Michael Isip stated that "it comes with a heavy heart to let you know that this afternoon we completed conversations with those who will be leaving as part of budget reductions." He acknowledged that the cuts are painful but necessary due to financial realities, highlighting threats to federal funding and a fragmented media landscape.
One of the most well-attended events in the history of the San Francisco Design Center Galleria took place on June 9, 2025, when KQED held its annual Taste & Sip event.