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The Trump administration appears to still be interested in turning Alcatraz back into a working prison. A request for $152 million dollars for the project was tucked into a budget proposal according to Reuters. The East Bay’s Habitat for Humanity is helping get gently used household items into new hands. We're learning more about the deadly Tahoe avalanche that killed nine back country skiers nearly two months ago. All this and more on this edition of the KCBS All Local, hosted by KCBS's Margie Shafer.

Churches across the country are reporting a surge in new converts, and it's young people who appear to be leading the surge. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS' Steve Scott.

After yesterday's early-morning earthquake, many people around the Bay Area may be asking themselves: Am I ready for the Big One. SFMTA is hoping more riders will report problems when they see them as part of its effort to make Muni safer. It's been a week since a pedestrian was killed, after a 76-year-old driver crashed onto the sidewalk and into a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS' Steve Scott.

After being drought free for weeks, today's federal water map shows 40-percent of California is now considered "abnormally dry," one step below drought status. The St. Anthony Foundation is asking for clothing donations and they're running extra low on one specific category. Oakland is trying something new to solve its teacher shortage. Federal officials have given PG&E the go-ahead to keep the state's only nuclear power plant running for at least another five years. All this and more in this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Rebecca Goodeyon.

KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with an industry expert to hear more about how a third of teenagers are using AI chatbots as friends, confidants, and even romantic partners

California's insurance industry may face scrutiny by the federal government over its response to last year's Southern California wildfires. After being drought free for weeks, today's federal water map shows 40% of California is now considered "abnormally dry", one step below drought status. Cuts to California's CalFresh program due to President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" are now underway. All this and more on today's episode of the All Local, hosted by KCBS' Steve Scott

The Bay Area Air District meeting today means West Oakland activists are turning up their dial on the fight to block a coal terminal from being built in their neighborhood. San Francisco's strangest April tradition is back. As KCBS's David Welch reports, the Saint Stupid's Day Parade marched through the Financial District today with plenty of absurdity to go around. It’s a very busy week at See’s Candy shops across the Bay Area. All this and more on this edition of the KCBS All Local, hosted by KCBS's Margie Shafer.

What do you do with a vacant lot full of trash and abandoned cars? If you’re in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood, you turn it into a natural sanctuary. There is a focus on traffic safety in San Francisco after a number of fatal incidents in recent weeks. Imagine a waterfront park bigger than many downtown areas, right on the edge of the San Francisco Bay. That could be the future for a shuttered horse racing track in the East Bay. All this and more on today's All Local, hosted by KCBS' Margie Shafer

On this edition of the Bay Area All Local KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott discusses multiple topics with experts in their fields. Discussing the Supreme Court's ruling against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. San Francisco Mayor DANIEL LURIE is packing his bags for his first trip out of the country since taking office. We're investigating the tech-coded billboards that dominate ad space across the Bay Area.

California is adding new guardrails for how artificial intelligence can be used in the state. The thundering hooves at Golden Gate Fields are officially a thing of the past, but the legendary race track could soon be transformed into a massive new green space in the East Bay. It could be a little quieter around the city of Walnut Creek starting tomorrow For the first time since the pandemic, Yosemite is facing the summer season with NO reservation system. The latest report from the non profit Breathe Cities says San Francisco has made substantial reductions in common air pollutants over the past 14 years. San Francisco officials are focusing on traffic safety after a number of fatal incidents in recent weeks. We’ve been telling you about the number of dead whales that have been turning up in the San Francisco Bay, but there are a whole lot of LIVE ones in the water as well. A lot of people will be getting tax refunds from the government this year and if you make under $85,000 - you may be able to get

Two more gray whales have been found dead in the San Francisco Bay...upping the count to four so far this year. The search continues for an Oakland cafe owner who hasn’t been seen since going out for a walk last Wednesday. Many airports are still bogged down during the partial government shutdown, even after President Trump signed an emergency order to pay TSA workers. All this and more on today's episode of the All Local, hosted by KCBS' Margie Shafer

On this edition of the Bay Area All Local KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott explores multiple topics with various experts in their fields. College applicants are now hearing back from the schools of their dreams but families know that soon after the decision comes the deposit. American citizens and lawmakers alike want more clarity from the Trump administration on its goals in Iran and whether things are about to escalate or de-escalate. A decades ago, Swalwell was investigated by the FBI and now the agency's director Kash Patel wants those files to resurface.

The Bay Area is about to get a late-season mild soaking, but firefighters say the rain may be more of a threat than relief for the upcoming fire season. There's no decision just yet from San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder as to whether she plans to resign from her role on the board. It could have been another Saturday afternoon traffic mess on the Bay Bridge Bay Area drivers are feeling extra pain at the pump this week. This past weekend, the U.S.S. Hornet living history museum recognized National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Russia has involved itself in the conflict in Iran against the U.S. All this and more on this edition of the the Bay Area All Local hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott.

Within the last week, some East Coast teenagers were put on probation after making A.I. nudes of dozens of girls in their class. And a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google liable for a West Coast teen’s social media addiction. An Oakland woman is lucky to be alive after narrowly escaping an inferno in the Fruitvale District. The Bay Area salsa scene has lost most of its clubs. But, its community is still dancing. All this and more in this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Scott Cohn.

Four astronauts are days away from becoming the first humans to travel to the moon's vicinity in more than fifty years. A decade-old mountain lion tracking program in Sonoma County is moving south. New restrictions on crabbing go into effect for parts of the California coast starting tonight. All this and more on today's All Local, hosted by KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon

Today, the graduating class of 2026 is barreling into the job market as AI tools reshape entry-level positions and employers plot a murky path forward. On this edition of the Bay Area All Local KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with various experts in their fields.

An SUV crashed into a Chinatown restaurant in San Francisco this morning, seriously injuring two people Heartbreak in San Jose today as five neighborhood schools prepare to close their doors for good After a made-for-TV opening night, the Giants are set to take the field today for a more traditional Opening Day. All this and more in this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler

March Madness is in town for the Sweet Sixteen at SAP Center in San Jose. California is renaming César Chavez Day just days before the March 31st holiday. The wait is over for East Bay foodies. H-Mart officially opened its first location in the region, taking over a former big-box site in Dublin. All this and more in this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Rebecca Goodeyon.

Ready for the Madness? SAP Center will once again play host to March Madness with a trio of games happening through Saturday. A new fundraising campaign is being launched for survivors of sexual assault in the wake of the allegations against Cesar Chavez... From the port to "Pill Hill," Oakland's major industries are helping the city return to pre-pandemic employment levels. All this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local hosted by, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan

Last night's season opener between the Giants and Yankees was the first MLB game ever broadcast exclusively on Netflix. To tell us what all this means, KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with an industry expert