm AdImpact found that roughly two-thirds of ads mentioning gas or gas prices in House or Senate elections came from Democrats. 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Rising diesel costs add particular burdens in agricultural areas, such as Iowa and Kansas and California’s Central Valley — where farmers rely on diesel to run tractors and combines. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Brookings \u003ca href=\"https://www.brookings.edu/articles/another-oil-crisis-is-here-how-will-american-drivers-respond/\">analyzed annual miles traveled\u003c/a> by Americans in their personal vehicle and found a decided tilt toward areas represented by the GOP in Congress. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Across the country, districts that are represented by Republican elected officials are disproportionately those districts where people drive longer distances,” said Tomer, the Brookings senior fellow. “Also, many of them tend to have relatively lower household incomes.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The pattern extends to California. Brookings researchers re-ran their analysis under the state’s new congressional lines and found that eight of the nine districts represented by Republicans (as well as Rep. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>After years of bearing the political blame for the nation’s highest gas prices, California Democrats are turning the nozzle on Republicans in pivotal House battlegrounds this \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/electionsnews\">midterm election\u003c/a> cycle. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In Sacramento, Richard Pan is running ads blasting his opponent for supporting “the war that raised gas prices.” In Bakersfield, Randy Villegas stood outside a Shell station last week and pledged to suspend the federal gas tax. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12102409/local-loyalties-and-trump-opposition-collide-in-san-diego-house-race\">in San Diego\u003c/a>, an ad for Marni von Wilpert “shows her at a gas station, where she promises to “bring your tax dollars home, not spend them on foreign wars that cost you money.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It’s all part of a nationwide Democratic push to turn the tables on an issue that haunted the party in the last two elections by hounding Republicans over price increases at the pump fueled by the war in Iran. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In California, however, the GOP is not yet ceding ground on the fuel price fight. Republicans remain confident that they can land attacks on Democrats over the state’s longstanding environmental policies, gas tax and supply constraints as the cost of living weighs on voters statewide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104452\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-6-KQED-7221f6c9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gas prices are displayed on a pump at a Shell gas station in San Rafael on Oct. 14, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“That’s what makes California so different: There are specific policies that voters can examine rather than simply looking at what’s happening in Washington,” said Christian Martinez, a spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The blame game over gas prices is taking on heightened importance as California’s congressional battlegrounds move from the upscale coastal suburbs, where the Democratic “blue wave” first made landfall in 2018, to inland working-class communities where residents tend to drive more on average. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This year, California has three House contests widely considered to be the most competitive between Democrats and Republicans. An analysis by the Brookings Institution for KQED found that all three seats fall in the top third of California congressional districts in annual vehicle miles traveled per capita. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“When [gas] prices go up … those who drive longer distances, those who have less room in their household budgets feel it the most,” said Adie Tomer, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. “Those households are really taking it on the chin right now.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">‘We need our cars’\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The three California congressional races rated competitive by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report are the 13th and 22nd districts, in the farmlands of the Central Valley, and the 48th District, which covers the sprawling suburbs of northern San Diego and Riverside counties. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We need our cars — it’s a large district,” said Von Wilpert, a San Diego City Council member running for the 48th District, where Republican Rep. Darrell Issa opted not to seek reelection. “When the war in Iran was started overnight by Donald Trump, he never asked for approval from the American people or from Congress.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Robin Ferguson, a resident of Escondido who is supporting Von Wilpert, felt the gas price hit in mid-September when she returned home after a week out of town. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-7-KQED-446cbcfa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104453\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-7-KQED-446cbcfa.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-7-KQED-446cbcfa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-7-KQED-446cbcfa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">David Bretl pumps gas at a Shell gas station in San Rafael on Oct. 14, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It was at $5.09 when I left, it’s a week now, and it’s $5.79 — it’s a big, big issue,” Ferguson said. “We don’t have the public transportation up here in North County to get down to San Diego.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The nationwide monthly average for a gallon of gas hit a record high in September, according \u003ca href=\"https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/\">to AAA\u003c/a>, and now sits at $4.33. In California, the average price is significantly higher: $6.26. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That California premium can be attributed to a number of factors, according to \u003ca href=\"https://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/why-do-californians-pay-more-at-the-pump/\">an analysis\u003c/a> by UC Berkeley professor Severin Borenstein, faculty director of the Energy Institute at Haas. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Taxes are the largest contributor. The state’s gas tax stands at $0.63 per gallon, the highest in the nation. And unlike leaders in states such as Georgia, Indiana, Ohio and Utah, California lawmakers have not suspended or reduced the tax as the war-fueled price increases put more pressure on drivers.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-3-KQED-48355995.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104469\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-3-KQED-48355995.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-3-KQED-48355995-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-3-KQED-48355995-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gas prices are displayed on a screen at a 76 gas station in San Francisco on Oct. 14, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The tax, increased by the Legislature in 2017 and backed by voters a year later, funds road repair and transit. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“California taxes started out averaging about $0.25 higher in the mid-oughts and are about $0.51 higher than elsewhere in the US over the last few years,” Borenstein wrote. “Taxes account for about one-quarter of the growth in the California gas premium.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On top of the tax are costs of complying with the state’s landmark emission-reduction programs — and the added expense of producing California’s special blend of gasoline. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ad spending flips\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Republicans wielded these state initiatives as cudgels in recent House elections. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When gas prices spiked in 2022, GOP groups pounded Central Valley Democrats Rudy Salas, who supported the state’s cap-and-trade program, and Adam Gray, who voted in favor of the gas tax increase. Both lost their campaigns that year, though Gray came back to win the 13th District in 2024. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Republicans took us to task on gas prices,” said Bill Wong, a Democratic strategist. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wong spent years leading the campaign arm for Democrats in the state Assembly, building a supermajority that allowed the party to pass the gas tax and an ambitious environmental agenda — and protecting it amid attacks from the GOP over fuel prices. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now, he sees an opening for Democrats to at least neutralize the issue, as Iran’s attacks against ships carrying crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz sent prices soaring worldwide. Average gas prices have increased $1.35 per gallon since the beginning of the war, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/gas-prices-iran-war-state-national-cost-trump-rcna265835\">according\u003c/a> to NBC News. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s a direct tie to something that they did with the increase in gas price,” Wong said. “I think it’s time for the Democrats to really lean into it and say, ‘Hey, you held us responsible for gas prices in the past, and now you’re in charge.’” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Across the country, Democrats have taken up that call to flip the script. A \u003ca href=\"https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/19/gas-prices-midterms-affordability-ads-01041175\">Politico analysis\u003c/a> of ad transcripts from the firm AdImpact found that roughly two-thirds of ads mentioning gas or gas prices in House or Senate elections came from Democrats. In 2024, 87% of gas price ads were run by Republicans. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Democrats are banking on the resonance of fuel price anxiety as they look to make inroads in traditionally red areas of the country. Rising diesel costs add particular burdens in agricultural areas, such as Iowa and Kansas and California’s Central Valley — where farmers rely on diesel to run tractors and combines. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Brookings \u003ca href=\"https://www.brookings.edu/articles/another-oil-crisis-is-here-how-will-american-drivers-respond/\">analyzed annual miles traveled\u003c/a> by Americans in their personal vehicle and found a decided tilt toward areas represented by the GOP in Congress. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Across the country, districts that are represented by Republican elected officials are disproportionately those districts where people drive longer distances,” said Tomer, the Brookings senior fellow. “Also, many of them tend to have relatively lower household incomes.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The pattern extends to California. Brookings researchers re-ran their analysis under the state’s new congressional lines and found that eight of the nine districts represented by Republicans (as well as Rep. Kevin Kiley, who left the GOP this year but caucuses with Republicans as an independent) are in the top half of California districts by vehicle miles traveled per capita. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Republicans welcome gas price fight\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Despite the mounting pressure from Democrats and the disproportionate pressure of rising gas prices, Republicans in California’s most competitive congressional districts are not shying away from the fight. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In those battleground seats, GOP candidates and aligned groups have spent more than $3.2 million this cycle on ads mentioning “gas prices” — compared with roughly $700,000 from Democrats, according to data through September from AdImpact. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-5-KQED-8d68c0c7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104451\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-5-KQED-8d68c0c7.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-5-KQED-8d68c0c7-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/20261014_GasPricesVoters_GC-5-KQED-8d68c0c7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An individual pumps gas at a Shell gas station in San Francisco on Oct. 14, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>An ad from Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, features drivers bemoaning the cost of gas and tying Villegas, the Democratic candidate in the 22nd District, to Democratic support of the state’s cap-and-invest system. The program requires polluters such as refineries to pay for their carbon emissions and has \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042\">historically added\u003c/a> roughly $0.23 to the cost of a gallon of gas. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In another spot, Republican Kevin Lincoln, the former Stockton mayor challenging Rep. 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"content": "\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/california.department.of.social.services/viz/CFdashboard-PUBLIC/Home\">Over 5.1 million people in California receive benefits\u003c/a> through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — known as CalFresh in California. And this month has brought more changes to how this program works. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There have already been several major shifts in SNAP operations over the past year as a result of H.R.1 — the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/big-beautiful-bill\">so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”\u003c/a> enacted in July 2025. For instance, earlier this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083922/calfresh-snap-new-work-requirements-rules-2026-hr1-eligibility-who-is-exempt-food-stamps\">work requirements for many CalFresh recipients\u003c/a> began to be enforced in California for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Food security advocates have expressed deep concern over the impacts of the bill and its effects on people relying on government programming. According to the state’s Department of Social Services, \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5208/3\">562,000 CalFresh recipients\u003c/a> are estimated to lose their benefits over the next year due to H.R.1.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re on CalFresh, here’s what to know about the latest changes in California in effect this month, how they might already be affecting you and your household and where to find other places locally that offer support to Californians facing food insecurity.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#food-support\">Where to find extra food support in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits have gone up (slightly) to reflect inflation … \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>CalFresh users may see a couple of extra dollars starting this month. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Every October, the federal government adjusts SNAP benefits to \u003ca href=\"https://abcnews.com/Politics/snap-benefits-begin-oct-1-millions-americans/story?id=136895859\">account for inflation\u003c/a>. Now, one person on CalFresh \u003ca href=\"https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/fna.snap-cola2027.pdf\">will get a maximum of $306\u003c/a> per month — \u003ca href=\"https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/allotment/cola/fy26\">$8 more than last year\u003c/a>. A household of four could receive a maximum of $1,023 (a rise of $29 from last year).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>However, these maximums don’t reflect the amount everyone on CalFresh actually receives. And the recipient’s circumstances, like income and expenses, can always \u003ca href=\"https://ebtbenefitsguide.com/calfresh-benefit-increase-october-2026/\">affect the amount of CalFresh benefits they ultimately get\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104328\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b-1536x868.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Army Captain Gabriela Glavis inspects a pepper as she joins fellow members of the California National Guard, volunteers and employees packing produce for distribution after California Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke at a news conference about his federal lawsuit challenging the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown at Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">… but income eligibility thresholds have gone up accordingly\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>With the slight increases in benefit caps, the benchmarks for how much money a person’s income makes them eligible for \u003ca href=\"https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/allotment/cola/fy26\">have also been\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/fna.snap-cola2027.pdf\">increased\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://ebtbenefitsguide.com/calfresh-benefit-increase-october-2026/\">person’s ability to qualify for CalFresh\u003c/a> can, however, vary based on several factors. The best way to check if you can get on CalFresh is to go to \u003ca href=\"http://benefitscal.com\">BenefitsCal.com\u003c/a> and chat with the website’s Ask Robin chatbot feature, or just apply directly to see what level you’re assessed at. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in SNAP staffing and support \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Along with the annual adjustment, the federal government is also changing how staff and clerical support for SNAP is being financed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Usually, both the federal and state governments equally \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5985222/snap-benefits-program-october-change-funding\">funded SNAP’s administrative costs,\u003c/a> like training staff. But now, as of October, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5985222/snap-benefits-program-october-change-funding\">states will be covering 75% of these costs\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to advocacy groups like the \u003ca href=\"https://frac.org/blog/why-the-snap-administrative-cost-shift-threatens-state-budgets-and-program-operations\">Food Research & Action Center\u003c/a>, this comes at a time when \u003cem>more \u003c/em>staff are needed — especially after this summer’s massive change to SNAP’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083922/calfresh-snap-new-work-requirements-rules-2026-hr1-eligibility-who-is-exempt-food-stamps\">work requirements\u003c/a> that added more paperwork for recipients to collect and document during the benefits process.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And this change in how SNAP is determined and applied will be especially felt in California, since it will be the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that work requirements have actually been enforced in the state. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The state government addressed \u003ca href=\"https://lee.asmdc.org/press-releases/20260708-california-steps-tackle-hunger-and-counter-federal-cuts-food-assistance\">some of these major overhauls\u003c/a> in its budget, including $110 million in one-time funding and $8 million in ongoing funding for \u003ca href=\"https://www.cafoodbanks.org/tag/calfood/\">CalFood\u003c/a>, which supports California food banks — plus another $223 million in one-time funding for county administration support of CalFresh. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But ultimately, the federal guidelines are part of a long line of changes from H.R.1 enacted in July 2025 that have deeply weakened the food benefits system. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A streamlined system for public college students\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Public \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12063723/food-insecurity-on-campus-how-snap-is-a-lifeline-for-many-students\">college students\u003c/a> will now have fewer obstacles to jump through when applying to CalFresh.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is directing county officials to automatically exempt college students attending a California community college, California State University or the University of California from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083922/calfresh-snap-new-work-requirements-rules-2026-hr1-eligibility-who-is-exempt-food-stamps\">stricter work requirements\u003c/a> when applying for benefits.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_College_students_CalFresh_GH-4_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12063728\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_College_students_CalFresh_GH-4_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_College_students_CalFresh_GH-4_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/20251110_College_students_CalFresh_GH-4_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pedestrians pass The Berkeley Student Food Collective on Bancroft Way in Berkeley on Nov. 10, 2025. The co-op, known for its focus on affordability and sustainability, displays local produce outside its storefront. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/ACLs/2026/26-25.pdf?ver=9wnMJKO33kzjjXR8DM0Dpw\">exemption applies to students\u003c/a> who are eligible for CalFresh and are pursuing associate and bachelor’s degree programs at one of the above institutions. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/ACLs/2026/26-25.pdf?ver=9wnMJKO33kzjjXR8DM0Dpw\">a letter from Newsom’s office\u003c/a>, this allows the CalFresh application process to be more streamlined and reduce administrative burdens.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We can’t expect students to learn if they’re hungry, and in California, there is no reason for them to be, whether they’re in kindergarten, high school or college,” Newsom said in \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/10/09/california-improves-access-to-calfresh-food-benefits-helping-college-students-get-up-to-306-a-month-to-buy-groceries/\">an Oct. 9 release\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“You shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get the food benefits you’re entitled to, and now you don’t have to. Go apply now — you might be leaving money on the table,” Newsom said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-support\">Where to find more food assistance in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have CalFresh, it now includes free fruit and vegetables\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>October also marks the return of a state program \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12102320/on-calfresh-you-can-once-again-get-60-of-free-fruits-and-vegetables-monthly-for-a-limited-time\">providing extra money for families\u003c/a> to buy fruits and vegetables if they use CalFresh.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12066120/calfresh-snap-benefits-free-food-stamps-fruit-vegetables-ebt-program\">CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program\u003c/a> allows customers to receive a monthly instant rebate on their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card after purchasing up to $60 worth of fruits and vegetables. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>However, this offer is \u003cem>only \u003c/em>available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/ebt/california-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project/calfresh-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project-locations\">select participating markets\u003c/a>. Over 80 statewide locations — from retailers to farmer’s markets — are involved with the Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program. In the Bay Area, these locations are all either in \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/ebt/california-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project/calfresh-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project-locations\">Alameda or Santa Clara County\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12091827\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bags full of fresh produce rest on a rolling tray at Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank & Mobile Pantry’s main hub in Fremont on July 17, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check if you’re eligible for additional food assistance through WIC \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) provides food assistance to lower-income families who have young children or are expecting a new child, including grandparents. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Like CalFresh, it’s federally funded and income-based, and you can receive WIC benefits on top of your CalFresh benefits. \u003ca href=\"https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/HowCanIGetWIC\">See if you qualify for WIC.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you lost CalFresh, see if you qualify for CFAP\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Last year, the federal government tightened restrictions that pushed \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12078168/april-1-snap-food-stamps-cal-fresh-eligibility-change-2026-immigrants-refugees-asylum-seekers-recertify-where-to-find-food-bank\">most humanitarian immigrants out of CalFresh eligibility\u003c/a>, affecting tens of thousands of people in California.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some — but not all — humanitarian immigrants may be qualified for \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/california-food-assistance-program\">the California Food Assistance Program\u003c/a>. CFAP uses \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/calfresh/cfap/how-to-apply\">the same application as CalFresh\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“At recertification, your county worker will determine your eligibility for CalFresh,” \u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">state guidance\u003c/a> reads. “If you are no longer eligible for CalFresh due to H.R. 1 but you are eligible for CFAP, your county worker will adjust your benefits at that time.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Examples of CFAP-eligible individuals that are noncitizens \u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">include\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Legal permanent residents who have not met the five-year U.S. residency requirement or the 40 qualifying work quarters criteria\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Conditional entrants\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Battered or abused noncitizens\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">Parolees who have not met the five-year waiting period or an exemption. \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find and use a food bank \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086417/as-calfresh-guidelines-expand-where-can-students-who-rely-on-school-meals-go\">thorough guide \u003c/a>on using food banks or food pantries near you in both \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061440/calfresh-snap-ebt-shutdown-find-food-banks-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-alameda-oakland-contra-costa-newsom-national-guard\">English\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12062427/como-encontrar-un-banco-de-alimentos-o-despensa-cerca-de-usted-en-el-area-de-la-bahia\">Spanish\u003c/a>, and here are the big takeaways:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Major food banks, like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/workplace-giving/?ea.tracking.id=DigAd2526-PMG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_content=workplacegiving&ea.tracking.id=DigAd2526-PMG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=evergreen&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22903428179&gbraid=0AAAAACKCveNd07Igg9N0gD73ISiw1-uWD&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwErwV4xaFN_FEK7A9GBHjFfCEezDoE97Ft7G8ZkERCFXMNDrJVQO7YhoCKBsQAvD_BwE\">SF-Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/\">California Association of Food Banks\u003c/a> or the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodbankccs.org/find-food/foodbycity/?_gl=1*3ajdlo*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA5ODkyMDQ5NS4xNzYxMjQ2NjU0*_ga_8BLR9BK6YN*czE3NjEyNDY2NTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjEyNDY2NTMkajYwJGwwJGgw\">Alameda County Community Food Bank\u003c/a>, will likely have \u003ca href=\"https://foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org/?_gl=1*1lbew87*_gcl_au*MTkzNzUwMDUyLjE3NjEyNDUwMzE.&_ga=2.54192875.2143041145.1761245031-1508876033.1761245031\">a tool online that can help you locate food resources\u003c/a> near you. These maps or search engines can list locations ranging from large operations to small community fridges.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078659\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Volunteers sort fresh produce into boxes at the San Francisco‑Marin Food Bank warehouse in San Francisco. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can also call \u003ca href=\"https://211ca.org/\">the 211 state hotline\u003c/a> for more information.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Once you find a spot, be sure to check out the food bank or pantry online before heading out. Note what hours they are open and for how long. Some locations are open to anyone and to walk-ins, but some may require people to register for a spot beforehand or live in a specific zip code.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Many food banks serve people regardless of immigration status. For example, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/\">SF-Marin Food Bank states on its website\u003c/a> that it “is committed to serving residents regardless of their immigration status or identity” and, as a non-government agency, does “not collect the immigration status of participants.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But food advocates suggest double-checking by calling the food bank and seeing if it has reporting requirements.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Also, before heading out, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2020/E-H/EFA14.pdf?ver=6TAyHs3YqLwt2JrwvpJQ6w%3d%3d\">check if your income leve\u003c/a>l meets \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/emergency-food\">the requirements of the Emergency Food Assistance Program\u003c/a>, a federal program that also provides some assistance. If it does, you can go to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/efap/stakeholders\">participating food banks and distributors\u003c/a> to get extra food support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a look at your own county’s food assistance programs\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Bay Area counties have some food assistance options that are separate from nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086417/as-calfresh-guidelines-expand-where-can-students-who-rely-on-school-meals-go\">food banks\u003c/a>, although sometimes they work together. Your county may provide locations where you can pick up free food, or offer other ways of getting free or low-cost meals that include delivery:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from the City and County of San Francisco:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/free-food-locations\">Free food locations offering both groceries and meals\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/disability-aging-services/groceries-meals\">Options for having meals delivered to your home\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/disability-aging/groceries-meals/community-meals\">Locations where you can find a community meal\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchampss.org/our-program/\">Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solution for Seniors (CHAMPSS)\u003c/a>, a restaurant partnership that offers adults age 60 and older ways to eat subsidized meals at designated restaurants in San Francisco, with a suggested (optional) contribution of $5\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Contra Costa County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-and-safety-information/nutrition-and-healthy-living/get-food/food-assistance-for-everyone\">A food assistance program\u003c/a> that provides one member of lower-income households in the county a box of food every month\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-and-safety-information/nutrition-and-healthy-living/get-food/food-assistance-for-everyone\">The Community Produce Program\u003c/a> that offers one member of each household one or two bags of fresh fruits and vegetables, twice a month (own bag is required)\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Contra Costa County residents can call 855-309-FOOD (3663) for more information.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Alameda County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://foodnow.net/\">FoodNow.net\u003c/a>: A site managed with the Alameda County Community Food Bank that connects county residents to different food sources, including emergency groceries. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/california.department.of.social.services/viz/CFdashboard-PUBLIC/Home\">Over 5.1 million people in California receive benefits\u003c/a> through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — known as CalFresh in California. And this month has brought more changes to how this program works. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There have already been several major shifts in SNAP operations over the past year as a result of H.R.1 — the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/big-beautiful-bill\">so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”\u003c/a> enacted in July 2025. For instance, earlier this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083922/calfresh-snap-new-work-requirements-rules-2026-hr1-eligibility-who-is-exempt-food-stamps\">work requirements for many CalFresh recipients\u003c/a> began to be enforced in California for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Food security advocates have expressed deep concern over the impacts of the bill and its effects on people relying on government programming. According to the state’s Department of Social Services, \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5208/3\">562,000 CalFresh recipients\u003c/a> are estimated to lose their benefits over the next year due to H.R.1.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re on CalFresh, here’s what to know about the latest changes in California in effect this month, how they might already be affecting you and your household and where to find other places locally that offer support to Californians facing food insecurity.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#food-support\">Where to find extra food support in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits have gone up (slightly) to reflect inflation … \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>CalFresh users may see a couple of extra dollars starting this month. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Every October, the federal government adjusts SNAP benefits to \u003ca href=\"https://abcnews.com/Politics/snap-benefits-begin-oct-1-millions-americans/story?id=136895859\">account for inflation\u003c/a>. Now, one person on CalFresh \u003ca href=\"https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/fna.snap-cola2027.pdf\">will get a maximum of $306\u003c/a> per month — \u003ca href=\"https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/allotment/cola/fy26\">$8 more than last year\u003c/a>. A household of four could receive a maximum of $1,023 (a rise of $29 from last year).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>However, these maximums don’t reflect the amount everyone on CalFresh actually receives. And the recipient’s circumstances, like income and expenses, can always \u003ca href=\"https://ebtbenefitsguide.com/calfresh-benefit-increase-october-2026/\">affect the amount of CalFresh benefits they ultimately get\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12104328\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/FoodBankGetty2-9a2b212b-1536x868.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Army Captain Gabriela Glavis inspects a pepper as she joins fellow members of the California National Guard, volunteers and employees packing produce for distribution after California Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke at a news conference about his federal lawsuit challenging the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown at Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">… but income eligibility thresholds have gone up accordingly\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>With the slight increases in benefit caps, the benchmarks for how much money a person’s income makes them eligible for \u003ca href=\"https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/allotment/cola/fy26\">have also been\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/fna.snap-cola2027.pdf\">increased\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://ebtbenefitsguide.com/calfresh-benefit-increase-october-2026/\">person’s ability to qualify for CalFresh\u003c/a> can, however, vary based on several factors. The best way to check if you can get on CalFresh is to go to \u003ca href=\"http://benefitscal.com\">BenefitsCal.com\u003c/a> and chat with the website’s Ask Robin chatbot feature, or just apply directly to see what level you’re assessed at. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in SNAP staffing and support \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Along with the annual adjustment, the federal government is also changing how staff and clerical support for SNAP is being financed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Usually, both the federal and state governments equally \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5985222/snap-benefits-program-october-change-funding\">funded SNAP’s administrative costs,\u003c/a> like training staff. But now, as of October, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5985222/snap-benefits-program-october-change-funding\">states will be covering 75% of these costs\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to advocacy groups like the \u003ca href=\"https://frac.org/blog/why-the-snap-administrative-cost-shift-threatens-state-budgets-and-program-operations\">Food Research & Action Center\u003c/a>, this comes at a time when \u003cem>more \u003c/em>staff are needed — especially after this summer’s massive change to SNAP’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12083922/calfresh-snap-new-work-requirements-rules-2026-hr1-eligibility-who-is-exempt-food-stamps\">work requirements\u003c/a> that added more paperwork for recipients to collect and document during the benefits process.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And this change in how SNAP is determined and applied will be especially felt in California, since it will be the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that work requirements have actually been enforced in the state. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The state government addressed \u003ca href=\"https://lee.asmdc.org/press-releases/20260708-california-steps-tackle-hunger-and-counter-federal-cuts-food-assistance\">some of these major overhauls\u003c/a> in its budget, including $110 million in one-time funding and $8 million in ongoing funding for \u003ca href=\"https://www.cafoodbanks.org/tag/calfood/\">CalFood\u003c/a>, which supports California food banks — plus another $223 million in one-time funding for county administration support of CalFresh. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But ultimately, the federal guidelines are part of a long line of changes from H.R.1 enacted in July 2025 that have deeply weakened the food benefits system. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A streamlined system for public college students\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Public \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12063723/food-insecurity-on-campus-how-snap-is-a-lifeline-for-many-students\">college students\u003c/a> will now have fewer obstacles to jump through when applying to CalFresh.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Gov. 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The co-op, known for its focus on affordability and sustainability, displays local produce outside its storefront. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/ACLs/2026/26-25.pdf?ver=9wnMJKO33kzjjXR8DM0Dpw\">exemption applies to students\u003c/a> who are eligible for CalFresh and are pursuing associate and bachelor’s degree programs at one of the above institutions. 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In the Bay Area, these locations are all either in \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/ebt/california-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project/calfresh-fruit-vegetable-ebt-pilot-project-locations\">Alameda or Santa Clara County\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12091827\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260717_FOODBANKSUPDATE_GC-8-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bags full of fresh produce rest on a rolling tray at Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank & Mobile Pantry’s main hub in Fremont on July 17, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check if you’re eligible for additional food assistance through WIC \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) provides food assistance to lower-income families who have young children or are expecting a new child, including grandparents. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Like CalFresh, it’s federally funded and income-based, and you can receive WIC benefits on top of your CalFresh benefits. \u003ca href=\"https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/HowCanIGetWIC\">See if you qualify for WIC.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you lost CalFresh, see if you qualify for CFAP\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Last year, the federal government tightened restrictions that pushed \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12078168/april-1-snap-food-stamps-cal-fresh-eligibility-change-2026-immigrants-refugees-asylum-seekers-recertify-where-to-find-food-bank\">most humanitarian immigrants out of CalFresh eligibility\u003c/a>, affecting tens of thousands of people in California.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some — but not all — humanitarian immigrants may be qualified for \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/california-food-assistance-program\">the California Food Assistance Program\u003c/a>. CFAP uses \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/calfresh/cfap/how-to-apply\">the same application as CalFresh\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“At recertification, your county worker will determine your eligibility for CalFresh,” \u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">state guidance\u003c/a> reads. “If you are no longer eligible for CalFresh due to H.R. 1 but you are eligible for CFAP, your county worker will adjust your benefits at that time.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Examples of CFAP-eligible individuals that are noncitizens \u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">include\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Legal permanent residents who have not met the five-year U.S. residency requirement or the 40 qualifying work quarters criteria\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Conditional entrants\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Battered or abused noncitizens\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFreshResourceCenter/CalFresh%20Noncitizen%20Eligibility%20FAQ_Color.pdf\">Parolees who have not met the five-year waiting period or an exemption. \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find and use a food bank \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>KQED has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086417/as-calfresh-guidelines-expand-where-can-students-who-rely-on-school-meals-go\">thorough guide \u003c/a>on using food banks or food pantries near you in both \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061440/calfresh-snap-ebt-shutdown-find-food-banks-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-alameda-oakland-contra-costa-newsom-national-guard\">English\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12062427/como-encontrar-un-banco-de-alimentos-o-despensa-cerca-de-usted-en-el-area-de-la-bahia\">Spanish\u003c/a>, and here are the big takeaways:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Major food banks, like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/workplace-giving/?ea.tracking.id=DigAd2526-PMG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_content=workplacegiving&ea.tracking.id=DigAd2526-PMG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=evergreen&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22903428179&gbraid=0AAAAACKCveNd07Igg9N0gD73ISiw1-uWD&gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwErwV4xaFN_FEK7A9GBHjFfCEezDoE97Ft7G8ZkERCFXMNDrJVQO7YhoCKBsQAvD_BwE\">SF-Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/\">California Association of Food Banks\u003c/a> or the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodbankccs.org/find-food/foodbycity/?_gl=1*3ajdlo*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA5ODkyMDQ5NS4xNzYxMjQ2NjU0*_ga_8BLR9BK6YN*czE3NjEyNDY2NTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjEyNDY2NTMkajYwJGwwJGgw\">Alameda County Community Food Bank\u003c/a>, will likely have \u003ca href=\"https://foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org/?_gl=1*1lbew87*_gcl_au*MTkzNzUwMDUyLjE3NjEyNDUwMzE.&_ga=2.54192875.2143041145.1761245031-1508876033.1761245031\">a tool online that can help you locate food resources\u003c/a> near you. These maps or search engines can list locations ranging from large operations to small community fridges.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078659\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/251031-SFMarinFoodBank-21-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Volunteers sort fresh produce into boxes at the San Francisco‑Marin Food Bank warehouse in San Francisco. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can also call \u003ca href=\"https://211ca.org/\">the 211 state hotline\u003c/a> for more information.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Once you find a spot, be sure to check out the food bank or pantry online before heading out. Note what hours they are open and for how long. Some locations are open to anyone and to walk-ins, but some may require people to register for a spot beforehand or live in a specific zip code.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Many food banks serve people regardless of immigration status. For example, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/\">SF-Marin Food Bank states on its website\u003c/a> that it “is committed to serving residents regardless of their immigration status or identity” and, as a non-government agency, does “not collect the immigration status of participants.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But food advocates suggest double-checking by calling the food bank and seeing if it has reporting requirements.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Also, before heading out, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2020/E-H/EFA14.pdf?ver=6TAyHs3YqLwt2JrwvpJQ6w%3d%3d\">check if your income leve\u003c/a>l meets \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/emergency-food\">the requirements of the Emergency Food Assistance Program\u003c/a>, a federal program that also provides some assistance. If it does, you can go to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/efap/stakeholders\">participating food banks and distributors\u003c/a> to get extra food support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a look at your own county’s food assistance programs\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Bay Area counties have some food assistance options that are separate from nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086417/as-calfresh-guidelines-expand-where-can-students-who-rely-on-school-meals-go\">food banks\u003c/a>, although sometimes they work together. Your county may provide locations where you can pick up free food, or offer other ways of getting free or low-cost meals that include delivery:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from the City and County of San Francisco:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/food/free-food-locations\">Free food locations offering both groceries and meals\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/disability-aging-services/groceries-meals\">Options for having meals delivered to your home\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfhsa.org/services/disability-aging/groceries-meals/community-meals\">Locations where you can find a community meal\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchampss.org/our-program/\">Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solution for Seniors (CHAMPSS)\u003c/a>, a restaurant partnership that offers adults age 60 and older ways to eat subsidized meals at designated restaurants in San Francisco, with a suggested (optional) contribution of $5\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Contra Costa County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-and-safety-information/nutrition-and-healthy-living/get-food/food-assistance-for-everyone\">A food assistance program\u003c/a> that provides one member of lower-income households in the county a box of food every month\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-and-safety-information/nutrition-and-healthy-living/get-food/food-assistance-for-everyone\">The Community Produce Program\u003c/a> that offers one member of each household one or two bags of fresh fruits and vegetables, twice a month (own bag is required)\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Contra Costa County residents can call 855-309-FOOD (3663) for more information.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Alameda County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://foodnow.net/\">FoodNow.net\u003c/a>: A site managed with the Alameda County Community Food Bank that connects county residents to different food sources, including emergency groceries. People can call 510-635-3663 for more information.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/ex/our-services/Work-and-Money/General-Assistance/index\">General Assistance\u003c/a>: Cash aid for certain residents of Alameda County\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Marin County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinhhs.org/resources/Food/Congregate-Meals\">Congregate meal options in Marin County\u003c/a> (scroll down the page to view PDF)\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinhhs.org/resources/Food/Food-Pantries\">Food pantry and distribution options in Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinhhs.org/resources/Food/Home-Delivered-Meals%2C-Food\">Home-delivered meals in Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from San Mateo County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/food-resources\">Food assistance resources\u003c/a> on offer within San Mateo\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance from Napa County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.readynapacounty.gov/232/Food-Assistance\">Food services programs in Napa County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.canv.org/food-pantry/\">A list of Napa food pantries\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance options in Solano County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.gov/government/health-social-services-hss/employment-eligibility/cash-aid/general-assistance\">Short-term general assistance available\u003c/a>, including food resources\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance options in Sonoma County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/health-and-human-services/human-services/divisions-and-services/economic-assistance/food-and-nutrition-benefits/other-food-programs\">Meals and food service resources in Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Food assistance options in Santa Clara County:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://socialservices.sccgov.org/food-assistance\">Food resources, including delivery, for older adults in Santa Clara County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>For many couples, moving in together marks a major commitment to the relationship you’re building. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while romance is for many the main motivator, finances can also influence this decision — particularly in hot housing markets like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Love in the age of the AI boom is complicated. In San Francisco alone, the median rent has risen more than 25% in the past year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/national-rent-data\">outpacing\u003c/a> every other major city in the country. To stay close to family, work and their community, renters are improvising ways to keep living here. Some are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12080289/700-a-month-sleeping-pods-make-sf-more-affordable-but-at-what-cost\">renting “sleeping pods”\u003c/a> in crowded rooms. Others are looking at homes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12098620/even-in-a-hot-rental-market-what-renters-shouldnt-settle-on-when-looking-for-new-home\">little to no amenities\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And renters in relationships are leaning more on their partners too. A nationwide study published last year by the rental company \u003ca href=\"http://apartments.com\">Apartments.com\u003c/a> found that 54% of couples moved in together to take the next step in their relationship. But 33% of those surveyed said they made this decision to save on money.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12069627\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Sometimes you will move in quicker than you might otherwise, because you feel that there are no other alternatives,” said Joshua Ezrin, a San Francisco-based attorney and tenants’ rights advocate.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But regardless of your ultimate motives, it’s always important to be pragmatic about your own financial health when moving in with a partner — and yes, to prepare for a possible future where you no longer live with that person, as unromantic as that prospect might seem.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But several legal experts KQED spoke with had the same recommendation: plan ahead and have the difficult conversations \u003cem>now, \u003c/em>while both of you are happy and excited about this next chapter.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">‘There’s always a risk’\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>No matter how well things are right now between you and your partner, be honest with each other about what you can actually pay for rent — mindful that most leases are at least a year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s always a risk when you get into a relationship. And there’s always a risk when you sign a lease,” Ezrin said, “particularly if it’s a 12-month lease.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the two of you may be planning a future together, it’s also a good idea to consider how you’d personally pay rent if the relationship \u003cem>doesn’t \u003c/em>pan out. “Even if the other tenant is not complying with their obligations, you could still be responsible for the full rent,” Ezrin said. Ask yourself: Is that something you could actually afford to do?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879.jpg\" alt=\"A family of four -- two adult parents or caregivers, and two children -- are photographed skipping along a wet street, holding hands.\" class=\"wp-image-11943501\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A family of four skipping along a wet street, holding hands. (Emma Bauso/Pexels)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s why he recommends that before you move in, first figure out what will be your own legal status when living in the home. You have three options:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Tenant\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sub-tenant\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Authorized occupant\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Understand what your legal status is,” Ezrin said. “Because each option has different rights and obligations.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be a tenant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If your name is on the lease, you’re a tenant. You and your partner can choose to both be on the lease. This gives you more stability, Ezrin said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Your tenancy cannot be terminated at the whim of your romantic partner if the relationship falls apart,” he said. “But you’re also obligated to pay the rent.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And if the relationship ends up falling apart, he said, “that’s not going to be the basis to get out of the lease unless the landlord is willing to release you.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be a subtenant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you will be paying rent \u003cem>to \u003c/em>a tenant — and not the property owner themselves — that means you’ve got a sublease. This could be a sublease from your partner, who the landlord may designate as the “master tenant.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A sublease could come with greater flexibility. You could arrange to pay rent month-to-month, instead of waiting for a longer formal lease to end.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But it also comes with fewer protections, as the master tenant could ask you to leave once the month you’ve already paid for is over.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be an authorized occupant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>An authorized occupant is someone who has a legal right to reside in the home but is not obligated to pay rent. It’s a good idea to get written confirmation from the property owner that they know about this arrangement, Ezrin said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s really two relationships that you need to be cognizant of. 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You can both agree on what to do if one partner doesn’t pay their half and the landlord goes after the other for the missing payment. “Some type of remedy that’s in writing,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And if there are bumps on the road …\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Arguments can feel a lot bigger with your partner when the two of you live together and still have to see each other at home. And if both of you are paying rent, money can make things even more complicated. According to the 2025 study from Apartments.com, nearly a quarter of couples surveyed reported disagreements about budgeting or who would pay for what.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But there are tools available where you and your partner can figure things out — even if it’s about money. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>For many couples, moving in together marks a major commitment to the relationship you’re building. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while romance is for many the main motivator, finances can also influence this decision — particularly in hot housing markets like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Love in the age of the AI boom is complicated. In San Francisco alone, the median rent has risen more than 25% in the past year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/national-rent-data\">outpacing\u003c/a> every other major city in the country. To stay close to family, work and their community, renters are improvising ways to keep living here. Some are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12080289/700-a-month-sleeping-pods-make-sf-more-affordable-but-at-what-cost\">renting “sleeping pods”\u003c/a> in crowded rooms. Others are looking at homes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12098620/even-in-a-hot-rental-market-what-renters-shouldnt-settle-on-when-looking-for-new-home\">little to no amenities\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And renters in relationships are leaning more on their partners too. A nationwide study published last year by the rental company \u003ca href=\"http://apartments.com\">Apartments.com\u003c/a> found that 54% of couples moved in together to take the next step in their relationship. But 33% of those surveyed said they made this decision to save on money.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12069627\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Sometimes you will move in quicker than you might otherwise, because you feel that there are no other alternatives,” said Joshua Ezrin, a San Francisco-based attorney and tenants’ rights advocate.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But regardless of your ultimate motives, it’s always important to be pragmatic about your own financial health when moving in with a partner — and yes, to prepare for a possible future where you no longer live with that person, as unromantic as that prospect might seem.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But several legal experts KQED spoke with had the same recommendation: plan ahead and have the difficult conversations \u003cem>now, \u003c/em>while both of you are happy and excited about this next chapter.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">‘There’s always a risk’\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>No matter how well things are right now between you and your partner, be honest with each other about what you can actually pay for rent — mindful that most leases are at least a year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s always a risk when you get into a relationship. And there’s always a risk when you sign a lease,” Ezrin said, “particularly if it’s a 12-month lease.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the two of you may be planning a future together, it’s also a good idea to consider how you’d personally pay rent if the relationship \u003cem>doesn’t \u003c/em>pan out. “Even if the other tenant is not complying with their obligations, you could still be responsible for the full rent,” Ezrin said. Ask yourself: Is that something you could actually afford to do?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879.jpg\" alt=\"A family of four -- two adult parents or caregivers, and two children -- are photographed skipping along a wet street, holding hands.\" class=\"wp-image-11943501\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A family of four skipping along a wet street, holding hands. (Emma Bauso/Pexels)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s why he recommends that before you move in, first figure out what will be your own legal status when living in the home. You have three options:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Tenant\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sub-tenant\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Authorized occupant\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Understand what your legal status is,” Ezrin said. “Because each option has different rights and obligations.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be a tenant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If your name is on the lease, you’re a tenant. You and your partner can choose to both be on the lease. This gives you more stability, Ezrin said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Your tenancy cannot be terminated at the whim of your romantic partner if the relationship falls apart,” he said. “But you’re also obligated to pay the rent.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And if the relationship ends up falling apart, he said, “that’s not going to be the basis to get out of the lease unless the landlord is willing to release you.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be a subtenant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you will be paying rent \u003cem>to \u003c/em>a tenant — and not the property owner themselves — that means you’ve got a sublease. This could be a sublease from your partner, who the landlord may designate as the “master tenant.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A sublease could come with greater flexibility. You could arrange to pay rent month-to-month, instead of waiting for a longer formal lease to end.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But it also comes with fewer protections, as the master tenant could ask you to leave once the month you’ve already paid for is over.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I will be an authorized occupant\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>An authorized occupant is someone who has a legal right to reside in the home but is not obligated to pay rent. It’s a good idea to get written confirmation from the property owner that they know about this arrangement, Ezrin said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s really two relationships that you need to be cognizant of. One is your relationship with your co-tenant or co-occupant,” he said. “The other is your relationship with the landlord.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/012_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12058552\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/012_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/012_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/012_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A “For Rent” sign hangs outside of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weigh each option carefully\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Before making a decision, Ezrin said, be honest with yourself about your ability to pay rent — but also where you see this relationship going.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“What are your priorities?” he said. “If you’re somebody who wants a quick exit, potentially being an authorized occupant is the best.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Because if you sign a 12-month lease and the relationship doesn’t work out, you are still in a contract with the landlord who can take legal action against you if you start missing payments.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look at a cohabitation agreement\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yes, talking about how to split the wifi bill may not sound like the perfect date night. But experts say that figuring responsibilities now could be really helpful for the relationship in the long term. The two of you can confirm in writing how you will divide chores, deal with repairs and share common spaces.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I would recommend a cohabitation agreement even when you’re in a happy relationship — because you’re also going to have that as your backup,” said Pamela Ross, managing attorney at All for the Family Legal Clinic in Hayward.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s the same idea as with a \u003ca href=\"http://kqed.org/news/12077359/do-i-need-prenup-california-prenuptial-agreement-contract-children-assets-unmarried-couples-polyamory\">prenup\u003c/a>,” she said. “While you love each other, have all of the bullet points and the contractual obligations laid out of ‘What’s going to happen if we break up’.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can draft a formal cohabitation agreement with the help of an attorney. Ross recommended asking your \u003ca href=\"https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/find-legal-professionals/find-lawyer-referral-service\">county’s lawyer referral service\u003c/a> to connect you with low-cost or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12013522/free-legal-aid-in-the-bay-area-how-it-works-where-to-find-it\">free legal aid\u003c/a> that also complies with established professional standards.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But if for some reason this isn’t an option, just documenting what you’ve agreed on in writing — even in an email or text message — is better than nothing, Ross said. “At least it’s in writing and shows … what the plan was,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If both of you will be paying rent, you can confirm in the cohabitation agreement how money will be handled. If the two of you are opening a joint bank account for home expenses, you should also figure out what will happen to that money if the two of you end up splitting up — especially, Ross said, if the two of you are not considering marriage in the future.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Is it being split equally? Is it based on how much we each paid into it?” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And if your partner one day leaves the home unannounced, an agreement may help you out if both of you are on the lease and the entire rent payment now falls on you.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Talk about who’s responsible for rent,” Ross said. You can both agree on what to do if one partner doesn’t pay their half and the landlord goes after the other for the missing payment. “Some type of remedy that’s in writing,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And if there are bumps on the road …\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Arguments can feel a lot bigger with your partner when the two of you live together and still have to see each other at home. And if both of you are paying rent, money can make things even more complicated. According to the 2025 study from Apartments.com, nearly a quarter of couples surveyed reported disagreements about budgeting or who would pay for what.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But there are tools available where you and your partner can figure things out — even if it’s about money. Across California, bar associations and legal aid groups offer free or low-cost mediation services with plenty of experience resolving housing issues between partners.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1391\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/GettyImages-2250030108-scaled-e1789077751622.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078788\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building on Dec. 4, 2025, in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Mediation is a process where you don’t give power over to a judge or to someone else,” said Laura Benghal, director of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbar.org/adr-services/\">Alternative Dispute Resolution Program\u003c/a> at the Bar Association of San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The parties involved own their conflict, and they own their resolution,” Benghal said. “We invite them to the table to figure out collaboratively what the best way forward is.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Then, “they’re more likely to stick with agreements because they’ve come up with the agreement,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Benghal’s office manages \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbar.org/adr-services/cis/\">a helpline\u003c/a> that connects callers with mediators experienced in landlord-tenant law, mental health and other housing issues that could lead to an eviction. If you don’t get an immediate answer, you should get a callback within 24 hours. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The service is only available to San Francisco residents and is free for low- and moderate-income tenants.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Conflict Intervention Services: 415-782-8940 and cis@sfbar.org.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you don’t live in San Francisco, you can contact your \u003ca href=\"https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/find-legal-professionals/find-lawyer-referral-service\">county’s lawyer referral service\u003c/a> to find low-cost mediation services. Another option is Community Boards, a nonprofit conflict-resolution center in San Francisco that serves the wider region.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To make an appointment with Community Boards, call 415-920-3820.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:00] How much support do you think something should have to pass? 50% plus one? A simple majority? Or much more, like two-thirds in favor?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:11] Now in California, certain tax measures only require a simple majority of yes votes, while others require more.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:20] And that all depends on how the tax got on the ballot in the first place.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:26] If a special tax put on a ballot by citizens through signature gathering, it only needs a simple majority to pass. A special tax is a tax for a specific purpose, like policing, housing, or homeless services.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:41] But Proposition 43 would raise that threshold and require more support for special tax measures, even if citizens put it on the ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:52] I’m Olivia Allen-Price, host of Bay Curious.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:55] And I’m Ericka Cruz Guevarra, host of The Bay.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:58] Welcome to Prop Fest, a collaboration between The Bay and Bay Curious. We’re back at it again with another prop breakdown to get you prepped to vote with confidence this November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:09] Today, we’re walking you through Proposition 43. Here’s how it reads on your ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Voiceover \u003c/strong>[00:01:14] Prop 43 limits voters’ ability to raise revenues for local government services.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:24] Here to break down Prop 43 for us is KQED’s politics and government correspondent, Guy Marzorati.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] Hey.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] Guy. Hey. Guy, let’s just dive in here. What is Prop 43 all about?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:01:35] Yeah, so Proposition 43 is all about raising the voter threshold for citizen initiatives to pass at the local level. So what does that mean? If there is a ballot measure placed on the ballot through citizens gathering signatures, this would require that measure to get two thirds support. So super majority support. If the tax measure is asking voters to raise taxes for a specific issue. And what this measure is in response to. Is what we’ve seen over the last decade where through a series of court decisions, it’s become easier to pass taxes on the local level if citizens through the signature process are bringing a tax proposal to the ballot instead of having elected officials place taxes on a ballot directly.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:02:21] And what’s the difference between a general tax and a special tax?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:02:25] So a general tax is a tax that could go fund anything. It goes into the city or county’s general fund and elected officials can decide how to spend it however they want. A special tax says this money, if the tax passes, has to go to this specific thing. So maybe it has to build new housing or maybe it had to go fund police and fire. But there’s a specific written description of what the tax would go to that really governs how it’s used. So again, special taxes, money that’s going towards a specific thing, if those are placed on the ballot by elected officials, they require a two thirds vote. And that is how it used to be for any special tax for a long time, until about 2017 when there was a court decision that said, actually, if voters gather signatures and put a special tax on the ballot, it only requires a majority vote. What Proposition 43 does is return it to how it used to be where any special tax that’s on the ballot locally will require a two-thirds support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:03:31] And why is there a difference there?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:03:34] Yeah, so this was really just a court interpretation of the law that had been on the books. Proposition 13, which is passed by California voters in the late 70s, said that these special taxes placed on the ballot by local government needed a two thirds vote to pass. And what the court questioned was whether the word government actually applied to the entire citizenry. So folks who are collecting signatures to put things on the They said, well, that doesn’t count as government putting it on the ballot. So that’s when you started to see the difference and you started see some real effects even here in the Bay Area. Look at Proposition C, for example, in San Francisco, 2018. This was a really high profile campaign around raising business taxes specifically to fund homelessness. Now, this was a special tax. The money that was collected had to go towards homelessness services, but it was put on the ballot through the signature process. And as a result, it was able to pass, even though the measure did not get two-thirds support, it got just over 60% support, but it able to take effect and bringing a lot of money to the city. For homelessness services. You even see it on the ballot in the Bay Area this year when voters are considering this region-wide transportation measure that’s only gonna require a majority vote to raise the sales tax to fund to fund BART, to fund Muni, Caltrain, because it was put on the ballet by a group of citizen signatures.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:06] That’s interesting. So whatever happens with Prop 43 has the potential to change how we vote on these kinds of measures you were just talking about.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:14] Exactly. Now it wouldn’t affect anything that’s on the ballot this year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:18] Mm-hmm\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:19] But if Prop 43 passes, those could be kind of the last of their kind and going forward, we would end up in a situation where those kind of campaigns who are asking for tax increases for very specific purposes would need a two-thirds support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:39] I mean, obviously those are big issues and big measures facing us here in the Bay Area. I mean is this push for a super majority vote on tax measures like this a new idea?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:53] No, this is not a new idea. It’s actually something that has been pushed by anti-tax groups ever since those decisions following 2017. And these groups, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, most notably, have argued that the courts betrayed the purpose of Prop 13, that they went and created this kind of loophole that allowed these local tax increases with a majority vote when that was never meant to be the purpose, you know, behind this provision in Prop 13.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:06:26] You mentioned earlier the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association coming out for this, I mean I feel like that’s a name that I just hear often, but I mean who are they exactly and how might California voters sort of make sense of who this association is and what else they’ve been responsible for?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:06:45] Yeah, so the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, probably the most notable group in support of Proposition 43, and that goes back to their name, Howard Jarves. 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And developers have said this has gotten out of hand and it’s actually hurting development in the state. So the measure that they qualified both would have made this change on local taxes. It also would have capped real estate transfer taxes and it would have gone back and retroactively eliminated many real estate transferred taxes. And Jon Coupal, who’s president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Talked about why his group thinks this is important in an interview on KQED’s political breakdown.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jon Coupal \u003c/strong>[00:10:12] We had a very expressed prohibition in the state constitution against real estate transfer taxes. 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They feel like Prop 43 is gonna make it harder to get the revenue needed to run local governments. So for example, the California State Association of Counties, which represents county governments across the state and SCIU California, which a union that represents a lot local government employees. Who potentially could stand to lose if it’s harder for governments to raise revenue in the future.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:12:24] Guy, what is spending looking like for Proposition 43?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:12:29] So we’re seeing spending in support on paper far more than spending in opposition. Over $14 million spent in support of this. I should just say though that a lot of that money was spent before this idea actually made it onto the ballot. So back when the measure looked a lot different and it had the provisions around transfer taxes, we haven’t seen, for example, big spenders on this like the California Business Roundtable who poured in more than $9 million in support of this earlier in the year. They haven’t continued to spend after this final measure was on the ballot. So it’s unclear whether that big spending gap is actually gonna persist in practice through November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:13:12] This one is this a little bit of a doozy. So I guess for voters, any advice as they just try and make sense of this particular ballot measure?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:13:23] Yeah, there’s definitely a lot of kind of twists and turns and complications into how this got onto the ballot. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:00] How much support do you think something should have to pass? 50% plus one? A simple majority? Or much more, like two-thirds in favor?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:11] Now in California, certain tax measures only require a simple majority of yes votes, while others require more.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:20] And that all depends on how the tax got on the ballot in the first place.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:26] If a special tax put on a ballot by citizens through signature gathering, it only needs a simple majority to pass. A special tax is a tax for a specific purpose, like policing, housing, or homeless services.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:41] But Proposition 43 would raise that threshold and require more support for special tax measures, even if citizens put it on the ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:52] I’m Olivia Allen-Price, host of Bay Curious.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:00:55] And I’m Ericka Cruz Guevarra, host of The Bay.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olivia Allen-Price \u003c/strong>[00:00:58] Welcome to Prop Fest, a collaboration between The Bay and Bay Curious. We’re back at it again with another prop breakdown to get you prepped to vote with confidence this November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:09] Today, we’re walking you through Proposition 43. Here’s how it reads on your ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Voiceover \u003c/strong>[00:01:14] Prop 43 limits voters’ ability to raise revenues for local government services.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:24] Here to break down Prop 43 for us is KQED’s politics and government correspondent, Guy Marzorati.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] Hey.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:01:30] Guy. Hey. Guy, let’s just dive in here. What is Prop 43 all about?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:01:35] Yeah, so Proposition 43 is all about raising the voter threshold for citizen initiatives to pass at the local level. So what does that mean? If there is a ballot measure placed on the ballot through citizens gathering signatures, this would require that measure to get two thirds support. So super majority support. If the tax measure is asking voters to raise taxes for a specific issue. And what this measure is in response to. Is what we’ve seen over the last decade where through a series of court decisions, it’s become easier to pass taxes on the local level if citizens through the signature process are bringing a tax proposal to the ballot instead of having elected officials place taxes on a ballot directly.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:02:21] And what’s the difference between a general tax and a special tax?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:02:25] So a general tax is a tax that could go fund anything. It goes into the city or county’s general fund and elected officials can decide how to spend it however they want. A special tax says this money, if the tax passes, has to go to this specific thing. So maybe it has to build new housing or maybe it had to go fund police and fire. But there’s a specific written description of what the tax would go to that really governs how it’s used. So again, special taxes, money that’s going towards a specific thing, if those are placed on the ballot by elected officials, they require a two thirds vote. And that is how it used to be for any special tax for a long time, until about 2017 when there was a court decision that said, actually, if voters gather signatures and put a special tax on the ballot, it only requires a majority vote. What Proposition 43 does is return it to how it used to be where any special tax that’s on the ballot locally will require a two-thirds support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:03:31] And why is there a difference there?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:03:34] Yeah, so this was really just a court interpretation of the law that had been on the books. Proposition 13, which is passed by California voters in the late 70s, said that these special taxes placed on the ballot by local government needed a two thirds vote to pass. And what the court questioned was whether the word government actually applied to the entire citizenry. So folks who are collecting signatures to put things on the They said, well, that doesn’t count as government putting it on the ballot. So that’s when you started to see the difference and you started see some real effects even here in the Bay Area. Look at Proposition C, for example, in San Francisco, 2018. This was a really high profile campaign around raising business taxes specifically to fund homelessness. Now, this was a special tax. The money that was collected had to go towards homelessness services, but it was put on the ballot through the signature process. And as a result, it was able to pass, even though the measure did not get two-thirds support, it got just over 60% support, but it able to take effect and bringing a lot of money to the city. For homelessness services. You even see it on the ballot in the Bay Area this year when voters are considering this region-wide transportation measure that’s only gonna require a majority vote to raise the sales tax to fund to fund BART, to fund Muni, Caltrain, because it was put on the ballet by a group of citizen signatures.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:06] That’s interesting. So whatever happens with Prop 43 has the potential to change how we vote on these kinds of measures you were just talking about.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:14] Exactly. Now it wouldn’t affect anything that’s on the ballot this year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:18] Mm-hmm\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:19] But if Prop 43 passes, those could be kind of the last of their kind and going forward, we would end up in a situation where those kind of campaigns who are asking for tax increases for very specific purposes would need a two-thirds support.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:05:39] I mean, obviously those are big issues and big measures facing us here in the Bay Area. I mean is this push for a super majority vote on tax measures like this a new idea?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:05:53] No, this is not a new idea. It’s actually something that has been pushed by anti-tax groups ever since those decisions following 2017. And these groups, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, most notably, have argued that the courts betrayed the purpose of Prop 13, that they went and created this kind of loophole that allowed these local tax increases with a majority vote when that was never meant to be the purpose, you know, behind this provision in Prop 13.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:06:26] You mentioned earlier the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association coming out for this, I mean I feel like that’s a name that I just hear often, but I mean who are they exactly and how might California voters sort of make sense of who this association is and what else they’ve been responsible for?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:06:45] Yeah, so the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, probably the most notable group in support of Proposition 43, and that goes back to their name, Howard Jarves. He was the proponent of Prop 13, the measure that limited property taxes and other taxes in the late 70s.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Voiceover\u003c/strong>[00:07:02] A thunderous response for Howard Jarvis, the 75-year-old millionaire who’s been campaigning for 15 years against taxes. This time Jarvis has done it, succeeded with America’s first tax revolution since T was tipped into Boston Harbor.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:07:18] And this is a group that ever since has been committed to reducing taxes in California, and they see Prop 43 as the next important step to do that.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Howard Jarvis \u003c/strong>[00:07:28] We have proven that here in California that we, the people, not the politicians, are still the boss.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:07:38] So, you know, you have those anti-tax groups who have been pushing against this and now they hope to change it with Proposition 43.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:07:52] We’ll have more on Proposition 43 right after this break. By the way, if you appreciate the work we’re doing here on PropFest, consider becoming a KQED sustaining member. Just go to donate.kqed.org slash podcasts. We’ll be right back.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:08:12] Well, let’s talk about the politics of this a little bit more. I mean, how did Prop 43 even get on the ballot in the first place? Who’s really behind it?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:08:24] The way this got on the ballot is kind of a long and winding road, but I’ll start at the end. This measure was placed on the ballot by the state legislature in a bill written by Democratic Assembly member Buffy Wicks from the East Bay.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buffy Wicks \u003c/strong>[00:08:41] Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members, I rise to present ACA 22.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:08:44] Now the twist to this is that Buffy Wicks opposes this. She opposes the measure that she wrote to get this on the ballot. And the reason for that is that the measure she wrote was really a way to get anti-tax groups to remove a different proposal that they had already qualified for the ballot\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:09:04] Okay, what was the original measure that got taken off?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:09:08] You had anti-tax groups like the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association team up with developers and real estate interests to qualify a measure for the ballot earlier this year. And that measure both would have made these changes to the two-thirds requirements for local taxes. They also would have limited real estate transfer taxes, which are a tax that’s assessed when a real estate sale is made. So when a building is sold, when a home is sold in many cases. Local cities and counties apply transfer taxes on really expensive real estate sales. And developers have said this has gotten out of hand and it’s actually hurting development in the state. So the measure that they qualified both would have made this change on local taxes. It also would have capped real estate transfer taxes and it would have gone back and retroactively eliminated many real estate transferred taxes. And Jon Coupal, who’s president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Talked about why his group thinks this is important in an interview on KQED’s political breakdown.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jon Coupal \u003c/strong>[00:10:12] We had a very expressed prohibition in the state constitution against real estate transfer taxes. And whenever the courts create a loophole, we have to come back and shut the door.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:10:24] Now this was seen by opponents as a really bad result for local governments, not only because it would have limited the ability to raise taxes going forward, but also cities rely on those transfer taxes. So there was an effort to try to negotiate and get this measure off the ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buffy Wicks \u003c/strong>[00:10:41] Politics is about choices and we often must navigate challenging decisions. Big picture, the vote today protects vital resources for our local communities and it removes the greatest threat to our cities and their fiscal health which is the Taxpayer Protection Act.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:10:56] So Buffy Wicks, in trying to craft this deal, basically wrote the measure that they committed to keeping on the ballot in exchange for getting the harsher limits on transfer taxes off of it. So she wrote it, it passed the legislature, it got placed on the ballet, and then she immediately made clear, I do not support this idea. This was just the only way I could get a proposal that I viewed as worse off of the ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:11:24] Who else is coming out for prop 43?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:11:27] Yeah, so in addition to the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, we also have broad support across the Republican landscape in California. The California Republican Party supports Proposition 43. A bunch of other anti-tax groups also have jumped on board. And so you have kind of seen a partisan split in support and opposition to 43.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:11:50] Who else is coming out against Prop 43?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:11:54] So we’ve seen the California Democratic Party oppose Proposition 43 and also a lot of groups with ties to local government, which is no surprise. They feel like Prop 43 is gonna make it harder to get the revenue needed to run local governments. So for example, the California State Association of Counties, which represents county governments across the state and SCIU California, which a union that represents a lot local government employees. Who potentially could stand to lose if it’s harder for governments to raise revenue in the future.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:12:24] Guy, what is spending looking like for Proposition 43?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:12:29] So we’re seeing spending in support on paper far more than spending in opposition. Over $14 million spent in support of this. I should just say though that a lot of that money was spent before this idea actually made it onto the ballot. So back when the measure looked a lot different and it had the provisions around transfer taxes, we haven’t seen, for example, big spenders on this like the California Business Roundtable who poured in more than $9 million in support of this earlier in the year. They haven’t continued to spend after this final measure was on the ballot. So it’s unclear whether that big spending gap is actually gonna persist in practice through November.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ericka Cruz Guevarra \u003c/strong>[00:13:12] This one is this a little bit of a doozy. So I guess for voters, any advice as they just try and make sense of this particular ballot measure?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guy Marzorati \u003c/strong>[00:13:23] Yeah, there’s definitely a lot of kind of twists and turns and complications into how this got onto the ballot. But I guess just to break down the arguments, supporters of prop 43 say if you want to tax residents for specific needs, there should be a broad support for that idea. It should be a two thirds support. If you’re going to raise taxes for a very earmarked cause, whether that be homelessness, public safety, whatever it is, it should be broad support behind it. And they want that two thirds requirement. On those local taxes. Opponents say this is not the time to make it harder for cities, for counties, for local governments to get revenue. A lot of cities and counties are already struggling with their budget. 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"content": "\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story is part of How We Get By, a KQED series exploring how people are coping with rising costs in the Bay Area and California. Find the \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/affordability\">\u003cem>full series here\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>After giving birth to her second child this Spring, Angelica Torres was able to take four months off work to care for herself and her baby.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It’s a luxury not all working parents can afford, but Torres was able to take advantage of a San Francisco law, which offers parents full paychecks while they miss work to bond with a new child. That benefit, plus another city program that offers free childcare for her 3-year-old daughter, gave her welcome financial relief as she navigated the additional cost of growing her family, she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“With everything getting so expensive, I feel that San Francisco does a lot to support families,” she said. “This is why we’re still here.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For at least a decade, San Francisco has had the fewest children of any major American city, with about 13% of residents under the age of 18 in 2025, according to U.S. Census data. The cost of raising a family has long been cited as one reason. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As the artificial intelligence boom fuels economic growth and stirs anxiety about the costs of living rising even higher, local leaders are trying to help families stay in San Francisco by making life a little more affordable.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096525\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angelica Torres and her children Valentina and Angel stand for a portrait in Torres’ mother’s home in San Francisco on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Torres and her family stay with her mother for childcare assistance. (Juliana Yamada for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s a joke about San Francisco having more dogs than kids, and that’s a little funny, but a little sad,” said Supervisor Danny Sauter, who pushed to expand the city’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--paid-parental-leave-ordinance\">paid parental leave ordinance\u003c/a> to make it easier for workers to qualify. “It’s our responsibility at City Hall to look to see if we can remove barriers, if we could lend a hand.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Since the beginning of this year, the city has focused on alleviating some of the largest expenses families face. In January, Mayor Daniel Lurie rolled out his “Family Opportunity Agenda,” which included \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12094257/san-francisco-child-care-free-elfa-discount-subsidies-how-to-apply-who-qualifies\">expanding the city’s subsidized childcare\u003c/a> to include higher-income earners — a family of four making up to $324,000 a year can now qualify — as well as growing the city’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-expands-access-to-affordable-after-school-care-for-san-francisco-families-following-major-expansion-of-early-childcare\">after-school programs\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie is among a handful of mayors and state governors who’ve championed similar policies aimed at families, joining Delaware, Maine, Minnesota and Colorado in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parentoleave.com/blog/whats-changing-in-paid-family-leave-in-2026-your-complete-guide\">enacting or expanding paid parental leave\u003c/a> and New York City in rolling out \u003ca href=\"https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/09/10/mamdani-2-k-program-launches-with-cost-savings-payment-delays/\">free childcare for 2-year-olds\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Those efforts come as the child population is trending down nationwide due to falling birth and fertility rates, and major cities \u003ca href=\"https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/vintage-2025-pop-estimates.html\">saw the biggest decline\u003c/a> in the past five years, according to Census data. Between 2010 and 2025, San Francisco’s under-18 population decreased numerically but \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/san-francisco-fewest-kids-data-21044908.php\">stayed relatively flat as a percentage of the overall population\u003c/a>. The portion of children under 5 had hovered around 4.5% between 2010 and 2020, but since the pandemic, it’s dropped to just under 4%.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr />\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"San Francisco's Under 18 and Under 5 Population\" aria-label=\"Area Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-nMwbh\" src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/nMwbh/1/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"style="width:\" 1=\"0;\" 2=\"min-width:\" 3=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In speeches, Lurie and other city leaders echoed concerns about people delaying having children, if at all, or moving out of San Francisco after they have kids. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is the greatest city in the world, but it can’t be great if the people that are living here today can’t afford to stay here tomorrow,” Lurie told KQED in a recent interview. “We know how expensive this city is to raise a family, and so we’re doing everything in our power to build more affordable housing, to make early childhood care and education accessible to every family.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>City leaders are focusing on the early years because Census surveys show that’s when families are most likely to leave. It’s also the most expensive phase of life, when childcare prices can consume a big chunk of a family’s income.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“One of the things that’s been true in San Francisco is that if you have a child [under] 5, you’re more likely to leave,” said Ted Egan, the city’s chief economist. “But if you have a child who’s over 5, you’re not — which basically means once people are settled in school, they’re less mobile.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>San Francisco first began using city funds to offer free preschool for 4-year-olds in 2004 and two decades later broadened that program by using revenue from a voter-approved tax to offer free or discounted early education and care for families, based on their income. Lurie stops short of calling it universal childcare, but said he wants San Francisco to become the first major city in the country to provide “access to childcare” for every family with a child under 5.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The city was also a leader in offering fully paid parental leave, becoming the first in the nation to do so in 2017. The ordinance built on California’s \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/paid-family-leave/\">paid family leave program\u003c/a>, which offers new parents between 60 and 70 percent of their wages for eight weeks, by requiring employers to cover the rest of workers’ paychecks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096522\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angelica Torres holds her 5-month-old son Angel as her daughter Valentina works on a project for school in the kitchen of Torres’ mother’s home in San Francisco on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story is part of How We Get By, a KQED series exploring how people are coping with rising costs in the Bay Area and California. Find the \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/affordability\">\u003cem>full series here\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>After giving birth to her second child this Spring, Angelica Torres was able to take four months off work to care for herself and her baby.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It’s a luxury not all working parents can afford, but Torres was able to take advantage of a San Francisco law, which offers parents full paychecks while they miss work to bond with a new child. That benefit, plus another city program that offers free childcare for her 3-year-old daughter, gave her welcome financial relief as she navigated the additional cost of growing her family, she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“With everything getting so expensive, I feel that San Francisco does a lot to support families,” she said. “This is why we’re still here.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For at least a decade, San Francisco has had the fewest children of any major American city, with about 13% of residents under the age of 18 in 2025, according to U.S. Census data. The cost of raising a family has long been cited as one reason. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As the artificial intelligence boom fuels economic growth and stirs anxiety about the costs of living rising even higher, local leaders are trying to help families stay in San Francisco by making life a little more affordable.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096525\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-09-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angelica Torres and her children Valentina and Angel stand for a portrait in Torres’ mother’s home in San Francisco on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Torres and her family stay with her mother for childcare assistance. (Juliana Yamada for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There’s a joke about San Francisco having more dogs than kids, and that’s a little funny, but a little sad,” said Supervisor Danny Sauter, who pushed to expand the city’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--paid-parental-leave-ordinance\">paid parental leave ordinance\u003c/a> to make it easier for workers to qualify. “It’s our responsibility at City Hall to look to see if we can remove barriers, if we could lend a hand.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Since the beginning of this year, the city has focused on alleviating some of the largest expenses families face. In January, Mayor Daniel Lurie rolled out his “Family Opportunity Agenda,” which included \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12094257/san-francisco-child-care-free-elfa-discount-subsidies-how-to-apply-who-qualifies\">expanding the city’s subsidized childcare\u003c/a> to include higher-income earners — a family of four making up to $324,000 a year can now qualify — as well as growing the city’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-expands-access-to-affordable-after-school-care-for-san-francisco-families-following-major-expansion-of-early-childcare\">after-school programs\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie is among a handful of mayors and state governors who’ve championed similar policies aimed at families, joining Delaware, Maine, Minnesota and Colorado in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parentoleave.com/blog/whats-changing-in-paid-family-leave-in-2026-your-complete-guide\">enacting or expanding paid parental leave\u003c/a> and New York City in rolling out \u003ca href=\"https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/09/10/mamdani-2-k-program-launches-with-cost-savings-payment-delays/\">free childcare for 2-year-olds\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Those efforts come as the child population is trending down nationwide due to falling birth and fertility rates, and major cities \u003ca href=\"https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/vintage-2025-pop-estimates.html\">saw the biggest decline\u003c/a> in the past five years, according to Census data. Between 2010 and 2025, San Francisco’s under-18 population decreased numerically but \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/san-francisco-fewest-kids-data-21044908.php\">stayed relatively flat as a percentage of the overall population\u003c/a>. The portion of children under 5 had hovered around 4.5% between 2010 and 2020, but since the pandemic, it’s dropped to just under 4%.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr />\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"San Francisco's Under 18 and Under 5 Population\" aria-label=\"Area Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-nMwbh\" src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/nMwbh/1/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"style="width:\" 1=\"0;\" 2=\"min-width:\" 3=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In speeches, Lurie and other city leaders echoed concerns about people delaying having children, if at all, or moving out of San Francisco after they have kids. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is the greatest city in the world, but it can’t be great if the people that are living here today can’t afford to stay here tomorrow,” Lurie told KQED in a recent interview. “We know how expensive this city is to raise a family, and so we’re doing everything in our power to build more affordable housing, to make early childhood care and education accessible to every family.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>City leaders are focusing on the early years because Census surveys show that’s when families are most likely to leave. It’s also the most expensive phase of life, when childcare prices can consume a big chunk of a family’s income.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“One of the things that’s been true in San Francisco is that if you have a child [under] 5, you’re more likely to leave,” said Ted Egan, the city’s chief economist. “But if you have a child who’s over 5, you’re not — which basically means once people are settled in school, they’re less mobile.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>San Francisco first began using city funds to offer free preschool for 4-year-olds in 2004 and two decades later broadened that program by using revenue from a voter-approved tax to offer free or discounted early education and care for families, based on their income. Lurie stops short of calling it universal childcare, but said he wants San Francisco to become the first major city in the country to provide “access to childcare” for every family with a child under 5.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The city was also a leader in offering fully paid parental leave, becoming the first in the nation to do so in 2017. The ordinance built on California’s \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/paid-family-leave/\">paid family leave program\u003c/a>, which offers new parents between 60 and 70 percent of their wages for eight weeks, by requiring employers to cover the rest of workers’ paychecks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096522\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angelica Torres holds her 5-month-old son Angel as her daughter Valentina works on a project for school in the kitchen of Torres’ mother’s home in San Francisco on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Torres’ mother helps out with childcare for her and her family. (Juliana Yamada for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11828551/who-benefits-from-san-franciscos-paid-leave-for-new-parents\">Studies have shown\u003c/a> that workers in industries with high turnover, like restaurants and hospitality, were least likely to opt in. A new update to the law makes employees who are starting a new job eligible for the benefit sooner — at 90 days, up from 180.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Torres said this change didn’t directly affect her, but she was glad to see her partner take time off his job as a restaurant cook to take care of their baby after she went back to work as a site supervisor at a preschool. It was a benefit he could have taken after their daughter was born, but didn’t, she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“He was like, ‘I cannot miss a lot of days of work. What is my boss going to say?’” Torres said. “This time around, I explained to him [he] could take some time off. It’s a law. He would go on walks with the baby and take care of our daughter. I feel like he was more connected to his children.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The subsidized childcare program, Early Learning For All, saves her more than $2,000 per month for her daughter’s full-time care, she said, and helps offset other rising costs. The program also boosts the pay of early childhood educators at its participating programs, including the preschool where Torres works, and that has increased her hourly wage from $28 to $36 per hour in the last few years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While she’s grateful for the help, Torres said her biggest expense is still the rent. The couple shares a four-bedroom apartment with Torres’ parents and brother in the Excelsior District, a working-class neighborhood in the southeastern part of the city. Since the pandemic, the rent stayed at $4,000 until a couple of months ago, when Torres said the landlord bumped it up by 10%.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She said she hopes that city leaders “can target the bigger issues that people in San Francisco face like the rent.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Rent is really expensive. Super expensive,” she said. “I really love this city. I love the diversity, and I want my children to grow here.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">‘Hard to live here’ \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In several interviews, parents of young children echoed Torres’ concern, praising the family-friendly policies but citing the high cost of housing, limited availability of family-sized apartments and an unpopular school lottery as reasons they may eventually leave.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096523\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-03.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-03-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260821-FamilyFriendlySF-JY-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angelica Torres holds her 5-month-old son Angel in her mother’s kitchen in San Francisco on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Juliana Yamada for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“People who locked in their [mortgage or rental] rates during the pandemic are happy to stay, but those that want to move or want to expand out of their one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments really do find it hard to live here,” said Vai Sundaresan, a tech worker who was laid off when she was pregnant with her 1-year-old daughter. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She said one reason she and her husband, who also works in tech, can afford to live in San Francisco is that they bought their house four years ago. “But if we were to move now, it would be hard.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Sauter is keenly aware of this trend: In the 15 years he’s lived in San Francisco, he said he’s seen friends leave after they start a family. He became a dad himself more than a year ago and said he’s now getting a closer glimpse into the challenges of parenting in the city.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It almost feels destined when you have a first child, or certainly a second child, that you just expect someone to move away,” Sauter said. “That’s not healthy for a city.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>To encourage developers to build larger, family-sized apartments, Sauter co-authored an incentive to allow developers to add another floor if they build apartments with two or more bedrooms. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The incentive is part of a state-mandated effort to address California’s housing shortage. The city’s proposal, which Lurie branded the “Family Zoning Plan,” was approved in December 2025 and allows for the construction of some 36,000 additional homes and apartments, largely in neighborhoods with access to public transit, parks, retail, and community facilities.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In addition to championing the rezoning amendment and expanded paid parental leave, Sauter is also looking to add more diaper-changing tables and lactation rooms in public spaces and improve transit access for families with young kids. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But for some families, a bigger issue is the public school system.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Hitomi Wada and EJ Macayan, a couple who own a small business in the Tenderloin District, said they’re grateful to save $3,000 per month in infant care under the city’s expanded Early Learning for All program but aren’t sure what they’ll do when their 1-year-old son reaches school age. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wada said she’s heard “nightmare stories” of navigating San Francisco Unified School District’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11641238/how-the-san-francisco-school-lottery-works-and-how-it-doesnt-2\">lottery\u003c/a> — a complicated assignment system intended to desegregate schools but one that has also led to long waitlists and confusion, leaving families anxious about whether they’ll get into their preferred school. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The district wants to overhaul the system but has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082156/sfusd-wants-to-fix-its-lottery-system-then-look-again-at-closing-schools\">repeatedly delayed replacing it\u003c/a>, though officials said this year, 65% of families got into their top-ranked school. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“He’s only 15 months old, but we’re already thinking, ‘What is our strategy for navigating that portion?’ and trying to figure out what best fits us,” Wada said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie’s hands are tied when it comes to resolving this problem: By law, an elected school board governs the district, which is funded by the state.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>He said the city does set aside around $100 million annually from its general fund to support public school libraries and the district’s arts, sports and college readiness programs. The city also increased access to free or discounted after-school care “to help bridge the gap between the time that school ends and parents are done with their job,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We have more work to do, but we’ve made some progress, especially on this early childhood [initiative],” Lurie said. “We’re going to lean in on transit; we’re going to lean in on building more affordable housing.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wada and Macayan said their heart is in San Francisco, but they’re not sure how long they can sustain their life in the city.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We do want to stay,” Wada said. “We want to make it work for as long as possible.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But as they look into the future, Wada said they’re already bracing themselves for what comes next: “When we do have to leave, where do we want to go?”\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>When you buy a shirt, the tag tells you the price. Whether it’s clothing, food or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12098620/even-in-a-hot-rental-market-what-renters-shouldnt-settle-on-when-looking-for-new-home\">rent\u003c/a>, knowing how much you will spend is a pretty straightforward question … for most items. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But buying a car — new or used — has always been trickier. The number you may see in television ads or plastered on the car’s windshield at the dealership is not always what you end up paying. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s because the manufacturer’s suggested retail price — or MSRP — is, as the name suggests, just a \u003cem>suggestion\u003c/em>. And it doesn’t include extra costs, like government fees or markups from the dealers for certain features.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But now, a new California law limits how much dealers can add on and potentially makes things clearer for consumers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2212146950-scaled-e1791219079940.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12102812\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vehicles for sale are parked in a lot at a CarMax dealership on April 24, 2025, in San Diego. 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And it doesn’t include extra costs, like government fees or markups from the dealers for certain features.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But now, a new California law limits how much dealers can add on and potentially makes things clearer for consumers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/GettyImages-2212146950-scaled-e1791219079940.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12102812\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vehicles for sale are parked in a lot at a CarMax dealership on April 24, 2025, in San Diego. 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Here’s what to look for if you or someone you know is buying a car after Oct. 1, 2026:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The total price, with no surprises\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Car sellers must now provide you with a “total price,” which has to include “any dealer price adjustment and the cost of any item installed on the vehicle.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-dealer/california-combating-auto-retail-scams-act/\">the DMV\u003c/a>, the total price must show up in ads or in any initial written communication, which includes “email, text, document, or any form mentioning the vehicle or financing.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transparency about add-ons\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As you’re choosing a car, the dealer now must tell you — at least once — which add-ons are not actually required. 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Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for a November ballot initiative of an emergency tax on billionaires to help the state’s healthcare system. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Can the American people sustain democracy, take on the greed and power of of the billionaire class and create an economy and government that works for all, or are we destined to live in an oligarchic society where our economic and political lives are controlled by a handful of the wealthiest people in the world?” Sanders said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion who lived in the state on Jan. 1, 2026. Ninety percent of the tax’s revenue — projected to be tens of billions of dollars — would go toward healthcare. The rest would be used for food assistance and education-related programs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The initiative has won the support of the state’s Democratic Party, and a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12099825/california-billionaires-tax-has-a-slim-lead-in-new-poll-but-still-a-lot-of-work-to-do\">recent poll\u003c/a> shows it as slightly favored by likely voters. Proponents like Sanders say the tax is necessary to support the state’s healthcare system following \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12084669/lurie-eyes-34-million-to-cushion-h-r-1-blows-to-medi-cal-and-calfresh\">federal cuts\u003c/a> related to the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/021826-Billionaires-Tax-GETTY-CM-01.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12088085\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/021826-Billionaires-Tax-GETTY-CM-01.jpeg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/021826-Billionaires-Tax-GETTY-CM-01-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/021826-Billionaires-Tax-GETTY-CM-01-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signs reading “A Billionaire Tax Now” rest on chairs at a Billionaire Tax Now rally Feb. 18, 2026. 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Others, like the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and the California Medical Association, \u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/10/02/why-some-california-healthcare-groups-oppose-a-tax-that-would-send-90-of-its-money-to-healthcare/\">have raised concerns\u003c/a> about how the money will be distributed and how much discretion lawmakers will have about its use. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Nancy Tung, chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party, said Saturday at a virtual event hosted by the No on 40 Coalition that every Democrat in the state wants billionaires to “pay their fair share,” but that Prop 40 is not a stable or lasting solution to federal cuts. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Former U.S. Rep. 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Sanders is seeking the support of California voters for a November ballot initiative of an emergency tax on billionaires to help the state’s healthcare system. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Can the American people sustain democracy, take on the greed and power of of the billionaire class and create an economy and government that works for all, or are we destined to live in an oligarchic society where our economic and political lives are controlled by a handful of the wealthiest people in the world?” Sanders said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion who lived in the state on Jan. 1, 2026. Ninety percent of the tax’s revenue — projected to be tens of billions of dollars — would go toward healthcare. 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