State of the Bay
KALW
CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.Welcome to the new STATE OF THE BAY!
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Networks:
KALW
Description:
CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.Welcome to the new STATE OF THE BAY!
Twitter:
@cityvisionsKALW
Language:
English
Contact:
415-377-6429
Email:
kalw@kalw.org
Episodes
San Francisco Budget Proposal / Retired Oakland Public Librarian Dorothy Lazard on Her New Memoir
6/6/2023
Tonight, State of the Bay digs into San Francisco Mayor London Breed's new budget proposal. Retired Oakland librarian and public historian Dorothy Lazard joins us to discuss her new memoir "What You Don’t Know Will Make a Whole New World."
Duration:00:59:46
Oakland Budget Proposal / California Reparations / Reclaiming the Locker Room
5/22/2023
State of the Bay unpacks Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's budget proposal, digs into recommendations made by the California Reparations Task Force and uncovers the joys of locker rooms.
Duration:00:58:52
Oakland Teachers Strike / San Quentin Transformation / Dragonspunk Farmers Market at Bayview
5/15/2023
Oakland teachers strike and school are closed, San Quentin transforms into a rehabilitation center, Dragonspunk Farmers Market in Bayview Hunters Point.
Duration:00:59:18
Bart's Looming Fiscal Cliff/Courts Overturn Berkeley's Gas Ban/Comedian Chris Corrigan
5/12/2023
Bay area transit agencies face a fiscal cliff when federal funds run out in 2025. In this episode we'll learn what is being done to avoid that disaster. Plus, Berkeley was the first city in the nation to enact a ban on natural gas in new construction. Now that ban is being overturned. What will lawmakers do? Lastly, meet comedian Chris Corrigan in our "People you should know" series.
Duration:00:59:07
Should CA Senator Dianne Feinstein Resign? / Reimagining Downtown SF / Recommendations for Last-Minute Summer Camping
5/4/2023
We'll discuss the implications of California Senator Diane Feinstein’s prolonged absence for the Senate and her legacy. We'll also hear ideas for reviving San Francisco's struggling downtown and learn tips for finding last minute campsites around the Bay Area.
Duration:00:59:53
'Bay Area Sports Guy' Analysis / Costs of Sea Level Rise / New Series "Have you met...?"
4/24/2023
Steve Berman of the Athletic talks Warriors, Oakland A's, and Giants. BCDC and BAC discussion on making coastline resilient, Chris Chatmon of Kingmakers.
Duration:00:59:45
Dangerous New Street Drug / Giants Legend Mario Alioto / Filmmaker Jimmy Chin
4/18/2023
Tonight at 6: Health agencies alarmed over new street drug "Tranq," SF Giants past and present with Mario Alioto, Filmmaker Jimmy Chin on his new movie "Wild Life," featuring Kris Tompkins and her late husband North Face founder Doug Tompkins, who made the largest private land donation in history.
Duration:00:59:31
Protecting Kids on Social Media / SF Small Business Struggles / Ansel Adams at the de Young
4/11/2023
On this episode of State of the Bay we learn about new CA laws protecting kids on social media, hear what San Francisco is doing to help struggling small businesses and explore the Ansel Adams exhibit at the de Young Museum.
Duration:00:58:17
SF Tree Loss / Protecting Your Thoughts from Tech / Rize Up Bakery
4/3/2023
Carla Short of SF DPW on SF's tree damage, Nita Farahany on protecting private thoughts from new technologies, pandemic start up Rize Up Bakery.
Duration:00:59:46
CA's Low-Cost Insulin/ Author Jenny Odell on 'Saving Time'/ SF Ballet's Luke Ingham
3/30/2023
In this episode of State of the Bay, we learn about California's new contract to produce low-cost insulin, hear from Oakland-based artist and author Jenny Odell about "Saving Time," and talk to San Francisco Ballet's Luke Ingham about dancing the role of the prince in Cinderella.
Duration:00:58:16
Banking Fallout in the Bay Area / Tipping "Inflation"? / Sikh Violinist Raaginder
3/27/2023
Are we through the worst of the banking crisis? / New tipping expectations; An East Bay violinist's mix of Indian Classical, Hip Hop and R & B.
Duration:00:59:52
CA Climate Legislation / Cleantech Startups / Climate Comedy
3/13/2023
In State of the Bay's inaugural climate special we'll hear about climate legislation in California, discuss Bay Area cleantech startups and enjoy climate comedy.
Duration:00:56:42
Covid Anniversary / Lessons from Turkey Earthquake / SFO's Museum
3/7/2023
In this episode of State of the Bay, we'll talk about the third anniversary of the Bay Area Covid quarantine and what lies ahead. Then we'll look at what we can learn from the Turkey and Syria earthquakes and how you can prepare your living space for the next big earthquake. And finally, we'll hear about the SFO museum!
Duration:00:59:46
SF Homeless Service Scandal / 'Climate Coach' Michael Coren / Documentary "Stand"
2/27/2023
State of the Bay: How to have a lighter climate footprint; An NBA player takes a stand and pays the price; The latest scandal at a San Francisco homeless service provider.
Duration:00:59:48
Green Infrastructure / Addressing SF's Traffic Fatalities / Newt Brigade
1/30/2023
We discuss how bioswales protected the Bay Area during recent storms, explore ways to address the continued rise in traffic fatalities in SF and hear about efforts to protect local newts.
Duration:00:59:51
SF's Climate Action Plan / Alcatraz History / The Pacific Pinball Museum
1/24/2023
FIRST: Jessica Wolfrom updates us on San Francisco's climate action plan. PLUS: We'll uncover the mystery and history of Alcatraz: the prisoners, protests, escapes and more...AND: We'll hear about another great bay area gem: The Pacific Pinball museum in Alameda.
Duration:00:59:19
SF Budget Shortfall / Holiday Classic at the ACT / Gary Kamiya
12/20/2022
What will happen to San Francisco's budget now that a $728 million deficit over two years is projected? How do you keep a holiday classic fresh? And, a check in with San Francisco's favorite historian, Gary Kamiya
Duration:00:59:27
Newsom's Gas Profits Penalty / Dr. Aric Prather on 'The Sleep Prescription' / Bay Area Holiday Events
12/13/2022
We'll discuss Governor Newsom's new plan to cap oil industry profits, hear science-backed strategies to help us sleep, and learn about fun and festive holiday events happening around the Bay.
Duration:00:59:07
Are Killer Robots Coming to SF? / Elections Chief Search Controversy / Local Holiday Gifts
12/5/2022
We discuss the prospect of SFPD using killer robots, dig into the controversy around the decision to open up a search for a new San Francisco Director of Elections and hear tips on great local holiday gifts
Duration:00:58:25