San Jose Salvation Army set to undergo expansive renovations
San Jose's entire Salvation Army campus is set to undergo a remodel, but residents of the SA's Emmanuel House aren't being left out in the cold. KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes explains.
Walmart launches new store brand
The country's largest grocery chain is introducing an entirely new food brand in hopes to encourage shoppers to buy more. Walmart announced its new store brand, Bettergoods, today. The premium food line will include curry chicken empanadas, plant based white cheddar style mac and cheese, as well …
Bee theft leaves Oakland abuzz
A crime not often seen in urban areas happened over the weekend in Oakland, and left one woman "stinging" mad. KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro reports.
The FTC challenging patents held by a handful of brand-name drugs
In efforts to bring down sky-high drug prices, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday it's challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the well-known weight-loss injection, Ozempic. Federal regulators sent warning letters today to several drug makers telling companies they ha…
Federal officials poised to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Some big changes could be on the horizon on how marijuana will be classified moving forward. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced today a proposal to reclassify weed as a less dangerous drug, a move that would be a historic shift in federal drug policy. For a closer look, KCBS Radi…
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.
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.