In this episode of State of Events find out what is causing some controversy in China Town, Colin Lygren has the details. Nancy Gehrels reports on the rise of the electric powered cars in the city. Angela Musallam tells us how the California’s budget cut will affect schools in San Francisco. Ally Williams informs us about a new kind of Farmers Market. Plus weather and great events for the weekend.

Colin Lygren tells us about the controversy over a new Chinatown subway line.

Ally Williams tells us about a new type of Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Ashley Larson explain how San Francisco is helping the environment through composting.

In this episode of State of Events find out about the aftermath of a recent bust in the mission. Amanda Betat reports on why some people are calling for a soda tax. Ally William tells us about the U.S. recent deployment of predator drones in Libya. Also find out the what a local business is doing to help the environment. Plus weather and great events for this weekend.

This episode of State of Events includes a special Earth Day Segment. Amanda Beta tells us about the special Earth Day programs and presentations at the California Academy of Sciences. Brittany Bell informs us about the use of Birth Control on Geese in the Bay Area. The new environmental design for Park Merced is explained by Marsha Wescott. Dalia Asfoor reports on the controversial France face veil ban. Some car head lights on newer cars are being considered as road hazards, Angela Musallam has the details. Plus many more interesting stories.

Marsha Wescott reports on the plans to build a more environmental Parkmerced.

Many students and faculty call Parkmerced home and the old apartment complex is getting an environmental face lift. The proposed plan may help the environment but some residents are weary at the cost it will cause them to pay.

Parkmerced spokesman P.J. Johnston says that the current residents will not be moved until the new units are built and they will still keep their rent controlled rate if they choose to stay in Parkmerced.

New plans include a phase process in which the owners will add 200 to 300 new units each year over the course of 20 years. Also making the Parkmerced grounds more environmentally friendly includes a better drainage system to Lake Merced, insulating the units and having a public transportation design to encourage residents to use their cars less. Parkmerced is hoping to be San Francisco’s first large apartment complex to leave a low carbon footprint after the 20 year project.

Still some residents worry about being displaced, parking, and losing the history of the post World War 2 buildings they have come to know and love.

More on the plans and the affect it has to students, faculty and current renter visit parkmercedvision.com

Ally Williams explains how companies are using the internet to find employees.

A new Facebook madia service is available to its users, Jame Martinez has the datails.

Many websites are now streaming TV shows and movies at a lesser value–and in some cases at no cost–compared to cable subscriptions. Reporter Amal Hassan talks to one major cable company and finds out something surprising.

Avid online news consumers now have a limit to how much information they can get their hands on. Colin Lygren reports on how some news organizations are charging to view content.

Popular fashion magazines like Vogue and Allure may not be “in” any longer. State of Events reporter Brittany Bell reports on where the future of fashion is headed.