Tech & Business Report: GM's step away from Apple CarPlay is "a huge gamble"
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Austin Carr. GM's newest line of vehicles are missing a feature that some drivers miss: Apple CarPlay. The automaker announced last year that it was switching from Apple's infotainment technology for its own, which…
Everything we know about the new 'FLiRT' variants of COVID
Two new COVID variants called "Flirt" are spreading in the US. KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer reports on what we know so far.
All eyes on Israel — will they accept new ceasefire proposal?
As we've been reporting, Hamas says it has agreed to a ceasefire proposal offered from Egypt and Qatar. And now, all eyes are on Israel to see whether or not it will be accepted, putting an end to several months of fighting, and just ahead of a planned offensive in Rafah. For more on this, KCBS R…
New WalletHub study says California is the best state to be a police officer
A WalletHub study out today outlines the fact that California ranks as the best state in the country to be a law enforcement officer. But KCBS Radio's Jennifer Hodges says not everyone agrees with that ranking.
RSA Conference for cyber security brings tens of thousands to San Francisco
As we've been reporting, the RSA conference begins today in San Francisco, bringing tens of thousands of techies to downtown San Francisco. As KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler reports, the convention is a big shot in the arm for the city's economy and for its status as a convention destination.
Caregivers make under 50% of the living wage in many states
Many of those living with disabilities rely on paid caregivers to help improve quality of life and foster independence. But due to low wages and a lack of benefits, many don't stay in the profession for long, which researchers have found negatively impacts the economy.. For more on this, KCBS Ra…
New 'FLiRT' variant of COVID is "very similar" to severe seasonal allergies
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. Today: Experts are keeping an eye on one type of flirting you don't want... to end in a date with a doctor. Two new COVID variants called "FLiRT" are spreading in th…
"The premier cyber security gathering in the world" — SF hosts RSA Conference
One big boost to San Francisco's tourism fortunes is this week's RSA Cyber Security conference at Moscone Center, which starts today. KCBS Radio's Holly Quan has the details.
Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit sees over 30% increase in ridership
Officials with SMART — the North Bay commuter rail service — say they've seen a 36 percent ridership increase during mid-day service due, in part, because more seniors and students are riding the trains for free seven days a week. Meanwhile, KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports a change is coming …
Jailtime for Trump is "definitely a possibility"
As we've been reporting, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial is threatening jailtime after imposing several fines on the former president for violating a gag order repeatedly. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Joe Moreno, former federal pr…