On tonight’s State of the Bay, we’ll talk to retired California Superior Court Judge LaDoris Cordell about her new memoir, “Her Honor: My Life on the Bench…What Works, What’s Broken, and How to Change It.” The book details her landmark time on the bench, with many stories of conflicts and cases, and it also covers flaws in our criminal justice system.

Plus, we’ll remember the life and career of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who was tragically killed last week by a car driver while out walking her dog. Joining us to remember her will be Alice Lai-Bitker, former president of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and Ralph Silber, executive director of the Alameda Health Consortium.

And finally we’ll hear from Reverend Paul Trudeau, co-director of City Hope, an organization providing a trusted gathering place for San Francisco’s marginalized residents.

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Tune in tonight at 6pm PT on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live. You can also call 866-798-TALK with questions during the show!