San Francisco has seen 5 pedestrian deaths so far in 2026. Walk San Francisco‘s Executive Director Jodie Medeiros shares what it will take to make the city’s streets safer.
Then, kicking off our series of interviews with candidates hoping to succeed Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is SF District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan.
Next, Jay Sinsente Marquez-Nieblas tells us how Pescadero’s Pie Ranch farm is educating Bay Area youth about food justice and organic agriculture.
And we wrap with our weekly news quiz!
Hosts: Grace Won, Fred Pitts
Producers: Chris Nooney, Heather Hughes
News Quiz Answers:
First question: A beloved Bay Area summer festival announced its lineup last week, featuring this artist. Can you tell us the name of the festival AND the artist?
Answer: Outside Lands and Charli XCX
For more info: Outside Lands announces 2026 lineup, with Charli XCX, Rufus Du Sol, and The Strokes to headline
Second question: What rare celestial event was visible in the early morning hours of March 3rd, and what nickname is often given to the reddish color it takes on?
Answer: total lunar eclipse, blood moon
For more info: Spectators stay up at Chabot to watch Blood Moon eclipse glide across the night sky
Third question:
a) What local tech company had protesters gathering outside its San Francisco headquarters last week in response to a deal the company made with the Pentagon?
Answer: Open AI
b) Can you name the rival company whose products President Trump ordered the Pentagon to stop using after the company raised concerns about their use in the mass surveillance of American citizens.
Answer: Anthropic
c) A mystery person – or group of people – expressed support for one of those companies and outrage with the other in an unusual way. What was it?
Answer: Chalk messages outside each company’s headquarters
For more info: Chalk Wars: It’s OpenAI vs. Anthropic on San Francisco’s sidewalks