Dear John,

KQED’s 2023 Local Content and Service Report to the Community is our letter of accountability and inspiration to the people who make up our incredible community. We’re proud to highlight stories that show the heart, nuance and impact of what we can achieve when we come together - in the Bay Area and beyond. Thank you for championing the stories that make a difference.

Without you, none of what we do would be possible. We are both powered by and driven by our community.

In 2023 we produced hundreds of hours of stories, both with and for you.

We felt hopeful while watching over 400 students create media about what matters to them.

We saw the impact our investigative reporting had on diesel generators polluting East Oakland.

We sat down with the two couples who sued to overturn Proposition 8 to hear their reflections on the impact their court case had on LGBTQ+ and First Amendment rights.

Over 285,000 people engaged with our retrospective of hip-hop history and the Bay Area’s instrumental role in its evolution.

We invite you to watch our report highlights video, and go deeper by reading the full 2023 report. See for yourself the history we documented, the achievements that led to real action and the lives that were changed - all thanks to your support.

With gratitude,

Michael J. Isip
President & Chief Executive Officer