It is likely a majority of Americans had never heard of Juneteenth nor knew of it's significance a decade ago.

 In 2021 it became a federal holiday, under President Joe Biden. KCBS Radio's news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Kenneth C. Davis to  discuss Juneteenth. 

It is likely a majority of Americans had never heard of Juneteenth nor knew of it's significance a decade ago.
 In 2021 it became a federal holiday, under President Joe Biden. KCBS Radio's news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Kenneth C. Davis to  discuss Juneteenth.

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The controversy over a bike lane that runs down the middle of a busy street in San Francisco has a new wrinkle.

Merchants claim they've seen a decline in business since the lane was installed last year. 

But as KCBS Radio's David Welch reports, the city disagrees.

The controversy over a bike lane that runs down the middle of a busy street in San Francisco has a new wrinkle.
Merchants claim they've seen a decline in business since the lane was installed last year. 
But as KCBS Radio's David Welch reports, the city disagrees.

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We are following an out-of-this-world remodel, right here on earth.

NASA Ames Visitor Center reopens this weekend at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland.

KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, it'll allow you to get hands-on with NASA research.

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We are following an out-of-this-world remodel, right here on earth.
NASA Ames Visitor Center reopens this weekend at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland.
KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, it'll allow you to get hands-on with NASA research.
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NASA Ames visitor center to reopen this weekend at Chabot

As we've been reporting, KCBS food and wine editor Narsai David passed away at the age of 87. 

Nasai was featured on KCBS sharing mouthwatering recipes of dishes, many of which were inspired by his Assyrian roots. Aside from his culinary expertise, he also gave back to the community as an active member of the Assyrian Aid Society of America and the Berkeley Community Fund

To hear more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Susan Leigh Taylor, Former KCBS Radio morning anchor and longtime friend of Narsai.

As we've been reporting, KCBS food and wine editor Narsai David passed away at the age of 87. 
Nasai was featured on KCBS sharing mouthwatering recipes of dishes, many of which were inspired by his Assyrian roots. Aside from his culinary expertise, he also gave back to the community as an active member of the Assyrian Aid Society of America and the Berkeley Community Fund
To hear more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Susan Leigh Taylor, Former KCBS Radio morning anchor and longtime friend of Narsai.

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