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.

Nancy Gehrels reports on online media coverage of the upcoming presidential campaign.

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.

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

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.

Green living has made its way into SFO’s latest terminal. State of Events reporter Irina Yamamoto gives us an inside look at just how earth-friendly and sustainable the terminal is, and which airline passengers now have access to it.

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.

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.

Angela Musallam reports on a new Google feature that can now change the way you surf the web.

Amal Hasan reports on why Youtube videos are receiving a lot of attention.

Erina Yamamoto reports on why Facebook may be a new reliable source of information.

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.

Marsha Wescott reports on a new social networking site for kids.