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Peeling produce might reduce the risk of consuming bacteria, but is not a guarantee.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where might the cucumbers be?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to the FDA’s outbreak map, the states with the most illness reports are Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida, home of Bedner Growers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The FDA says some of the affected cucumbers were previously available for sale at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market’s three Florida locations; Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson for Bedner Growers told NPR on Wednesday that the farmers markets have “already recalled and eliminated all possibly contaminated cucumbers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The current products you’ll find today at the markets are completely unaffected by this recall,” the company added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The FDA says it is aware that the contaminated cucumbers are available “at both restaurant and retail locations,” and is still working to trace them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fresh Start Produce Sales told NPR in an email that it “has notified all its affected wholesale and regional distribution center customers and asked them to provide their customers with recall instructions, including immediately notifying any consumer point-of-purchase locations such as retail stores and restaurants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The FDA says the products purchased by distributors, restaurants, and retailers were labeled either as supers, selects or plains.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How unusual is this outbreak?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html\">CDC estimates\u003c/a> that salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year, mostly through contaminated food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Salmonella infection is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness, and of hospitalizations and deaths linked to foodborne illness. 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A \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2024/06/06/g-s1-3096/salmonella-outbreak-cucumbers-cdc\">June 2024 outbreak\u003c/a> sickened \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/africana-06-24/investigation.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/africana-06-24/details.html\">551 people\u003c/a> across 34 states and Washington, D.C., and the CDC \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2024/11/30/nx-s1-5211260/cucumbers-costco-eggs-salmonella-recall\">recalled Mexican cucumbers\u003c/a> in November after 68 people got sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, the FDA eventually determined that Bedner Growers was one of several likely sources of that summer outbreak — which is why it was collecting follow-up samples from the company last month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>In just a few days, Carnaval San Francisco will take over \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/mission-district\">the streets of San Francisco’s Mission District\u003c/a>, bringing a flurry of colors, feathers and sequins moving to the beats of samba, cumbia and reggaeton.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This community celebration, now in its 47th year, will fall on Memorial\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>Day weekend: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. With \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">a two-day festival\u003c/a> featuring headliners \u003ca href=\"https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-07-09/mexican-institute-of-sound-mexico-flourishes-when-everything-seems-darkest.html\">Mexican Institute of Sound\u003c/a> and Cuban rising star \u003ca href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/cuban-reparto-artists-to-know-el-taiger-wampi\">Wampi\u003c/a>, and a \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/parade/\">Grand Parade on Sunday\u003c/a> featuring over 70 different contingents, Carnaval is one of San Francisco’s most emblematic celebrations — and it’s all completely free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#when-is-carnaval-2025-sf\">What time does Carnaval San Francisco start on Memorial Day weekend?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#map-carnaval-parade-sf\">MAP: Where can I watch the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#street-closures-carnaval\">What streets will be closed for Carnaval?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#what-bands-headliner-carnaval-mexican-institute-sound-wampi\">Who’s playing at Carnaval San Francisco this year?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parking-muni-sf-carnaval\">What’s the parking situation at Carnaval San Francisco?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Never seen the Grand Parade before? Picture Mission Street not full of the usual commuter traffic and Muni buses — but instead brimming with beautifully decorated floats accompanied by thousands of dancers and musicians representing the many cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And that’s only Sunday. With over 3,000 dancers, musicians and artists sharing their work throughout the weekend, you’ll never run out of things to do. Keep reading for all the information you need to make the most of Carnaval 2025.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Carnaval 2025: An ode to the African diaspora of the Americas\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Back in 1979, Carnaval was first held in SF’s Precita Park as part of an effort by artists and organizers to pay homage to the historic Carnaval celebrations across Latin America and the Caribbean — while giving a platform for local musicians and dancers to come together and pass on traditions. This community celebration has now grown to include over twenty blocks of the Mission District, making it one of the biggest celebrations of its kind on the West Coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The culture and history of the African diaspora have always been integral to Carnaval, Carnaval Executive Director Rodrigo Durán said. “This year, we are highlighting the contributions and the gifts that the folks from the African diaspora have given us in the Americas — from Alaska all the way down to Patagonia,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So much of the music you usually hear at Carnaval — \u003ca href=\"https://hearingtheamericas.org/s/the-americas/page/samba\">samba\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/oiste-listening-to-the-salsa-stories-of-afro-latin-music.htm\">salsa\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://latv.com/bachatas-african-roots/\">bachata\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latinousa.org/loudthehistoryofreggaeton/\">reggaeton\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2020/10/16/924409951/cumbia-the-musical-backbone-of-latin-america\">cumbia\u003c/a> — was created by enslaved African people brought to the Americas and their descendants. While there will be plenty of opportunities to hear these genres at Carnaval 2025, you’ll also get to explore even more music from the African diaspora that’s not as widely heard in the United States. (Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#what-bands-headliner-carnaval-mexican-institute-sound-wampi\">Who’s playing at Carnaval San Francisco this year?\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12019080\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12019080\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cathedral City High School Ballet Folklórico performs during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"when-is-carnaval-2025-sf\">\u003c/a>Where is Carnaval San Francisco, and what’s the schedule?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Carnaval has two main components: the festival and Sunday’s Grand Parade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The festival happens on Saturday and Sunday: on both days, gates open at 11 a.m. and festivities wrap up by 6 p.m. (Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#map-carnaval-parade-sf\">Informational about Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 791px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040527\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg 791w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2025 SF Carnaval map.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The festival will take place on Harrison Street, from 16th to 24th streets. Hundreds of artisans and food vendors fill up this space, with DJs jamming out at block parties on 18th, 19th, 20th and 22nd streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Four stages will be set up throughout Harrison Street, featuring performances from headliners \u003ca href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/cuban-reparto-artists-to-know-el-taiger-wampi\">Wampi\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-07-09/mexican-institute-of-sound-mexico-flourishes-when-everything-seems-darkest.html\">Mexican Institute of Sound\u003c/a>, along with dozens of other artists like \u003ca href=\"https://www.bululusf.com/\">Bululú\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bayarealatinjazzfestival.com/index.php/edgardo-cambon\">Edgardo Cambón & his Salsa Orchestra\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://ensambles-sf.com/\">Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco\u003c/a>. There’ll also be freestyle rap battles in Spanish offered by \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/red-bull-batalla\">Red Bull Batalla\u003c/a>: the largest freestyle competition in the world. \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">Check out the full Carnaval 2025 festival lineup.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout the weekend, \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">there will also be five different block parties\u003c/a>, each with live DJs hitting different musical styles. One of those block parties — Colores de Amor on Harrison and 20th — will feature drag performances on Sunday by \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/per_sia/\">Per Sia\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sweetestmilksf/\">Dulce De Leche\u003c/a>, along with DJ sets from \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/djbrownangel/\">Brown Angel\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987826\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Two women dressed in decorative attire for a parade look at each other outside.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alma Mejia (left) and Sandra Sandoval, from the group Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca, talk before the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Where are the entrances to the Carnaval 2025 festival?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You’ll find free entrances (and exits) on every street from 16th to 24th streets, located at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>16th and Harrison\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>17th and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>18th and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>19th and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>20th and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>21st and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>21st and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>23rd and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>24th and Harrison.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Security staff will be present at each entrance to check bags.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consuming alcohol is allowed in the festival, but only in specific enclosed areas, requiring visitors to provide identification for access.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987817\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987817\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing colorful clothing adjusts the hat of another woman.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Simón Cochabamba Filial California members Stephanie Nonalaya help Kasandra Barrientos with her hat before dancing in the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"map-carnaval-parade-sf\">\u003c/a>When does the Carnaval Grand Parade start, and what’s the parade route?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Carnaval Grand Parade takes place on Sunday, May 25, starting at 10 a.m., and features dozens of floats and hundreds of dancers moving through the entire neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Carnaval parade route begins at Bryant and 24th streets, then moves through 24th Street, takes a right on Mission Street, stays on that street all the way to 15th Street, and wraps up at Harrison and 15th Street. The dancers and musicians in the parade perform nonstop the whole way, which is a particularly impressive feat when you consider that some of the most elaborate outfits can weigh up to 40 pounds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 792px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg 792w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carnaval SF parade route.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On top of that, there’s a contest element — as contingents, or comparsas, compete against each other in multiple categories. Judges will rank each comparsa on originality, choreography and production design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can’t make it exactly at the 10 a.m. parade start time, don’t worry: The parade goes on for hours before finally wrapping up at 2 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it in person at all? \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/live/\">KPIX will be streaming the parade online.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"street-closures-carnaval\">\u003c/a>What streets will be closed for Carnaval 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Street closures in the Mission District will begin as early as Friday afternoon, when crews begin setting up the festival space along Harrison Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From 4 p.m. to Monday 2 a.m., cars will not be able to circulate in the areas between 16th and 24th streets and between Folsom and Alabama streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Sunday, a bigger part of the neighborhood will be blocked off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to the Grand Parade:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Mission Street between 15th and 24th streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>15th Street between Mission and Alabama streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>24th Street between York and Mission streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bryant Street between 17th and Cesar Chavez streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Harrison Street between 15th and 16th streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Treat Avenue between Harrison and Alameda streets.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Many parking spots usually available for residents in this area will also be off-limits. If you live on any of the streets that’ll be taken over by Carnaval this weekend and need to move your car in or out of your garage, look for a Carnaval staff member so they can escort your vehicle through the emergency access lanes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>A few things to look for at the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>What makes San Francisco’s Carnaval distinct from other Carnaval celebrations you may see in Rio de Janeiro or Barranquilla: the way it reflects not just one national culture, but instead brings together the diversity and histories of California’s Latin American and Caribbean diasporas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is exemplified by this year’s grand marshals, who’ll be leading the parade: Brazilian-born musician, dancer and teacher \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dandhadahora/\">Dandha Da Hora\u003c/a>, and seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist and bandleader \u003ca href=\"https://johnsantosofficial.com/bio\">John Santos\u003c/a>, born in San Francisco to a Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Who are the King and Queen of Carnaval? This year, German Tike, originally from Colombia, and Zoel Esperanza, an Afro-Mexican dancer and musician now settled in New York, will wear the crowns during the parade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 70 different comparsas that make up this year’s parade include long-standing groups like Flavaz of D’ Caribbean, who’ve won multiple Carnaval categories year after year with high-energy choreography representing the music of Trinidad and Tobago. You’ll also find first-time groups like Karimba Afrikans, which will feature uniquely Afro-Colombian musical traditions like \u003ca href=\"https://colombiaone.com/2025/03/02/barranquilla-carnival-dances/#:~:text=Son%20de%20Negros,powerful%20cultural%20expression%20of%20resistance.\">mapalé and son de negro\u003c/a>, with many dancers flying in from Barranquilla, Colombia just to perform at Carnaval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you dance to the music, make sure to pay close attention to what the performers are wearing — as many comparsas start preparing their parade outfits months in advance. Dancers with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11987673/carnaval-putleco-brings-a-oaxacan-festival-of-colors-to-the-bay-area\">Carnaval Putleco, a comparsa which honors the culture of Putla, Oaxaca\u003c/a>, will be wearing tiliches: incredibly colorful and elaborate full-body suits made out of hundreds of ribbons, shells and beads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/parade/\">See the full list of participating comparsas at Carnaval San Francisco.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987821\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Several people dressed in decorative attire walk down the street during a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Groups from Oaxaca dance on Mission Street during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>If the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade is free, can I just show up?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes: no tickets or registration required. Just show up anywhere along the parade route and enjoy the show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, if you want a unique vantage point, \u003ca href=\"https://givebutter.com/2025GrandParade\">you can purchase special Grand Stand seats for the Carnaval parade\u003c/a>. These elevated bleachers, located along Mission Street between 22nd and 23rd streets, are next to the judges’ tables, where each contingent will pause and perform for an extra amount of time. Keep in mind that Grand Stand tickets will only be available before the parade and will not be sold day of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are no truly bad spots from which to watch the parade, but if you post up at 24th Street, you’ll be much closer to the performers — albeit a bit more cramped with foot traffic. If you’re on Mission Street, you’ll definitely have a lot more room to move around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987831\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2.jpg\" alt=\"Side-by-side images of women dressed in elaborate attire for a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left: Jediah Pratt, 15, dances with Loco Bloco in the Carnaval Grand Parade. Right: Loco Bloco dancers perform. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"what-bands-headliner-carnaval-mexican-institute-sound-wampi\">\u003c/a>Who’s headlining this year at Carnaval San Francisco?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Over 50 musicians, DJs and dance groups will perform throughout the weekend across the four stages and five block parties located throughout Harrison Street. This year’s headliners are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mexican Institute of Sound:\u003c/strong> Led by Grammy-nominated Camilo Lara, Mexican Institute of Sound \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/02/17/968638797/the-man-running-an-entire-nations-institute-of-sound\">has transformed Mexico City’s electronic music scene\u003c/a>, deftly combining cumbia, electronica, rock and mambo. The group’s work is even featured on the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack. \u003cem>Performing on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the 17th and Harrison Street stage.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wampi:\u003c/strong> Currently residing in Cuba, Wampi specializes in a distinctly Cuban genre: \u003ca href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/cuban-reparto-artists-to-know-el-taiger-wampi\">reparto\u003c/a>, which evolved in the late 2000s and mixes reggaeton, hip hop and the more traditional \u003ca href=\"https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/ta-tn/-timba-street/#:~:text=Timba%20is%20the%20fusion%20of,Soul%2C%20and%20Go%2DGo.\">timba\u003c/a>. “He really is a trailblazer with what he’s doing,” Carnaval Executive Director Durán said, adding reparto’s popularity has grown all over the Caribbean — and that it’s time for it to flourish in California. \u003cem>Performing on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the 22nd and Harrison Street stage.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">See the full list of performers at Carnaval San Francisco.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987823\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1.jpg\" alt=\"Several people dressed in red walk down the street during a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danza Mestiza celebrates Selena during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Is Carnaval San Francisco family-friendly?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes: For many Bay Area families, going to Carnaval with the kids, teens and grandparents is a decades-long tradition. In the festival space, organizers have set up a Kids Zone at Harrison and 18th Street where families can paint, dance and play drums.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And this year, Durán said, “the Smurfs are coming to Carnaval.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The upcoming release of Paramount Pictures’ \u003cem>Smurfs\u003c/em> movie means there’ll be Smurfs characters with giveaways and photo opportunities at the Kids Zone on Harrison Street, and at the nearby Casa de Carnaval at 683 Florida St. throughout the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find an area set up for skateboarding on 23rd and Treat, next to a health and wellness pavilion offering testing for both COVID-19 and blood pressure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event staff will be present at several points throughout the festival, including an information booth on 19th and Harrison.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"parking-muni-sf-carnaval\">\u003c/a>How do I get to Carnaval San Francisco? What about parking?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to drive into the Mission during Carnaval weekend, it’s not going to be easy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The areas surrounding Harrison Street, from 16th to 24th streets, will be closed off to cars the whole weekend, which means a lot of the neighborhood’s parking spots will be off-limits. Even residents will have to move their cars to make way for the festival, so there’ll be a lot of competition for the few remaining spots left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Driving in is not the best idea,” said Carnaval’s Durán, who recommends that folks instead use public transit or a ridesharing app to get to the celebrations. But if you do need to drive, he suggested looking for a spot to the west of Harrison Street (past Valencia Street) as the streets on the eastern half of the Mission District will see the most competition for parking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Sunday, all cars parked along the Grand Parade route will have to move, including Mission Street from 24th Street to 15th Street, chunks of 24th and 15th streets as well, and sections of Bryant Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you live on any of the streets that’ll be taken over by Carnaval this weekend and need to move your car in or out of your garage, look for a Carnaval staff member so they can escort your vehicle through the emergency access lanes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11750066\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11750066\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/05/IMG_1603-e1558922311567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than 400 members of Karibbean Vibrationz celebrate the group’s 10-year anniversary at Carnaval with a performance titled, ‘Evolution to Epicness.’ \u003ccite>(Audrey Garces/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Taking public transit to Carnaval San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>BART will continue operating with a weekday schedule at both 16th and 24th Mission stations. On Saturday, you can ride the 22, 33, 55 and 48 Muni bus routes, which will pass near the festival entrances, and the 9, 12, 14, 14R and 49 bus lines can drop you off a few blocks away. Prepare for your trip on Muni \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/trip-planner\">using SFMTA’s online planning tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SFMTA officials confirmed with KQED that the complete list of Muni services affected by the festival and parade will be available a few days ahead of Carnaval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want to avoid congestion caused by all the changes to Muni service, your best bet would be to take BART to either the 16th or 24th Mission BART stations. Prepare for your trip on BART \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">using the agency’s online planning tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Carnaval 2025: An ode to the African diaspora of the Americas\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Back in 1979, Carnaval was first held in SF’s Precita Park as part of an effort by artists and organizers to pay homage to the historic Carnaval celebrations across Latin America and the Caribbean — while giving a platform for local musicians and dancers to come together and pass on traditions. This community celebration has now grown to include over twenty blocks of the Mission District, making it one of the biggest celebrations of its kind on the West Coast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The culture and history of the African diaspora have always been integral to Carnaval, Carnaval Executive Director Rodrigo Durán said. “This year, we are highlighting the contributions and the gifts that the folks from the African diaspora have given us in the Americas — from Alaska all the way down to Patagonia,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So much of the music you usually hear at Carnaval — \u003ca href=\"https://hearingtheamericas.org/s/the-americas/page/samba\">samba\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/oiste-listening-to-the-salsa-stories-of-afro-latin-music.htm\">salsa\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://latv.com/bachatas-african-roots/\">bachata\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latinousa.org/loudthehistoryofreggaeton/\">reggaeton\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2020/10/16/924409951/cumbia-the-musical-backbone-of-latin-america\">cumbia\u003c/a> — was created by enslaved African people brought to the Americas and their descendants. While there will be plenty of opportunities to hear these genres at Carnaval 2025, you’ll also get to explore even more music from the African diaspora that’s not as widely heard in the United States. (Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#what-bands-headliner-carnaval-mexican-institute-sound-wampi\">Who’s playing at Carnaval San Francisco this year?\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12019080\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12019080\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/23_240526-CarnavalParade-14-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cathedral City High School Ballet Folklórico performs during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"when-is-carnaval-2025-sf\">\u003c/a>Where is Carnaval San Francisco, and what’s the schedule?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Carnaval has two main components: the festival and Sunday’s Grand Parade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The festival happens on Saturday and Sunday: on both days, gates open at 11 a.m. and festivities wrap up by 6 p.m. (Jump to: \u003ca href=\"#map-carnaval-parade-sf\">Informational about Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 791px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040527\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy.jpg 791w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-Festival-Map-v2-copy-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2025 SF Carnaval map.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The festival will take place on Harrison Street, from 16th to 24th streets. Hundreds of artisans and food vendors fill up this space, with DJs jamming out at block parties on 18th, 19th, 20th and 22nd streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Four stages will be set up throughout Harrison Street, featuring performances from headliners \u003ca href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/cuban-reparto-artists-to-know-el-taiger-wampi\">Wampi\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-07-09/mexican-institute-of-sound-mexico-flourishes-when-everything-seems-darkest.html\">Mexican Institute of Sound\u003c/a>, along with dozens of other artists like \u003ca href=\"https://www.bululusf.com/\">Bululú\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bayarealatinjazzfestival.com/index.php/edgardo-cambon\">Edgardo Cambón & his Salsa Orchestra\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://ensambles-sf.com/\">Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco\u003c/a>. There’ll also be freestyle rap battles in Spanish offered by \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/red-bull-batalla\">Red Bull Batalla\u003c/a>: the largest freestyle competition in the world. \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">Check out the full Carnaval 2025 festival lineup.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout the weekend, \u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">there will also be five different block parties\u003c/a>, each with live DJs hitting different musical styles. One of those block parties — Colores de Amor on Harrison and 20th — will feature drag performances on Sunday by \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/per_sia/\">Per Sia\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sweetestmilksf/\">Dulce De Leche\u003c/a>, along with DJ sets from \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/djbrownangel/\">Brown Angel\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987826\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Two women dressed in decorative attire for a parade look at each other outside.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-02-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alma Mejia (left) and Sandra Sandoval, from the group Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca, talk before the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Where are the entrances to the Carnaval 2025 festival?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You’ll find free entrances (and exits) on every street from 16th to 24th streets, located at:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>16th and Harrison\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>17th and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>18th and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>19th and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>20th and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>21st and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>21st and Alabama\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>23rd and Folsom\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>24th and Harrison.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Security staff will be present at each entrance to check bags.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consuming alcohol is allowed in the festival, but only in specific enclosed areas, requiring visitors to provide identification for access.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987817\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987817\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing colorful clothing adjusts the hat of another woman.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-04-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Simón Cochabamba Filial California members Stephanie Nonalaya help Kasandra Barrientos with her hat before dancing in the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"map-carnaval-parade-sf\">\u003c/a>When does the Carnaval Grand Parade start, and what’s the parade route?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Carnaval Grand Parade takes place on Sunday, May 25, starting at 10 a.m., and features dozens of floats and hundreds of dancers moving through the entire neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Carnaval parade route begins at Bryant and 24th streets, then moves through 24th Street, takes a right on Mission Street, stays on that street all the way to 15th Street, and wraps up at Harrison and 15th Street. The dancers and musicians in the parade perform nonstop the whole way, which is a particularly impressive feat when you consider that some of the most elaborate outfits can weigh up to 40 pounds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 792px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy.jpg 792w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/CSF25-ParadeMap_kpix-r5prmqeqref9h1lflzuoo3lzamh5efqb3qllrmyjq2-copy-160x207.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carnaval SF parade route.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On top of that, there’s a contest element — as contingents, or comparsas, compete against each other in multiple categories. Judges will rank each comparsa on originality, choreography and production design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can’t make it exactly at the 10 a.m. parade start time, don’t worry: The parade goes on for hours before finally wrapping up at 2 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it in person at all? \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/live/\">KPIX will be streaming the parade online.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"street-closures-carnaval\">\u003c/a>What streets will be closed for Carnaval 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Street closures in the Mission District will begin as early as Friday afternoon, when crews begin setting up the festival space along Harrison Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From 4 p.m. to Monday 2 a.m., cars will not be able to circulate in the areas between 16th and 24th streets and between Folsom and Alabama streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Sunday, a bigger part of the neighborhood will be blocked off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to the Grand Parade:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Mission Street between 15th and 24th streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>15th Street between Mission and Alabama streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>24th Street between York and Mission streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bryant Street between 17th and Cesar Chavez streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Harrison Street between 15th and 16th streets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Treat Avenue between Harrison and Alameda streets.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Many parking spots usually available for residents in this area will also be off-limits. If you live on any of the streets that’ll be taken over by Carnaval this weekend and need to move your car in or out of your garage, look for a Carnaval staff member so they can escort your vehicle through the emergency access lanes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>A few things to look for at the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>What makes San Francisco’s Carnaval distinct from other Carnaval celebrations you may see in Rio de Janeiro or Barranquilla: the way it reflects not just one national culture, but instead brings together the diversity and histories of California’s Latin American and Caribbean diasporas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is exemplified by this year’s grand marshals, who’ll be leading the parade: Brazilian-born musician, dancer and teacher \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dandhadahora/\">Dandha Da Hora\u003c/a>, and seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist and bandleader \u003ca href=\"https://johnsantosofficial.com/bio\">John Santos\u003c/a>, born in San Francisco to a Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Who are the King and Queen of Carnaval? This year, German Tike, originally from Colombia, and Zoel Esperanza, an Afro-Mexican dancer and musician now settled in New York, will wear the crowns during the parade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 70 different comparsas that make up this year’s parade include long-standing groups like Flavaz of D’ Caribbean, who’ve won multiple Carnaval categories year after year with high-energy choreography representing the music of Trinidad and Tobago. You’ll also find first-time groups like Karimba Afrikans, which will feature uniquely Afro-Colombian musical traditions like \u003ca href=\"https://colombiaone.com/2025/03/02/barranquilla-carnival-dances/#:~:text=Son%20de%20Negros,powerful%20cultural%20expression%20of%20resistance.\">mapalé and son de negro\u003c/a>, with many dancers flying in from Barranquilla, Colombia just to perform at Carnaval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you dance to the music, make sure to pay close attention to what the performers are wearing — as many comparsas start preparing their parade outfits months in advance. Dancers with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11987673/carnaval-putleco-brings-a-oaxacan-festival-of-colors-to-the-bay-area\">Carnaval Putleco, a comparsa which honors the culture of Putla, Oaxaca\u003c/a>, will be wearing tiliches: incredibly colorful and elaborate full-body suits made out of hundreds of ribbons, shells and beads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/parade/\">See the full list of participating comparsas at Carnaval San Francisco.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987821\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Several people dressed in decorative attire walk down the street during a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-23-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Groups from Oaxaca dance on Mission Street during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>If the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade is free, can I just show up?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes: no tickets or registration required. Just show up anywhere along the parade route and enjoy the show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, if you want a unique vantage point, \u003ca href=\"https://givebutter.com/2025GrandParade\">you can purchase special Grand Stand seats for the Carnaval parade\u003c/a>. These elevated bleachers, located along Mission Street between 22nd and 23rd streets, are next to the judges’ tables, where each contingent will pause and perform for an extra amount of time. Keep in mind that Grand Stand tickets will only be available before the parade and will not be sold day of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are no truly bad spots from which to watch the parade, but if you post up at 24th Street, you’ll be much closer to the performers — albeit a bit more cramped with foot traffic. If you’re on Mission Street, you’ll definitely have a lot more room to move around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987831\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2.jpg\" alt=\"Side-by-side images of women dressed in elaborate attire for a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/CarnavalDiptych2-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left: Jediah Pratt, 15, dances with Loco Bloco in the Carnaval Grand Parade. Right: Loco Bloco dancers perform. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"what-bands-headliner-carnaval-mexican-institute-sound-wampi\">\u003c/a>Who’s headlining this year at Carnaval San Francisco?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Over 50 musicians, DJs and dance groups will perform throughout the weekend across the four stages and five block parties located throughout Harrison Street. This year’s headliners are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mexican Institute of Sound:\u003c/strong> Led by Grammy-nominated Camilo Lara, Mexican Institute of Sound \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/02/17/968638797/the-man-running-an-entire-nations-institute-of-sound\">has transformed Mexico City’s electronic music scene\u003c/a>, deftly combining cumbia, electronica, rock and mambo. The group’s work is even featured on the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack. \u003cem>Performing on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the 17th and Harrison Street stage.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wampi:\u003c/strong> Currently residing in Cuba, Wampi specializes in a distinctly Cuban genre: \u003ca href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/cuban-reparto-artists-to-know-el-taiger-wampi\">reparto\u003c/a>, which evolved in the late 2000s and mixes reggaeton, hip hop and the more traditional \u003ca href=\"https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/ta-tn/-timba-street/#:~:text=Timba%20is%20the%20fusion%20of,Soul%2C%20and%20Go%2DGo.\">timba\u003c/a>. “He really is a trailblazer with what he’s doing,” Carnaval Executive Director Durán said, adding reparto’s popularity has grown all over the Caribbean — and that it’s time for it to flourish in California. \u003cem>Performing on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the 22nd and Harrison Street stage.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/festival/\">See the full list of performers at Carnaval San Francisco.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987823\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1.jpg\" alt=\"Several people dressed in red walk down the street during a parade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240526-CarnavalParade-11-BL-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danza Mestiza celebrates Selena during the Carnaval Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District on May 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Is Carnaval San Francisco family-friendly?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes: For many Bay Area families, going to Carnaval with the kids, teens and grandparents is a decades-long tradition. In the festival space, organizers have set up a Kids Zone at Harrison and 18th Street where families can paint, dance and play drums.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And this year, Durán said, “the Smurfs are coming to Carnaval.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The upcoming release of Paramount Pictures’ \u003cem>Smurfs\u003c/em> movie means there’ll be Smurfs characters with giveaways and photo opportunities at the Kids Zone on Harrison Street, and at the nearby Casa de Carnaval at 683 Florida St. throughout the weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find an area set up for skateboarding on 23rd and Treat, next to a health and wellness pavilion offering testing for both COVID-19 and blood pressure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Event staff will be present at several points throughout the festival, including an information booth on 19th and Harrison.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"parking-muni-sf-carnaval\">\u003c/a>How do I get to Carnaval San Francisco? What about parking?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to drive into the Mission during Carnaval weekend, it’s not going to be easy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The areas surrounding Harrison Street, from 16th to 24th streets, will be closed off to cars the whole weekend, which means a lot of the neighborhood’s parking spots will be off-limits. Even residents will have to move their cars to make way for the festival, so there’ll be a lot of competition for the few remaining spots left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Driving in is not the best idea,” said Carnaval’s Durán, who recommends that folks instead use public transit or a ridesharing app to get to the celebrations. But if you do need to drive, he suggested looking for a spot to the west of Harrison Street (past Valencia Street) as the streets on the eastern half of the Mission District will see the most competition for parking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Sunday, all cars parked along the Grand Parade route will have to move, including Mission Street from 24th Street to 15th Street, chunks of 24th and 15th streets as well, and sections of Bryant Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you live on any of the streets that’ll be taken over by Carnaval this weekend and need to move your car in or out of your garage, look for a Carnaval staff member so they can escort your vehicle through the emergency access lanes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11750066\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11750066\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/05/IMG_1603-e1558922311567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than 400 members of Karibbean Vibrationz celebrate the group’s 10-year anniversary at Carnaval with a performance titled, ‘Evolution to Epicness.’ \u003ccite>(Audrey Garces/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Taking public transit to Carnaval San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>BART will continue operating with a weekday schedule at both 16th and 24th Mission stations. On Saturday, you can ride the 22, 33, 55 and 48 Muni bus routes, which will pass near the festival entrances, and the 9, 12, 14, 14R and 49 bus lines can drop you off a few blocks away. Prepare for your trip on Muni \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/trip-planner\">using SFMTA’s online planning tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SFMTA officials confirmed with KQED that the complete list of Muni services affected by the festival and parade will be available a few days ahead of Carnaval.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want to avoid congestion caused by all the changes to Muni service, your best bet would be to take BART to either the 16th or 24th Mission BART stations. Prepare for your trip on BART \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">using the agency’s online planning tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12041463/memorial-day-weekend-weather-wont-feel-summer-much-bay-area\">Memorial Day is right around the corner\u003c/a> on May 26 — but if you’re still looking for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12022427/things-to-do-in-the-bay-area-families-events-live-music-listings-newsletters\">things to do in the Bay Area\u003c/a> over the holiday weekend, don’t worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re interested in checking out wetland wildlife, immersing yourself in a redwood forest, soaking up stunning ocean views or just getting a grueling workout in, we’ve rounded up five ideas for Bay Area holiday hikes to suit a range of interests and abilities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And so you can make a full day of it, we’ve included ideas for things to see and places to eat after your hike, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ImmerseyourselfinSantaCruzMountainsredwoods\">Immerse yourself in Santa Cruz Mountains redwoods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"#EnjoysweepingoceanviewsintheMarinHeadlands\">Enjoy sweeping ocean views in the Marin Headlands\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#CheckoutSanFranciscosbrandnewoceanfrontpark\">Check out San Francisco’s brand-new oceanfront park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#BirdwatchasyoustrollEastBaywetlands\">Birdwatch as you stroll East Bay wetlands\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#SteepclimbsforstunningvistasfromMissionPeak\">Steep climbs for stunning vistas from Mission Peak\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>If you want to immerse yourself in \u003ca id=\"ImmerseyourselfinSantaCruzMountainsredwoods\">\u003c/a>redwoods … hike in \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the lush Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Half Moon Bay, most of these towering trees are around a century old. Birds, snakes and other wildlife are plentiful here — and you may even spot a banana slug or two on your hike.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Purisima Creek Trail will offer the most immersive redwoods experience, but the Harkins Ridge Trail, Whittemore Gulch or the North Ridge Trail will also offer scenic coastal views from above if that’s more your style. For a longer day out, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harkins-ridge-craig-britton-and-purisima-creek-trail\">combine one or two of the trails to form a loop.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s one of our most beloved preserves,” said Ryan McCauley, spokesperson for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/\">Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District\u003c/a>. But that also means it’s one of the busiest, so parking may be scarce, he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040910\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A banana slug is found crawling around Purisima Creek Redwoods near Half Moon Bay on Sept. 10, 2020. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Luckily, you don’t actually have to brave the holiday weekend traffic to and from the coast to enjoy this preserve, as it’s also accessible inland from Highway 35 or Skyline Boulevard. In fact, starting the trail from above via these roads may be your best bet at snagging a parking spot, as there are only a handful available from the Highway 1 side. Because Purisima is so popular, Midpen is even working on \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/what-we-do/projects/bay-area-ridge-trail-connection-and-parking-area-expansion-feasibility-study\">expanding parking\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/what-we-do/projects/purisima-sea-trail\">and building a new trail\u003c/a>) to improve access to the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest times at Purisima, so if you can’t find a parking spot, McCauley suggests continuing on Highway 35 to \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/el-corte-de-madera-creek\">El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve\u003c/a>, where “you still get those spectacular redwoods” and more than 34 miles of trails to explore, but will find much more space to park. Even farther south is \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/skyline-ridge\">Skyline Ridge Preserve\u003c/a>, which also has a small nature center for kids. And if you strike out there too, \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/monte-bello\">Monte Bello\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/los-trancos\">Los Trancos\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods\">Bear Creek Redwoods\u003c/a> are three more options for hikers coming from all over the peninsula and South Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make things even easier, the district has a handy \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/stories/new-interactive-trail-explorer-tool\">Trail Explorer Tool\u003c/a> that details every mile of its trail system — so you’ll never accidentally end up on a too-steep trail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are not allowed at Purisima. Watch for bikes on certain trails, especially on tight blind turns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>If you arrive via Highway 35, stop at iconic \u003ca href=\"https://alicesrestaurant.com/\">Alice’s Restaurant\u003c/a> in Woodside for breakfast or lunch. If coming along the coast from the north, grab a deli sandwich from downtown Half Moon Bay’s \u003ca href=\"https://sanbenitohouse.com/\">San Benito House\u003c/a>, where the olive-walnut bread is a fresh-baked specialty. From the south, stop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.normsmarket.com/\">Arcangeli Grocery Co.\u003c/a> in Pescadero for their famous garlic herb and artichoke bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Keep the adventure going by hitting one of the many \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/535/files/SanMateoCoastBeachesParksWeb2016.pdf\">state beaches south of Half Moon Bay\u003c/a>. You can also take a scenic drive on Highway 84 to La Honda or on Pescadero Creek Road to Loma Mar.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want unbeatable ocean views with a side of history … check out the \u003ca id=\"EnjoysweepingoceanviewsintheMarinHeadlands\">\u003c/a>Marin Headlands from \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-beach\">Rodeo Beach\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The entire \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/marin-headlands\">Marin Headlands\u003c/a> area is rife with hiking trails and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge for hikers of all levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re looking for something more ocean-oriented (and strenuous), park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-beach\">Rodeo Beach\u003c/a>, where drinking water and bathrooms are available, and go up, up and up some more on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/trails/coastal-trail-marin-hike\">Coastal Trail\u003c/a> — where you can take in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean to the west.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040904\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040904\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three hikers head downhill to Rodeo Beach on the Coastal Trail in the Marin Headlands on April 6, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On your journey up, you’ll pass \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/battery-townsley.htm\">Battery Townsley\u003c/a>: a historic — and formerly top secret — World War I military site that housed two guns each with a 25-mile range, designed to protect the entire San Francisco coastline from Point Reyes to Half Moon Bay.While the museum itself will be closed on Memorial Day (it’s open from noon to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month), you can still see a gun barrel that was originally mounted aboard the battleship USS Missouri, that’s identical to the guns that were inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you make it up high enough, you’ll be rewarded with a unique view of San Francisco from the north. \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/old-springs-miwok-wolf-ridge-coastal-and-tennessee-valley-loop\">Continue on the Wolf Ridge and Miwok Trails\u003c/a> to connect back to the beach, or simply turn around to retrace your steps and take in the views, knowing the hard work is behind you.[aside postID=news_11979339 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-1244474782_qut-672x372.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This trail can get busy, especially on a holiday weekend, so for a quieter route, Julian Espinoza, spokesperson for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, suggested starting out on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/trails/miwok-trail\">Miwok Trail\u003c/a> from the eastern end of Rodeo Lagoon. And for a more relaxed — and accessible — journey, take the 1.5-mile \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/projects/rodeo-valley-trail\">Rodeo Valley Trail.\u003c/a> But no matter which trail you choose, get there early, Espinoza warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The lot often fills up on holiday weekends and when the weather is nice,” Espinoza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>For lunch, remember that Sausalito’s restaurants can get crowded with tourists — so you may consider heading to \u003ca href=\"https://driversmarket.com/\">Driver’s Market & Deli\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.ggmsausalito.com/\">Golden Gate Market\u003c/a> there instead. Pack out a sandwich for a picnic at Rodeo Beach or eat right there at Sausalito’s waterfront, with sweeping views of the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Swing by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/\">Bay Model Visitor Center\u003c/a>: a free museum built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which houses an enormous working hydraulic model of the entire Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want to check out a brand-new \u003ca id=\"CheckoutSanFranciscosbrandnewoceanfrontpark\">\u003c/a>oceanfront park … head to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">Sunset Dunes Park\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>It’s the first Memorial Day for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12035795/sunset-dunes-san-franciscos-controversial-new-park-officially-opens\">San Francisco’s newest park,\u003c/a> and it’s sure to be a scene this holiday weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Formerly known as the Great Highway, Sunset Dunes is a 2-mile stretch of car-free road that was recently converted — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12035795/sunset-dunes-san-franciscos-controversial-new-park-officially-opens\">not without controversy\u003c/a> — into a park along Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040913\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors are seen during the grand opening of the Sunset Dunes Park along the former Upper Great Highway, in San Francisco, on April 12, 2025. \u003ccite>(Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not only is the wide road perfect for strolling, biking or roller skating, many of the new street murals and sculptures are already in place for visitors to enjoy, while the city continues to install more park amenities like water fountains and benches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider taking transit to your hike to eliminate the stress of finding holiday weekend parking on nearby streets: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/n-judah\">N Judah Muni line\u003c/a> drops you off right at Sunset Dunes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Grab a breakfast sandwich from \u003ca href=\"https://www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com/\">Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/a> or a coffee from \u003ca href=\"https://andytownsf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop7KYyoPVhu9pbKD_y2vBiHQRXZAYt8GB5GjKC7A2WdFdGrohJb\">Andytown Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> — both are likely to be busy, but they’re popular for a reason, as nothing beats a buttermilk biscuit on the beach. If you’re really hungry, try \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldmandarinislamic.com/5npe1iul/restaurant/order-online\">Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\u003c/a> for Halal Chinese food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>For a longer day, continue your walk north to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/lands-end\">Lands End\u003c/a> or east through \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park\">Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, to experience as much of the city’s green space as possible. Or, bring a cooler and a towel and have a full-on beach day at Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want to see wildlife teeming in the \u003ca id=\"BirdwatchasyoustrollEastBaywetlands\">\u003c/a>wetlands … try \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/10408/the-baylands-nature-preserve-a-winter-birders-wonderland\">Known for its resident ducks and migratory birds\u003c/a>, the Baylands is perfect for a leisurely stroll on \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/baylands-nature-preserve\">a mix of paved and gravel trails\u003c/a> that still offer plenty to see. Most of these trails are flat and wind their way through marshland with expansive views of the East Bay’s rolling hills. Another big plus, especially on a holiday weekend: parking is usually plentiful, Baylands Park Ranger David Aguirre said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take along a \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/community-services/parks-and-open-space/open-space-maps/baylands-birding-hotspots-map.pdf\">birding hotspots map\u003c/a> of the preserve published by the city of Palo Alto, and look for the areas circled in red for the best potential springtime sightings. The saltwater Duck Pond and the Harriet Mundy Marsh are noted for having swallows, stilts, herons and egrets in the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040916\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-800x511.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1920x1227.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sixth graders from Jane Lathrop Middle School in Palo Alto line the banks of San Francisquito Creek to help plant 500 native wetland seedlings as part of a “Save The Bay” restoration project at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. \u003ccite>(Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the best birdwatching opportunities, Aguirre suggested \u003ca href=\"https://scvbirdalliance.org/self-guided-birding/emily-renzel-ponds\">Emily Renzel Ponds\u003c/a>, as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucie Evans Baylands Interpretive Center\u003c/a>, which is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the weekends. And while mornings tend to be best for birdwatching, “you’ll see wildlife out here no matter what,” Aguirre said — the preserve has “everything from pelicans and seagulls in the hundreds” to the chance to spot the Pacific Ridgway’s Rail, \u003ca href=\"https://www.greenfoothills.org/species-spotlight-ridgways-rail\">an endangered species\u003c/a> that likes to hide in these marshes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There isn’t much shade at the Baylands, so bring sun protection. Head to the Hilltop Trails in Byxbee Park for more hilly terrain and the best wildflowers, or try the Marsh Front Trail for interpretive signs about local natural history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed on almost all trails, except near the Emily Renzel Pond, but must be on leash at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Coffee from \u003ca href=\"http://www.adascafe.org/\">Ada’s Cafe\u003c/a> in Palo Alto and a panini of the day from \u003ca href=\"https://plazadelicafeca.com/\">Plaza Deli Cafe\u003c/a> in Mountain View will keep you caffeinated and fueled. Alternatively, head to one of \u003ca href=\"https://www.zareensrestaurant.com/\">Zareen’s\u003c/a> locations on the peninsula for a full meal of Indian and Pakistani cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make it a day: \u003c/strong>Hang around the Baylands long enough and you can’t help but notice the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Palo-Alto-Airport\">Palo Alto Airport\u003c/a> located next to the Duck Pond. You can grab a picnic table and watch as small planes land and take off, as their passengers and pilots go on weekend jaunts around the Bay Area and beyond.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you’re up for a \u003ca id=\"SteepclimbsforstunningvistasfromMissionPeak\">\u003c/a>challenge (with a real reward) … take on \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission-peak\">Mission Peak Regional Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This day hike is no joke — it’s a 2,100-foot ascent in just \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-loop-from-stanford-avenue-staging-area\">three miles to the top of Fremont’s Mission Peak\u003c/a>. Allocate five hours to get there and back, bring \u003cem>lots\u003c/em> of water and some snacks and consider getting there as early as you can to avoid hiking uphill in the heat of the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But rest assured: it’s all worth it. From the top, you can see the entire South Bay laid out in front of you, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve\u003c/a> to the east and a handful of iconic Bay Area mountains like Mount Tam and Mount Diablo peeking out as well. While you’re catching your breath, you may even see hang gliders and paragliders at the summit, as well as resident hawks and vultures enjoying the breeze.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040906\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bench sits around halfway up the strenuous 3-mile hike up Mission Peak in Fremont, California, on April 25, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want a more gradual ascent, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">attempt the hike from Ohlone College\u003c/a>, where $4 parking is ample. This approach makes the trek slightly longer but much less aggressive. From either starting point, most of the trail is a wide gravel road, but the last half mile of packed dirt is steep, so trekking poles may be helpful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to avoid holiday weekend traffic on the roads, this trail is also accessible via transit. Take \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART to Warm Springs,\u003c/a> then an \u003ca href=\"https://tp.actransit.org/#/\">AC Transit\u003c/a> bus to either trailhead, but make sure to account for potentially reduced service and limited hours due to the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed, but make sure to bring extra water for them — there’s almost no shade on the entire hike. And be aware that cows live on the hills near this trail, as does other wildlife, so \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12040111/rattlesnakes-bay-area-warning-venom-bites-rattlesnake-vs-gophersnake\">keep yourself and your dog safe\u003c/a> by leaving animals be.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And don’t worry if you don’t make it all the way to the top. Even midway up Mission Peak, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Bay and make the most of your holiday weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Head to any one of the many Asian restaurants and cafes at \u003ca href=\"https://fremont-times-square.wheree.com/\">Fremont Times Square\u003c/a> for all the noodles and boba you can consume.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Let’s be real, this hike practically \u003cem>is\u003c/em> your full day. But if you’ve still got energy left and want to cool off, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13976437\">head to Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Water Park in Fremont’s Central Park\u003c/a> and treat yourself to a well-deserved float in the park’s lazy river.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCeDp_MY_h4G6VWj_-VPl-BJlQ3Uya2H0vxRZZd_47BpXwVA/viewform?embedded=true\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ImmerseyourselfinSantaCruzMountainsredwoods\">Immerse yourself in Santa Cruz Mountains redwoods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"#EnjoysweepingoceanviewsintheMarinHeadlands\">Enjoy sweeping ocean views in the Marin Headlands\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#CheckoutSanFranciscosbrandnewoceanfrontpark\">Check out San Francisco’s brand-new oceanfront park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#BirdwatchasyoustrollEastBaywetlands\">Birdwatch as you stroll East Bay wetlands\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#SteepclimbsforstunningvistasfromMissionPeak\">Steep climbs for stunning vistas from Mission Peak\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>If you want to immerse yourself in \u003ca id=\"ImmerseyourselfinSantaCruzMountainsredwoods\">\u003c/a>redwoods … hike in \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the lush Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Half Moon Bay, most of these towering trees are around a century old. Birds, snakes and other wildlife are plentiful here — and you may even spot a banana slug or two on your hike.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Purisima Creek Trail will offer the most immersive redwoods experience, but the Harkins Ridge Trail, Whittemore Gulch or the North Ridge Trail will also offer scenic coastal views from above if that’s more your style. For a longer day out, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harkins-ridge-craig-britton-and-purisima-creek-trail\">combine one or two of the trails to form a loop.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s one of our most beloved preserves,” said Ryan McCauley, spokesperson for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/\">Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District\u003c/a>. But that also means it’s one of the busiest, so parking may be scarce, he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040910\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/Purisima-sarah-wright-sept.-10-20202-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A banana slug is found crawling around Purisima Creek Redwoods near Half Moon Bay on Sept. 10, 2020. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Luckily, you don’t actually have to brave the holiday weekend traffic to and from the coast to enjoy this preserve, as it’s also accessible inland from Highway 35 or Skyline Boulevard. In fact, starting the trail from above via these roads may be your best bet at snagging a parking spot, as there are only a handful available from the Highway 1 side. Because Purisima is so popular, Midpen is even working on \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/what-we-do/projects/bay-area-ridge-trail-connection-and-parking-area-expansion-feasibility-study\">expanding parking\u003c/a> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/what-we-do/projects/purisima-sea-trail\">and building a new trail\u003c/a>) to improve access to the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest times at Purisima, so if you can’t find a parking spot, McCauley suggests continuing on Highway 35 to \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/el-corte-de-madera-creek\">El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve\u003c/a>, where “you still get those spectacular redwoods” and more than 34 miles of trails to explore, but will find much more space to park. Even farther south is \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/skyline-ridge\">Skyline Ridge Preserve\u003c/a>, which also has a small nature center for kids. And if you strike out there too, \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/monte-bello\">Monte Bello\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/los-trancos\">Los Trancos\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods\">Bear Creek Redwoods\u003c/a> are three more options for hikers coming from all over the peninsula and South Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make things even easier, the district has a handy \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/stories/new-interactive-trail-explorer-tool\">Trail Explorer Tool\u003c/a> that details every mile of its trail system — so you’ll never accidentally end up on a too-steep trail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are not allowed at Purisima. Watch for bikes on certain trails, especially on tight blind turns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>If you arrive via Highway 35, stop at iconic \u003ca href=\"https://alicesrestaurant.com/\">Alice’s Restaurant\u003c/a> in Woodside for breakfast or lunch. If coming along the coast from the north, grab a deli sandwich from downtown Half Moon Bay’s \u003ca href=\"https://sanbenitohouse.com/\">San Benito House\u003c/a>, where the olive-walnut bread is a fresh-baked specialty. From the south, stop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.normsmarket.com/\">Arcangeli Grocery Co.\u003c/a> in Pescadero for their famous garlic herb and artichoke bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Keep the adventure going by hitting one of the many \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/535/files/SanMateoCoastBeachesParksWeb2016.pdf\">state beaches south of Half Moon Bay\u003c/a>. You can also take a scenic drive on Highway 84 to La Honda or on Pescadero Creek Road to Loma Mar.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want unbeatable ocean views with a side of history … check out the \u003ca id=\"EnjoysweepingoceanviewsintheMarinHeadlands\">\u003c/a>Marin Headlands from \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-beach\">Rodeo Beach\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The entire \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/marin-headlands\">Marin Headlands\u003c/a> area is rife with hiking trails and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge for hikers of all levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re looking for something more ocean-oriented (and strenuous), park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-beach\">Rodeo Beach\u003c/a>, where drinking water and bathrooms are available, and go up, up and up some more on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/trails/coastal-trail-marin-hike\">Coastal Trail\u003c/a> — where you can take in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean to the west.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040904\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040904\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/RodeoBeach6April2025SarahWright.jpg2_-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three hikers head downhill to Rodeo Beach on the Coastal Trail in the Marin Headlands on April 6, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On your journey up, you’ll pass \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/battery-townsley.htm\">Battery Townsley\u003c/a>: a historic — and formerly top secret — World War I military site that housed two guns each with a 25-mile range, designed to protect the entire San Francisco coastline from Point Reyes to Half Moon Bay.While the museum itself will be closed on Memorial Day (it’s open from noon to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month), you can still see a gun barrel that was originally mounted aboard the battleship USS Missouri, that’s identical to the guns that were inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you make it up high enough, you’ll be rewarded with a unique view of San Francisco from the north. \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/old-springs-miwok-wolf-ridge-coastal-and-tennessee-valley-loop\">Continue on the Wolf Ridge and Miwok Trails\u003c/a> to connect back to the beach, or simply turn around to retrace your steps and take in the views, knowing the hard work is behind you.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This trail can get busy, especially on a holiday weekend, so for a quieter route, Julian Espinoza, spokesperson for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, suggested starting out on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/trails/miwok-trail\">Miwok Trail\u003c/a> from the eastern end of Rodeo Lagoon. And for a more relaxed — and accessible — journey, take the 1.5-mile \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/projects/rodeo-valley-trail\">Rodeo Valley Trail.\u003c/a> But no matter which trail you choose, get there early, Espinoza warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The lot often fills up on holiday weekends and when the weather is nice,” Espinoza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>For lunch, remember that Sausalito’s restaurants can get crowded with tourists — so you may consider heading to \u003ca href=\"https://driversmarket.com/\">Driver’s Market & Deli\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.ggmsausalito.com/\">Golden Gate Market\u003c/a> there instead. Pack out a sandwich for a picnic at Rodeo Beach or eat right there at Sausalito’s waterfront, with sweeping views of the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Swing by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Bay-Model-Visitor-Center/\">Bay Model Visitor Center\u003c/a>: a free museum built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which houses an enormous working hydraulic model of the entire Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want to check out a brand-new \u003ca id=\"CheckoutSanFranciscosbrandnewoceanfrontpark\">\u003c/a>oceanfront park … head to \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">Sunset Dunes Park\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>It’s the first Memorial Day for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12035795/sunset-dunes-san-franciscos-controversial-new-park-officially-opens\">San Francisco’s newest park,\u003c/a> and it’s sure to be a scene this holiday weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Formerly known as the Great Highway, Sunset Dunes is a 2-mile stretch of car-free road that was recently converted — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12035795/sunset-dunes-san-franciscos-controversial-new-park-officially-opens\">not without controversy\u003c/a> — into a park along Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040913\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SunsetDunesGetty-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors are seen during the grand opening of the Sunset Dunes Park along the former Upper Great Highway, in San Francisco, on April 12, 2025. \u003ccite>(Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not only is the wide road perfect for strolling, biking or roller skating, many of the new street murals and sculptures are already in place for visitors to enjoy, while the city continues to install more park amenities like water fountains and benches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider taking transit to your hike to eliminate the stress of finding holiday weekend parking on nearby streets: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/n-judah\">N Judah Muni line\u003c/a> drops you off right at Sunset Dunes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Grab a breakfast sandwich from \u003ca href=\"https://www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com/\">Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/a> or a coffee from \u003ca href=\"https://andytownsf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop7KYyoPVhu9pbKD_y2vBiHQRXZAYt8GB5GjKC7A2WdFdGrohJb\">Andytown Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> — both are likely to be busy, but they’re popular for a reason, as nothing beats a buttermilk biscuit on the beach. If you’re really hungry, try \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldmandarinislamic.com/5npe1iul/restaurant/order-online\">Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant\u003c/a> for Halal Chinese food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>For a longer day, continue your walk north to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/lands-end\">Lands End\u003c/a> or east through \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park\">Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, to experience as much of the city’s green space as possible. Or, bring a cooler and a towel and have a full-on beach day at Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you want to see wildlife teeming in the \u003ca id=\"BirdwatchasyoustrollEastBaywetlands\">\u003c/a>wetlands … try \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/10408/the-baylands-nature-preserve-a-winter-birders-wonderland\">Known for its resident ducks and migratory birds\u003c/a>, the Baylands is perfect for a leisurely stroll on \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/baylands-nature-preserve\">a mix of paved and gravel trails\u003c/a> that still offer plenty to see. Most of these trails are flat and wind their way through marshland with expansive views of the East Bay’s rolling hills. Another big plus, especially on a holiday weekend: parking is usually plentiful, Baylands Park Ranger David Aguirre said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take along a \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/community-services/parks-and-open-space/open-space-maps/baylands-birding-hotspots-map.pdf\">birding hotspots map\u003c/a> of the preserve published by the city of Palo Alto, and look for the areas circled in red for the best potential springtime sightings. The saltwater Duck Pond and the Harriet Mundy Marsh are noted for having swallows, stilts, herons and egrets in the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040916\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-800x511.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/BaylandsGetty-1920x1227.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sixth graders from Jane Lathrop Middle School in Palo Alto line the banks of San Francisquito Creek to help plant 500 native wetland seedlings as part of a “Save The Bay” restoration project at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. \u003ccite>(Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the best birdwatching opportunities, Aguirre suggested \u003ca href=\"https://scvbirdalliance.org/self-guided-birding/emily-renzel-ponds\">Emily Renzel Ponds\u003c/a>, as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucie Evans Baylands Interpretive Center\u003c/a>, which is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the weekends. And while mornings tend to be best for birdwatching, “you’ll see wildlife out here no matter what,” Aguirre said — the preserve has “everything from pelicans and seagulls in the hundreds” to the chance to spot the Pacific Ridgway’s Rail, \u003ca href=\"https://www.greenfoothills.org/species-spotlight-ridgways-rail\">an endangered species\u003c/a> that likes to hide in these marshes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There isn’t much shade at the Baylands, so bring sun protection. Head to the Hilltop Trails in Byxbee Park for more hilly terrain and the best wildflowers, or try the Marsh Front Trail for interpretive signs about local natural history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed on almost all trails, except near the Emily Renzel Pond, but must be on leash at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Coffee from \u003ca href=\"http://www.adascafe.org/\">Ada’s Cafe\u003c/a> in Palo Alto and a panini of the day from \u003ca href=\"https://plazadelicafeca.com/\">Plaza Deli Cafe\u003c/a> in Mountain View will keep you caffeinated and fueled. Alternatively, head to one of \u003ca href=\"https://www.zareensrestaurant.com/\">Zareen’s\u003c/a> locations on the peninsula for a full meal of Indian and Pakistani cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make it a day: \u003c/strong>Hang around the Baylands long enough and you can’t help but notice the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Palo-Alto-Airport\">Palo Alto Airport\u003c/a> located next to the Duck Pond. You can grab a picnic table and watch as small planes land and take off, as their passengers and pilots go on weekend jaunts around the Bay Area and beyond.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you’re up for a \u003ca id=\"SteepclimbsforstunningvistasfromMissionPeak\">\u003c/a>challenge (with a real reward) … take on \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission-peak\">Mission Peak Regional Preserve\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This day hike is no joke — it’s a 2,100-foot ascent in just \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-loop-from-stanford-avenue-staging-area\">three miles to the top of Fremont’s Mission Peak\u003c/a>. Allocate five hours to get there and back, bring \u003cem>lots\u003c/em> of water and some snacks and consider getting there as early as you can to avoid hiking uphill in the heat of the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But rest assured: it’s all worth it. From the top, you can see the entire South Bay laid out in front of you, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve\u003c/a> to the east and a handful of iconic Bay Area mountains like Mount Tam and Mount Diablo peeking out as well. While you’re catching your breath, you may even see hang gliders and paragliders at the summit, as well as resident hawks and vultures enjoying the breeze.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040906\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25April2025MissionPeakSarahWright3-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bench sits around halfway up the strenuous 3-mile hike up Mission Peak in Fremont, California, on April 25, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want a more gradual ascent, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\">attempt the hike from Ohlone College\u003c/a>, where $4 parking is ample. This approach makes the trek slightly longer but much less aggressive. From either starting point, most of the trail is a wide gravel road, but the last half mile of packed dirt is steep, so trekking poles may be helpful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to avoid holiday weekend traffic on the roads, this trail is also accessible via transit. Take \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART to Warm Springs,\u003c/a> then an \u003ca href=\"https://tp.actransit.org/#/\">AC Transit\u003c/a> bus to either trailhead, but make sure to account for potentially reduced service and limited hours due to the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs are allowed, but make sure to bring extra water for them — there’s almost no shade on the entire hike. And be aware that cows live on the hills near this trail, as does other wildlife, so \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12040111/rattlesnakes-bay-area-warning-venom-bites-rattlesnake-vs-gophersnake\">keep yourself and your dog safe\u003c/a> by leaving animals be.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And don’t worry if you don’t make it all the way to the top. Even midway up Mission Peak, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Bay and make the most of your holiday weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pit stop: \u003c/strong>Head to any one of the many Asian restaurants and cafes at \u003ca href=\"https://fremont-times-square.wheree.com/\">Fremont Times Square\u003c/a> for all the noodles and boba you can consume.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a day of it: \u003c/strong>Let’s be real, this hike practically \u003cem>is\u003c/em> your full day. But if you’ve still got energy left and want to cool off, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13976437\">head to Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Water Park in Fremont’s Central Park\u003c/a> and treat yourself to a well-deserved float in the park’s lazy river.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cdiv class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__shortcodes__shortcodeWrapper'>\n \u003ciframe\n src='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCeDp_MY_h4G6VWj_-VPl-BJlQ3Uya2H0vxRZZd_47BpXwVA/viewform?embedded=true?embedded=true'\n title='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCeDp_MY_h4G6VWj_-VPl-BJlQ3Uya2H0vxRZZd_47BpXwVA/viewform?embedded=true'\n width='760' height='500'\n frameborder='0'\n marginheight='0' marginwidth='0'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>In April, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/gavin-newsom\">Gov. Gavin Newsom\u003c/a> released \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6b_p6TMduT8\">a cheery California tourism campaign\u003c/a> aimed at “our neighbors up north”: Canadians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101909820/california-braces-for-decline-in-international-tourists\">Sure, you-know-who’s trying to stir things up back in D.C.\u003c/a>, but don’t let that ruin your beach plans,” Newsom proclaimed in the video, calling California “the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CAgovernor/status/1911936383784296813\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Canadians \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTTCDL2i_Rc\">were not convinced\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Online, a flood of comments pushed back against the commercial, fueled by headlines focusing on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12034742/california-students-visa-cancellations-sue-trump-administration\">denials of visas to international students\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/travel/news-and-advice/usa-travel-advice-visa-ice-b2737431.html\">detention of tourists to the U.S.\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-records-show-about-migrants-sent-to-salvadoran-prison-60-minutes-transcript/\">deportations of immigrants\u003c/a> — and even \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8yj2n33yo\">some U.S. citizens\u003c/a> — which have\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12034703/what-should-international-students-on-visas-and-green-cards-know-right-now\"> more people feeling anxious\u003c/a> about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038914/what-can-you-do-if-cbp-asks-to-see-your-phone\">entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s second administration\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of particular national relevance to Canadians was the two-week detention of a Vancouver resident by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/nx-s1-5341465/jasmine-mooney-canadian-actress-ice-detention\">made international news\u003c/a>. In her essay in \u003cem>The\u003c/em> \u003cem>Guardian, \u003c/em>Jasmine Mooney, who had been attempting to renew a U.S. work visa at the San Diego border, said she’d \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/canadian-detained-us-immigration-jasmine-mooney\">“felt like I had been kidnapped.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Can you guarantee ICE won’t detain or jail a Canadian for their posts & comments on their phones or tablets?” \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/definingf8/status/1912026226107039845?s=46&t=7BBzFwo6eYLzJIVfAlumEQ\">one user posted in reply to Newsom’s video\u003c/a> on social media platform X. “Bro sorry but it’s not worth risking getting ‘accidentally’ deported to an off country gulag just to be told ‘Too bad’ when ordered brought back by a judge,” \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/darkcobrabws/status/1911977181598593485?s=46&t=7BBzFwo6eYLzJIVfAlumEQ\">another wrote\u003c/a>, in reference to the case of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/18/1245530806/alien-enemies-act-kilmar-abrego-garcia-deportation-constitutional-crisis\">Maryland resident\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/18/1245530806/alien-enemies-act-kilmar-abrego-garcia-deportation-constitutional-crisis\">Kilmar Ábrego García,\u003c/a> an immigrant who was \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5364887/kilmar-abrego-garcia-trump-court-order\">deported to an El Salvador megaprison\u003c/a> without due process in what the White House called an “administrative error.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=arts_13976000 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/3-images-1-1020x574.jpeg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I love your state so much (and the fact it’s blue),” \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/hellostephano/status/1911989652212597097?s=46&t=7BBzFwo6eYLzJIVfAlumEQ\">another social media post\u003c/a> read. “[B]ut there’s no chance I’m stepping foot in any part of America due to your president.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>‘Please still come down’\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Visit California, a nonprofit organization that works closely with the state’s Office of Tourism, projects that there may be \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038735/california-tourism-expected-to-fall-for-the-1st-time-since-the-pandemic\">a 9% decrease in international visitors\u003c/a> in 2025. The biggest expected declines come from Canadian and Mexican tourists, \u003ca href=\"https://assets.visitcalifornia.com/media/?mediaId=87E7742F-52F7-4B5C-B9096B03163245D7&viewType=grid\">who visit California \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://assets.visitcalifornia.com/media/?mediaId=6D8CEA36-1DEB-4D0D-A52DCEDCC0A3747C&viewType=grid\">more — and spend more here\u003c/a> — than other international visitors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“On a personal level, I thought [Newsom’s] ad was quite refreshing,” said McKenzie McMillan, a travel adviser with The Travel Group, a Vancouver-based agency.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have obviously seen a significant amount of outreach from suppliers in the United States saying, ‘We love Canada and we love Canadians, please still come down,” McMillan said. “Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s going to move the needle that much.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Percent change of international visitors to California\" aria-label=\"Interactive line chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-blJUf\" src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/blJUf/2/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border: none;\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-external=\"1\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101909820/california-braces-for-decline-in-international-tourists\">KQED \u003cem>Forum\u003c/em>\u003c/a> spoke with McMillan and other figures in the world of tourism about what they’re seeing on the ground — and the scale of the potential impact on California, especially.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Canadians in California: How it started…\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McMillan: \u003c/strong>We generally see a huge influx of travel to the U.S., especially between British Columbia and California, going into the summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From Vancouver alone in the summer, we have around 30 \u003cem>daily \u003c/em>flights between five to six California destinations. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Sacramento, Orange County. Those are all places where we’re having multiple daily flights and those flights would be sold out … So this is a seismic shift in consumer patterns for California.[aside postID=news_12039912 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Also, for people in places like Vancouver, there is a feeling of sort of a shared cultural connection, and that extends to other coastal states — Oregon and Washington — as well. It’s a comfortable place, it’s a safe place for people to travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>… and how it’s going\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McMillan: \u003c/strong>[The worry] really began in about February. We had started to kind of hear from travelers who were a little bit apprehensive about visiting the United States. And then … we saw a pretty much near-complete collapse of all future bookings to California and throughout the entire United States. We saw about 30% of our business cancel that had already been booked. And then about a 90% drop in all future bookings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’re now starting to see both [AirCanada and WestJet, the country’s two largest airlines] either reducing service or dropping routes into the United States … The news just came out that \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-suspends-nine-routes-1.7529746\">WestJet dropped nine of the routes they were anticipating for the summer. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s two main reasons that we’re hearing: The first reason is a general anger towards the U.S. government, towards \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5387465/trump-carney-canada-tariffs\">the comments about a 51st state\u003c/a>, about annexing Canada, as well as the tariff threat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What we’re seeing now is a lot more fear-based and a lot of clients are very concerned about just the act of crossing the border due to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038914/what-can-you-do-if-cbp-asks-to-see-your-phone\">increased scrutiny at the border at both airports and at the land crossings\u003c/a> for Canadians: either based on their immigration status … but also about their personal views towards the U.S. government and [if] that that could deem them inadmissible to the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That second reason is also causing a bit of a reduction in our corporate travel … being here in Vancouver, we have a huge amount of business between British Columbia and California, whether it’s the tech sector into the Bay Area or the entertainment sector into Los Angeles. And we’re starting to see now that many companies are choosing not to allow their employees to travel, due to the fear of issues that they could have at the border.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hailey Branson-Potts, staff writer for the \u003cem>Los Angeles Times\u003c/em>:\u003c/strong> There’s just kind of an international distaste right now for President Trump’s economic policies. Canada — they \u003ca href=\"https://www.cntraveler.com/story/which-countries-have-issued-travel-advisories-for-the-us-1\">actually updated their travel warnings\u003c/a> to visitors a couple [of] weeks ago. They warned that border agents have the ability to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038914/what-can-you-do-if-cbp-asks-to-see-your-phone\">search people’s personal devices, to request passwords. \u003c/a>[aside postID=news_12038914 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/ICE-three-agents.jpg']There’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/03/22/nx-s1-5336792/european-countries-canada-travel-warnings-us\">been a lot of this concern in Germany as well\u003c/a>. Reports of people who’ve not been allowed to enter [the U.S.] despite having valid visas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>The blow to California’s tourism industry\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Branson-Potts: \u003c/strong>[Visit California and the governor’s office] are predicting in 2025, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038735/california-tourism-expected-to-fall-for-the-1st-time-since-the-pandemic\">a 9% decline in international visits compared with last year\u003c/a>. So that brings us down to about 15 million people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We are still recovering from a big drop in international visitation and visitation overall since the pandemic. So this is a big blow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pete Hillan, spokesperson for the California Hotel and Lodging Association: \u003c/strong>It’s huge. There’s no doubt that it’s one of the key economic sectors for the state, and to some degree for the nation. 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And he said, “Please know that you’re welcome and appreciated here.” So this is being taken very, very seriously.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1756jfdRIC8\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hillan: \u003c/strong>In 2026, we have \u003ca href=\"https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/host-cities\">the World Cup coming\u003c/a>, and then in 2028, \u003ca href=\"https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/los-angeles-2028\">we have the Olympics\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And so I think the reason we remain optimistic, even though it’s a difficult period right now, is because those are huge international events, and are going to attract visitors from across the globe — visitors that will be staying for a long time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>Starting next week, the Education Department said \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/65437/trump-administration-to-resume-collections-on-student-loan-borrowers-in-default\">student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Roughly 5.3 million borrowers nationwide are in default on their \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-repayment-trump-9fb6287fe52ed0be73719b53dd5bf90d\">federal student loans\u003c/a> and soon could be subject to having their wages garnished starting May 5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. government also paused federal student loan payments and interest accrual as a temporary relief measure. That grace period was extended multiple times by the Biden administration and ended in October.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#student-loan-default-what-to-do\">What to know if you’re a student loan borrower in default\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Amanda Kahn Fried, chief of policy and communications at the San Francisco Office of the Treasurer, said city officials are “deeply concerned” about the Trump administration’s decision to resume collection on defaulted student loans on Monday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\">the most recent available figures\u003c/a> from March 2018, approximately 735,000 student loan borrowers in the nine-county Bay Area — over 12% of the region’s adult population — owed a collective $26.6 billion in student debt, with the average borrower owing a balance of over $36,000.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried said that the Treasury’s Office of Financial Empowerment, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/StudentDebt\">works with residents around navigating their student debt\u003c/a>, is especially worried that “people don’t necessarily know that this change is coming and going into effect.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our concern is that starting May 5, borrowers who are already on the brink could see their wages garnished, their tax refunds seized and even their social security checks docked, which is the opposite of what we need to build a stronger economy here in San Francisco and across the country.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032461\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-1536x1001.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The federal student loan portfolio — which manages about $1.6 trillion in loans for roughly 43 million borrowers — is currently overseen by the Education Department’s office of Federal Student Aid. \u003ccite>(Mario Tama/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the Bay Area’s student loan burden is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\">lower than the national level\u003c/a>, San Francisco officials say there are\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\"> “dramatic disparities” in who is most affected locally by this type of debt\u003c/a>, with “considerably higher delinquency and default” in lower-income communities and communities of color.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried said she’s particularly concerned about the impact on residents who took out student loans but ultimately did not obtain a degree — people who “are particularly low income who may have taken a risk and tried to get a degree and not been able to complete that degree for a number of reasons, and that will find themselves in default and have a very, very hard time catching up,” because they “don’t actually have the earning power to be able to repay that debt.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When we gut borrower protections, we don’t just hurt individuals with debt,” Fried said. “We actually make it harder for cities like San Francisco to hire nurses and public servants and teachers that our communities depend on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Education Department said it will soon begin sending notices on collection efforts, but there are options for borrowers to get out of default. Keep reading for what student loan borrowers need to know about this announcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"student-loan-default-what-to-do\">\u003c/a>How will ‘involuntary collection’ on student loan debt work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beginning May 5, the department will begin “involuntary collection” through the Treasury Department’s offset program. Borrowers who have student loans in default will receive communication from Federal Student Aid in the upcoming weeks with information about their options, according to the Education Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Involuntary collection means the government can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds and seize portions of Social Security checks and other benefit payments to go toward paying back the loan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=mindshift_65437 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/2025-02-26t000000z-1066384240-mt1abcpr937788032-rtrmadp-3-abaca-press-1020x728.jpeg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In general, the collections will start with a letter,” Fried said. “So, making sure that your contact information is up to date is also very important so that you’re not missing any notices.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While “the first step typically isn’t having your wages garnished,” Fried acknowledged that “it’s very hard to predict in this environment if that’s what is going to happen.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a student loan borrower in default, this latest announcement is undoubtedly anxiety-provoking. But “the first piece of advice I would have is to obviously take a deep breath, and then to really approach this from a very organized fashion,” Fried recommended.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a starting point, “take screenshots of your progress on your different loan websites: Go to the Federal Student Aid website, literally take a photo of everything you can find about your account today,” she said. “Download all of your payment history documents for your records, [and] just make sure you really capture a true picture of where you are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if my student loans are in default — or if I’m delinquent?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A student loan becomes delinquent when a borrower doesn’t make a payment 90 days after its due date. If you continue to be delinquent on your loan for 270 days — or roughly nine months — then your loan goes into default.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While being delinquent affects your credit score, going into default has more serious consequences, such as wage garnishment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens when a loan goes into default?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When you fall behind on a loan by 270 days, the loan appears on your credit report as being in default.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once a loan is in default, the government will send the borrower into collections.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What can I do right now if my student loan is in default?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Education Department is recommending borrowers visit its \u003ca href=\"https://myeddebt.ed.gov/\">Default Resolution Group\u003c/a> to make a monthly payment, enroll in an income-driven repayment plan, or sign up for loan rehabilitation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute for Student Loan Advisors, recommends loan rehabilitation as an option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=mindshift_65377 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/03/capossela-npr-book-education-v2-final-1020x680.jpeg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Borrowers in default must ask their loan servicer to be placed into such a program. Typically, servicers ask for proof of income and expenses to calculate a payment amount. Once a borrower has paid on time for nine months in a row, they are taken out of default, Mayotte said. A loan rehabilitation can only be done once.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Fried said the best plan of action “if you absolutely can’t afford to make the payments” is to contact your student loan servicer, she also noted that “you need to be very cautious” about the option you choose, because of the interest these paths forward could add to your total amount owed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried also recommended that anyone who lives, works or receives services in San Francisco can \u003ca href=\"http://sfgov.org/ofe/counseling\">book a free financial consultation with the city’s Office of Financial Empowerment\u003c/a> to discuss their student loans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Student debt is a very complicated landscape and there are a lot of different types of loans,” she said. “And so it is really important to have somebody work with you on your particular issues.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does ‘forbearance’ mean?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Student loan forbearance is a temporary pause on your student loan payments granted to borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulties. To apply for forbearance, borrowers must contact their loan servicer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Borrowers can be granted forbearance by their loan servicer for up to 12 months, but interest will continue to accrue during this period.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Forbearance is not an option for borrowers whose student loans are in default. However, they are an option if you are delinquent on your loan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can a borrower find the status of their student loans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Borrowers need to know the status of their student loans in order to find out if they are in default, said Kate Wood, student loans expert at NerdWallet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To find the status of a student loan and their loan servicer information, borrowers need to access their studentaid.gov account. Since the Education Department is going to send notices about involuntary collections through email, borrowers want to make sure all their personal information is updated, such as email and physical address, Wood recommended.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can involuntary collections affect my Supplemental Security Income?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, benefits from Social Security are considered income and can be affected by involuntary collections.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How does delinquency affect my credit score?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Borrowers who are delinquent on their student loans take a massive hit on their credit scores, Wood said. Those who are delinquent on their student loans might see a drop of 100 points or more to their credit score. A delinquency stays on your credit report for seven years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Credit scores are used in many aspects of people’s financial lives, such as access to credit cards, buying a house or renting an apartment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can I apply to income-driven repayment plans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_12036573 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66293_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-04-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Income-driven repayment plans applications are currently open. These plans base your monthly student loan payment amount on your income and family size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Biden administration’s SAVE program is no longer open for applications since it was challenged in court. However, those who got accepted into the SAVE program are currently in administrative forbearance, meaning they don’t have to make payments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To review income-driven repayment plan options, you can \u003ca href=\"http://studentaid.gov\">check the loan simulator at studentaid.gov\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I find information and guidance about my student loans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During this unpredictable time, you may be wondering how you can stay on top of the latest news about your student loans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mayotte told KQED earlier this year that the best information comes straight from the source itself — \u003ca href=\"http://studentaid.gov\">studentaid.gov\u003c/a>. However, Californians also have \u003ca href=\"https://dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/student-loans/\">a student loan ombudsperson\u003c/a> that they can reach out to for questions or be reminded of \u003ca href=\"https://dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/student-loans/rights/\">their rights\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\">the most recent available figures\u003c/a> from March 2018, approximately 735,000 student loan borrowers in the nine-county Bay Area — over 12% of the region’s adult population — owed a collective $26.6 billion in student debt, with the average borrower owing a balance of over $36,000.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried said that the Treasury’s Office of Financial Empowerment, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/StudentDebt\">works with residents around navigating their student debt\u003c/a>, is especially worried that “people don’t necessarily know that this change is coming and going into effect.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our concern is that starting May 5, borrowers who are already on the brink could see their wages garnished, their tax refunds seized and even their social security checks docked, which is the opposite of what we need to build a stronger economy here in San Francisco and across the country.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032461\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-800x521.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-8-1536x1001.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The federal student loan portfolio — which manages about $1.6 trillion in loans for roughly 43 million borrowers — is currently overseen by the Education Department’s office of Federal Student Aid. \u003ccite>(Mario Tama/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the Bay Area’s student loan burden is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\">lower than the national level\u003c/a>, San Francisco officials say there are\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgov.org/ofe/what-cost-student-loan-debt-bay-area\"> “dramatic disparities” in who is most affected locally by this type of debt\u003c/a>, with “considerably higher delinquency and default” in lower-income communities and communities of color.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried said she’s particularly concerned about the impact on residents who took out student loans but ultimately did not obtain a degree — people who “are particularly low income who may have taken a risk and tried to get a degree and not been able to complete that degree for a number of reasons, and that will find themselves in default and have a very, very hard time catching up,” because they “don’t actually have the earning power to be able to repay that debt.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When we gut borrower protections, we don’t just hurt individuals with debt,” Fried said. “We actually make it harder for cities like San Francisco to hire nurses and public servants and teachers that our communities depend on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Education Department said it will soon begin sending notices on collection efforts, but there are options for borrowers to get out of default. Keep reading for what student loan borrowers need to know about this announcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"student-loan-default-what-to-do\">\u003c/a>How will ‘involuntary collection’ on student loan debt work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beginning May 5, the department will begin “involuntary collection” through the Treasury Department’s offset program. Borrowers who have student loans in default will receive communication from Federal Student Aid in the upcoming weeks with information about their options, according to the Education Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Involuntary collection means the government can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds and seize portions of Social Security checks and other benefit payments to go toward paying back the loan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In general, the collections will start with a letter,” Fried said. “So, making sure that your contact information is up to date is also very important so that you’re not missing any notices.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While “the first step typically isn’t having your wages garnished,” Fried acknowledged that “it’s very hard to predict in this environment if that’s what is going to happen.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a student loan borrower in default, this latest announcement is undoubtedly anxiety-provoking. But “the first piece of advice I would have is to obviously take a deep breath, and then to really approach this from a very organized fashion,” Fried recommended.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a starting point, “take screenshots of your progress on your different loan websites: Go to the Federal Student Aid website, literally take a photo of everything you can find about your account today,” she said. “Download all of your payment history documents for your records, [and] just make sure you really capture a true picture of where you are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if my student loans are in default — or if I’m delinquent?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A student loan becomes delinquent when a borrower doesn’t make a payment 90 days after its due date. If you continue to be delinquent on your loan for 270 days — or roughly nine months — then your loan goes into default.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While being delinquent affects your credit score, going into default has more serious consequences, such as wage garnishment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens when a loan goes into default?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When you fall behind on a loan by 270 days, the loan appears on your credit report as being in default.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once a loan is in default, the government will send the borrower into collections.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What can I do right now if my student loan is in default?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Education Department is recommending borrowers visit its \u003ca href=\"https://myeddebt.ed.gov/\">Default Resolution Group\u003c/a> to make a monthly payment, enroll in an income-driven repayment plan, or sign up for loan rehabilitation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute for Student Loan Advisors, recommends loan rehabilitation as an option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Borrowers in default must ask their loan servicer to be placed into such a program. Typically, servicers ask for proof of income and expenses to calculate a payment amount. Once a borrower has paid on time for nine months in a row, they are taken out of default, Mayotte said. A loan rehabilitation can only be done once.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Fried said the best plan of action “if you absolutely can’t afford to make the payments” is to contact your student loan servicer, she also noted that “you need to be very cautious” about the option you choose, because of the interest these paths forward could add to your total amount owed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fried also recommended that anyone who lives, works or receives services in San Francisco can \u003ca href=\"http://sfgov.org/ofe/counseling\">book a free financial consultation with the city’s Office of Financial Empowerment\u003c/a> to discuss their student loans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Student debt is a very complicated landscape and there are a lot of different types of loans,” she said. “And so it is really important to have somebody work with you on your particular issues.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does ‘forbearance’ mean?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Student loan forbearance is a temporary pause on your student loan payments granted to borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulties. To apply for forbearance, borrowers must contact their loan servicer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Borrowers can be granted forbearance by their loan servicer for up to 12 months, but interest will continue to accrue during this period.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Forbearance is not an option for borrowers whose student loans are in default. However, they are an option if you are delinquent on your loan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can a borrower find the status of their student loans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Borrowers need to know the status of their student loans in order to find out if they are in default, said Kate Wood, student loans expert at NerdWallet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To find the status of a student loan and their loan servicer information, borrowers need to access their studentaid.gov account. Since the Education Department is going to send notices about involuntary collections through email, borrowers want to make sure all their personal information is updated, such as email and physical address, Wood recommended.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can involuntary collections affect my Supplemental Security Income?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, benefits from Social Security are considered income and can be affected by involuntary collections.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How does delinquency affect my credit score?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Borrowers who are delinquent on their student loans take a massive hit on their credit scores, Wood said. Those who are delinquent on their student loans might see a drop of 100 points or more to their credit score. A delinquency stays on your credit report for seven years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Credit scores are used in many aspects of people’s financial lives, such as access to credit cards, buying a house or renting an apartment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can I apply to income-driven repayment plans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Income-driven repayment plans applications are currently open. These plans base your monthly student loan payment amount on your income and family size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Biden administration’s SAVE program is no longer open for applications since it was challenged in court. However, those who got accepted into the SAVE program are currently in administrative forbearance, meaning they don’t have to make payments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To review income-driven repayment plan options, you can \u003ca href=\"http://studentaid.gov\">check the loan simulator at studentaid.gov\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I find information and guidance about my student loans?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During this unpredictable time, you may be wondering how you can stay on top of the latest news about your student loans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mayotte told KQED earlier this year that the best information comes straight from the source itself — \u003ca href=\"http://studentaid.gov\">studentaid.gov\u003c/a>. However, Californians also have \u003ca href=\"https://dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/student-loans/\">a student loan ombudsperson\u003c/a> that they can reach out to for questions or be reminded of \u003ca href=\"https://dfpi.ca.gov/consumers/student-loans/rights/\">their rights\u003c/a>. Questions can be sent to Celina.Damian@dfpi.ca.gov.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have an issue with your loan servicer, you can file a complaint with the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://dfpi.ca.gov/submit-a-complaint/\">Department of Financial Protection and Innovation\u003c/a>. You can also reach out to DPFI by email at ask.DFPI@dfpi.ca.gov and by phone at 866-275-2677.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other places to get updates on student loans include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.studentloanplanner.com/\">Student Loan Planner\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://freestudentloanadvice.org/about_us/our-staff/\">The Institute of Student Loan Advisors\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.savingforcollege.com/authors/mark-kantrowitz\">Saving for College\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://minsky-law.com/\">Adam S. Minsky\u003c/a>, a lawyer specializing in student loans\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting from KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/nkhan\">Nisa Khan\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated 11 a.m. Monday\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Service is a great way to close the gaps in perception and to understand better that we’re all part of this human experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s according to Lou Reda, executive director of the nonprofit organization \u003ca href=\"https://www.handsonbayarea.org/\">HandsOn Bay Area\u003c/a>. Reda said that a lot of people are responding to their feelings of being “demoralized by national news” by seeking out volunteer opportunities — as a way to feel rooted in their local communities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#A\">Jump straight to: Tell us about your own volunteer story\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Over \u003ca href=\"https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/11/civic-engagement-and-volunteerism.html#:~:text=New%20U.S.%20Census%20Bureau%20and,and%20informal%20helping%20is%20climbing\">28% of Americans report volunteering\u003c/a> through an organization, according to the most recent available numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau — figures that have rebounded after historic lows during the early COVID-19 pandemic. And more than half of the population give back in informal ways, helping or exchanging favors with neighbors, “such as house sitting, running errands, or lending tools.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before you begin fantasizing about playing with cats at the local animal shelter, or organizing the best canned food drive your block has ever seen, there’s something the people who work full-time for nonprofits want you to know: while some rosters are overflowing with well-meaning volunteers, other crucial, lesser-known voluntary roles are going unfilled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, how can you be as helpful as possible to organizations doing community aid work? To mark \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/\">National Volunteer Week\u003c/a>, we talked to Bay Area nonprofits about the volunteer help they truly need, the roles that don’t always make it onto a sign-up sheet and how you can make the most meaningful impact with your time — without accidentally adding to their workload.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#B\">Jump straight to: Where to find volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>It’s OK to start small — and try out different roles\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“There are so many opportunities out there,” Reda said. “It can be so overwhelming that people don’t want to volunteer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His organization, HandsOn Bay Area, works with \u003ca href=\"https://www.handsonbayarea.org/calendar\">hundreds of nonprofit organizations\u003c/a>, to connect them with eager volunteers for projects that require assistance. And for people just getting started on their volunteer journey, Reda suggests taking stock of your interests first — as well as your limitations. Got a 9-to-5 job? Consider looking for weekend or evening opportunities. Are you a parent of young children? Search for tasks you can do as a family, like cleaning up a park or volunteering with a community garden. Do you love working with young people, or have extra time to commit? Consider becoming a mentor to someone in foster care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_12035871 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/012-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s OK if you’re unsure about which roles will feel the most fulfilling for you. “There’s a spark in all of us that’s waiting to come out,” Reda said. “You will find that by going to do a variety of things.” He recommends signing up for single-day volunteer commitments at first, while you search for the organization or cause that’s most meaningful to you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to make an impact in just a few hours, said Cody Jang, senior associate director of community engagement at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\">SF Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most shifts at the food bank are about two hours, and all you need are closed-toed shoes and a “willingness to work with others,” Jang said. Each shift is designed so that you can be trained within five to ten minutes and then be ready to go, so there’s no need to commit to hours of training first.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: whether you find the perfect fit on day one or decide to sample other opportunities, every little bit of time helps these organizations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11953002\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11953002\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with white hair and a warm coat picks through a huge box of ears of corn in a paved outdoor area where lots of other people are also circulating.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66300_230613-SFMarinFoodPantry-11-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers distribute food items at a San Francisco-Marin Food Bank pop-up pantry in the Richmond District of San Francisco on June 13, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>If you want to volunteer with animals, consider looking beyond the shelter \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Ryan Ericksen, the volunteer services manager at \u003ca href=\"https://eastbayspca.org/\">East Bay SPCA\u003c/a>, said the organization is always in need of volunteers to foster animals — and the commitment doesn’t have to be long-term.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even short-term fostering can have an outsized impact, he said, and that “field trips” of a few hours — or even a weekend — can make a “huge difference” in how they allow animals to “decompress” from the many stimulating smells and sounds of a shelter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Counterintuitively, Ericksen said, people often underestimate the sheer amount of education that’s required for hands-on roles volunteering with animals in the shelter environment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Working with animals in the shelter setting is not as simple as working with animals in our home,” he said. “This work really requires a commitment to becoming educated regarding [animal] behavior.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this reason, volunteer roles at the East Bay SPCA’s shelters are among the most selective — requiring a 50-hour, six-month volunteering commitment. Shelter volunteers also go through a substantial amount of training, learning how to care for and train animals in a stressful environment. “We want to set people up for success in whatever role they take on,” Ericksen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And don’t despair if the nearest animal shelter has reached its volunteer capacity, Reda said: “There are other organizations that work with animals that also need help.” HandsOn Bay Area’s past projects have ranged from horse and goat care to specialized roles training dogs to “smell if a person goes into diabetic shock.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12036603\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12036603\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/161116_VetSOS_bhs10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Shih Tzu receives a check from veterinary technician Jason Dutra, a first-time volunteer with Vet SOS. \u003ccite>(Brittany Hosea-Small/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Be open to under-the-radar ways to help \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When people think about volunteering with an animal shelter, Ericksen said, many of them naturally think about volunteering with animals — but one of the “most overlooked” roles at the East Bay SPCA has to do with building repairs and upkeep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This may come as welcome news if you’re a professional contractor or electrician — but Ericksen emphasized that specialized skills aren’t required. Volunteers of every level are welcome to help with building improvements, even if your only experience is “changing out lightbulbs or painting around the house.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the next year, he added that the East Bay SPCA is “actually hoping to upgrade the lighting fixtures of several of our facilities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other lesser-known volunteer opportunities at the SPCA include transporting animals to and from the spay and neuter clinic, and preparing pet food for the “pet pantry” program, which distributes to lower-income and unhoused pet owners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the end of the day, the best way to improve the quality of life for our four-legged friends is to provide the resources, education and experiences that people need to grow skilled and competent working with animals,” Ericksen said. “The world becomes a better place for animals when we exhibit patience, compassion and active engagement with the \u003cem>people \u003c/em>in our community.”[aside postID=news_12030725 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/241203-FresnoCampingBan-67-BL_qed-1020x680.jpg']Over at the SF Marin Food Bank, one of the most critical needs is for volunteers with a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle to deliver food door-to-door through the home-delivered grocery program. The program helps seniors, parents of young children and other people with mobility limitations who “still want to live independently and cook with good food,” Jang said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also a great way for volunteers to spend time with a friend or family member, Jang said. He encourages drivers to bring a copilot along for the ride. “You get to spend time together with someone that [you] care about and deliver groceries,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another under-the-radar volunteer opportunity, Jang said, is to \u003ca href=\"https://volunteering.sfmfoodbank.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=120345&_gl=1*11glovp*_gcl_au*MTI0ODE2OTc0MC4xNzQzMDI4NDc0&_ga=2.76743383.390745529.1744140211-644128387.1743028475\">seek out your local neighborhood food pantry\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The food bank is much more of a warehouse,” he said. “We get the food, we build a menu each week, and then we push it out to partners. These can be schools, community centers, senior centers, soup kitchens, all kinds of different places.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Volunteering with one of these smaller pantries “helps with the chain of getting food to those in need” and is more likely to impact your literal neighbors, Jang said. Alongside their work serving unhoused communities, most food bank clients are actually “housed and employed,” he said, “It’s just really expensive and difficult to make ends meet in the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11807401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11807401\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers work to sort donated food at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood on Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Make use of your in-demand specialized skills \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many organizations have a “wish list” of projects to complete — and if you’re someone with \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOywn1qArI\">a very particular set of skills\u003c/a>, you might be able to help their dreams come true.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, Ericksen said he’s always looking for SPCA volunteers with language translation or photography skills. (Hey, someone’s got to take profile pics for animals in search of their forever homes.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other highly valuable skills include tax, finance or legal expertise, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every nonprofit “needs someone who understands money,” Reda said. He even encouraged folks with professional leadership experience to consider joining an organization’s board of directors, where they can have a tremendous impact. Board members help with operational issues and governance of the nonprofit and are a “great way to get further involved” once you’ve found a meaningful cause, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Long- and short-term administrative help is also welcome, said Jang, who noted that volunteers who are willing to support the food bank’s development team are always a boon. Even simple tasks like writing thank you notes to donors are crucial, he said — so reach out if you’re someone who has “really nice handwriting,” he joked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12022598\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12022598\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Craig Hermes, volunteer at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, inside of the facility in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Consider volunteering at less popular times \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>All the nonprofit leaders KQED spoke with agreed: there are times when their volunteer cups runneth over. Volunteer shifts in November and December, for example, fill up as many helpers find themselves in the holiday spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Then in January and February it takes a nosedive, and volunteer numbers drop steeply — but we serve the same number of people,” Jang said. This means that late summer, “right around Labor Day,” is another great opportunity to volunteer, he said, when many regular volunteers are taking a summer vacation and you’ll be truly filling a need in their absence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for time of day, it’s no surprise that weekends and evenings are popular shifts among volunteers with 9-to-5 office jobs, meaning weekday and morning shifts are much harder to fill, Ericksen said. So if you have availability during those hours, you’re more likely to snag a volunteer coordinator’s attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just don’t get so hung up about scheduling that you lose sight of the mission, Reda said. The need for community support is never-ending, he said, and ultimately, “it doesn’t matter \u003cem>when \u003c/em>you can give back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s just important to do it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"B\">\u003c/a>Ready to get started with volunteering in the Bay Area?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Search \u003ca href=\"https://www.handsonbayarea.org/calendar\">HandsOn Bay Area’s\u003c/a> calendar of volunteer projects.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find your local Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) chapter:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://eastbayspca.org/how-to-help/become-volunteer-foster/volunteer\">East Bay SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfspca.org/join-our-community/volunteer/\">San Francisco SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hsnb.org/volunteer/\">Humane Society of the North Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hssv.org/volunteer/\">Humane Society Silicon Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://phs-spca.org/volunteer/\">Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Volunteer with \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/volunteer/\">the SF Marin Food Bank\u003c/a> or find a \u003ca href=\"https://volunteering.sfmfoodbank.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=120345&_gl=1*11glovp*_gcl_au*MTI0ODE2OTc0MC4xNzQzMDI4NDc0&_ga=2.76743383.390745529.1744140211-644128387.1743028475\">partner pantry near you\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Browse for additional opportunities on \u003ca href=\"https://www.volunteermatch.org/search\">VolunteerMatch\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11922965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11922965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student volunteers (from left) Laurel Halvorson, Alecia Harger and Brandon Mendoza help serve food at People’s Park in Berkeley on Feb. 19, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"A\">\u003c/a>Tell us: How is volunteering a part of your life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We want to hear from you: If you’re already a volunteer, what do you do? And which organizations in your area do you want to hype up — and recommend others consider volunteering there too?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You could tell us about:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Your own volunteer experience — where you volunteer, how you got started and what you do.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A nonprofit organization or community group (or even an individual) that does great work in your area and that might need more volunteers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Any tips you might have for how to make volunteering work with your schedule or your circumstances — for example, how can you volunteer as a family?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can use the form below to share your thoughts with us, and what you tell us could be shared in a future KQED story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a chance we may use any contact information you provide to get in touch with you to ask a few follow-up questions, but we’ll never share your information outside of KQED without your permission. We won’t be able to reply to everyone who submits a question, but what you tell us will make our reporting stronger on KQED.org, KQED Public Radio and our social media channels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that you can also \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/support/volunteer\">volunteer at KQED\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg6GChneQr0qyjVwdxGhsVBfgWW5jl27i2l56iA9VDS62fw/viewform?embedded=true\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story has been updated to correctly attribute two quotes to Ryan Ericksen, which had been previously attributed to Lou Reda.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before you begin fantasizing about playing with cats at the local animal shelter, or organizing the best canned food drive your block has ever seen, there’s something the people who work full-time for nonprofits want you to know: while some rosters are overflowing with well-meaning volunteers, other crucial, lesser-known voluntary roles are going unfilled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, how can you be as helpful as possible to organizations doing community aid work? To mark \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/\">National Volunteer Week\u003c/a>, we talked to Bay Area nonprofits about the volunteer help they truly need, the roles that don’t always make it onto a sign-up sheet and how you can make the most meaningful impact with your time — without accidentally adding to their workload.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#B\">Jump straight to: Where to find volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>It’s OK to start small — and try out different roles\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“There are so many opportunities out there,” Reda said. “It can be so overwhelming that people don’t want to volunteer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His organization, HandsOn Bay Area, works with \u003ca href=\"https://www.handsonbayarea.org/calendar\">hundreds of nonprofit organizations\u003c/a>, to connect them with eager volunteers for projects that require assistance. And for people just getting started on their volunteer journey, Reda suggests taking stock of your interests first — as well as your limitations. Got a 9-to-5 job? Consider looking for weekend or evening opportunities. Are you a parent of young children? Search for tasks you can do as a family, like cleaning up a park or volunteering with a community garden. Do you love working with young people, or have extra time to commit? Consider becoming a mentor to someone in foster care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s OK if you’re unsure about which roles will feel the most fulfilling for you. “There’s a spark in all of us that’s waiting to come out,” Reda said. “You will find that by going to do a variety of things.” He recommends signing up for single-day volunteer commitments at first, while you search for the organization or cause that’s most meaningful to you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to make an impact in just a few hours, said Cody Jang, senior associate director of community engagement at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\">SF Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most shifts at the food bank are about two hours, and all you need are closed-toed shoes and a “willingness to work with others,” Jang said. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Over at the SF Marin Food Bank, one of the most critical needs is for volunteers with a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle to deliver food door-to-door through the home-delivered grocery program. The program helps seniors, parents of young children and other people with mobility limitations who “still want to live independently and cook with good food,” Jang said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also a great way for volunteers to spend time with a friend or family member, Jang said. He encourages drivers to bring a copilot along for the ride. “You get to spend time together with someone that [you] care about and deliver groceries,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another under-the-radar volunteer opportunity, Jang said, is to \u003ca href=\"https://volunteering.sfmfoodbank.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=120345&_gl=1*11glovp*_gcl_au*MTI0ODE2OTc0MC4xNzQzMDI4NDc0&_ga=2.76743383.390745529.1744140211-644128387.1743028475\">seek out your local neighborhood food pantry\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The food bank is much more of a warehouse,” he said. “We get the food, we build a menu each week, and then we push it out to partners. These can be schools, community centers, senior centers, soup kitchens, all kinds of different places.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Volunteering with one of these smaller pantries “helps with the chain of getting food to those in need” and is more likely to impact your literal neighbors, Jang said. Alongside their work serving unhoused communities, most food bank clients are actually “housed and employed,” he said, “It’s just really expensive and difficult to make ends meet in the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11807401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11807401\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS42178_012_KQED_SanFranciscoMarinFoodBank_03182020_-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers work to sort donated food at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood on Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Make use of your in-demand specialized skills \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many organizations have a “wish list” of projects to complete — and if you’re someone with \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOywn1qArI\">a very particular set of skills\u003c/a>, you might be able to help their dreams come true.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, Ericksen said he’s always looking for SPCA volunteers with language translation or photography skills. (Hey, someone’s got to take profile pics for animals in search of their forever homes.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other highly valuable skills include tax, finance or legal expertise, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every nonprofit “needs someone who understands money,” Reda said. He even encouraged folks with professional leadership experience to consider joining an organization’s board of directors, where they can have a tremendous impact. Board members help with operational issues and governance of the nonprofit and are a “great way to get further involved” once you’ve found a meaningful cause, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Long- and short-term administrative help is also welcome, said Jang, who noted that volunteers who are willing to support the food bank’s development team are always a boon. Even simple tasks like writing thank you notes to donors are crucial, he said — so reach out if you’re someone who has “really nice handwriting,” he joked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12022598\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12022598\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250116_FireAnimalShelter-25_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Craig Hermes, volunteer at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, inside of the facility in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Consider volunteering at less popular times \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>All the nonprofit leaders KQED spoke with agreed: there are times when their volunteer cups runneth over. Volunteer shifts in November and December, for example, fill up as many helpers find themselves in the holiday spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Then in January and February it takes a nosedive, and volunteer numbers drop steeply — but we serve the same number of people,” Jang said. This means that late summer, “right around Labor Day,” is another great opportunity to volunteer, he said, when many regular volunteers are taking a summer vacation and you’ll be truly filling a need in their absence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for time of day, it’s no surprise that weekends and evenings are popular shifts among volunteers with 9-to-5 office jobs, meaning weekday and morning shifts are much harder to fill, Ericksen said. So if you have availability during those hours, you’re more likely to snag a volunteer coordinator’s attention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just don’t get so hung up about scheduling that you lose sight of the mission, Reda said. The need for community support is never-ending, he said, and ultimately, “it doesn’t matter \u003cem>when \u003c/em>you can give back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s just important to do it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"B\">\u003c/a>Ready to get started with volunteering in the Bay Area?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Search \u003ca href=\"https://www.handsonbayarea.org/calendar\">HandsOn Bay Area’s\u003c/a> calendar of volunteer projects.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find your local Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) chapter:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://eastbayspca.org/how-to-help/become-volunteer-foster/volunteer\">East Bay SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfspca.org/join-our-community/volunteer/\">San Francisco SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hsnb.org/volunteer/\">Humane Society of the North Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hssv.org/volunteer/\">Humane Society Silicon Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://phs-spca.org/volunteer/\">Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Volunteer with \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/volunteer/\">the SF Marin Food Bank\u003c/a> or find a \u003ca href=\"https://volunteering.sfmfoodbank.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=120345&_gl=1*11glovp*_gcl_au*MTI0ODE2OTc0MC4xNzQzMDI4NDc0&_ga=2.76743383.390745529.1744140211-644128387.1743028475\">partner pantry near you\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Browse for additional opportunities on \u003ca href=\"https://www.volunteermatch.org/search\">VolunteerMatch\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11922965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11922965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/08/RS47367_033_Berkeley_PeoplesPark_02192021-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student volunteers (from left) Laurel Halvorson, Alecia Harger and Brandon Mendoza help serve food at People’s Park in Berkeley on Feb. 19, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"A\">\u003c/a>Tell us: How is volunteering a part of your life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We want to hear from you: If you’re already a volunteer, what do you do? 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We won’t be able to reply to everyone who submits a question, but what you tell us will make our reporting stronger on KQED.org, KQED Public Radio and our social media channels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that you can also \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/support/volunteer\">volunteer at KQED\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cdiv class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__shortcodes__shortcodeWrapper'>\n \u003ciframe\n src='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg6GChneQr0qyjVwdxGhsVBfgWW5jl27i2l56iA9VDS62fw/viewform?embedded=true?embedded=true'\n title='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZg6GChneQr0qyjVwdxGhsVBfgWW5jl27i2l56iA9VDS62fw/viewform?embedded=true'\n width='760' height='500'\n frameborder='0'\n marginheight='0' marginwidth='0'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>This story has been updated to correctly attribute two quotes to Ryan Ericksen, which had been previously attributed to Lou Reda.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/chulbolpandey/status/1909127476988481650\">Formal wear at the club\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8j6UFKc/\">Lady Gaga’s pivot back to pop music\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/confusionm8trix/status/1909064622059016334\">The resurgence of the ‘flash mob.’\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/botticellibimbo/status/1527390388167659528\">Dwindling attendance at strip clubs.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before the markets were plunged into chaos by \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/nx-s1-5349403/trump-unveils-10-tariff-on-all-imports-and-reciprocal-tariffs-dozens-of-economies\">President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement \u003c/a>at the start of the month, a certain genre of meme was spreading across social media: posts labeling a comically wide variety of observations and situations like these as “recession indicators.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As uncertainty grows in every corner of the U.S. economy — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12034730/trump-tariffs-shake-world-economy-rattling-silicon-valley\">Silicon Valley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/trump-tariffs-cars-auto-industry.html\">manufacturing\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/trump-s-tariffs-are-expected-to-raise-new-home-20258385.php\">housing\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5352901/tariffs-trump-asian-grocery-stores\">retail\u003c/a>, to name a few — internet users who might not even have lived through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/great-recession-of-200709\">Great Recession of the late 2000s\u003c/a> or the \u003ca href=\"https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/recession-of-1981-82\">recession of 1981\u003c/a> see signs of imminent recession almost everywhere. Supposed indicators include people \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHlQ55GxXSk/\">exiting the job market in favor of law school\u003c/a>, saving money by \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@djgoss1p/video/7490713864733232430?_r=1&_t=ZP-8vMxodNOD8h\">cooking at home\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/lilgrapefruits/status/1907260849594798085\">streaming years-old episodes of \u003cem>American Idol\u003c/em>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/lilgrapefruits/status/1907260849594798085\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the recession indicator trope is not new — \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/botticellibimbo/status/1527390388167659528\">the viral tweet from a dancer linking declining strip club attendance and U.S. economic health\u003c/a> was posted in 2022 — the 2025 meme strain specifically focuses on the apparent resurgence of 2000s pop culture as a sign of the economic times, with an increasingly absurdist twist. This is how we get the recession indicator of British singer-songwriter \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/PopCrave/status/1906028446028820689\">Ed Sheeran, whose debut album was released in 2011, being “cool” again\u003c/a> — or \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/BivouacChillin/status/1907609632001958122\">a rare public sighting of a child star from TV’s Malcolm in the Middle\u003c/a> (which debuted in 2000: the same year that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/04/23/397113284/15-years-after-the-dot-com-bust-nasdaq-closes-at-new-record\">the dot-com bubble burst in U.S. stock markets\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1906028446028820689\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in other posts, “throwback” leanings \u003cem>are \u003c/em>directly linked to financial behavior — the idea that 2010s formal wear-at-the-club style is making a comeback precisely because it \u003ca href=\"https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/why-is-everything-in-fashion-suddenly-a-recession-indicator\">allows the wearer to save money by reusing office clothing\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/chulbolpandey/status/1909127476988481650\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As purposefully goofy as many of these observations are, there’s a serious question here: What can recession indicator memes actually tell us — or even predict — about the national economy? And what do online trends like this communicate about how regular people experience economic uncertainty?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>On the hunt for signs of a recession\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At the time of writing, the U.S. is \u003cem>not \u003c/em>currently in a recession, although \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5354927/recession-trump-tariffs\">experts have warned that the uncertainty stoked by Trump’s tariffs could accelerate one\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/basics/recess.htm#:~:text=Most%20commentators%20and%20analysts%20use,and%20services%20a%20country%20produces.\">The “rule of thumb” definition of a recession\u003c/a> is when a country experiences two consecutive quarters of decline in its gross domestic product, or the total value of all goods and services a country produces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, for many economists and financial analysts, just looking at GDP \u003ca href=\"https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2022/7/28/23280969/gdp-report-recession-economy-climate-change-happiness\">is not enough to identify a recession\u003c/a>. GDP is “a very high level” signal of economic activity, said Julian Vogel, assistant professor of finance at San José State University and \u003ca href=\"https://career.rady.ucsd.edu/blog/2023/01/24/what-is-a-chartered-financial-analyst-cfa/\">chartered financial analyst\u003c/a>. Since \u003ca href=\"https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product\">the U.S. Department of Commerce only reports this data once the quarter has concluded\u003c/a>, it’s also a “lagging indicator,” he said. And by the time economists are reporting six months’ worth of declining GDP and proclaiming a recession, “most people will be like, ‘Yeah, no kidding — I was there, I felt it,’” Vogel said. (They may even have already posted about it.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/_cingraham/status/1912889427338076414\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, economists and analysts \u003ca href=\"https://www.nber.org/research/business-cycle-dating\">look at multiple metrics at once\u003c/a>, which could include employment levels, income levels or investment in industrial production, among others. One piece of data that is key for Vogel is “\u003ca href=\"https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/april-2003/consumer-confidence-surveys-do-they-boost-forecasters-confidence\">consumer confidence\u003c/a>”: how individual consumers, like you, \u003cem>feel\u003c/em> about the overall state of the economy and the direction it’s heading.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And according to the business research group \u003ca href=\"https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence\">Conference Board\u003c/a>, short-term expectations about the economy among Americans last month fell to their lowest levels in 12 years, with consumer confidence \u003ca href=\"https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence\">falling across all income brackets\u003c/a> except for households earning more than $125,000 a year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If people are less confident about the future, they’re going to cut back in some shape or form,” Vogel said. “They’re going to either stop certain types of spending … or they are going to substitute [certain goods] for a cheaper product.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In other words, the stuff of recession indicator memes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Lipstick: the original ‘recession indicator’ meme?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.britannica.com/topic/substitution-effect\">“substitution effect”\u003c/a> is one way economists measure how consumers feel about the future: if folks want to cut back on expenses, they will replace certain goods with more affordable substitutes. This phenomenon gives us one of the most pervasive “recession indicator” memes from the days of the early internet: the so-called \u003ca href=\"https://www.newsweek.com/what-lipstick-index-economic-recession-predictor-1917082\">“lipstick index.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This theory, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/09/investing/markets-lookahead-lipstick-indicator/index.html\">proposed by Estée Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder\u003c/a> amid the post-9/11 downturn, assumes that consumers purchase cheaper products like lipstick as a way to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214804319304884\">“treat themselves”\u003c/a> when they can’t afford more expensive items like clothing or jewelry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/iiiitsandrea/status/1909989407110619511\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Economists \u003ca href=\"https://www.newsweek.com/what-lipstick-index-economic-recession-predictor-1917082\">are still researching the accuracy of the “lipstick index.”\u003c/a> However, relatable and informal measurements, like falling \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-11/recession-indicator-us-hairstylists-report-clients-cut-spending\">hair salon profits\u003c/a>, stick around in the popular imagination and paved the way for recession indicator memes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/kennykeil/status/1910527218364871026\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For its part, the Trump administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcYJxJezXkI\">argues that sinking consumer confidence doesn’t necessarily mean the economy itself is slowing down\u003c/a> — contradicting what \u003ca href=\"https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2024/jan/what-behind-recent-slump-consumer-sentiment\">most economists think\u003c/a>. And because consumption is deeply intertwined with production in the U.S. economy, noted San José State’s Vogel, the kind of reduced spending that comes with low consumer confidence can impact how much manufacturers order from their suppliers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are entering a kind of self-reinforcing cycle where less demand leads to less need for workers, which leads to \u003ca href=\"https://kqed.org/layoffs\">layoffs\u003c/a>,” Vogel said. “That leads to less money being available, which leads to less demand, and so on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Don’t discount the memes \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The recession indicator meme shows no signs of slowing down right now, finding dark humor in any sign of consumers spending less or \u003ca href=\"https://time.com/7276586/recession-pop-benefits-essay/\">dabbling in “recession pop.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But ultimately, the recession indicator trend might be less about the \u003cem>accuracy \u003c/em>of these alleged recession indicators — \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/WTFJXR63/status/1908219374311203144\">Kourtney Kardashian spotted in Bushwick\u003c/a>, anyone? — and more about how they reflect the anxieties of consumers trying to process \u003ca href=\"https://news.sky.com/story/tariffs-latest-trumps-worldwide-tariffs-come-into-effect-with-china-facing-104-levy-13209921?postid=9419597\">an ever-changing economic reality\u003c/a> in real-time, said Ellen Evers, associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/N_Sportelli/status/1912230520655687745\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The way the economy works is not necessarily similar to the way consumers \u003cem>experience \u003c/em>the economy,” said Evers, whose research focuses on understanding how humans make decisions. “As a consumer, what you see are the very concrete things: ‘Is my rent going up? Is my salary going up? How much is a gallon of milk?’” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Decades of research \u003ca href=\"https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/what-is-behavioral-economics#tversky\">show that most humans depend on information that they can easily recall\u003c/a> — the price of eggs, for example, or what trends were popular the last time \u003cem>they \u003c/em>witnessed an economic crisis. Being able to then “report” these observations on social media, however humorously, in the form of recession indicator memes, is just another part of talking about what we see in front of us, Evers said. “You choose your own network,” she said. “And if you want to believe a thing, you choose people in your network that also believe those things.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/HKesvani/status/1904161124389437822\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of which might explain how a complicated economic idea like “a drop in GDP” can now be represented through something much more familiar, like \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/JordanMeehan/status/1909632675947610226\">a shuttered downtown Dunkin Donuts location\u003c/a> — because “the recession indicator memes are just much easier to understand than any of the fundamental economics,” Evers said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/iiiitsandrea/status/1910342795002364104\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She did caution that these memes \u003cem>could \u003c/em>prompt people to feel even more jittery about the economy and adjust their spending accordingly, giving us “a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.” But San José State’s Vogel, on the other hand, noted the deep economic uncertainty COVID wrought, from price hikes to supply chain disruptions, has left many people “quite scarred” — and memers could be \u003ca href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-fandom/202403/how-memes-help-us-cope\">processing their last bout of financial panic by joking\u003c/a> that the next one might be around the corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sounds like it’s time to add a lesson on memes to the Economics 101 syllabus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>As purposefully goofy as many of these observations are, there’s a serious question here: What can recession indicator memes actually tell us — or even predict — about the national economy? And what do online trends like this communicate about how regular people experience economic uncertainty?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>On the hunt for signs of a recession\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At the time of writing, the U.S. is \u003cem>not \u003c/em>currently in a recession, although \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5354927/recession-trump-tariffs\">experts have warned that the uncertainty stoked by Trump’s tariffs could accelerate one\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/basics/recess.htm#:~:text=Most%20commentators%20and%20analysts%20use,and%20services%20a%20country%20produces.\">The “rule of thumb” definition of a recession\u003c/a> is when a country experiences two consecutive quarters of decline in its gross domestic product, or the total value of all goods and services a country produces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, for many economists and financial analysts, just looking at GDP \u003ca href=\"https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2022/7/28/23280969/gdp-report-recession-economy-climate-change-happiness\">is not enough to identify a recession\u003c/a>. GDP is “a very high level” signal of economic activity, said Julian Vogel, assistant professor of finance at San José State University and \u003ca href=\"https://career.rady.ucsd.edu/blog/2023/01/24/what-is-a-chartered-financial-analyst-cfa/\">chartered financial analyst\u003c/a>. Since \u003ca href=\"https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product\">the U.S. Department of Commerce only reports this data once the quarter has concluded\u003c/a>, it’s also a “lagging indicator,” he said. And by the time economists are reporting six months’ worth of declining GDP and proclaiming a recession, “most people will be like, ‘Yeah, no kidding — I was there, I felt it,’” Vogel said. (They may even have already posted about it.)\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>For its part, the Trump administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcYJxJezXkI\">argues that sinking consumer confidence doesn’t necessarily mean the economy itself is slowing down\u003c/a> — contradicting what \u003ca href=\"https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2024/jan/what-behind-recent-slump-consumer-sentiment\">most economists think\u003c/a>. And because consumption is deeply intertwined with production in the U.S. economy, noted San José State’s Vogel, the kind of reduced spending that comes with low consumer confidence can impact how much manufacturers order from their suppliers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are entering a kind of self-reinforcing cycle where less demand leads to less need for workers, which leads to \u003ca href=\"https://kqed.org/layoffs\">layoffs\u003c/a>,” Vogel said. “That leads to less money being available, which leads to less demand, and so on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Don’t discount the memes \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The recession indicator meme shows no signs of slowing down right now, finding dark humor in any sign of consumers spending less or \u003ca href=\"https://time.com/7276586/recession-pop-benefits-essay/\">dabbling in “recession pop.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But ultimately, the recession indicator trend might be less about the \u003cem>accuracy \u003c/em>of these alleged recession indicators — \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/WTFJXR63/status/1908219374311203144\">Kourtney Kardashian spotted in Bushwick\u003c/a>, anyone? — and more about how they reflect the anxieties of consumers trying to process \u003ca href=\"https://news.sky.com/story/tariffs-latest-trumps-worldwide-tariffs-come-into-effect-with-china-facing-104-levy-13209921?postid=9419597\">an ever-changing economic reality\u003c/a> in real-time, said Ellen Evers, associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>All of which might explain how a complicated economic idea like “a drop in GDP” can now be represented through something much more familiar, like \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/JordanMeehan/status/1909632675947610226\">a shuttered downtown Dunkin Donuts location\u003c/a> — because “the recession indicator memes are just much easier to understand than any of the fundamental economics,” Evers said.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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According to the document, ICE can now request the information of noncitizens that the immigration agency is \u003ca href=\"https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1253&num=0&edition=prelim\">investigating for specific federal crimes\u003c/a>, including staying in the country after receiving a final order of removal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For months, different media outlets \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/02/10/irs-immigration-ice-raids/\">had reported that Trump administration officials were in talks with the IRS\u003c/a> to access the tax data of undocumented immigrants, but it was unclear what exactly was on the table. Now that the agreement is widely available, immigrant advocacy groups \u003ca href=\"https://www.ilrc.org/immigrant-legal-resource-center-denounces-irs-agreement-cooperate-ice-sharing-sensitive-data\">are criticizing the IRS for accepting these terms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This represents a broken promise to immigrants across the country who have relied on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12030564/who-can-see-my-tax-information-when-i-file\">the representation of the IRS that their information will not be shared with immigration enforcement\u003c/a>,” said Josh Rosenthal, who leads the workers’ rights program at the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12030564/who-can-see-my-tax-information-when-i-file\">previously reported\u003c/a> that Bay Area community tax clinics have consistently heard concerns this year from families worried that the IRS would share their tax information with other government agencies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attempting to transform the tax system into an immigration enforcement tool is not just illegal and immoral, it’s also destructive economic policy,” said Kelly Batson, chief community impact officer for \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/\">United Way Bay Area\u003c/a>, which works with free tax sites all over the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attacks on immigrant communities push vulnerable families further into the shadows and deeper into poverty,” she said, adding that she is “beyond dismayed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED spoke to legal experts familiar with the IRS document to better understand who it impacts — and what this could mean for the tax data privacy of undocumented immigrants and the overall U.S. population.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12035741\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12035741\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. \u003ccite>(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>What is the objective of the IRS-ICE agreement?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/25889274-mou-0408/\">agreement\u003c/a> states that the Department of Homeland Security “has identified numerous aliens illegally present in the United States” who have received a final order of removal.” These individuals, DHS claims, are “under criminal investigation” for violating federal law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law in question is \u003ca href=\"https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1253&num=0&edition=prelim\">a section in the U.S. Code\u003c/a> that establishes that noncitizens could be in violation of the law if they do not leave the U.S. within 90 days of receiving a final order of removal. The IRS-ICE memorandum of understanding also agrees that the federal government can request data if a person is in violation of “another specifically designated Federal criminal statute.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11909786 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/04/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668869.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Does the agreement include every undocumented immigrant in the country? At the moment, according to Rosenthal, the document only allows the IRS and ICE to share data “in the limited circumstance of investigating a federal crime.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not a crime in itself to be undocumented,” Rosenthal said. “That’s a civil violation, and that is not a valid reason for the IRS to share information.” Instead, he explained that the federal crime the Trump administration identified is “staying in the country past a final order of removal.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to data from the \u003ca href=\"https://tracreports.org/phptools/immigration/closure/\">Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse\u003c/a>, a research organization that makes government data available, federal immigration judges \u003ca href=\"https://tracreports.org/phptools/immigration/closure/\">issued 162,514 removal orders in the first two months of this year\u003c/a>. By contrast, around \u003ca href=\"https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/\">11 million undocumented people live in the U.S.\u003c/a>, according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Immigration law experts \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12014436/undocumented-what-to-know-before-a-second-trump-term\">have previously told KQED\u003c/a> that just because someone is in the U.S. without proper documentation, this does not necessarily mean they have a removal order against them. If you are currently in an active removal proceeding, you should have previously received a letter from the Executive Office of Immigration Review, which manages federal immigration courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Why does the IRS have the personal information of undocumented immigrants in the first place?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Individuals without a legal immigration status can pay taxes thanks to an \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin\">individual taxpayer identification number\u003c/a> (ITIN) granted by the IRS.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to a 2024 report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants \u003ca href=\"https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-taxes-2024/\">paid $96.7 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022\u003c/a>.[aside postID=news_12030564 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/taxes041511_qed-1020x682.jpg']The IRS started issuing ITINs in 1996 in order to improve tax collection among people without a Social Security number. Many people who use an ITIN to file are undocumented, although other groups — including the spouses of workers legally authorized to work in the U.S. and international students — use an ITIN as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Federal law blocks undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicare or Social Security retirement benefits — despite this group contributing massively to these programs — but many still do so in order to potentially \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2017/04/17/523634144/tax-filings-seen-dipping-amid-trump-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration\">improve their chances of obtaining legal immigration status\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Requesting an ITIN from the IRS \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/how-to-apply-for-an-itin\">can be a complicated process\u003c/a> that requires applicants to send their foreign passports, along with other personal information, to the tax agency. And for decades, millions of undocumented immigrants \u003ca href=\"https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-taxes-2024/\">shared their personal information with the IRS\u003c/a> under the assumption that only the agency would have access to this data.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Is the IRS-ICE agreement legal?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In a statement to NPR, the Treasury Department, which oversees the IRS, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/04/08/g-s1-59056/irs-dhs-information-sharing-deal-immigrants-tax-records\">insisted that the agreement with ICE\u003c/a> is based on “longstanding authorities granted by Congress, which serve to protect the privacy of law-abiding Americans while streamlining the ability to pursue criminals.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But legal experts KQED spoke to were critical of the government’s argument.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agreement “doesn’t seem to truly meet the requirements of the law,” said Rosenthal from Asian Law Caucus. He points to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/6103\">Internal Revenue Code (IRC)\u003c/a>, a set of laws established by Congress that the IRS must follow, including a section on how the agency must handle personal taxpayer data.[aside postID=news_12014436 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/GettyImages-1217922027_edited-1020x678.png']The IRC “imposed pretty stark requirements for information to be shared and even how that information can be used once it is shared,” Rosenthal said. Both \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/internal-revenue-service-immigrant-tax-data-ice/\">the IRS commissioner and the agency’s chief privacy officer have resigned\u003c/a> since news of the ICE deal emerged, which Rosenthal sees as “indications of just how radical this move is.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Weeks before the IRS and ICE reached an agreement, immigrant advocacy groups in the Chicago area \u003ca href=\"https://www.citizen.org/wp-content/uploads/1-Complaint-10.pdf\">sued the Trump administration in order to prevent this type of data-sharing\u003c/a>. “We think that this is illegal and unlawful,” said Michael Kirkpatrick, an attorney with Public Citizen Litigation Group, the legal aid organization that represents the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If the IRS was just going to do what they’ve always done, which is share information on a very individualized case-by-case basis, they wouldn’t need this new memorandum of understanding,” he said, adding that his team has already heard from tax clinics that fewer people are filing taxes with an ITIN this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The government is not going to get the benefit of that revenue, including the revenue that goes to Social Security and Medicare,” Rosenthal said. “The repercussions are going to be felt not just in the immigrant community, but by all of us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"A\">\u003c/a>What are lawyers and advocates advising people who haven’t filed their taxes yet to do?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since several sections of the memorandum of understanding are redacted, there are still parts of the IRS-ICE agreement that remain unclear. For example, advocates remain unsure of how far back ICE would be able to request existing tax records for undocumented immigrants since the part of the agreement that relates to this “taxable period or periods” contains a redaction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>United Way Bay Area, for its part, has issued a stark message of caution: “Given the current and evolving circumstances, including the potential risks involved, consider your own situation before proceeding with an ITIN application or tax filing,” Batson said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dozens of senators, including Alex Padilla of California, \u003ca href=\"https://www.taxnotes.com/research/federal/legislative-documents/congressional-tax-correspondence/senators-seek-investigation-ice-access-taxpayer-info/7rys7\">have requested a federal investigation into the IRS-ICE agreement\u003c/a>. “Voluntary tax compliance depends on taxpayers having faith that their confidential information will not be used for anything other than tax administration,” reads \u003ca href=\"https://www.taxnotes.com/research/federal/legislative-documents/congressional-tax-correspondence/senators-seek-investigation-ice-access-taxpayer-info/7rys7\">the letter from lawmakers to the Inspector General’s Office\u003c/a>, which conducts independent investigations of government operations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rosenthal said that anyone concerned about how the agreement could affect them should continue to monitor how this action from Congress progresses, \u003ca href=\"https://www.citizen.org/news/groups-sue-to-stop-irs-from-disclosing-personal-tax-data-in-service-of-trumps-mass-deportation-plan/\">along with the multiple lawsuits against the IRS over the deal\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the short term, one option that is available to individuals who haven’t filed yet is to file an extension by Tuesday, if “they’re trying to decide what to do,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bear in mind that if you owe money this year to the IRS, you will still have to pay a certain amount \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/filing/get-an-extension-to-file-your-tax-return\">when requesting an extension\u003c/a>, which usually gives filers an additional six months. Nonetheless, “that’s an option that’s available to folks who just want to see how this concerning situation plays out,” Rosenthal said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amid this uncertainty, if you are still anxious that filing taxes may complicate your immigration situation, the tax experts KQED spoke to recommend that you reach out to a legal services organization or a lawyer with whom you can discuss your situation and make a decision that is best for you and your family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.craft.cloud/5cd1c590-65ba-4ad2-a52c-b55e67f8f04b/assets/media/Programs/Workers-Rights/Filing-Taxes-with-an-ITIN.pdf\">\u003cstrong>more information from the Asian Law Caucus for individuals filing their taxes with an ITIN.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story includes reporting from NPR.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For months, different media outlets \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/02/10/irs-immigration-ice-raids/\">had reported that Trump administration officials were in talks with the IRS\u003c/a> to access the tax data of undocumented immigrants, but it was unclear what exactly was on the table. Now that the agreement is widely available, immigrant advocacy groups \u003ca href=\"https://www.ilrc.org/immigrant-legal-resource-center-denounces-irs-agreement-cooperate-ice-sharing-sensitive-data\">are criticizing the IRS for accepting these terms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This represents a broken promise to immigrants across the country who have relied on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12030564/who-can-see-my-tax-information-when-i-file\">the representation of the IRS that their information will not be shared with immigration enforcement\u003c/a>,” said Josh Rosenthal, who leads the workers’ rights program at the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12030564/who-can-see-my-tax-information-when-i-file\">previously reported\u003c/a> that Bay Area community tax clinics have consistently heard concerns this year from families worried that the IRS would share their tax information with other government agencies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attempting to transform the tax system into an immigration enforcement tool is not just illegal and immoral, it’s also destructive economic policy,” said Kelly Batson, chief community impact officer for \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/\">United Way Bay Area\u003c/a>, which works with free tax sites all over the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attacks on immigrant communities push vulnerable families further into the shadows and deeper into poverty,” she said, adding that she is “beyond dismayed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED spoke to legal experts familiar with the IRS document to better understand who it impacts — and what this could mean for the tax data privacy of undocumented immigrants and the overall U.S. population.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12035741\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12035741\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/GettyImages-2209419978-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. \u003ccite>(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>What is the objective of the IRS-ICE agreement?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/25889274-mou-0408/\">agreement\u003c/a> states that the Department of Homeland Security “has identified numerous aliens illegally present in the United States” who have received a final order of removal.” These individuals, DHS claims, are “under criminal investigation” for violating federal law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law in question is \u003ca href=\"https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1253&num=0&edition=prelim\">a section in the U.S. Code\u003c/a> that establishes that noncitizens could be in violation of the law if they do not leave the U.S. within 90 days of receiving a final order of removal. The IRS-ICE memorandum of understanding also agrees that the federal government can request data if a person is in violation of “another specifically designated Federal criminal statute.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Does the agreement include every undocumented immigrant in the country? At the moment, according to Rosenthal, the document only allows the IRS and ICE to share data “in the limited circumstance of investigating a federal crime.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not a crime in itself to be undocumented,” Rosenthal said. “That’s a civil violation, and that is not a valid reason for the IRS to share information.” Instead, he explained that the federal crime the Trump administration identified is “staying in the country past a final order of removal.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to data from the \u003ca href=\"https://tracreports.org/phptools/immigration/closure/\">Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse\u003c/a>, a research organization that makes government data available, federal immigration judges \u003ca href=\"https://tracreports.org/phptools/immigration/closure/\">issued 162,514 removal orders in the first two months of this year\u003c/a>. By contrast, around \u003ca href=\"https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/\">11 million undocumented people live in the U.S.\u003c/a>, according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Immigration law experts \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12014436/undocumented-what-to-know-before-a-second-trump-term\">have previously told KQED\u003c/a> that just because someone is in the U.S. without proper documentation, this does not necessarily mean they have a removal order against them. If you are currently in an active removal proceeding, you should have previously received a letter from the Executive Office of Immigration Review, which manages federal immigration courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Why does the IRS have the personal information of undocumented immigrants in the first place?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Individuals without a legal immigration status can pay taxes thanks to an \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin\">individual taxpayer identification number\u003c/a> (ITIN) granted by the IRS.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to a 2024 report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants \u003ca href=\"https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-taxes-2024/\">paid $96.7 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Access to nature — and the abundance of beautiful campgrounds within driving distance — is one of the big perks of life in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’ve assumed you’ll always need to travel several hours to go camping, good news: There are actually a wealth of campsites right on your doorstep if you live in or near the South Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for some excellent options for camping within Santa Clara County (or very nearby), with a focus on campsites run by the county park system. Some include options for RV camping, and even one with yurts, if pitching a tent just isn’t your thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A quick note about reserving camping sites: For both Santa Clara County Parks and State Parks, reservations typically open six months in advance. You can reserve county park sites at \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov\">parks.santaclaracounty.gov\u003c/a>, and state parks at \u003ca href=\"http://reservecalifornia.com\">ReserveCalifornia.com\u003c/a> (apart from \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26658\">Castle Rock State Park, which uses a different system\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11953853/how-to-find-a-camping-spot-in-california-when-they-always-seem-to-be-fully-booked\">read more tips and tricks for successfully securing a camping spot in California\u003c/a>, especially when they always seem to be booked.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Joseph D. Grant County Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At just under 11,000 acres, Joseph D. Grant is the largest park of 28 in the Santa Clara County Park system, just east of the San José foothills off Mount Hamilton Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11953853 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66535_GettyImages-523679818-1-qut-1020x686.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I always say Joseph D. Grant is sort of that hidden gem,” said Nadine Abousalem, the senior communications officer for the park system. “It does give you that state park feel, but it’s a county park. It’s just wide open space — it’s beautiful.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/tent-campsites\">almost 40 tent camping sites\u003c/a>, Joseph D. Grant County Park offers eight equestrian sites where visitors can bring their horses and trailers and offers \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1993717/where-to-watch-perseids-meteor-shower-peak-bay-area-best-places-to-see\">great stargazing opportunities\u003c/a> for overnight campers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Joseph D. Grant County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Mount Madonna County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara County calls Mount Madonna one of the county’s “most majestic” spots, and given that this county park allows you to bask among the towering redwoods just an hour from downtown San José, you might be inclined to agree.[aside postID=science_1996323 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/03/GettyImages-1141101456-1020x680.jpg']The park has room for all kinds of visitors, with around 120 campsites offering spaces for tents, RVs, horse trailers and group camping. Mount Madonna is also the only park in the county system to offer \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/yurts\">a small — but very popular — selection of yurts for camping\u003c/a>, which include bunk beds and futons, depending on size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An added bonus: During the summer, when temperatures are peaking across the region, the dense forests of the Santa Cruz Mountain range help make the park \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984306/best-bay-area-hikes-fall-cool-temperatures\">a slightly cooler respite\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Mount Madonna County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Henry W. Coe State Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Henry W. Coe State Park is actually the largest state park in Northern California, sprawling across nearly 90,000 acres in the Diablo Mountain Range. Offering canyons, creeks and miles of trails, this rugged terrain is particularly beautiful in springtime, when it fills with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1996323/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area\">wildflowers\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The huge park offers \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25829\">traditional 20 drive-in campsites,\u003c/a> including “primitive” campsites, as well as hike-in group camping spots — along with plenty of activities like fishing, mountain biking and backpacking by permit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/Default.aspx#!park/656\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Henry W. Coe State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Castle Rock State Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Largely in Santa Cruz County, Castle Rock State Park also extends into portions of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and connects with other regional open space preserves.[aside postID=news_11910495 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/04/RS55017_GettyImages-1387412608-qut.jpg']This state park is famous for its sandstone outcroppings, including its namesake Castle Rock, and offers a superb place for rock climbing, as well as 34 miles of trails among forests filled with evergreens and black oaks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The park offers over 20 primitive camping sites with water and pit toilets to trail hikers at the Castle Rock trail camp. But unlike other state parks, you can’t make a reservation through \u003ca href=\"http://reservecalifornia.com\">ReserveCalifornia.com\u003c/a> and should instead use the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26658\">Backcountry Trail Camp Request Form\u003c/a>. Five of these sites will also be available to walk-ins without a reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26658\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Castle Rock State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Sanborn County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Abutting Castle Rock State Park and other nature preserves, Sanborn County Park spreads over more than 3,400 acres of redwoods and tanbark oaks and offers \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/tent-campsites\">33 hike-in campsites\u003c/a> for people willing to make a roughly 20-minute trek to their site.[aside postID=news_11979339 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/GettyImages-1244474782_qut.jpg']With its 18 miles of trails, Sanborn County Park also offers accommodations for RV camping, and picnicking, and is surprisingly close to downtown Los Gatos and Saratoga.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The park is also one of several county facilities that offer spaces for rent for weddings and other events in Sequoia Peterson Grove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Sanborn County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Coyote Lake in Harvey Bear Ranch County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Perhaps best known for its fishing and recreational boating opportunities in the 3-mile long Coyote Lake reservoir, \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/locations/coyote-lake-harvey-bear-ranch-county-park\">Harvey Bear Ranch Park\u003c/a> in the hills east of Gilroy also offers 33 miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Visitors who want more time to explore the park’s nearly 7,000 acres can stay overnight in any of 73 campsites for tents or RVs, including group camping sites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Coyote Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Uvas Canyon County Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With just over 1,100 acres of lush woodlands and several spots to enjoy flowing natural waterways and waterfalls, Uvas Canyon County Park, to the west of Morgan Hill, is a sure bet to lift your spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With around 7 miles of hiking trails, \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/tent-campsites\">the park offers 25 sites for tent campers\u003c/a>, as well as group camping areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Online reviewers call Uvas Canyon “\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/uvas-canyon-county-park\">remote, yet very accessible\u003c/a>,” and a place where you can find “\u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g32744-d3514214-r953077773-Uvas_Canyon_County_Park-Morgan_Hill_California.html\">peace and tranquility\u003c/a>.” Be aware that at the time of publication, the county said that large vehicles, trailers, and RVs are \u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">“not recommended” to visit Uvas Canyon\u003c/a> due to narrow road conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Uvas Canyon County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting by KQED’s Carly Severn.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The park has room for all kinds of visitors, with around 120 campsites offering spaces for tents, RVs, horse trailers and group camping. Mount Madonna is also the only park in the county system to offer \u003ca href=\"https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/yurts\">a small — but very popular — selection of yurts for camping\u003c/a>, which include bunk beds and futons, depending on size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An added bonus: During the summer, when temperatures are peaking across the region, the dense forests of the Santa Cruz Mountain range help make the park \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984306/best-bay-area-hikes-fall-cool-temperatures\">a slightly cooler respite\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/index.asp\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Mount Madonna County Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Henry W. Coe State Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Henry W. Coe State Park is actually the largest state park in Northern California, sprawling across nearly 90,000 acres in the Diablo Mountain Range. Offering canyons, creeks and miles of trails, this rugged terrain is particularly beautiful in springtime, when it fills with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1996323/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area\">wildflowers\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The huge park offers \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25829\">traditional 20 drive-in campsites,\u003c/a> including “primitive” campsites, as well as hike-in group camping spots — along with plenty of activities like fishing, mountain biking and backpacking by permit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/Default.aspx#!park/656\">\u003cstrong>Reserve a campsite at Henry W. Coe State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Castle Rock State Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Largely in Santa Cruz County, Castle Rock State Park also extends into portions of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and connects with other regional open space preserves.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12033934/como-recibir-tercer-cheque-de-estimulo\">\u003cem>Leer en español\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For many of us, 2021 feels like yesterday — instead of a whole four years ago. 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That’s because the federal government looked at tax returns in order to determine how many people lived in that household and, therefore, how big their payment should be. For example, if you and your spouse filed jointly and listed two children as dependents, your home would have received a stimulus check for $5,600 — $1,400 times four — in 2021.[aside postID=news_12030564 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/taxes041511_qed-1020x682.jpg']If a household hadn’t filed their taxes for 2019 or 2020 at the time the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was cutting the stimulus checks, they missed out on getting that money. But since then, the IRS introduced the \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments\">Recovery Rebate Credit that those exact people\u003c/a> could claim — by filing their \u003cem>2021 \u003c/em>taxes if they hadn’t done so already.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, the deadline to claim this money from the Recovery Rebate Credit is just a week away: April 15, a.k.a. Tax Day 2025, is the last day to file your 2021 tax return. The IRS estimated in March that \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-should-act-now-to-claim-more-than-1-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2021-with-the-april-15-deadline-fast-approaching\">more than 116,000 Californians have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2021\u003c/a> — which represents millions of dollars in unclaimed cash.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There are many people that we’ve been speaking to that haven’t filed and didn’t know that this was still an option,” said Amy Spivey, professor and director of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic at UC College of the Law in San Francisco. “So if you have not filed for 2021 and you’ve not yet received the $1,400, definitely file by April 15 to preserve your right to receive that refund.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what to know about filing your 2021 taxes if you haven’t already and how doing so could help you secure the Recovery Rebate Credit. Bear in mind that everyone’s tax situation is different, and it’s always a good idea to seek professional advice if you’re in doubt. See \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11909786/how-to-find-free-tax-help-near-you-and-prepare-everything-you-need-for-your-appointment\">where to find free or low-cost tax preparation services near you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>How is a 2021 tax credit still available in 2025?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re wondering why Tax Day 2025 is the deadline to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit, years after the third round of stimulus checks were sent out, it’s because IRS rules \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/filing-past-due-tax-returns\">give taxpayers three years to file their taxes from the original due date\u003c/a> in order to claim any refunds or credits from that year. And since the original deadline to file your 2021 tax returns was April 18, 2022, that means this year’s Tax Day is the \u003cem>final\u003c/em> deadline to file for that year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That three-year grace period to file is “expiring on April 15, 2025,” Spivey said. “So as long as it was mailed by April 15, 2025, and you have proof of the mailing … then you’ve preserved your right to claim that credit.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Who qualifies for the Recovery Rebate Credit in 2025?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to the IRS, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-c-eligibility-for-claiming-a-recovery-rebate-credit-on-a-2021-tax-return\">you are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit if\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You were a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien during the 2021 calendar year, and;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You were not claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer in 2021, and;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You either have a valid Social Security number (SSN) or are filing jointly with a spouse who does, or you’re claiming a dependent who has a valid SSN or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Even if you did not have income in 2021 or received unemployment benefits for most of that year, you may still be eligible for this credit — but you’ll still have to file your 2021 taxes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are some things, however, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-c-eligibility-for-claiming-a-recovery-rebate-credit-on-a-2021-tax-return\">that would disqualify you from receiving the credit\u003c/a>, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Residency:\u003c/strong> You are currently a nonresident alien without an SSN (and file your taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Income limits:\u003c/strong> If you are a single filer and your adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2021 was more than $80,000, you will not receive the credit. 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Because of this decision, you are expected to pay a percentage of that 2021 income when filing your taxes for that year — and if you are filing those taxes now, you still owe the IRS that percentage in 2025.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“[A late filing penalty] would be a percentage of how much was due on the bottom of your refund,” Spivey said. But she said it “still might be worth” filing your 2021 tax return by April 15 even if you owe money “because you’ll still get credit for that $1,400 … to reduce how much that you owe on that tax return.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another caveat: The IRS notes that taxpayers seeking their 2021 tax refund may not get it \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-should-act-now-to-claim-more-than-1-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2021-with-the-april-15-deadline-fast-approaching\">if they still haven’t filed their 2022 and 2023 tax returns\u003c/a>. But if dealing with the IRS seems challenging or intimidating, Spivey reminds folks that they aren’t alone in this process — and that if you’re finding the paperwork challenging or have been denied the Recovery Rebate Credit even after filing your 2021 taxes, you can contact \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11909786/how-to-find-free-tax-help-near-you-and-prepare-everything-you-need-for-your-appointment\">a free or low-cost tax clinic like UC’s Law’s\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If there are any problems,” she said, “a low-income taxpayer clinic might be able to help [you] obtain those funds.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12030754/tax-day-2025-is-your-last-chance-to-claim-a-3rd-stimulus-check\">Read in English\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Para algunos de nosotros, el 2021 se siente como si fuera ayer, en lugar de hace cuatro años. En el segundo año de la pandemia, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11856006/cuando-y-donde-puede-vacunarse-contra-covid-19-en-el-area-de-la-bahia-aqui-tiene-las-respuestas\">millones de personas recibieron su vacuna contra el COVID-19\u003c/a> y el gobierno federal aprobó el \u003ca href=\"https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/blog/2021/03/10/the-american-rescue-plan-passed-now-what/\">Plan de Rescate Estadounidense\u003c/a>, que incluía una \u003ca href=\"https://www.pandemicoversight.gov/data-interactive-tools/data-stories/update-three-rounds-stimulus-checks-see-how-many-went-out-and\">tercera ronda de cheques de estímulo\u003c/a>: mil 400 dólares para la mayoría de los contribuyentes en EE. UU., junto con mil 400 dólares adicionales para cada uno de sus dependientes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El gobierno federal comenzó a distribuir estos cheques de estímulo en marzo de 2021, y para recibir estos fondos, un hogar tendría que haber presentado su declaración de impuestos en 2020 o 2019. Esto se debe a que el gobierno federal analizó las declaraciones de impuestos para determinar cuántas personas vivían en ese hogar y, por lo tanto, cuál debería ser el monto de su pago. Por ejemplo, si usted y su cónyuge presentaron una declaración conjunta e incluyeron a dos hijos como dependientes, su hogar habría recibido un cheque de estímulo de 5 mil 600 dólares (lo que equivale a mil 400 dólares multiplicado por cuatro) en 2021.\u003cbr>\n[ad fullwidth]\u003cbr>\nSi un hogar no presentó su declaración de impuestos de 2019 o 2020 en el momento en que el Servicio de Rentas Internas (o IRS por sus siglas en inglés) estaba emitiendo los cheques de estímulo, no recibió ese dinero. Sin embargo, el IRS creó el \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments\">Crédito de recuperación de reembolso\u003c/a> para que esas mismas personas puedan reclamar estos fondos, con el requisito siendo que presenten sus impuestos de 2021 si aún no lo habían hecho.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin embargo, la fecha límite para presentar los impuestos de 2021 y reclamar este dinero del Crédito de Recuperación de Descuento se acerca rápidamente: el 15 de abril. El IRS estima que, a partir del 11 de marzo, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/newsroom/taxpayers-should-act-now-to-claim-more-than-1-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2021-with-the-april-15-deadline-fast-approaching\">más de 116 mil californianos tienen reembolsos no reclamados correspondientes al año tributario 2021\u003c/a>, lo que representa millones de dólares en fondos no reclamados.[aside label='Más en español' tag='kqed-en-espanol']“Hemos hablado con muchas personas que no han presentado la declaración y no sabían que esto seguía siendo una opción”, dijo Amy Spivey, profesora de la Facultad de Derecho en la Universidad de California en San Francisco. “Así que si no ha presentado la declaración de 2021 y aún no ha recibido los mil 400 dólares, presente la declaración antes del 15 de abril para conservar su derecho a recibir ese reembolso”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Siga leyendo para saber qué debe hacer para presentar su declaración de impuestos de 2021 si aún no lo ha hecho y cómo podría ayudarle a obtener el Crédito de Recuperación de Reembolso. Tenga en cuenta que la situación fiscal de cada persona es diferente y que siempre es una buena idea buscar asesoramiento profesional si tiene dudas. \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/es/\">Vea dónde encontrar servicios de preparación de impuestos gratuitos o de bajo costo cerca de usted\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Cómo es posible que un crédito tributario de 2021 siga disponible en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>La fecha límite original para presentar la declaración de impuestos de 2021 fue el 18 de abril de 2022. Sin embargo, todavía existe una prórroga para quienes aún no han cumplido con esta responsabilidad de cada contribuyente.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Esta última prórroga es el 15 de abril, 2025. Esto es posible porque las normas del IRS dan a los contribuyentes tres años para presentar sus impuestos a partir de la fecha de vencimiento original para reclamar cualquier reembolso o crédito de ese año.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ese período de prórroga de tres años para presentar la declaración “expira el 15 de abril de 2025”, dijo Spivey. “Así que, siempre que se haya enviado por correo antes del 15 de abril de 2025 … habrá conservado su derecho a reclamar ese crédito”.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Quién califica para el Crédito de recuperación de reembolso en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Según el IRS, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-c-eligibility-for-claiming-a-recovery-rebate-credit-on-a-2021-tax-return\">usted es elegible para el Crédito de recuperación de reembolso si\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Usted era ciudadano estadounidense o extranjero residente en EE. UU. durante el año fiscal 2021\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Usted no fue reclamado como dependiente de otro contribuyente en 2021\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene un número de Seguro Social (o SSN por sus siglas en inglés) válido o presenta la declaración de forma conjunta con un cónyuge que lo tiene, o declara a un dependiente que tiene un SSN válido o un número de identificación fiscal de adopción.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Incluso si no tuvo ingresos en 2021 o recibió prestaciones por desempleo durante la mayor parte de ese año, puede seguir teniendo derecho a este crédito, pero tendrá que presentar la declaración de impuestos de 2021.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin embargo, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-c-eligibility-for-claiming-a-recovery-rebate-credit-on-a-2021-tax-return\">hay algunas cosas que le descalificarían para recibir el crédito\u003c/a>, entre ellas:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Residencia\u003c/strong>: Actualmente es un extranjero no residente sin un SSN (y presenta sus impuestos utilizando un Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente, o ITIN)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Límites de ingresos\u003c/strong>: si es soltero y su ingreso bruto ajustado (o AGI por sus siglas en inglés) en 2021 fue superior a 80 mil dólares, no recibirá el crédito. El límite de AGI para las parejas casadas que presentan una declaración conjunta es de 160 mil dólares, y para aquellos que presentan una declaración como cabeza de familia, el limite es de 112 quinientos dólares.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12033936\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12033936\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM.jpg\" alt=\"Un formulario para presentar impuestos 1040 sobre una mesa, y a lado un bolígrafo.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ese período de prórroga de tres años para presentar la declaración vence el 15 de abril de 2025. \u003ccite>(Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Tendré que pagar una multa si presento mis impuestos de 2021 en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Eso depende. El IRS solo le cobrará una multa por presentar tarde si sus declaraciones de 2021 muestran que les debe dinero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pero si le deben un reembolso, dijo Spivey de UC Law, “no se le cobra una multa por la presentación tardía de las declaraciones de impuestos”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Por ejemplo, si no debe ningún impuesto, simplemente está reclamando su cheque de estímulo y va a recibir un reembolso de mil 400 dólares, entonces no habría ninguna multa asociada a eso”, añadió.[aside label='Guías en inglés' tag='audience-news']Sin embargo, supongamos que sí debe dinero al IRS en sus impuestos. Por ejemplo, supongamos que usted trabajó en 2021 y pidió a su empleador que no dedujera los impuestos federales de su nómina mensual. Debido a esta decisión, se espera que usted pague un porcentaje de esos ingresos de 2021 al presentar sus impuestos de ese año, y si usted está presentando esos impuestos ahora, todavía le debe al IRS ese porcentaje en 2025.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“[Una multa por presentar tarde] sería un porcentaje de cuánto se debía en la parte inferior de su reembolso”, dijo Spivey. Pero ella dijo que “todavía podría valer la pena” presentar su declaración de impuestos de 2021 antes del 15 de abril, incluso si debe dinero “porque todavía obtendrá crédito por esos mil 400 dólares … para reducir cuánto debe en esa declaración de impuestos.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Otra cosa a tener en cuenta: el IRS advierte que los contribuyentes que soliciten su devolución de impuestos de 2021 podrían no recibirla \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/newsroom/taxpayers-should-act-now-to-claim-more-than-1-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2021-with-the-april-15-deadline-fast-approaching\">si aún no han presentado sus declaraciones de impuestos de 2022 y 2023\u003c/a>. Pero si hacer trámites con el IRS parece difícil o intimidante, Spivey recuerda a la gente que no está sola en este proceso, y que si el papeleo le resulta complicado o le han denegado el Crédito de recuperación de reembolso incluso después de presentar sus impuestos de 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/es/\">puede ponerse en contacto con un centro de asesoramiento fiscal gratuito\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Si hay algún problema”, dijo, “una clínica de contribuyentes de bajos ingresos podría ayudarle a obtener esos fondos”.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Este artículo fue traducido por la periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/mpena/\">María Peña\u003c/a> y esa traducción fue editada por el periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/ccabreralomeli\">Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Hemos hablado con muchas personas que no han presentado la declaración y no sabían que esto seguía siendo una opción”, dijo Amy Spivey, profesora de la Facultad de Derecho en la Universidad de California en San Francisco. “Así que si no ha presentado la declaración de 2021 y aún no ha recibido los mil 400 dólares, presente la declaración antes del 15 de abril para conservar su derecho a recibir ese reembolso”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Siga leyendo para saber qué debe hacer para presentar su declaración de impuestos de 2021 si aún no lo ha hecho y cómo podría ayudarle a obtener el Crédito de Recuperación de Reembolso. Tenga en cuenta que la situación fiscal de cada persona es diferente y que siempre es una buena idea buscar asesoramiento profesional si tiene dudas. \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/what-we-do/free-tax-help/es/\">Vea dónde encontrar servicios de preparación de impuestos gratuitos o de bajo costo cerca de usted\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Cómo es posible que un crédito tributario de 2021 siga disponible en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>La fecha límite original para presentar la declaración de impuestos de 2021 fue el 18 de abril de 2022. Sin embargo, todavía existe una prórroga para quienes aún no han cumplido con esta responsabilidad de cada contribuyente.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Esta última prórroga es el 15 de abril, 2025. Esto es posible porque las normas del IRS dan a los contribuyentes tres años para presentar sus impuestos a partir de la fecha de vencimiento original para reclamar cualquier reembolso o crédito de ese año.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ese período de prórroga de tres años para presentar la declaración “expira el 15 de abril de 2025”, dijo Spivey. “Así que, siempre que se haya enviado por correo antes del 15 de abril de 2025 … habrá conservado su derecho a reclamar ese crédito”.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Quién califica para el Crédito de recuperación de reembolso en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Según el IRS, \u003ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/es/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-c-eligibility-for-claiming-a-recovery-rebate-credit-on-a-2021-tax-return\">usted es elegible para el Crédito de recuperación de reembolso si\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Usted era ciudadano estadounidense o extranjero residente en EE. 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El límite de AGI para las parejas casadas que presentan una declaración conjunta es de 160 mil dólares, y para aquellos que presentan una declaración como cabeza de familia, el limite es de 112 quinientos dólares.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12033936\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12033936\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM.jpg\" alt=\"Un formulario para presentar impuestos 1040 sobre una mesa, y a lado un bolígrafo.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/1040-TAX-FORM-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ese período de prórroga de tres años para presentar la declaración vence el 15 de abril de 2025. \u003ccite>(Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Tendré que pagar una multa si presento mis impuestos de 2021 en 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Eso depende. 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