A new initiative aims to bring music, murals and good vibes to San Francisco streets.

As KCBS’ David Welch reports, The Civic Joy Fund wants to liven up city streets, starting with over a hundred utility boxes.

A new initiative aims to bring music, murals and good vibes to San Francisco streets.
As KCBS’ David Welch reports, The Civic Joy Fund wants to liven up city streets, starting with over a hundred utility boxes.

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The Civic Joy Project brings music and art to San Francisco streets

As discussions around the contents of the final COP28 treaty continue, one agreement that has been reached was about energy efficiency.

According to the International Energy Agency, doubling the pace of energy efficiency progress could account for 50% of the emissions reductions needed by 2030 to keep us on track to cap warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. Yet energy efficiency is often overlooked as a major climate solution.

To tell us more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Steven Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

As discussions around the contents of the final COP28 treaty continue, one agreement that has been reached was about energy efficiency.
According to the International Energy Agency, doubling the pace of energy efficiency progress could account for 50% of the emissions reductions needed by 2030 to keep us on track to cap warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. Yet energy efficiency is often overlooked as a major climate solution.
To tell us more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to Steven Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Here's why energy efficiency could be a huge key to reaching climate goals

If you're a frequent user of public transit in the Bay Area, perhaps you've wished for an all-in-one card that would let you transfer from light rail to buses to ferries and back - for free.

Though it sounds like a pipe dream, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is piloting just that: an all-encompassing pass that gives riders access unlimited free rides to most of the region's 27 transit agencies.

To tell us more about the BayPass, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to John Goodwin, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

If you're a frequent user of public transit in the Bay Area, perhaps you've wished for an all-in-one card that would let you transfer from light rail to buses to ferries and back - for free.
Though it sounds like a pipe dream, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is piloting just that: an all-encompassing pass that gives riders access unlimited free rides to most of the region's 27 transit agencies.
To tell us more about the BayPass, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke to John Goodwin, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

All-in-one transit card currently being trialed in the Bay Area

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Food trends cycle in and out, just like fashion. Social media and online reviews influence cooks and diners on where to go and what to buy. Restaurants come and go, but the success of the food industry could be crucial to continued economic recovery in the Bay Area.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke to chefs Dustin Valette and Douglas Keane in today's Ask An Expert segment.

Every weekday on KCBS Radio, we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.
Food trends cycle in and out, just like fashion. Social media and online reviews influence cooks and diners on where to go and what to buy. Restaurants come and go, but the success of the food industry could be crucial to continued economic recovery in the Bay Area.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke to chefs Dustin Valette and Douglas Keane in today's Ask An Expert segment.

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