California program to help native tribes reclaim ancestral land
California is moving ahead with a first-in-the-nation program to help native tribes reclaim control of ancestral land. KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby was joined by Christina Snider-Ashtari, who explains how it's going to work.
25% of businesses in Texas plan to use AI to replace workers
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro is joined by Bloomberg's Alex Tanzi. A new survey shows that a quarter of businesses in Texas plan to use artificial intelligence to replace some of their workers.
New care model will allow disabled adults to get care in their homes
KCBS, in partnership with UCSF Health presents, As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts from UCSF Medical center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. An innovative care model for adults with disabilities is being pioneered by UCSF to deliver primary and follow-up care …
As fate of giant telescopes hangs in the balance, US risks falling behind
Some of the largest telescopes for visible-light astronomy ever built are in the US, making us a worldwide leader is cosmology and astronomy. But now scientists are concerned that legacy could be under threat, as federal agencies in charge of US research are considering whether or not to fund two …
Why EVs may be safer for passengers, but riskier for other drivers
Electric vehicles have spurred lots of conversation surrounding safety and reliability, but experts say it's not as simple as being totally more or less safe than a gas car. That's because new research finds that while EVs are usually safer for those in the car, they could pose greater risks for o…
Vacant Concord building destroyed by fire possibly linked to squatters
East Bay firefighters battled an intense blaze overnight near the Concord BART station that destroyed a building under construction. KCBS Radio reporter Matt Bigler reported from the scene where crews are still mopping up.
Sweeping SF bond measure heading to voters during hot mayoral race
San Francisco's infrastructure could be in line for hundreds of millions of dollars in improvements thanks to a bond proposal headed to voters this fall. KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports it comes in the midst of a contested race for mayor.
SF officials, businesses hold summit to revitalize city's nightlife scene
San Francisco officials, staffers from the entertainment commission, community leaders and industry peers just gathered for the city’s 14th annual SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit. KCBS Radio reporter Shannon Golden has more on what was top of mind for summit leaders when it comes to revitalizi…
Campus protests: How do universities decide how to react?
We're seeing protests on college campuses across the country today in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war, one of the most notable at Columbia University where protesters have taken over an academic building. While some have prompted arrests and chaos, others have remained peaceful an…
'He has no choice:' Expert explains Trump's punishment for violating gag order
Trump is officially being held in contempt after repeatedly violating the judge's gag order about the trial. Right now he owes $9,000 in fines, but could possibly face even stronger consequences, such as jail time. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to …