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.

James Martinez reports on what one company is doing to help protect the oceans.

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.

Amanda Betat reports on the special activities The California Academy of Sciences is offering for Earth day.

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.

James Martinez reports on a new NASA discovery.

Vanessa Vasconcelos reports on the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.

Heather Arruda reports on the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake and how San Francisco is preparing for the next big one.

For more information:
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
http://www.thebigrumble.org/
http://www.shakeout.org/
SF Department of Emergency Management on Facebook
SF Department of Emergency Management on Twitter

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Tiffany Shields reports on the Bay Area’s first major fall storm this year.