Bay Area All Local

Supporters of the nonprofit Youth Alive gathered for an Oakland Baller’s tailgate, while also raising money for the organization. A 16-thousand pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center in New York today is in the Bay Area to honor the sacrifice of first responders. BART is using an 850-thousand dollar federal grant to swap out the lights in eight East Bay stations. All this and more...

Today, psychedelic drugs are being used to treat mental health conditions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation in 2025, making it easier to study how psychedelics can treat conditions like PTSD and depression. This year, the federal government reclassified Marijuana, formally recognizing its medical benefits. For more on this topic, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Keith Humphrey...

Imagine taking care of sixteen rambunctious puppies. Well, the East Bay SPCA is doing just that after someone likely dumped them this week in a Walmart parking lot in Livermore. The city of Santa Clara has been busy hosting World Cup matches and watch parties, but the fun isn’t over yet. BART says its new fare gates are a success. However, a few of them are getting brutalized by riders determined...

BART is on the cusp of one of its biggest schedule changes in years. Oakland's new police chief has spent nearly 30 years patrolling the streets. Timing and circumstances are everything when someone decides to get treatment for substance use disorder. All of this and more, on this edition of Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio News anchor Rebecca Goodeyon.

Graham Platner, Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, announced the suspension of his campaign last night amid allegations of rape from a former partner. The U.S. military launched a second night of strikes against Iranian targets. California's spending on social services through Medi-Cal is under scrutiny from congressional Republicans and the Trump administration. These stories on this edition...

State health officials are re-issuing a warning about powdered formula, after a second confirmed case of infant botulism in California. As their population in California continues to rebound, we're learning about the hunting habits of gray wolves. Northern California could see dry lightning this weekend, leading to a high wildfire risk. All of this and more, on this edition of Bay Area All Local,...

The Alameda County Fair wraps up on Sunday, but in its final stretch it's offering fun for visitors of all abilities. Maybe it’s all the AI tech money, but SFO thinks now is the time to offer VIP treatment to flyers. We have the Valkyries, we have Bay FC; now get ready to welcome the San Francisco Firebells. All these stories and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio...

Americans lose nearly $200 billion a year to credit card swipe fees, and now, Washington is debating whether to remove the cap on those fees. For more on what that means for your wallet, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with Michael Yoshikami, CEO and founder Destination Wealth Management.

There's an urgent call for blood donors as Type O blood supplies drop to severely low levels. One company is pitching building 8 of them across the state on fairgrounds, including sites here in the Bay Area. And police have arrested five suspected San Francisco gang members. All of this and more, on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott.

San Jose has become the first city in the state to approve the sale of an ADU as a separately-owned condo. "National Night Out" is coming up August 4th, and several Bay Area cities are participating. Oakland has seen marked decreases in homicides over the past two years, 52% according to Oakland Police Department data. All of this and more on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS...

One month after the first infestation was detected on a ranch in South Texas, the number of New World Screwworm cases has risen to nearly two dozen. The same pest cost the Texas cattle industry hundreds of millions of dollars in 1970s before it was eventually brought under control. A petition to reopen the Great Highway has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. San Francis...

One of the biggest champions for transportation in the East Bay has passed away. Longtime Alameda County supervisor Scott Haggarty died in his retirement state of Tennessee over the weekend. Facing an attempted murder charge, the man accused of hitting 8 people with his vehicle appears in court for the first time today. Cannabis is a growing and dynamic industry, and it's also competitive. All of...

The National Weather Service is issuing a beach hazard statement for the Bay Area coastline tomorrow, which will last through Friday. As Colorado battles wildfires driven by ongoing drought and recent periods of hot, dry weather, California is lending a helping hand. Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets are retiring a training vessel after more than two months at sea.

A decision by FIFA to reverse a standard one-game ban against America's star striker, Folarin Balogun, is stirring up some controversy. KCBS Radio News anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with Joe Cannon, San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Famer and color commentator for the team's radio broadcasts, to learn more about the controversy.

Waymo says it plans to learn from the challenges presented by San Francisco’s Fourth of July celebration. Within hours of the Mexico, England match ending Sunday night, chaos erupted on the streets of San Jose. According to a new study, the severity of California wildfires is far from static. All of this and more, on this edition of the Bay Area All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca...

It's a win for AT&T in its effort to end landline service for 184-thousand California customers. Fog couldn't keep crowds away from one of San Francisco's biggest fireworks shows in years. Iran is now holding funeral ceremonies for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February. All of this and more on this edition o...

A Gallup poll this week found that only 33 percent of adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American. State Senator Scott Wiener is speaking out after he says he left the Trans March at Dolores Park in San Francisco last week. They’ve broken attendance records, and the Golden State Valkyries' popularity shows no signs of slowing down. All these stories and more on this edition of the Bay...

San Francisco is about to make history over the Golden Gate Bridge, launching fireworks off the span for only the third time ever. Thousands of people have turned out for watch parties of World Cup soccer in San Jose, prompting city officials to change its location. Like last year, there won’t be fireworks at St. Helena’s Independence Day celebration. All these stories and more on this edition of...

Cities around the Bay Area are ramping up preparations ahead of the Fourth of July holiday with the expectation of big crowds. The federal government announced tens of millions of dollars will go to support two Bay Area airports. We know it's America's 250th birthday. But guess what? It's also California's 175th! This year, why not give the Golden State a present on its birthday? All this and more...

Younger generations are investing in trade-based small companies with the belief that operations are shielded from AI-driven displacement. These blue-collar services are expected to remain profitable, and could do well in the world of artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the crowd at America's 250th anniversary celebration, which officially begins tomorrow. The e...

Now that the World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium have wrapped, just how big of an impact did the games have on the Bay Area economy? For the first time since the pandemic, weekend ridership on Muni matches and beats 2019 levels. A jury in San Francisco today handed down a verdict against the remaining seven defendants in a 2024 protest that blocked the Golden Gate Bridge. All these stories and mor...

A new report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found about a third of employed Americans did some or all of their work at home on days they worked in 2025. Arguments have been made that remote work is worse for mental health than working in an office, but how solid is the logic behind that argument? A daredevil couple took their love to new heights Wednesday afternoon, climbing to the top of...

Bay Area soccer fans have packed watch parties throughout the World Cup, but one popular venue in San Francisco says it’s going to stop showing matches. Alameda County is facing an impending legal battle over its expanding network of high-tech surveillance tools. An update on a young sea lion wandered onto the streets of San Francisco, and into the hearts of San Franciscans. All of this and more w...

It’s basically a dream come true for many soccer fans in the Bay Area. Levi’s stadium's World Cup duties are coming to a close with a match featuring Team USA. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office is charging several suspects over Pride-weekend incidents. The Alameda County Fire Department is ramping up staffing ahead of the Fourth of July, warning that hot, dry conditions have fire danger...

On this edition of the Bay Area All Local KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with multiple experts in their fields. America 250 celebrations and July 4th this year take on an unprecedented meaning with unprecedented threats. A new committee in Alameda County is addressing racial disparities experienced by the county's Black residents. Artificial Intelligence is forcing insurers to rethink ho...