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SF Bay Oil Spill: Emergency Hearing
KPFA broadcasts live from the emergency oversight hearing into the response to the San Francisco Bay oil spill, convened by state Assemblywoman Loni Hancock. Hosted by Karolo Aparicio and Sandra Lupien. Originally broadcast Thursday, Nov. 15th, 2007 at 10am. Listen to the Archive.
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Schwarzenegger Suspends Fishing
Monday, November 13, 2007: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered a halt in fishing in areas affected by the San Francisco Bay oil spill. Schwarzenegger's new executive order suspends all fishing and delays crab season which was set to begin on Thursday. Christopher Martinez reports.
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Long-term Effects?
Monday, November 13, 2007: As the 58 thousand gallons of spilled toxic bunker fuel disperses, an oily sheen is no longer visible on much of the Bay's waters. But as Brian Edwards-Tiekert reports, there may be serious long-term effects.
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Effect on Fishermen
Monday, November 11, 2007: Commercial and sport fishermen are feeling the effects of the oil spill. Max Pringle reports.
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What is Bunker Fuel?
Monday, November 11, 2007: Most of what spilled into the San Francisco Bay last week was bunker fuel, a heavily polluting substance that environmental groups have been trying to ban from maritime use for years. Brian Edwards-Tiekert reports:
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Lawmakers Tour Crissy Field
Monday, November 11, 2007: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other local lawmakers toured Crissy Field in San Francisco to see first-hand some of the damage caused by the spill. Christopher Marintez reports.
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For information on volunteering: www.baykeeper.org
In Berkeley, a request that the following supplies be dropped off at the end of the Berkeley Marina. Look for the sign that says Oiled Bird Drop Off, across the street from the Adventure Playground.
clear safety glasses
sharpies..medium or large
pillow cases
towels
unflavored pedialyte
flashlights with batteries
one inch masking tape
San Francisco training for Oil Spill Volunteers:
When: Wednesday, November 14, 6-10 pm
Where: County Fair Building, Hall of Flowers
(Lincoln Way & 9th Ave., entrance to Golden Gate Park)
KPFA Virtual Town Hall on SF Bay Oil Spill, November 17th, 2007
KPFA will hold a virtual town hall on the oil spill which is threatening the coastal ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch Jeserich will talk to experts about the unfolding disaster and take your calls.
The Morning Show Monday: November 12th, 2007
The second hour of the November 12th Morning Show was devoted to the oil spill.
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Sunday with Peter Laufer: November 11, 2007
Peter covers the oil spill in the second hour.
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Saturday Morning Talkies: November 10, 2007
In the wake of the oil spill: is it safe to breathe the air?
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Living Room: November 9, 2007
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The Morning Show: November 9, 2007
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The KPFA Evening News: November 8, 2007
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Free Speech Radio News: November 8, 2007
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