United Airlines has shelled out 10 million dollars as a deposit to get its hands on 100 flying taxis, a sign of faith for the up and coming sector. 

But, how close are we to actually using these convenient flying contraptions we've been hearing so much about? And what would that look like? 

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by Bob Hertan, Retired Professor of Aviation Safety and Human Factors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University on Travis Airforce Base. 

United Airlines has shelled out 10 million dollars as a deposit to get its hands on 100 flying taxis, a sign of faith for the up and coming sector. 
But, how close are we to actually using these convenient flying contraptions we've been hearing so much about? And what would that look like? 
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by Bob Hertan, Retired Professor of Aviation Safety and Human Factors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University on Travis Airforce Base.

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United Airlines invests in flying taxis amid national airline worker shortage

With recent attacks from Iran retaliating against Israel for the airstrike that killed two Iranian generals in Syria at the start of this month, all eyes are on Israel for its next move. 

U.S. officials today issued a new round of sanctions on Iran in efforts to hold the country accountable for its attack. 

As tensions flare in the Middle East, Oman is serving as a facilitator to create a space for dialogue between U.S. and Iranian officials. 

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Kristian Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute at Rice University.

With recent attacks from Iran retaliating against Israel for the airstrike that killed two Iranian generals in Syria at the start of this month, all eyes are on Israel for its next move. 
U.S. officials today issued a new round of sanctions on Iran in efforts to hold the country accountable for its attack. 
As tensions flare in the Middle East, Oman is serving as a facilitator to create a space for dialogue between U.S. and Iranian officials. 
For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Kristian Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute at Rice University.

Oman serves as a facilitator between U.S. and Iran as tension rises in the Middle East

Insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara kicked off a weeklong tour of the state in Oakland this morning. 

All week, he's promoting the recent expansion of Medi-Cal health coverage to all residents, regardless of immigration status.

But as KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports, expanding health insurance access might be easier than solving the state's home insurance crisis. 

Insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara kicked off a weeklong tour of the state in Oakland this morning. 
All week, he's promoting the recent expansion of Medi-Cal health coverage to all residents, regardless of immigration status.
But as KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports, expanding health insurance access might be easier than solving the state's home insurance crisis.

Insurance Commissioner Lara touts Medi-Cal coverage for all

In an effort to further tackle the state's homelessness crisis, California is allocating nearly $2 million dollars in new state funds to help people make the transition out of encampments and into permanent housing.

 KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes reports.

In an effort to further tackle the state's homelessness crisis, California is allocating nearly $2 million dollars in new state funds to help people make the transition out of encampments and into permanent housing.
 KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes reports.

United Airlines invests in flying taxis amid national airline worker shortage

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