Dana Cronin

KQED Contributor

Dana Cronin is a reporter for KQED News. She loves writing stories about climate change, environmental issues, food and agriculture. She's reported across the country, from Colorado to Washington D.C. to Illinois, and has won numerous awards for her coverage. Her work is regularly featured on national broadcasts, including NPR’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered, PBS Newshour and Science Friday. She lives in Oakland and has an avocado tree in her back yard.

By Dana CroninBy Dana Cronin

What It’s Like to Date in the Bay Area

A woman in a bathing suit and swim cap wades out into a vast body of water.

Is It Safe to Swim in the Bay? Braving the Cold (and Sometimes Dirty) Water

San Francisco Zoo Closes Aviaries After Bird Flu Is Found in Dead Wild Hawk

People get out of the train as it stops at a platform.

Bay Area Leaders Want Newsom to Make BART Safer. But No One Agrees on How

The King Tide Is Back in the Bay Area. Here’s What You Can Expect

Can Trump Really Withhold Fire Relief From California? He’s Tried It Before

What Happens Now That Oakland’s Mayor Has Been Recalled? It Could Get Messy

A glass-paned wall that reads 'Alameda County Sheriff's Office.'

Ex-Alameda County Deputy Sentenced for Double Murder That Exposed Psych Exam Failures

SF Supervisor Connie Chan Declares Win in Close Race Over More Moderate Challenger