State of the Bay

State of the Bay examines Governor Newsom's death row commutations, explores whether California can power the AI boom and visits San Francisco's Counterculture Museum.

Mission Local's food critic on some neighborhood gems; our panel provides a status check on San Francisco's downtown; the scoop on how to enjoy the Arab Film Festival; the Bay Area news quiz!

Superintendent Maria Su on SFUSD's new school assignment system; election preview; Matthew Aldrich's The Natural Order

State of the Bay looks at what voters need to know to make sure their mail ballots count, examines whether Governor Newsom will commute California’s death sentences before leaving office, and shares a few laughs with Patrick Heij.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on his dept's lawsuit vs Trump Media; a debate on Prop 40, the 'billionaire tax'; Nina Schuyler's 'Open the Floodgates.'

We hear arguments for and against Proposition RTM and Proposition H and get a preview of Black Art Week

State of the Bay examines California's new online child safety laws, digs into the controversy surrounding automated license plate readers, and learns about the civil rights fight that saved Mission lowrider culture.

State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.

Representative Jared Huffman on his new book "No Prophets;" Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Valkyries' improbable season; and Chloe Benjamin's new novel "Under Story."

State of the Bay explores the risks of extreme heat and how our city can prepare, delves into the debate over whether San Francisco should establish a public bank and hears about SF's boom and bust history.

State of the Bay gets an update on California's wildfire season with CalMatters' Rachel Becker, talks with the filmmakers of HBO's new documentary "The Man Will Burn," and learns about dancer Khala Brannigan's new solo work on grief and memory.

A panel discussion on the rapid growth of California's budget. Jude Berman on her new book of short stories, Shot.

State of the Bay sits down with Gretchen Carlson to learn about a new AI tool, explores whether California's new housing laws override local control, and visits the dog surfing world championships.

A look at California's amazing state parks and how to visit them for free; a conversation about whether the UCs should bring back standardized testing; and a conversation with Vanessa Hua about her new novel "Coyoteland."

Three Bay Area reporters on World Cup excitement, federal scrutiny of SFUSD and Mayor Daniel Lurie's latest budget proposal. Plus a conversation with printmaker Courtney Sennish.

State of the Bay breaks down the latest results from California’s June primary election, explores paternal postnatal depression, and talks with the creators of the play Becoming a Man about identity, love, and transformation.

A UCSF doctor's bold plan for universal primary care in CA; Theo Baker on his memoir about Stanford; Berkeley filmmaker Sara Dosa's "Time and Water."

State of the Bay explores what a potential “super” El Niño could mean for the Bay Area, takes a road trip across the California with travel experts, and learns how to create a rain garden at home.

State of the Bay digs into the California Governor's race, examines AI chatbots' role in mass shootings, then tours the Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures.

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."