San Francisco's dwindling youth / Puppy love / New Arrivals: Monica West

People joke that San Francisco has more dogs than children. But is it true? Today, we talk about the kid census in the City with Chronicle journalist Susie Nielson. Then, we hear from a dog researcher and trainer about the emotional connection between dogs and humans. And, we’ll listen to a reading from Oakland author Monica West.

• San Francisco has lowest share of kids of any major U.S. city
• Is it love? The relationship between dogs and humans
• New Arrivals: Monica West