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Investigators are trying to determine how a gas line break near Hayward caused an explosion and fire on East Lewelling Boulevard. A massive new housing development broke ground in San Francisco’s Nob Hill today. Local Latino children are taking part in a community engagement program in connection to next year's FIFA World Cup, which will be partially played in the Bay Area. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer.

We're breaking down a pair of federal immigration proposals that risk deepening the system's existing divide. One would require everyday travelers without U.S. citizenship to disclose years of social media activity for vetting as the government tries to root out "anti-American bias". Meanwhile, the "Trump Gold Card" visa is promising "fast-track" residency to anyone willing to meet its one million dollar price tag. To help us understand the risks of a "two-tiered" immigration system, KCBS Radio News Anchor Matt Bigler, spoke with Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Immigration attorney and managing partner of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, Texas.

Here's the latest on this edition of the Bay Area All Local: A young woman is recovering, after firefighters say she was rescued from the water at Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz by a group of good Samaritans The clock is ticking for Oakland United School District to figure out where to make significant budget cuts. It’s porch pirate season in the Bay Area and police on the peninsula say some of them are getting caught. The Bay Area's recent cool, damp weather is creating the perfect growing conditions for wild mushrooms but after a spike in poisoning cases, state health officials are issuing a warning to steer clear. Although Silicon Valley won't have full BART access for at least another decade, we ARE starting to see the massive VTA expansion project take shape. Friends and family gathered at Oakland’s Laney College for a special walk to honor the memory of the late John Beam. A 9-year-old Fremont ice skater has been perfecting her routine ahead of a gala being held tonight (Thurs) in San Mateo. The

Friends and family gathering at Oakland’s Laney College, where a remembrance walk is being held tonight in memory of the late John Beam. Advocates for cancer research funding created a large-scale art piece inside Santana Row Wednesday evening. The United Nation's "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" is being celebrated around the world on Wednesday. Following last week's deadly stabbing of a UCSF social worker at San Francisco General Hospital, healthcare professionals are coming up with safety demands that members want in place before resuming normal operations. Palo Alto is turning to nature to fight rising seas—and city leaders say it’s protecting critical infrastructure along the way. Bay FC's months-long search for a new coach is finally over.

As online outrage and political polarization have become the norm, some young adults are turning to Religion as a means of finding connection and meaning. This kind of shift stands out as younger people have long been observed to be less religious than their parents and elder peers and for more on all this KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Christian Smith, Professor of Sociology and founding Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame.

Same item, different price — that’s what a new study from Consumer Reports and the Groundwork Collaborative finds when it compares identical groceries bought at the same store through Instacart. A San Francisco musician is receiving a lot of attention about her upcoming light-hearted protest song...and the inspired art she's making. Good news for expectant mothers in the Bay Area. More than a dozen hospitals have just been named among the best in the country when it comes to maternity care. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan.

Here is what's happening in the Bay Area: We're seeing a lot of fog but no rain. The Bay Area is pushing three weeks without rain. San Ramon residents are once again feeling a series of unnerving seismic jolts otherwise known as an earthquake swarm. Some big changes are coming to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital following the fatal stabbing of a social worker by a patient. Starting tomorrow, it will be easier to pay for a ride on transit in the Bay Area. The State of California is looking for workers to fill a couple thousand open positions. Could the Bay Area soon consider street lamps as a means to charge electric vehicles? All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott.

A judge is delaying the first court appearance for the man charged in the deadly stabbing of a social worker last week at San Francisco General Hospital. There are still no identified suspects more than a week after a deadly mass shooting at a kid’s birthday party in Stockton. Oakland says it’s finally getting a cash boost—selling hundreds of millions in bonds to pay for roads, libraries, and new housing. It’s been a tough year for small businesses with inflation, tariffs and the ever-rising cost of doing business. Arraignment for the suspect accused of fatally stabbing a social worker at San Francisco General Hospital has been postponed for a week, with the judge this afternoon announcing the suspect is being held in a psychiatric ward. Over the counter melatonin is becoming more and more popular for kids before bedtime. The massive Powerball jackpot continues its historic ascent, inching closer to a billion dollars.

If you ask anyone on the street, "adulthood" is generally said to begin at the age of 18 or maybe 21 but new findings out of the University of Cambridge indicate the human brain is not fully developed until our late 20s or even early 30s. To learn more on this topic KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Dr.Jay Giedd, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UC San Diego

The suspect in the fatal stabbing of a UCSF social worker at San Francisco General Hospital is being charged with murder. The program to hire formerly incarcerated firefighters to add strength to California's firefighting force is getting a boost. As a teacher strike continues in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, another East Bay school system is facing cuts to staff and programs. Ahead of the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup matches to be played next year here in the Bay Area, local leaders and law enforcement are preparing to stop human traffickers from operating around those major sporting events. As many Bay Area schools contend with declining enrollment, there is some good news for higher education in California. San Jose School officials say they are working with several local Jewish organizations to quell any fear caused by the incident. As KCBS reporter Holly Quan tells us, one expert suggests re-examining curriculum from Kindergarten to High School.

We're exploring the privacy paradox behind personalized "year-in-review" insights. From streaming giants like Spotify and Apple to platforms like Amazon and Duolingo these year-end celebrations are framed as social media-friendly, shareable slides but they also raise questions of how our data is manipulated.

The slowdown on BART continues as it recovers from a morning power issue. The teachers strike impacting five cities in the East Bay is now entering its 3rd day, with dozens of schools impacted. The effort continues in Washington to preserve Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. We bring you the story now of one Bay Area couple that has mastered the art of "making spirits bright." Workers at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital continue to grieve the loss of a beloved colleague and hope his death will spur a new conversation about safety. The parking, the ease of use, several issues local officials are concerned with as the city of Millbrae works to develop its transit station near SFO. The results are in - 20-25's Google Trends report. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor, Holly Quan

The slate of World Cup games coming to Levi’s Stadium is now solidified following today’s draw. As documentary filmmaker Kevin Epps stands trial for a 2016 murder at his home, his supporters remain adamant that the charges should be dropped. San Jose Police are holding a gun buyback tomorrow at their Great Oaks Parkway substation. It comes just days after a Black Friday shooting at Valley Fair Mall wounded three people. As the teachers strike continues in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, many parents are banding together to help with child care and some light learning. Nine pet clinics across the Bay Area are offering free spay and neuter services, vaccinations, and microchips to dogs and cats this weekend. Dozens of San Francisco elementary school students flocked to Pier 5 along the Embarcadero this morning (FRI) to see this week’s king tides at their highest. An update on the stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday afternoon. If you missed the peak of this month's su

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM, KCBS gives you direct access to top experts in various fields. The massive deal between Netflix and Warner Brothers is just the latest in a long trend of media mergers and consolidation and we're breaking down how viewers and consumers are affected by these corporate changes. This comes as social media sites, podcasts, and short-form video platforms have carved out a larger role in the media landscape. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with Sarah Zimmerman, Lecturer of Business Communication at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.

Friday marks the unofficial start of the World Cup with the draw to decide the groupings for next year's tournament. In a truly monumental move reshaping the streaming wars, Los Gatos based Netflix has officially agreed to acquire the studio and streaming assets of Warner Bros. Discovery. Some pediatric experts are stunned at today's controversial vote by a federal vaccine advisory panel to reverse decades of Hepatitis B protections for babies. Authorities say a patient at San Francisco General Hospital stabbed a social worker multiples times with a knife Thursday afternoon. San Mateo county officials next week will be gathering to talk about human trafficking and ways to prepare for the Super Bowl and World Cup soccer next year. If you’re a dog owner living in San Francisco, you may have noticed that your local dog park is closed through the end of February.

This week, the Oakland City Council once again postponed a vote on a controversial new plan to manage homeless encampments. It's a proposal that advocates for the unhoused believe is simply too cruel. A wave of warmth is sweeping across an East Bay school, thanks to a heartwarming effort ensuring hundreds of local children stay cozy this winter. UC Davis vets say Claude, the much loved albino alligator at the Academy of Sciences, died from something humans are familiar with: Liver cancer. All this and more, on this edition of the All Local, hosted by Margie Shafer.

San Jose is grappling with the aftermath of the Black Friday shooting at the Valley Fair mall. The 17-year old suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and city officials are re-iterating their public safety initiatives. This brings up the question of whether we need to take a deeper look into juvenile laws. On this edition of the Bay Area All Local, KCBS Radio News Anchor spoke with San Jose Mayor, Matt Mahan

Teachers within the West Contra Costa Unified School District are expected to walk the picket lines today after failing to agree on wage increases and health benefits. Renters are returning to the Bay Area in droves. But, new figures show the region STILL doesn’t have enough apartments to keep up. Teens in Fremont are looking to save lives with a device they invented all by themselves. After the pandemic all but wiped out many movie theaters across the country some of San Francisco’s century-old classic movie houses are now making a comeback. San Francisco says it's going ALL-IN on new technology to tackle crime A big crowd of holiday revelers turned out for last night's Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Civic Center Plaza across from San Francisco City Hall. We're all still learning how to differentiate AI generated content or content created by humans. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott

Prosecutors say the teenager who opened fire inside Valley Fair Mall on Black Friday should be charged as an adult. Teachers within the West Contra Costa Unified School District are about to go on strike tomorrow, after failing to agree on wage increases and health benefits. Officials say San Francisco’s new Real-Time Investigation Center, a central hub for monitoring crime-fighting technology, is now fully operational. The Trump Administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development is making changes to its Continuum of Care Program that would cut permanent supportive housing funding by two thirds. There has been a big problem in enforcing the new e-bike rules in Marin County. A bar on San Francisco's Kearney Street has gotten a Christmas glow-up once again. Its been almost a year since a massive fire tore through one of the world's largest battery storage plants.

We're exploring how the advent of AI-generated content is shaping early childhood development... as the Internet's youngest users grapple with a lifetime of AI literacy. To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott Dr. Sonia Tiwari, Children's Media Researcher whose work explores the impact of AI character interactions on children's learning experiences.