Author Archives: Rachael Myrow

About Rachael Myrow

Rachael Myrow hosts the California Report for KQED. Over 14 years in public radio, she's specialized in covering heavy, complicated stuff like economics, transportation and politics. But every now and then, she does manage to squeeze in a feature about fruit, booze, sushi, and other consumer issues related to food and drink.

Influenced by Scandal, State Parks Legislation Lands on Governor's Desk

September 4, 2012, 5:59 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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Now that we're all back from Labor Day weekend and nursing sunburns, this seems like a good time to review two key bills related to the future of state parks: AB 1589 and AB 1478. Bear in mind everything parks-related … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, California History, Environment, Government, Politics, Sacramento, San Jose, State Budget, Tourism, Youth
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Labor Day Special: The San Francisco Waterfront Strike of 1901

August 31, 2012, 1:34 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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On this Labor Day, I could talk about barbecue or advise you about some of the bigger parades and sales in California. But instead I'm going to take the opportunity to write about the early history of labor in California, … Continue reading »

Filed under: Business and Finance, California History, Economics, Economy, Elections, Government, Labor, Law Enforcement, Politics, San Francisco
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State Parks Chief Resigns - Department Found Sitting on $54 Million Surplus

July 20, 2012, 1:50 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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Ruth Coleman resigned this morning and her second in command has been fired. The Sacramento Bee first broke the story. The inciting incident? The department has been sitting on nearly $54 million in surplus money for as long as 12 … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, California History, Environment, State Budget, Tourism
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Whatever it Takes: City of Benicia Pays Calif. to Keep State Park Maintained

July 13, 2012, 11:59 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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After a wee bit of wrangling, the city of Benicia has proposed an 11-month donor agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to keep the Benicia State Recreation Area maintained. As previously noted in this space, no state … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, California History, Environment, Health, Sports, State Budget, Youth
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Get Ready For Pie-a-Day This Summer!

July 4, 2012, 5:33 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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Yes, you like pie, but do you loooooove it? Evan Kleiman of KCRW's Good Food looooooves it. So much so, she's been making and eating a different pie every day for three, soon-to-be four summers. On July 5th, Kleiman will … Continue reading »

Filed under: Agriculture, Food

BBQ Like Oakland Firefighters Do - With Community Feel

July 3, 2012, 11:12 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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About 2,500 people are expected to show up at the Oakland Coliseum ahead of the A's game against the Mariners this Saturday, for the 2nd annual Bay Area BBQ Championship. The charity fundraiser, which benefits foster youth, will feature both … Continue reading »

Filed under: Fire, Food, Oakland
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Deadline? What Deadline? More State Parks Stay Open

June 28, 2012, 2:05 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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This just in: the state Department of Parks and Recreation says it's got 65 deals going to keep parks open. Forty of those deals are signed; 25 more are still in the negotiation phase. Candlestick Point in San Francisco, recently … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, Architecture, California History, Environment, State Budget, Tourism, Youth
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Portola Redwoods State Park Off The List

June 25, 2012, 10:23 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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In case you missed this in last Thursday's Mercury News, the 2,800-acre Santa Cruz Mountains getaway southwest of Cupertino became the 31st park officially saved from the list of 70 parks. The article quotes Ruth Coleman, the head of California's … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, California History, Santa Cruz, State Budget, Tourism, Youth
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The Private Solution for State Parks

June 18, 2012, 12:31 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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Trust the Wall Street Journal to wait until California is close to finalizing park rescue bids from private companies to wade into coverage of pending state park closures here. There are – what – 50-odd deals at this point? (30 … Continue reading »

Filed under: Animals and Wildlife, California History, Environment, Sacramento, State Budget, Tourism, Youth
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Pio Pico State Historic Park to Stay Open Through 2012

June 14, 2012, 6:53 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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This just in from the LA Times: The adobe mansion of California's last governor under Mexican rule will remain open through the end of the year with $40,000 from the city of Whittier and private donors. You'll recall Pio Pico … Continue reading »

Filed under: Architecture, California History, Education, Recreation, State Budget, Tourism, Youth
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