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.

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.

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.

Some car head lights on newer cars are being considered as road hazards, Angela Musallam has the details.

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.

Shopping, banking and chatting are just some of the many things people do online. But are you secure? State of Events reporter Brenda Cancino tells us how you can protect yourself from falling into a fraudulent scam.

Next time you’re crossing the street, make sure you look twice. Reporter James Martinez hits the streets and tells you what you need to know to make it back in one piece.

The first newscast of Spring 2011

Producer: Kryss Solis

Director: Laura Brady

Webmaster: Ally Williams

Reporters: Dalia Asfoor, Colin Lygren, Amanda Betat, Amal Hassan, Nancy Gehrels, Angela Musallam, Brittany Bell, Brenda Cancino, Marsha Wescott, James Martinez, Ally Williams

Tensions in the Middle East, Libya Solidarity Protest, gas prices, budget cuts, a new course for incoming SFSU students, traffic lights being altered for bikers, illegal cabs, a new social networking site for kids, and a discovery by NASA.

Stephanie Nguyen reports on the importance of having working smoking alarms.

A new plugin for Firefox that allows just anyone to hack into Facebook, and a new browser that blends social networking with web browsing.

Pim Yunyongkasamsuk reports on the iPad leading the way of digitalization of comic books.