Muslims are braving soaring summer temperatures in Saudi Arabia today to mark the final days of the Hajj.

The important Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of worshippers to Mecca and marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha for Muslims around the world.

For more on the Hajj pilgrimage, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with human rights lawyer, author, and nonprofit consultant Qasim Rashid.

Muslims are braving soaring summer temperatures in Saudi Arabia today to mark the final days of the Hajj.
The important Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of worshippers to Mecca and marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha for Muslims around the world.
For more on the Hajj pilgrimage, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with human rights lawyer, author, and nonprofit consultant Qasim Rashid.

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Qasim Rashid discusses the history of Hajj

The nation's top doctor says gun violence is no longer just a law enforcement issue, it's a "public health crisis." 

But, as an expert tells KCBS Radio Reporter Eric Thomas, any solutions are likely to come at the local level.

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The nation's top doctor says gun violence is no longer just a law enforcement issue, it's a "public health crisis." 
But, as an expert tells KCBS Radio Reporter Eric Thomas, any solutions are likely to come at the local level.
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Guns a public health crisis, warns surgeon general

It's that time of year again where we will see a beautiful display of colors beaming across San Francisco's Market Street. 

Arts organization Illuminate is bringing back its rainbow laser space cannons in honor of Pride Month, but this time with even more lasers. 

For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Ben Davis, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the arts non-profit Illuminate.

It's that time of year again where we will see a beautiful display of colors beaming across San Francisco's Market Street. 
Arts organization Illuminate is bringing back its rainbow laser space cannons in honor of Pride Month, but this time with even more lasers. 
For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Ben Davis, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the arts non-profit Illuminate.

SF Market Street to be lit up with lasers in honor of Pride Month

As you know, many people like to attach the doom loop narrative to San Francisco.

But economists say that statement overlooks the actual data of the city. 

For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mary Daly, President of San Francisco Federal Reserve.

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As you know, many people like to attach the doom loop narrative to San Francisco.
But economists say that statement overlooks the actual data of the city. 
For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mary Daly, President of San Francisco Federal Reserve.
Nicholas Klein / Getty Images

Qasim Rashid discusses the history of Hajj

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