Pauline Bartolone
KQED reporter who researched and reported the episode's feature piece on North Beach, conducting interviews and narrating the neighborhood history.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 15min
How Italian Is North Beach? The Surprising Stats
Pauline Bartolone, a KQED reporter who dug into North Beach's past, traces Italian immigration, longtime bakeries and delis, and how culture mixed with Beatniks. She explores shrinking resident numbers, legacy businesses that still define the streets, and modern efforts to commemorate Italian heritage.
