A man who went from farm worker to Apple engineer, offered an inspiring story to community college students in Santa Clara. KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer reports from Mission College, his road to high tech was not a straight one.

 

A man who went from farm worker to Apple engineer, offered an inspiring story to community college students in Santa Clara.&nbsp;KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer reports from Mission College, his road to high tech was not a straight one.
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Farm Worker To Apple Engineer

The search for life in space is expanding beyond our solar system.

KCBS Radio's Cathy Whitman reports on a new study that's looking at the dusty regions around stars.

The search for life in space is expanding beyond our solar system.
KCBS Radio's Cathy Whitman reports on a new study that's looking at the dusty regions around stars.

New study looks for habitable worlds in the dusty regions between stars

While Memorial Day weekend is renowned for being one of the busiest travel periods in the United States and symbolizing the unofficial start of summer, it is important to remember that at its core, this holiday holds a solemn significance. 

It is a time when we come together to pay tribute and show our respect for those who have lost their lives while serving our country.

For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with Michael Green, Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

While Memorial Day weekend is renowned for being one of the busiest travel periods in the United States and symbolizing the unofficial start of summer, it is important to remember that at its core, this holiday holds a solemn significance. 
It is a time when we come together to pay tribute and show our respect for those who have lost their lives while serving our country.
For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with Michael Green, Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The history of Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to see standards set for gas powered portable generators.  

As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports improperly used generators kill around 100 people each year.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to see standards set for gas powered portable generators.  
As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports improperly used generators kill around 100 people each year.

Farm Worker To Apple Engineer

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