Efforts Continue to Slow Drivers on the S-Curve
KCBS' Mike Sugerman, in his travels About the Bay, found that getting people to slow down on the Bay Bridge is not as easy as it might seem. (11/16; 2:08)
North Bay Group Trains Helper Dogs for Veterans
The dogs of war take on a whole new meaning at a facility in the North Bay, where a returning soldier is working to help get his live back. KCBS' Mike Sugerman has the story from his travels, About the Bay.(11/9; 1:50)
History of the New Bay Bridge
The 1989 Loma Prieta Quake gave us an idea of what a temblor could do to the Bay Bridge. So why will it take nearly a quarter century to make the span earthquake safe? KCBS' Mike Sugerman takes a look during his travels, About the Bay. (11/02; 2:06)
Infiltrating a 'Smoking Circle'
An estimated 20% of Americans smoke. That leaves 80% of the population not knowing what goes on inside those sidewalk 'smoking circles.' (10/26; 2:05)
Unemployed But Not 'Counted'
KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out, during his travels About the Bay, that the state's unemployment picture may actually be worse than the figures suggest. (10/19; 2:06)
The Hula Hoop is Hip Again
People in the Bay Area are going around in circles to get a good workout. KCBS' Mike Sugerman used the hula hoop as an exercise tool during his travels, About the Bay. (10/12; 1:54)
Longtime Tailgaters Have Reason to Celebrate
Few appreciate a victory more than a group that's been gathering before kickoff since the 49ers moved to Candlestick Park almost 40 years ago. KCBS' Mike Sugerman caught up with these fans during his travels, About the Bay. (10/05; 1:41)
Inner City Students On Par
KCBS' Mike Sugerman took a swing by a state of the art golf course at SF’s Visitacion Valley Middle School that’s the envy of suburban country clubs. (9/28/09; 2:00)
Foodies Forage for Food
Advocates of the slow food movement are promoting the idea of getting food from the closest source possible. KCBS' Mike Sugerman went foraging in a neighborhood park during his travels, About the Bay. (9/21; 2:04)
Muscle Behind Strong Coffee
Coffee houses the world over are noticing a new ailment, barista elbow, as KCBS' Mike Sugerman discovered in his travels About the Bay. (9/14/09; 1:51)
Taco Trucks Offer Worldly Flavors
KCBS' Mike Sugerman got a taste of some unconventional offerings from some Bay Area taco trucks, during his travels About the Bay. (9/8; 2:04)
Up Close with Bridge Workers
A crew of several dozen will tackle a construction feat unlike any other on the Bay Bridge over the Labor Day weekend. KCBS' Mike Sugerman learns more in his travels, About the Bay. (8/31; 1:33)
KCBS About the Bay Podcast
About KCBS About the Bay
Mike Sugerman's award-winning "About the Bay" reports. Airing every Monday morning, "About the Bay" is Mike's unique look at the people and places that make the Bay Area special.
(On air Mondays at 6:40am, 7:40am, 8:40am and 9:40am.)
ADVERTISEMENT
Featured
Best of KCBS
Phil Matier- Friday AM 11/20
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says Gavin Newsom’s public appearance schedule is filling up again as the SF mayor moves on from his failed gubernatorial bid.(11/20; 2:33)
San Jose Factory Waffles During Eggo Shortage
Eggo waffles, a staple of American breakfast tables for 50 years, originated here. And now KCBS' Matt Bigler reports the San Jose Eggo factory is the only one cranking them out. (11/20/09; :62)
Police Arrest Dozens of Cal Protesters
KCBS' Chris Filippi reports police arrested more than 40 more demonstrators involved in the occupation of UC Berkeley's Wheeler Hall on Friday to protest a university-wide 32 percent fee hike. (11/20/09; 1:36)
CC for YouTube
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid breaks down the science behind YouTube’s new closed captioning feature and how users can improve the process.(11/20; 2:17)
Report: Poor Struggling To Keep Lights On During Recession
KCBS' Melissa Culross reports the number of low-income Calif. households whose power was cut for not paying utility bills jumped 27 percent this year, with PG&E customers in San Francisco the most likely to experience service cuts for falling behind on pa
More Women's Health Controversy
UCSF ob-gyn professor Dr. George Sawaya says new recommendations on how often women in their 20s should have Pap smears will mean fewer unnecessary surgeries. (11/20; 2:47)
FIFA Oks Handball Win
Sky News reporter Enda Brady, an ardent Irish fan, calls FIFA’s decision not to allow a rematch the greatest miscarriage of justice in world cup soccer history. (11/20; 4:40)
Looming SF Deficit Requires New Sources of Money
With a $522 million dollar deficit forecast next year, the city won’t make ends meet just by cutting services. But KCBS' Barbara Taylor reports there's little consensus among
the mayor or the supervisors about how to bring more money into city coffers
CA Unemployment Rate Hits 12.5%
California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record, even though more than 25,000 Californians found jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. (11/20; :50)
Mike Sugerman's award-winning "About the Bay" reports. Airing every Monday morning, "About the Bay" is Mike's unique look at the people and places that make the Bay Area special. 
