In the last 20 years, the United States has lost 70 percent of its newspaper journalists. Major news websites are going under too, and ad revenue is down for digital publications. 

KCBS's Shannon Golden tells us one state senator just unveiled a bill that aims to revive local journalism.

In the last 20 years, the United States has lost 70 percent of its newspaper journalists. Major news websites are going under too, and ad revenue is down for digital publications. 
KCBS's Shannon Golden tells us one state senator just unveiled a bill that aims to revive local journalism.

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A revival of local journalism is on the horizon

You could say the Giant's mascot went through a major glow up, otherwise known as a positive personal transformation.. 

Back in 1997, Lou Seal made his debut at Candlestick Park, but many people criticized the mascot, and compared him to a rat.

Fast forward to today, fans adore Lou Seal and he's described as the ideal ambassador for the Giants.

To hear the evolution of Lou Seal, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle Culture Critic. He wrote an incredible piece about how Lou Seal went from disaster to beloved mascot in today's paper. 

You could say the Giant's mascot went through a major glow up, otherwise known as a positive personal transformation.. 
Back in 1997, Lou Seal made his debut at Candlestick Park, but many people criticized the mascot, and compared him to a rat.
Fast forward to today, fans adore Lou Seal and he's described as the ideal ambassador for the Giants.
To hear the evolution of Lou Seal, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle Culture Critic. He wrote an incredible piece about how Lou Seal went from disaster to beloved mascot in today's paper.

Lou Seal: Embarrassment to Icon

Nine months after wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina in Maui, researchers are looking into the health impacts the most deadly wildfire in US history had on thousands of people who are living in the burn zones. 

The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, conducted by University of Hawaii researchers and grass-roots organizations surveyed more than 600 people in west Maui and found an alarming number of residents say their health is compromised due to the exposure of toxic contaminants. 

For more details, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Alika Maunakea, Professor at the University of Hawaii and is the lead investigator of this study. 

Nine months after wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina in Maui, researchers are looking into the health impacts the most deadly wildfire in US history had on thousands of people who are living in the burn zones. 
The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, conducted by University of Hawaii researchers and grass-roots organizations surveyed more than 600 people in west Maui and found an alarming number of residents say their health is compromised due to the exposure of toxic contaminants. 
For more details, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Alika Maunakea, Professor at the University of Hawaii and is the lead investigator of this study.

Researchers exploring health impacts of devastating Maui fires

The dates are set for the first presidential face-off ahead of the November election. 

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump finally agreed to hold two campaign debates, one in June and another in September. 

These debates are not like previous ones, with a lot of changes on the horizon. 

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Darry Sragow, Democratic campaign strategist.

Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty Images

The dates are set for the first presidential face-off ahead of the November election. 
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump finally agreed to hold two campaign debates, one in June and another in September. 
These debates are not like previous ones, with a lot of changes on the horizon. 
For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Darry Sragow, Democratic campaign strategist.
Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty Images

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