Katrina Schwartz

San Francisco

Producer at KQED-TV (San Francisco,CA)

San Francisco journalist currently working for KQED Public Media. Editor-Producer for Bay Curious podcast. Formerly staff writer for MindShift. https://t.co/21NCJoCOjG

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How Canned Salmon Became Big Business in Gold Rush San Francisco

2 weeks ago | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

The start of fish canning in CaliforniaTwo brothers, William and George Hume, moved out to California in the 1850s to seek their Gold Rush fortunes. They were from a fishing family in Maine and put those skills to good use when they arrived in the Golden State. They caught salmon in the Sacramento River. This was before widespread access to electric refrigeration, so the brothers sold the salmon either fresh or preserved in salt.
How the Bay Area’s AI Boom Is Fueling a Dirty Energy Dilemma

2 months ago | kqed.org | Cecilia Lei |Jessica Kariisa |Katrina Schwartz |Mel Velasquez

Cecilia LeiJessica KariisaKatrina SchwartzMel VelasquezFeb 12Failed to save articlePlease try againThe OpenAI ChatGPT logo. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Soaring demand for AI has accelerated the building of massive data centers to support the technology, including in the Bay Area. As more centers are built, local residents and environmentalists are concerned about how they disrupt local communities and pose significant health and environmental risks.
'We Deserve Better': Fear and Anger in Martinez After Another Refinery Incident

2 months ago | kqed.org | Cecilia Lei |Julie Small |Katrina Schwartz |Jessica Kariisa

Cecilia LeiJulie SmallKatrina SchwartzJessica KariisaMel VelasquezFeb 7Failed to save articlePlease try againThe Martinez Refining Company in Martinez, California, on Feb. 3, 2025. (Gina Castro/KQED)On February 1, 2025 a massive fire broke out at the Martinez Refinery Company’s petroleum refinery leading to unsafe air conditions and a shelter in place order. It’s the third major incident at the refinery in the past five years.
Tips and Tricks to Snag A California Campsite

2 months ago | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

Olivia Allen-Price: Here to help us break down what it takes to nab a good campsite in California is KQED’s Senior Editor of Audience News Carly seven. Hey, Carly. Carly Severn: Hello, Olivia. Olivia Allen-Price: So I can’t help but notice, but here we are in the middle of winter. It’s cold outside. The days are short. This is not the time of year I would normally associate with camping. And yet it’s top of your mind right now. Tell me why.
Is It Safe to Swim in the Bay? Braving the Cold (and Sometimes Dirty) Water

Jan 8, 2025 | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

Is Robbe right to be timid? Is it safe to swim in the bay? And if so, are there certain areas or times of year to avoid? Cleaner than it was in the ‘60sBefore diving (pun intended) into current water quality in the bay, let’s take a step back in order to appreciate how far we’ve come. Sixty years ago, the answer to Robbe’s question would have unequivocally been: No, it’s not safe to swim in the bay.
After 150 Years, Why Do San Francisco Police Still Have a Mounted Unit?

Jul 10, 2024 | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

Jul 11Failed to save articlePlease try againPeople take photos of and approach San Francisco Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit horses in Union Square in San Francisco on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The Mounted Patrol Unit supplements patrol all over the city, and has done so since 1874. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)View the full episode transcript.
Is There Treasure At the Bottom Of San Francisco Bay?

Jun 26, 2024 | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

If you’re looking for precious metals, gems or valuable keepsakes, you probably won’t find them at the bottom of the bay. According to bay researchers and maritime experts, while there may be specks of gold mixed in with sediment that flowed into the bay during the Gold Rush, it’s not really worth salvaging. “Literally no treasure to be found in the bay, at all,” said maritime archeologist, historian and author James Delgado.
Transcript: How Environmental Activism Saved the Bay

Jun 19, 2024 | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

This episode was adapted from a podcast called Voices for the Environment: A Century of Bay Area Activism. It features recordings from the UC Berkeley Oral history center — which are awesome because it means we get to hear firsthand from historic change makers. But technology has come a long way since these were recorded, so you may need to listen a little closer than usual. Stick around at the end of the episode for more details about the Voices for the Environment exhibition.
Inside Sutro Baths, San Francisco's Once Grand Bathing Palace

May 8, 2024 | kqed.org | Katrina Schwartz

“He was able to eventually patent this and became kind of a mythical figure among the silver miners in that part of Nevada,” said Hector Falero, a former education manager for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the National Park that manages the Sutro Baths site now. Sutro returned to San Francisco a rich man and began investing in real estate.
Inside Sutro Baths, San Francisco's Once Grand Bathing Palace

May 8, 2024 | flipboard.com | Katrina Schwartz

1 hour agoAs you might guess from the title of Eugene Levy’s latest series — “The Reluctant Traveler” — he’s a guy who’s happy to stay put. The show, now in its second season on Apple TV, follows Mr. Levy, a 77-year-old comedy legend known for his roles in “Waiting for Guffman,” “American Pie,” “Schitt’s …