VantageScore Solutions announced that they'll be excluding Medical Bills when calculating credit scores, a seemingly significant move for the estimated 100-million Americans facing medical debt. 

But, some argue this change does little for most people. 

For more on this KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by Al Bingham, Credit Expert and Author of "The Road to 850." 

VantageScore Solutions announced that they'll be excluding Medical Bills when calculating credit scores, a seemingly significant move for the estimated 100-million Americans facing medical debt. 
But, some argue this change does little for most people. 
For more on this KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by Al Bingham, Credit Expert and Author of "The Road to 850."

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Experts warn that even with the removal of medical bill debt, Americans will still face credit trouble

A new report finds more animals being treated at Sausalito’s Marine Mammal Center have been disturbed by people or dogs.

KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports it’s spurring a new effort to get the word out to stay away.

A new report finds more animals being treated at Sausalito’s Marine Mammal Center have been disturbed by people or dogs.
KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports it’s spurring a new effort to get the word out to stay away.

Report finds many patients at Sausalito’s Marine Mammal Center "disturbed"

Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators are working on emergency legislation  to allow doctors from Arizona to come to California to provide abortions to their patients.

This follows a move by the Arizona Supreme Court that implemented a law from the 1860s that outlaws abortions in all cases except when the pregnant person's life is in danger.

KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports. 

Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators are working on emergency legislation  to allow doctors from Arizona to come to California to provide abortions to their patients.
This follows a move by the Arizona Supreme Court that implemented a law from the 1860s that outlaws abortions in all cases except when the pregnant person's life is in danger.
KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports.

Emergency legislation in works to allow AZ doctors to provide abortions in CA

"Techno-Optimism": No it's not deciding whether the hard drive is half empty or half full.

It is, however, an ideology saying that any problem caused by technology (or otherwise) can be solved with more technology and innovation, and is claimed by the likes of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk.

For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Jean Hardy, Media and Information Professor at Michigan State University. He's an expert on the role of digital technology in community and economic development.

"Techno-Optimism": No it's not deciding whether the hard drive is half empty or half full.
It is, however, an ideology saying that any problem caused by technology (or otherwise) can be solved with more technology and innovation, and is claimed by the likes of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Jean Hardy, Media and Information Professor at Michigan State University. He's an expert on the role of digital technology in community and economic development.

Experts warn that even with the removal of medical bill debt, Americans will still face credit trouble

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