Episodios

  • State bill looking to curb rise of illegal 3D printed guns

    State bill looking to curb rise of illegal 3D printed guns
    Sep 27 2025
    A bill aimed at tightening ghost gun rules is now on Governor Newsroom's desk after being passed by state senate and assemblymembers earlier this month. For months, the mayor of San Jose has been urging for more of a partnership between the city and county in order to tackle homelessness. If you noticed drones darting up and down the coastline near Half Moon Bay, don’t be alarmed. All this and more, on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.
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  • Could artificial intelligence bring an end to the 'Apple Empire'?

    Could artificial intelligence bring an end to the 'Apple Empire'?
    Sep 26 2025
    This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today: Apple is facing continuing legal battles over its App Store rules. Tech giants from the likes of Spotify and Epic Games are challenging Apple’s hold on the mobile world, and the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence could displace the smartphone era altogether. To break it all down, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Tim Higgins, Business Columnist for the Wall Street Journal based in San Francisco, author of the recently released book - "iWar: Fortnite, Elon Musk, Spotify, WeChat and Laying Seige to Apple's Empire.'
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    16 m
  • Oakland Police Commission loosens high-speed chase policy

    Oakland Police Commission loosens high-speed chase policy
    Sep 26 2025
    The Oakland Police Commission has approved a unanimous policy shift that loosens the restrictions on high-speed police pursuits. Could some World Cup games be relocated to other cities? President Trump is suggesting he would consider it. The drive to Big Sur has been a challenge for nearly 3 years due to a road closure that's forced visitors to drive around a mud slide since January 2023. NASA'S Perseverance Rover has found encouraging signs that Mars was once the home of the building blocks of life. A San Francisco mothers' group is helping each other as they go through this life-changing experience. UCSF just started a new pilot program aimed at easing the burden of financial strain from childhood cancer. All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer.
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  • What's going on with the the Bay Area's dramatic shift in weather?

    What's going on with the the Bay Area's dramatic shift in weather?
    Sep 25 2025
    With today’s launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket began a long research mission for scientists at UC Berkeley along with NASA. Major rain storms have the potential to overwhelm Bay Area sewer systems, causing potential environmental hazards, and San Mateo is hoping to prevent that by activating a much larger water treatment plant. San Francisco’s De Young Museum is bringing us a closer look into the global phenomenon that is manga with its latest exhibition. The Bay Area is in the midst of a dramatic weather shift which has to do with the change of the season. According to a recently released Bankrate study, a large percentage of Americans aren’t sure they’ll be able to retire comfortably. All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.
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  • Hundreds of employees laid off by DOGE are returning to work

    Hundreds of employees laid off by DOGE are returning to work
    Sep 24 2025
    This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today, hundreds of federal employees who were laid off by DOGE are now being asked to return to work. Since January, more than 250,000 federal workers have either been fired or taken buyout or early retirement offers. To talk about that and more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with David Madland, Senior Fellow at The Center for American Progress.
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    16 m
  • All Oakland fire stations fully staffed for first time in two decades

    All Oakland fire stations fully staffed for first time in two decades
    Sep 24 2025
    After an inaugural season that took many by surprise, the work is already underway for the Golden State Valkyries in preparing for a second season with higher expectations. The specter of the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm looms large for residents, but today, there is a renewed sense of security. Governor Newsom is blasting President Trump following the President's remarks on climate change at the United Nations General Assembly. Wildfire cameras across the state have been upgraded with AI and firefighters say it's working very well. The City of Oakland is lending e-bikes to residents. Alameda County is hosting a gathering to address the needs of fathers this weekend. Redwood City is bringing the best of Bavarian traditions to the Peninsula this week with its eleventh annual Oktoberfest! All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer.
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  • The Oakland Ballers triumphantly clinch a championship win

    The Oakland Ballers triumphantly clinch a championship win
    Sep 23 2025
    Just two years into the team’s existence, the Oakland Ballers are now champions of the Pioneer Baseball League. Fall is here, but the summer heat is getting ready to peak. The 80th United Nations General Assembly is underway. All this and more, on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.
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  • Jimmy Kimmel's show to return Tuesday night on ABC amid controversy

    Jimmy Kimmel's show to return Tuesday night on ABC amid controversy
    Sep 22 2025
    ABC has announced Jimmy Kimmel will be BACK on air tomorrow night, comes nearly a week after ABC's parent company Disney suspended the talk show host for his comments about Charlie Kirk's assassin. More than 60-thousand people attended Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona this past weekend. The Trump administration just made an announcement today linking Tylenol to autism in children. Listen now, on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas.
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