Emily Guerin

1 month ago | laist.com | Emily Guerin

When journalist Alexis Madrigal moved to Oakland 14 years ago, he became obsessed with how the little town on the Bay became a “sacrificial landscape” as a result of global trade. In his latest book, Madrigal, who also hosts KQED’s , traces how Oakland, as a port city, shepherded in a new global economic order by becoming the nexus point between Silicon Valley and Asian manufacturing.

2 months ago | laist.com | Emily Guerin

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Jan 17, 2025 | laist.com | Emily Guerin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order waives environmental laws for people whose homes burned down so they can rebuild as quickly as possible in exactly the same place.

Jan 13, 2025 | laist.com | Emily Guerin

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