KCBS reporters cover daily news423Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:12 GMThttp://www.kcbs.comnono© 2011 CBS Radio Inc.en-ushttp://cbssanfran.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/logo-kcbs02.pnghttp://www.kcbs.comkcbscomments@kcbs.com (KCBS)Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#54008982KCBS' Tim Ryan reports the number of apps smart phone users download has risen, but the amount of time spent using them hasn’t gown very much.KCBSKCBS' Tim Ryan reports the number of apps smart phone users download has risen, but the amount of time spent using them hasn’t gown very much.43no Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#54008858KCBS' Tim Ryan reports the family of a teen that was shot and killed by the OPD last month has received an apology from the chief of police while the full details of the incident are still being investigated.KCBSKCBS' Tim Ryan reports the family of a teen that was shot and killed by the OPD last month has received an apology from the chief of police while the full details of the incident are still being investigated.45no Thu, 17 May 2012 15:02:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#54008728KCBS' Anna Duckworth reports a new app that uses facial recognition software is set to launch in some SF bars, but it's already raising privacy concerns.KCBSKCBS' Anna Duckworth reports a new app that uses facial recognition software is set to launch in some SF bars, but it's already raising privacy concerns.50no Thu, 17 May 2012 14:04:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#54008653KCBS reporter Janice Wright talks to a foreclosure database on the improving rates here in the Bay Area.KCBSKCBS reporter Janice Wright talks to a foreclosure database on the improving rates here in the Bay Area.51no Thu, 17 May 2012 01:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977726KCBS' Chris Filippi reports how a U.S. Senator is raising concern over the tech company's use of NASA's air field and how other critics agree that Goolge is getting preferential treatment from the federal government.KCBSKCBS' Chris Filippi reports how a U.S. Senator is raising concern over the tech company's use of NASA's air field and how other critics agree that Goolge is getting preferential treatment from the federal government.59no Wed, 16 May 2012 23:51:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977698KCBS' Doug Sovern reports festival organizers won't make the same mistake they did for the bridge's 50th anniversary when hundreds of thousands jammed the bridge for a walk.KCBSKCBS' Doug Sovern reports festival organizers won't make the same mistake they did for the bridge's 50th anniversary when hundreds of thousands jammed the bridge for a walk.62no Wed, 16 May 2012 22:47:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977667KCBS' Anna Duckworth reports on the potential loss of HIV/ AIDS funding San Francisco faces and the supervisors that are asking the mayor to restore the cuts made by the federal government.KCBSKCBS' Anna Duckworth reports on the potential loss of HIV/ AIDS funding San Francisco faces and the supervisors that are asking the mayor to restore the cuts made by the federal government.60no Wed, 16 May 2012 21:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977611KCBS' Janice Wright reports on how two SF Giants are reminding parents to check their kids' video game ratings in a new PSA campaign.KCBSKCBS' Janice Wright reports on how two SF Giants are reminding parents to check their kids' video game ratings in a new PSA campaign.62no Wed, 16 May 2012 20:27:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977571The problem of cellphone use in cars is not going away and in fact, the number of distracted drivers in California is increasing. KCBS’ Margie Shafer reports that the California Office of Traffic Safety is hoping technology will play a role in ending the practice.KCBSThe problem of cellphone use in cars is not going away and in fact, the number of distracted drivers in California is increasing. KCBS’ Margie Shafer reports that the California Office of Traffic Safety is hoping technology will play a role in ending the practice.58no Wed, 16 May 2012 19:49:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977543Organizers of Sunday’s Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco are once again enforcing a ban on alcohol and floats this year. KCBS” Anna Duckworth reports that this will be the second year for the new rules.KCBSOrganizers of Sunday’s Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco are once again enforcing a ban on alcohol and floats this year. KCBS” Anna Duckworth reports that this will be the second year for the new rules.50no Wed, 16 May 2012 19:18:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977527One of San Francisco’s most congested streets may soon have a new feature that could dramatically improve mass transit on the roadway. KCBS’ Jeffrey Schaub reports on the proposal to improve bus service on Van Ness Avenue.KCBSOne of San Francisco’s most congested streets may soon have a new feature that could dramatically improve mass transit on the roadway. KCBS’ Jeffrey Schaub reports on the proposal to improve bus service on Van Ness Avenue.56no Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977444The largest water provider in Santa Clara County is being investigated for allegedly polluting its own drinking water. KCBS’ Matt Bigler reports that a small amount of hydraulic oil leaked into a South Bay reservoir and it’s not the first time it’s happened.KCBSThe largest water provider in Santa Clara County is being investigated for allegedly polluting its own drinking water. KCBS’ Matt Bigler reports that a small amount of hydraulic oil leaked into a South Bay reservoir and it’s not the first time it’s happened.49no Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977386Fire crews were called to a warehouse at Ohio Avenue and 6th Street early Wednesday morning and discovered a huge pot growing operation. KCBS’ Tim Ryan reports that there is still no indication who is responsible for the operation.KCBSFire crews were called to a warehouse at Ohio Avenue and 6th Street early Wednesday morning and discovered a huge pot growing operation. KCBS’ Tim Ryan reports that there is still no indication who is responsible for the operation.45no Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53977206Construction at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose turned up an alarming discovery recently. KCBS’ Chris Filippi reports that crews found more than a dozen pine boxes that could contain the remains of hospital patients who died more than a hundred years ago.KCBSConstruction at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose turned up an alarming discovery recently. KCBS’ Chris Filippi reports that crews found more than a dozen pine boxes that could contain the remains of hospital patients who died more than a hundred years ago.49no Wed, 16 May 2012 00:23:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974359Hundreds of avid cyclists lined the road leading up Mt. Diablo State Park on Tuesday, just to watch pro cyclists charge up the hill, part of the Amgen Tour of California. KCBS’ Dave Padilla reports that many of the spectators could not believe what they were seeing.KCBSHundreds of avid cyclists lined the road leading up Mt. Diablo State Park on Tuesday, just to watch pro cyclists charge up the hill, part of the Amgen Tour of California. KCBS’ Dave Padilla reports that many of the spectators could not believe what they were seeing.61no Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974346A first-ever clinical trial, being led by a Bay Area firm, is studying whether intervention can stop Alzheimer’s from developing in people genetically predisposed to the disease. KCBS’ Anna Duckworth reports that Genentech is leading the trial in Colombia.KCBSA first-ever clinical trial, being led by a Bay Area firm, is studying whether intervention can stop Alzheimer’s from developing in people genetically predisposed to the disease. KCBS’ Anna Duckworth reports that Genentech is leading the trial in Colombia.55no Tue, 15 May 2012 23:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974342A San Francisco judge ruled on Tuesday that a video of suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi’s wife can be shown at his Ethics Commission hearing. KCBS’ Doug Sovern reports that lawyers for his wife, Eliana Lopez, had fought to keep it private.KCBSA San Francisco judge ruled on Tuesday that a video of suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi’s wife can be shown at his Ethics Commission hearing. KCBS’ Doug Sovern reports that lawyers for his wife, Eliana Lopez, had fought to keep it private.63no Tue, 15 May 2012 21:18:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974266Lawyers for seven California schoolchildren have filed a lawsuit against the state seeking to overturn statutes that govern teacher employment, including seniority-based layoffs. KCBS’ Mike Colgan reports that it’s part of growing concerns that administrators are being handcuffed by current laws.KCBSLawyers for seven California schoolchildren have filed a lawsuit against the state seeking to overturn statutes that govern teacher employment, including seniority-based layoffs. KCBS’ Mike Colgan reports that it’s part of growing concerns that administrators are being handcuffed by current laws.60no Tue, 15 May 2012 19:15:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974200Apple was the target of some Greenpeace guerilla activism on Tuesday as environmental protesters called on the Cupertino company to use more renewable energy in their cloud data centers. KCBS’ Matt Bigler reports that activists feel the company is lagging behind others in terms of clean energy.KCBSApple was the target of some Greenpeace guerilla activism on Tuesday as environmental protesters called on the Cupertino company to use more renewable energy in their cloud data centers. KCBS’ Matt Bigler reports that activists feel the company is lagging behind others in terms of clean energy.59no Tue, 15 May 2012 18:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974190A Los Gatos physician has been charged with pushing pain pills and other powerful meds like they were candy. KCBS' Tim Ryan reports on the numerous felony charges in this "pill mill" case.KCBSA Los Gatos physician has been charged with pushing pain pills and other powerful meds like they were candy. KCBS' Tim Ryan reports on the numerous felony charges in this "pill mill" case.50no Tue, 15 May 2012 17:53:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974148The city of San Bruno held a welcome back ceremony on Monday night for residents who are returning to the neighborhood where a gas-line explosion killed eight people. KCBS' Chris Filippi reports from San Bruno, where some families have already rebuilt their homes and moved back in.KCBSThe city of San Bruno held a welcome back ceremony on Monday night for residents who are returning to the neighborhood where a gas-line explosion killed eight people. KCBS' Chris Filippi reports from San Bruno, where some families have already rebuilt their homes and moved back in.55no Tue, 15 May 2012 17:38:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974136San Jose leaders are looking to encourage more construction of high-rise office and residential buildings in the downtown area. KCBS’ Mike Colgan reports that the San Jose City Council is considering incentives that would help builders.KCBSSan Jose leaders are looking to encourage more construction of high-rise office and residential buildings in the downtown area. KCBS’ Mike Colgan reports that the San Jose City Council is considering incentives that would help builders.48no Tue, 15 May 2012 16:58:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53974120A bizarre and bloody discovery in a quiet Castro Valley neighborhood has residents in shock. KCBS' Tim Ryan reports that Alameda County deputies are investigating the murder of a young man.KCBSA bizarre and bloody discovery in a quiet Castro Valley neighborhood has residents in shock. KCBS' Tim Ryan reports that Alameda County deputies are investigating the murder of a young man.54no Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53966838KCBS' Dave Padilla reports on a Contra Costa County program that helps emancipated foster kids with free laptops.KCBSKCBS' Dave Padilla reports on a Contra Costa County program that helps emancipated foster kids with free laptops.59no Mon, 14 May 2012 23:15:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53966814KCBS' Melissa Culross on a new study that shows young adults between 18 and 29 are optimistic about their futures in the Golden State.KCBSKCBS' Melissa Culross on a new study that shows young adults between 18 and 29 are optimistic about their futures in the Golden State.57no