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Mark Metzler and Kathy Lovejoy talk about their grassroots effort to help the homeless population of Silicon Valley by collecting and distributing sleeping bags, tarps, coats, bottled water and other items via their Facebook page "Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley."

Kathy Jackson, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank shares the new "Stand Up For Kids" initiative with a goal to raise $7-million to end local childhood hunger. She also talks about the impact of poor nutrition on kids the rising food insecurity in the Bay Area, and services available in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties through Second Harvest.

San Francisco City Supervisor Jane Kim talks about some of the pressing issues in the city, including affordable housing, homelessness and education.

The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure raises millions of dollars each year and includes local events in Napa and Silicon Valley. Brooks Benton, a Red Rider for the Napa Valley event shares his own battle with diabetes and talks about this year's rides.

Jenny Pearlman, Senior Program Manager of Community Education for San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center talks about April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and efforts underway to raise awareness and help reduce abuse in the city.

Lisa Bellini, registered dietitian with the American Heart Association joins us to talk about National Nutrition Month, what we should be eating - and avoiding in our quest for better health.

Jenny Pearlman, Senior Program Manager of Community Education for San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center talks about April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and efforts underway to raise awareness and help reduce abuse in the city.

Lisa Bellini, registered dietitian with the American Heart Association joins us to talk about National Nutrition Month, what we should be eating - and avoiding in our quest for better health.

Antonette Suspena, Senior Sales Manager of Alcatraz Tours and Alex Picavet of Golden Gate Recreation Area join us to talk about the history of Alcatraz and some special events celebrating Earth Day with Alcatraz Cruises

Howard Levitt, Director of Communications and Partnerships with the National Park Service talks about proposed new rules for dog management in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and how dog owners can offer comment.