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KCBS’ Doug Sovern Listed Among Nation’s Top Political Reporters

The Washington Post’s respected political blog ‘The Fix’ just published a list of “the best state-based political reporters” in the country, and Doug Sovern of KCBS All News 740 AM & FM 106.9 is on it.

2013/05/31

California gray whale

KCBS Cover Story: Unparalleled Access To California Gray Whales

Thrill seekers who marvel up close at whales during Northern California whale watching season are finding out simple watching pales in comparison to what you can witness 1,000 miles south of the Bay Area.

2013/03/12

Students work in a computer lab. (Orlando Sierra/AFP/Getty Images)

KCBS Cover Story: Educators Say Online High School Programs Need Overhaul

Tens of thousands of California high school students make up for failed classes by taking them again online with results that educators and students alike acknowledge demonstrates the need to re-think remote education.

2013/03/07

The campus of California State University, East Bay in Hayward. (CSU)

KCBS Cover Story: Cyber High Not Preparing Some Students For College

Many of the students who use Cyber High to help them graduate need remedial course work once they enter college.

2013/03/06

A student works on a computer. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

KCBS Cover Story: Online High School Classes Offer Dubious Results

High school graduation rates are hitting record highs in the Bay Area, California and across the nation. But, earning a diploma doesn’t always equal getting an education. An increasing number of students make up courses they’ve failed by taking classes online. They earn credits, but not necessarily knowledge.

2013/03/04

Guns for sale. (CBS)

Poll: California Voters Favor Gun, Ammunition Controls

The Field Poll released Tuesday found that 61 percent of California voters think it is more important to control firearms than to protect the rights of gun owners. It’s the biggest margin of support since Field began asking the question in 1999.

2013/02/26

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Federal Budget Sequester Could Cut $88M From California Schools

The White House has been warning of dire consequences for California if automatic “sequester” cuts in federal spending take effect, as scheduled, on Friday, March 1st.

2013/02/25

A waiter serves lunch to restaurant customers. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

KCBS Cover Story: Restaurants Face Deadline To Clear Healthy SF Discrepancies

Dozens of San Francisco restaurants accused of overcharging customers to cover employees’ health care have less than two months left to clear their names or face prosecution.

2013/02/21

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San Francisco VA Lab Faces Sanctions For Researcher’s Death

The death of a laboratory worker at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center last April prompted federal safety officials on Wednesday to announce the issuance of a notice of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions at the lab.

2013/02/20

Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco. (Firefly Restaurant)

KCBS Cover Story: Restaurant Clears Name In Healthy SF Case

San Francisco authorities said they will not press charges against one of the restaurants publicly accused of defrauding customers and depriving employees of health care.

2013/02/20

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