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About the Bay

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.)

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It's Getting Lighter, Later
KCBS' Mike Sugerman sets his clock back during his travels, About the Bay. (3/15; 2:01)

Baby Boomers Still Smoke
KCBS’ Mike Sugerman, in his travels about the Bay, catches up with parents who, instead of policing their kids' marijuana use, are starting to light up again themselves. (3/1/10; 2:03)

Curling, Anyone?
The Winter Olympics put some sports on fans' radar. And this year is no exception as curling is gaining more and more fans. During his travels About the Bay, KCBS's Mike Sugerman dusted off his broom and gave it a shot. (2/22; 1:58)

Gender and Valentine's Day
Men and women have different ideas about Valentine's Day as Mike Sugerman found out in his travels About the Bay.

Supersizing the Super Bowl
KCBS's Mike Sugerman found some ways not to overeat on Super Sunday during his travels About the Bay. (2/1; 2:04)

Costly Toll Mistakes
FastTrak can make your ride across the bridge much smoother, but if the system makes a mistake, it can get very expensive. (1/25; 2:04)

Muni Voice Raises Ire
Mike Sugerman reports from his travels About the Bay that a connoisseur of underground sound isn't crazy about the Muni lady. (1/19; 2:00)

Goodbye Dial Tone
The modern era has given us some comforts but taken away others. Mike Sugerman recently stopped for a moment to hear the dial tone. (1/11; 2:03)

New Oasis on the Peninsula
KCBS' Mike Sugerman stumbled across a place for those who have a passion for some of the finer things in life during his travels, About the Bay. (12/21; 1:44)

Operation Impact
Bay Area police departments are getting help from Sacramento, in the form of a war-time tactic. KCBS' Mike Sugerman took a ride during his travels, About the Bay. (12/14; 1:51)

Attack on Pearl Harbor Still Vivid for Survivors
The passing of 68 years has not dulled the memories of those who endured the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. KCBS' Mike Sugerman listened to some survivors' stories in his travels, About the Bay. (12/7; 2:05)

Olympic Hopefuls at Work in Bay Area
A Mountain View strip mall is an unlikely place for Olympic gold medal hopes to hatch, but KCBS' Mike Sugerman found some dreaming of just that during his travels, About the Bay. (11/23; 1:57)

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)

Stacking May Solve Parking Troubles
Parking in the Bay Area can be troublesome, so some developers are looking up for inspiration. KCBS' Mike Sugerman has the story from his travels About the Bay. (8/24; 1:51)

About The Bay
Are you spending too much time in the shower? KCBS and CBS 5 reporter Mike Sugerman asked that question in his travels About the Bay. (8/02; 1:28)

Bay Area Drum and Bugle
Two world champion marching bands call the Bay Area home, as KCBS and CBS 5's Mike Sugerman discovered in his travels About the Bay. (7/20; 1:47)

Dance Aficionados Celebrate in SF
They're dancing in the streets of San Francisco. KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out officials were stepping all over themselves to solve a problem, during his travels About the Bay. (7/13; 1:37)

Runaways Crowd SF's Haight
A bad economy, drugs, and family troubles all contribute to the growing number of runaways, KCBS' Mike Sugerman found during his travels About the Bay. (7/6; 2:03)

Tenderloin's Jazz Heritage
KCBS' Mike Sugerman discovers San Francisco's Tenderloin's rich jazz history. (6/22; 1:55)

Loyal to the Standards
KCBS and CBS-5’s Mike Sugerman meets an Oakland piano man playing the Alley Bar & Grill for 50 years during his travels About the Bay. (6/15/09; 1:48)

Where to Find Some of the Bay Area's Best Musicians
Some of the best local musicians are playing under the radar, and under the streets, as well. KCBS' Mike Sugerman enjoyed the show during his travels, About the Bay. (6/1; 2:04)

Man Finds Reason to Break out in Song at City Hall
The politics of San Francisco can be lively, but there hasn't been much to sing about lately. But as KCBS' Mike Sugerman found during his travels About the Bay, that hasn't stopped one man who enjoys City Hall - for a song. (5/26; 2:04)

Looking for Work
The class of 2009 is ready to hit the job market and it is expected to hit back harder than it has in decades. KCBS’ Mike Sugerman has the story from his travels...About the Bay. (5/18; 2:01)

Spending Millions for Thousands in Return
Spending millions of dollars on a program and getting only a small percentage of that money back might be considered a failure in most circles. But, KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out during his travels About the Bay that San Francisco's MUNI does think so.

Is Horse Racing Headed Out to Pasture?
Despite the excitement over the upset win at this weekend's Kentucky Derby, horse racing is in trouble. The Bay Area has only one race track, and its parent company has declared bankruptcy. KCBS' Mike Sugerman went About the Bay to find out. (5/4;1:5

New Twist in SF Graffiti Battle
San Francisco spends more than $20 million a year trying to clean up graffiti. But, during his travels About the Bay, KCBS' Mike Sugerman came across an innovative solution that doesn't cost much at all. (4/20; 1:55)

Be Wary of Bargain Travel
KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out during his own travels About the Bay that a bargain holiday can take a turn for the worst if you're not careful when you book your plans. (4/13; 1:59)

Mobile Device Directs Users to Public Restrooms
It's not always easy to find a public restroom in times of need. That's what KCBS' Mike Sugerman discovered in his travels About the Bay. (4/6; 1:35)

Day Laborers Feel Economic Pinch
The U.S. economic situation is so bad these days that some folks say they might prefer to return to their native countries. (03/30; 1:54)

Sacto Tent City Faces Closure
KCBS' Mike Sugerman takes a closer look at a homeless encampment unlike any we've seen since the Great Depression. (3/23; 1:58)

Sugerman Who?
It's increasingly difficult to find a human voice on the other end of the phone, with machines directing most calls. But during his travels About the Bay, KCBS' Mike Sugerman finds machines don't listen to him. (3/16; 2:06)

Mobile Phones Make Music Magic
KCBS' Mike Sugerman learned you can make music and phone it in - to the rest of the world - during his travels About the Bay. (3/9; 2:01)

Mom Stands Lonely Vigil
A San Francisco woman stands a lonely vigil outside City Hall for her murdered son. KCBS' Mike Sugerman has the story from his travels, About the Bay. (3/2; 1:56)

Parking Spot Expert Knows SF
San Francisco doled out $100 million in parking tickets last year, prompting KCBS\' Mike Sugerman to go About the Bay with an expert who finds the sweetest of parking spots. (2/23; 2:04)

The Art of Local News
The more local the story, the more important it is to someone. KCBS' Mike Sugerman tags along with a hyper-local report during his travels, About the Bay. (2/9; 2:05)

The Art of Haggling
The bad economy has people looking for deals everywhere, including our own Mike Sugerman, who has an appetite for saving money. Here's his report from his travels...About the Bay. (1/26; 1:55)

Sweet Sounds
History buffs and musicians gathered in the Bay Area this weekend to celebrate what is thought to be American music even before there was a United States. (1/19; 2:00)

Federal Bailout Blues
During his travels About the Bay, KCBS reporter Mike Sugerman started wondering just who is getting all that bailout money.(1/12; 2:03)

Food Runners
As demand for some of the more basic things in life increases, a Bay Area group that has been helping to redistribute some valuable commodities is thriving. (12/22; 2:02)