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State of the Bay

Should CA Senator Dianne Feinstein Resign? / Reimagining Downtown SF / Recommendations for Last-Minute Summer Camping

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Downtown San Francisco, from the top of Coit Tower; credit PeskyMesky, used under CC license

Should California Senator Dianne Feinstein resign? We'll discuss the implications of Feinstein’s prolonged absence for the Senate and her legacy.

Guest:
- Shira Stein, Washington correspondent, San Francisco Chronicle

Resource:
San Francisco Chronicle: Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s resignation wouldn’t fix the judges issue. Here’s why

Then, San Francisco has attracted national attention for its rocky recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic. We’ll hear ideas for reviving the city's struggling downtown.

Guests:
- Rodney Fong, President & CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
- Egon Terplan, Robert S. Cornish Endowed Chair of Regional Planning; Lecturer in City & Regional Planning, University of California Berkeley
- Kevin Truong, staff writer, The San Francisco Standard

Resources:
Brookings: Myths about converting offices into housing—and what can really revitalize downtowns

The San Francisco Standard: Breaking the SF Doom Loop: Convert Downtown Offices Into Student Housing

And finally, summer’s just around the corner. Have you booked your campsite yet? If not, don’t worry. We have tips for finding last minute campsites around the Bay.

Guest:
- Shoshi Parks, Associate Editor, 7x7 Magazine

Resources:

Camping and Hiking
7x7: Outdoor Adventures
HipCamp
First-Come First-Served Campgrounds
Recreation.gov

Glamping
7x7: Find rustic luxury at Northern California's 5 best glampgrounds
AutoCamp
Cabana

Rentals
Sports Basement

Host: Grace Won
Producer: Kendra Klang