Episodes

  • OAK attempts to rebrand and SF takes legal measures to stop them

    OAK attempts to rebrand and SF takes legal measures to stop them
    Nov 8 2024
    The group leading the recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao thinks she should be barred from making any further official decisions. The San Jose Earthquakes will have to wait a little longer to find out whether the team can move forward on building a new training facility at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Researchers for more than 60 universities around the country are at San Jose State to learn about how to better use technology for the public good. Hear all this and more with KCBS Radio's News Anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart on Bay Area All Local.
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    15 mins
  • How might the incoming Trump Administration impact reproductive rights?

    How might the incoming Trump Administration impact reproductive rights?
    Nov 7 2024
    This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today: With the election of Former President Donald Trump and Republicans set to take the Senate, abortion rights advocates are wondering what comes next. This, as several states did pass measures protecting the right to abortion care, which could be at risk under the new administration. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Naomi Cahn, law professor and an expert in family law, feminist jurisprudence and reproductive rights at the University of Virginia.
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    14 mins
  • Easy Bay small business owners hope crime will decrease following election

    Easy Bay small business owners hope crime will decrease following election
    Nov 7 2024
    The coming second term of a Donald Trump presidency has some California leaders already ramping up efforts to take on the administration's potential policies on a range of issues. A popular East Bay doughnut shop is recovering following a brazen robbery by a group of armed teenagers. Gas prices are at their lowest levels across the Bay Area in several months, but drivers could see a big hike in gas taxes early next year. Restaurants across the Bay are gearing up for what they hope is a busy and profitable holiday season after several years of below average business. Here's a look at what may be the 2024 equivalent to those pink pussy hats from 2016. Burning Man organizers are in the middle of a fundraising campaign. Students at UC Berkeley grapple with election results. El Cerrito High School’s football team has been eliminated from the North Coast Section postseason after reportedly violating several bylaws related to transfers. All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer.
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    13 mins
  • The Bay Area reels in the aftermath of the election

    The Bay Area reels in the aftermath of the election
    Nov 7 2024
    The Bay Area reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris' concession speech. Sailing to victory in the election is California's Prop 36, which will make some theft and drug crimes felonies instead of misdemeanors. Strong winds are prompting PG&E to shut off power to 22,000 customers, including 16,000 here in the Bay Area. As Sonoma County farmers cheer the overwhelming defeat of Measure J, which would have banned large scale animal farms, animal rights advocates insist the push for more humane treatment is not over. The search continues off the coast of Bodega Bay for missing boaters after a pair of vessels capsized during rough surf. Protestors unhappy with yesterday's election results are gathering on the UC Berkeley campus. Antioch will likely have a new mayor and voters have given the challenger a comfortable lead over the incumbent. In Mount Saint Helena, a wind gust reached 88 miles per hour today and a red flag warning remains in effect until 7 tomorrow morning. All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.
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    13 mins
  • "Don't throw up your hands, roll up your sleeves," says Harris in speech

    "Don't throw up your hands, roll up your sleeves," says Harris in speech
    Nov 6 2024
    Following Vice President Harris' speech at her alma mater, Howard University, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Anna Sampaio, professor of ethnic studies and political science at Santa Clara University. She specializes in race and gender politics.
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    9 mins
  • Harris concedes the election, but not the values behind her campaign

    Harris concedes the election, but not the values behind her campaign
    Nov 6 2024
    We listened live to Harris' speech at her alma mater where she explained that the Democratic party has to refocus their fight. She urged supporters to mobilize, saying that stars are only truly seen in darkness.
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    13 mins
  • Many Oakland residents aren't pleased by the election results

    Many Oakland residents aren't pleased by the election results
    Nov 6 2024
    The Bay Area is being lashed by powerful winds that, combined with low humidity levels have prompted a Red Flag fire weather Warning for much of the area. Some important local measures to check up on from the edge of San Francisco to the farms of the North Bay. Daniel Lurie is running ahead of Mayor London Breed in the San Francisco mayors race. All this and more with KCBS Radio's New's Anchor Shane Guinness on Bay Area All Local
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    15 mins
  • Trump was a "better salesman than his opponent," but what was he selling?

    Trump was a "better salesman than his opponent," but what was he selling?
    Nov 6 2024
    It's time now for Ask An Expert, every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. We're continuing to follow the results from last night's election. At the top of the ticket, Americans voted to send former President Trump back to the White House; meanwhile, closer to home, Californians decided on a handful of propositions and two recalls in the East Bay. To take a closer look at it all, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown. If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: AskUs@KCBSRadio.com.
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    20 mins