In what almost feels like a yearly tradition, the opening of the local Dungeness crab season has been delayed yet again.

No, this is not because of a price dispute like in past years, this is an effort to protect high concentrations of whales remaining in key crabbing areas.

For more, KCBS Radio's Dan Mitchinson spoke with Geoff Shester,  California Campaign Director & Senior Scientist at OCEANA. 

In what almost feels like a yearly tradition, the opening of the local Dungeness crab season has been delayed yet again.
No, this is not because of a price dispute like in past years, this is an effort to protect high concentrations of whales remaining in key crabbing areas.
For more, KCBS Radio's Dan Mitchinson spoke with Geoff Shester,  California Campaign Director &amp; Senior Scientist at OCEANA.

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Extended whale feeding delays Dungeness crab season for the Bay Area

The Food and Drug administration approved a new Alzheimer's drug today that promises to modestly slow cognitive decline. With millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's, Kisunla is a treatment that has long been hoped for. But some experts are skeptical about how effective the drug is, and if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

To tell us more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Dr. Michael Greicius, professor of neurology at Stanford.

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The Food and Drug administration approved a new Alzheimer's drug today that promises to modestly slow cognitive decline. With millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's, Kisunla is a treatment that has long been hoped for. But some experts are skeptical about how effective the drug is, and if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
To tell us more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Dr. Michael Greicius, professor of neurology at Stanford.
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New Alzheimer's drug considered potentially inefficient and risky

Avocados are back in season and if you're reaching for one to add to your salad or breakfast, here's your reminder to use caution as you're opening them.

Thousands of people injure themselves every year as they're prepping avocados and it's such a common injury that surgeons even call it "avocado hand."

To tell us more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Eric Wagner, hand surgeon and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Emory University.

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Avocados are back in season and if you're reaching for one to add to your salad or breakfast, here's your reminder to use caution as you're opening them.
Thousands of people injure themselves every year as they're prepping avocados and it's such a common injury that surgeons even call it "avocado hand."
To tell us more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Eric Wagner, hand surgeon and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Emory University.
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Surgeons are frequently treating what they deem the "avocado hand"

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.

Extended whale feeding delays Dungeness crab season for the Bay Area

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