Episodios

  • Oakland mayor announces an initiative to break the city's illiteracy epidemic

    Oakland mayor announces an initiative to break the city's illiteracy epidemic
    Jan 9 2026
    Local Immigration activists are remembering the life of Renee Good, the woman who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. There are some growing pains for Bay Area transit riders as upgrades to the next generation Clipper Card system continue. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is announcing a citywide initiative aimed at breaking the city’s illiteracy epidemic. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Margie Shafer.
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    14 m
  • Are the new FDA dietary regulations better for our health?

    Are the new FDA dietary regulations better for our health?
    Jan 8 2026
    Today on Ask an Expert, we're breaking down the FDA's new dietary guidelines on carbs, ultra-processed foods, alcohol consumption, and more. The updated recommendations include Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.'s updated "food pyramid" prioritizing protein and healthy fats. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Dr. Lauren Au, Associate Professor of Nutrition at UC Davis and Registered Dietitian.
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    15 m
  • Protests erupt in the Bay Area after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

    Protests erupt in the Bay Area after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
    Jan 8 2026
    Anger over the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis boiled over in the Bay Area last night, as hundreds took to the streets of San Francisco and Oakland in protest. We’re exactly a month away from the Super Bowl, and if you don’t have a ticket you’re mostly out of luck with the cheapest ticket reselling for 4-thousand dollar. Themed nights with bobbleheads, shirts and other giveaways are a staple of sporting events, but the hype was real at last night's Warriors game -- with thousands of fans lined up early for "Hello Kitty Night." All this and more on this edition of the All Local hosted by Steve Scott.
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    11 m
  • While Bay Area restaurants are still recovering, many bakeries are thriving

    While Bay Area restaurants are still recovering, many bakeries are thriving
    Jan 7 2026
    Bay Area restaurants are still recovering from the pandemic. However, bakeries are bucking the trend—many are thriving and in some cases, expanding. Water officials in Sonoma County are working to figure out what caused untreated wastewater to spill into a portion of the Russian River. A high-stakes game of "wait and see" ended in an arrest as East Bay police recovered a collection of stolen custom guitars. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Margie Shafer.
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    15 m
  • One year later and what was learned in the deadly LA fires

    One year later and what was learned in the deadly LA fires
    Jan 7 2026
    Today marks one year since the deadly Palisades and Eaton Fires began in Los Angeles and we're taking a look at the lessons learned for California's fire response. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Nicholai Allen. He has served on a number of federal wildfire incidents across California and he's also the founder of Safe SOSS, a wildfire defense system.
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    17 m
  • Bay Area Oil Refinery set to close, Uber's new robotaxi and Janurary sketchfest

    Bay Area Oil Refinery set to close, Uber's new robotaxi and Janurary sketchfest
    Jan 7 2026
    Another oil refinery is preparing to close in California, and this one is right here in the Bay Area. Uber is rolling out the design of its new robtaxi in partnership with electric car maker Lucid and AI company Nuro. In the face of lawsuits over child safety, the popular gaming platform Roblox is now implementing mandatory facial verification for anyone trying to access chats. The Red Cross has been helping LA area wildfire victims. In the immediate aftermath, it provided shelter and aid to thousands of victims. Is there a better way to count the homeless, to more closely tie data to supportive funding? A Napa County researcher says yes. San Francisco Sketchfest returns this January with over 200 shows and hundreds of performers in Bay Area venues Americans concerned about their everyday costs are holding back when it comes to travel. The San Francisco Zoo is offering free admission for kids this month. Today is National Bobblehead Day and as part of it all Bay Area colleges are being shown some love. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott
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    12 m
  • San Francisco’s albino alligator icon's celebration of life

    San Francisco’s albino alligator icon's celebration of life
    Jan 7 2026
    San Francisco’s Sunset Dunes Park is staying put, at least for now. The latest atmospheric river has pushed statewide reservoir levels to impressive heights. You’re cordially invited to a celebration of life for San Francisco’s albino alligator icon, Claude, who passed in early December. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer.
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    18 m
  • Examining the overhauled vaccine schedule that reduces vaccine recommendations

    Examining the overhauled vaccine schedule that reduces vaccine recommendations
    Jan 6 2026
    We're taking a look at the overhauled vaccine schedule in the U.S. that reduces the number of vaccines recommended to kids. To help us understand what this means for public health and the future of health policy, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Doctor Jason Schwartz, Professor of Health Policy with the Yale School of Public Health.
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    14 m
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