The beginning of this heat wave has already brought some challenges. 

KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo reports fire crews in the North and East Bays have been busy chasing flames.

The beginning of this heat wave has already brought some challenges. 
KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo reports fire crews in the North and East Bays have been busy chasing flames.

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July 4th, 1776 is arguably the most important day in American history, but how much do you really know about the Declaration of Independence? What about the Revolutionary War?

Probably a lot less than you think...

To set the story straight, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston was joined by Woody Holton, Professor of American History at the University of South Carolina. He's also the author of the book "Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution.”

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July 4th, 1776 is arguably the most important day in American history, but how much do you really know about the Declaration of Independence? What about the Revolutionary War?
Probably a lot less than you think...
To set the story straight, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston was joined by Woody Holton, Professor of American History at the University of South Carolina. He's also the author of the book "Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution.”
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Do you know the history behind the Independence Day?

Parade goers couldn't escape politics at Alameda's annual 4th of July parade. 

KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon was out in the sun today and filed this report. 

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Parade goers couldn't escape politics at Alameda's annual 4th of July parade. 
KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon was out in the sun today and filed this report. 
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The Alameda 4th of July parade became political

It's hot, hot, hot in the Bay Area and across the country this week and heat-related fatigue can have complex, negative effects on our brains and bodies if we don't take steps to beat the heat.

This is especially true of first responders, members of the military, and endurance athletes who need to maintain quick reaction times and good decision-making under hot circumstances.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John was joined by Dr. Jared Porter, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee.

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It's hot, hot, hot in the Bay Area and across the country this week and heat-related fatigue can have complex, negative effects on our brains and bodies if we don't take steps to beat the heat.
This is especially true of first responders, members of the military, and endurance athletes who need to maintain quick reaction times and good decision-making under hot circumstances.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John was joined by Dr. Jared Porter, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee.
 Dima Berlin / Getty Images

Denverton road blazes this afternoon

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