State of the Bay

SF's Asian Americans Shift Right? / UCSF Docs Navigate Funding Uncertainty / The Human-Dog Bond Feb 11, 2025

Rose Pak Democratic Club ends its long affiliation with the SF Democratic Party; UCSF scientists and docs navigate funding uncertainty; New documentary Underdogs

Demystifying DeepSeek / Immigration Realities in the Bay / A Caregiver’s Journey Feb 03, 2025

State of the Bay unpacks the buzz around DeepSeek, delves into Trump’s new immigration policies and their impact on theBay, and speaks with the author of The Phenom’s Wife.

New Berkeley Mayor Adina Ishii Takes Our Questions and Yours / New CA Laws to Follow Now / SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim Jan 06, 2025

Meet new Berkeley Mayor Adina Ishii, Sophia Bollag on new laws Californians must follow now, San Francisco's new poet laureate Genny Lim

Social Media Warning Labels? / Oakland Update / The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Dec 16, 2024

State of the Bay explores California’s AB 56, hears the latest on Oakland’s mayoral turmoil and budget crisis, and catches a glimpse of the Bay Area’s Great Dickens Christmas Fair.

Happy Ending to Family's Housing Struggle / Future of Reproductive Rights in California with Assm Bonta / Yolanda Renee King Dec 11, 2024

State of the Bay shares a heartwarming story about a family who finally finds housing, explores the future of reproductive rights, and hears from Yolanda Renee King.

Tumlin on New Parking Rules / Best Bay Area Restaurants / "Third Ear" Listening Dec 11, 2024

SFMTA Head Jeff Tumlin on new California parking rules, Chronicle Restaurant Critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan on Bay Area restaurants, and "third ear" listening.

Yolanda Renee King Speaks with Local Teenager Dec 10, 2024

Yolanda King, Martin Luther King Jr's only grandchild, speaks to local high schooler Zoe Colley

COP29 Update/Bay Area Prepares for Trump 2.0/Best Gifts for Booklovers Dec 02, 2024

State of the Bay shares an update on the recent UN climate conference, talks to Bay Area public officials about preparing for the next Trump administration and delves into the best books for the booklover on your holiday list.

Innovations for Climate Change / Dissecting Election Results / Boxing in Oakland Nov 11, 2024

A new carbon-capturing material that may transform how we address climate change, local election results, making boxing more inclusive

What You Need to Know Before Voting / Managing Election Anxiety / 'The Food Forward Garden' Nov 04, 2024

State of the Bay shares last-minute voting tips to ensure your ballot counts, talks with experts on how to manage election stress, and interviews the author of a guide on creating a stylish edible garden at home.

Local Sports Update / CA Proposition 4 / SF International Hip Hop Dance Fest Oct 28, 2024

State of the Bay gives you on update on our favorite local sports teams. And we dig into Prop 4, the $10 Billion Bond for Climate Change. Plus, we hear about the upcoming SF International Hip Hop Dance Fest.

Sonoma's Controversial Measure J / Restoring Our Atmosphere with Stanford's Rob Jackson / Elon Musk and Twitter's Transformation Oct 08, 2024

We explore the implications of Sonoma County's Measure J on local farmers, residents, and the environment. We'll also hear from Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson about his new book "Into the Clear Blue Sky: The Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere." Finally, we'll learn about the impact of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover with authors and New York Times reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac.

SFUSD Struggles / California's Housing Affordability Crisis / Naturalist & Writer Obi Kaufmann Sep 30, 2024

State of the Bay unpacks the recent chaos at the San Francisco Unified School District, delves into the Bay Area’s persistent struggle to provide enough affordable homes for its residents and interviews naturalist & author Obi Kaufmann

Preparing for Fire Season / SF Ballot Measure Prop D / Author Caroline Paul Sep 24, 2024

State of the Bay talks to Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience Lisa Lien-Mager. And we hear from both sides of Prop D which aims to eliminate half of San Francisco's city commissions. Plus, local author Caroline Paul discusses her new book "Tough Broads".

Tom Steyer/Pollster Mark Baldassare on November's Election/Art of the Incarcerated Sep 16, 2024

State of the Bay sits down with pollster Mark Baldassare to find out who the likely voters are in this November's election and how they feel about the statewide ballot measures. Then we'll talk to Tom Steyer about his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War. Plus we'll hear about an organization supporting the art of the incarcerated.

Great Highway Dramas / New Street Drug "Soap" / Photo Exhibit of Rock Legends Sep 10, 2024

Prop K would permanently close the Great Highway to cars and make Ocean Beach a park; A new street drug called "soap"; Music writer Michael Goldberg's images of rock legends in Jukebox: Photographs 1967-2023.

San Francisco Sues Makers of AI-Generated ‘Deepfake’ Pornography / Making the Case for Civic Education / Sean Dorsey Dance Company Aug 26, 2024

We’ll learn about a landmark lawsuit against creators of AI-generated "deepfake" pornography, discuss the importance of civic education in addressing the challenges facing college campuses and our democracy, and hear from the transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey.

Do We Have a Coyote Problem? / AI in the Classroom / Local Author Nina Schuyler Aug 19, 2024

We'll discuss why coyotes seem to be proliferating and how to keep safe, delve into the risks and opportunities of using AI in the classroom, and hear from local author Nina Schuyler about her latest short story collection.

Oakland Arena Sale / Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne / Comedian Don Reed Aug 12, 2024

State of the Bay looks at the sale of the Oakland arena to a hometown group promising revitalization. We are joined by SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne to talk about the new school year. Local comedian Don Reed talks about his new show.

Ranked Choice Voting / Cell Phones in Schools. Should They Be Banned? / Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco. Aug 05, 2024

State of the Bay breaks down ranked choice voting. We'll discuss legislation on the table to limit cell phones in the classroom and we'll hear about San Francisco's new literary magazine; Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco.

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