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.

Amal Hasan gives us a heads up on the weather for the weekend.

Kryss Solis reports on the merger that creates the New College of Arts and Humanities.

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.

The San Francisco power outage cancels classes at San Francisco State University.

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

Think you’re all set to graduate this spring? Not so fast. State of Events reporter Ally Williams breaks down what you’ll need to do first before you can grab that diploma.

Ashley Larson reports on the parking crisis at SF State.

James Martinez reports on the budget protest at San Francisco State.

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.

Matt Topuzes reports on SFSU’s veterans getting college assistance.

Justin Mendoza reports on SFSU’s fashion show where designers make new clothes from old material.

Angela Garcia reports on SFSU’s emergency alert system.