August 11, 2014 6:40 pm Examining the Latest Proposal to Ban Plastic Bags in CA NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston tells us whether the current effort to ban plastic bags in California will succeed or fail like so many others in the past. US & World Videos 2:26 Recount for 16th Congressional District Race to continue into next week 2:59 Congress passes bill forcing TikTok parent company to sell or be banned in the U.S. 1:53 County workers continue recount of 16th Congressional District race 2:41 Political analysis: Opening statements in Trump's trial 2:55 Activities rally in SF as Supreme Court hears case on homeless ordinances