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March Madness Means Money
San Jose's economy stands to gain from the basketball matchups going down at HP Pavilion. Reporter Mike Colgan has this KCBS Cover Story. (3/18; 1:33)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Diane Solinger, executive director of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, who helps businesses develop charitable volunteer programs. (3/17; 2:07)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Paiman Komeily who started the Able People Foundation, which helps disabled people find the right equipment to lead an independent lifestyle. (3/10; 1:54)
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SF's Powerful Theater
Some women are performing for the first time, and KCBS' Doug Sovern reports in this Cover Story that they had a lot more to conquer than simple stage fright. (3/9; 1:55)
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Time to Put the Brakes on Critical Mass?
SFPD contemplates a crackdown, and KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out during his travels About the Bay that some bike riders say the event's time may have passed. (3/8; 2:09)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Dr. Keith Fraker who supplies furniture and clothes to low-income families in East San Jose. (3/3; 1:37)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Alex McElree who helps veterans find resources in Oakland. (2/24; 1:52)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles George Conlow, president of Share Food Pantry, who works tirelessly to help feed the hungry in the East Bay. (2/17; 1:39)
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EDD Phones an Annoyance
California is spending million on a phone system that's driving people crazy. If you're unemployed, you probably already know what KCBS reporter Doug Sovern is talking about in this KCBS Cover Story. (2/17; 1:54)
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Battle Over Synthetic Turf
KCBS' Mike Sugerman goes About the Bay to ponder what Golden Gate Park is supposed to look like. (2/16; 2:05)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Gina Fromer, executive director of the Bayview YMCA, whose mission is “to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.” (2/10; 1:45)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Ben Oude Kamphuis, who teaches deaf and blind senior citizens to grow vegetables in a greenhouse in Golden Gate Park. (2/3; 1:28)
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Prop 8 Testimony Ends
KCBS' Doug Sovern says testimony in the Prop 8 trial reached an emotional climax for couples suing to overturn the ban on gay marriage. (1/28/10; 1:46)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Duane Silverstein, a non-profit executive director who dedicates his time towards preserving island environments and cultures. (1/27; 1:56)
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A Local Woman Returns from Haiti
In this KCBS Cover Story reporter George Harris brings us a first hand account of destruction, death and survival. (1/27; 1:25)
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Bernanke and CA's US Senate Race
Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer and one of her Republican foes are among those opposing a second term for the Fed chair. KCBS' Chris Filippi examines this interesting political split in this Cover Story. (1/26; 1:14)
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Singing to Prop 8 Strongholds
KCBS' Margie Shafer reports the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is warming up for its Freedom Tour of cities that voted overwhelmingly to ban same-sex marriage. (1/21/10; 1:52)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles George Garcia Gange, whose mission is to help others by for fundraising for disaster victims worldwide and sharing his love of rondalla music. (1/20; 1:47)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Chester Livingston, who is a volunteer coach for Oakland's Babe Ruth baseball league. (1/13; 1:51)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Leah Pimental, from the nonprofit GRID Alternatives, helps senior citizens save money on electricity by going green. (1/6; 1:46)
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CA Still Attracting Job Seekers
In this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Chris Filippi explains why MBA students are coming to Silicon Valley in hopes of striking it rich. (1/5; 1:53)
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Learning to Save, Not Spend
Recent college grads are getting a crash course in reality, and KCBS' Janice Wright reports in this Cover Story that it's because of the down-in-the-dumps economy. (1/4; 2:00)
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A Musical Year in Review
Anyone can read you a list of the year's biggest stories. Few are brave, or foolish enough, to sing it to you. That's why we have KCBS reporter Doug Sovern, and his "Not Ready For Drive Time Singers" back at the mic for this KCBS Cover Story. (12/31; 1:
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Face of Homelessness Changing
The stereotypical homeless person is no longer a single man in the inner city. In this Cover Story, KCBS reporter Doug Sovern says these days, those on the street include more and more mothers with children.(12/30; 1:49)
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New Recipe for New Year
KCBS' Dave Padilla visits some Martinez restaurants embracing the state's ban on transfats in cooking. (12/29/09; 1:16)
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Carols in the Caves
It's an "only in Northern California" kind of thing. Christmas caroling in wine caves. In this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Doug Sovern says a Napa man has filled the caves with song.(12/24; 1:50)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Ethan Jose, who connects families and generations using high tech tools. (12/23; 1:48)
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Thirty Years of Shining Shoes
KCBS reporter Doug Sovern took a shine to a man who's a downtown San Francisco institution for this KCBS Cover Story.
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Dr. Adrian Fenderson who offers free dental care to those in need across the globe. (12/16; 1:38)
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Obama's AIDS Policy
Bay Area activists now share a growing frustration that the adminstration appears to be prioritizing HIV prevention over retroviral treatment. (12/10/09; 1:58)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Anna Chan also known as “The Lemon Lady” who provides fresh produce to Bay Area families in need. (12/9; 2:05)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Sister Stephanie Hughes who makes sure kids in San Francisco's Bay View District get a trip to the movies. (12/2; 1:50)
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Postal Service Gears Up for Busy December
2009 has been a tough year for this American institution. KCBS' Janice Wright explains in this Cover Story that the Postal Service is stretched thin trying to deliver first class service on a junk mail budget. (11/30; 1:56)
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Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Bishop J.E. Watkins, founder of Overcomer’s with Hope Second Chance, a non-profit media arts program for that allows young people to find their voice. (11/25; 1:44)
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AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope
KCBS' Doug Sovern traveled to Kenya and Uganda for this exclusive report. Listen to the complete documentary. (11/22; 22:38)
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AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope Part 1 of 3
A team of doctors from SF has been working in Africa to try to stop the spread of AIDS. KCBS' Doug Sovern takes us on a journey to Kenya and Uganda for this exclusive report. (11/19; 7:05)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Farhana Huq, founder of CEO Women, who teaches immigrant women entrepreneurial skills. (11/18; 1:58)
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CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Marjorie Weingrow founder of SAGE, a Berkeley program that helps low-income students succeed.(11/11; 1:40)
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Prospects for Passing Health Care Reform
The House of Representatives made history by passing health care reform, but there's a long way to go before the bill becomes law. KCBS' Doug Sovern examines differences between the House version, and the one in the Senate, in this KCBS Cover Story. (11
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CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Maurice Woods, who introduces inner-city middle school kids to graphic design with free classes. (11/4; 1:42)
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Bob Price Retires
Mister "25 and 55" is calling it a career. KCBS' Stan Bunger has more. (10/30; 1:53)
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CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Jeff Benesch, an engineer who enriches the education of Bay Area students by designing science lessons, and putting together new projects. (10/28; 1:38)
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Teen Suicides Rock Palo Alto
Parents, teens and community members are coming together to talk about teen stress and depression. In this KCBS cover story, reporter Margie Shafer has the community's response in the wake of the fourth teen suicide by train.(10/22; 1:27)
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CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Tracy Dixson, who honors his murdered son by providing food, field trips and a family atmosphere to the community. (10/21; 1:50)
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White House Honors for Vietnam Vets
President Obama continues to debate future plans in Afghanistan. This morning, he took time out to honor an Army unit whose exploits in Vietnam were nearly forgotten. KCBS' Stan Bunger takes a closer look at the unit. (10/20; 2:15)
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The Town Hit the Hardest
In Part Six of the KCBS Cover Story series on the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Doug Sovern travels to downtown Santa Cruz. (10/17; 1:57)
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Where the Shaking Began
In Part Five of the KCBS Cover Story series "Still Shaking: Loma Prieta Twenty Years Later," Doug Sovern takes us to the epicenter of the 1989 quake.(10/16; 2:10)
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Shaky Communication
Experts say don't count on Twitter, Facebook or even a cell phone to tell your family you survived the Big One, in part 4 of KCBS reporter Doug Sovern’s "Still Shaking: Loma Prieta, Twenty Years Later." (10/15; 2:22)
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CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Pamela Hawley, who created a universal giving website where people can find volunteer opportunities and donate money for great causes. (10/14; 1:50)
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Many Homes Still at Risk
It was the national image of the 1989 earthquake: collapsed houses in San Francisco's Marina district. It could happen again. KCBS reporter Doug Sovern takes a closer look in Part Three of his Cover Story series "Still Shaking: Loma Prieta 20 Years Later
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Can Our Roadways Survive the Next Big Quake?
KCBS reporter Doug Sovern investigates the state of our roadways for Part Two of our special KCBS Cover Story series, "Still Shaking: Loma Prieta, 20 Years Later." (10/13; 1:58)
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Still Shaking: Loma Prieta, 20 Years Later
KCBS' Doug Sovern begins a special, six-part KCBS Cover Story series on how far the Bay Area has come since the worst earthquake to hit the Bay Area since 1906, interrupting the World Series, kicking down a major freeway, and killing 63 people. (10/12;2:
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Rockers Take Part in Fleet Week
It's not just the Blue Angels doing the rocking and rolling during the popular festivities along San Francisco's waterfront. KCBS' Janice Wright introduces us to some Navy rockers in this KCBS Cover Story. (10/09; 1:40)
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CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles George Kelly who shares his passion for reading and writing with the students at Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. (10/7; 1:31)
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SF Junkyard Mecca Scrapped
The lease is up for Ace junkyard, a spot popular with artists, performers, Burning Man aficionados, and even reality TV producers. (10/6/09; 1:40)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Ruth Ann Rosenberg, a volunteer who devotes her life to caring for the elderly at San Francisco's Institute on Aging's Adult Day Health Center. (9/30; 1:39)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles JC Orton,a man who seeks to offer dignity to the homeless in Berkeley. (9/23; 1:42)
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"American Idiot" Theatrical Debut
The long-awaited adaptation of Green Day's album made its debut at Berkeley Rep this week. KCBS' Doug Sovern sat down with the band for this KCBS Cover Story. (9/18; 1:45)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Kathy Miner, who used her fashion background to create "A Miner Miracle", which gives professional clothing and image consulting to low-income men and women looking for jobs. (9/16; 1:58)
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Strangers Fundraise for Injured Tot
A 3-year-old Vallejo girl was hit by bullets shot into her home over the summer. KCBS' Margie Shafer reports in this Cover Story that the toddler overcame the odds but faces a lifetime of struggles. (9/11; 1:27)
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Cross Border Taco Trucks
In his travels About the Bay, KCBS’s Mike Sugerman found the traditionally Mexican dish lately has a distinctly Asian flavor. (9/10/09; 2:04)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Mary Ann Finch, founder of Care Through Touch Institute, a non-profit that provides therapeutic massage to homeless people in San Francisco's Tenderloin. (9/9; 1:31)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Richard Blum who set up a program where students could directly tackle global poverty. (9/2; 1:41)
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Special Election and Health Care Reform
The debate over health care reform is more than just words for the 14 people who want to represent portions of the East and North Bay in Congress. KCBS' Doug Sovern explains in this KCBS Cover Story. (8/31; 1:52)
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Rehearsing the Bridge Closure
KCBS' Mark Seelig reports construction crews have little room for error once the Bay Bridge closes for several days starting next Thursday. (8/27/09; :75)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Marilyn Nemzer, founder of The Global Book Exchange, who givies old books new life and promotes literacy worldwide. (8/26; 1:43)
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Candidates Vying to Fill Tauscher's Seat
Ellen Tauscher resigned from Congress to take a job at the State Department. KCBS' Doug Sovern begins a 3-part Cover Story series on the people who want to replace her. (8:25; 1:56)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Linda Lavery and Keith Travinsky, who created a program in Sonoma County for that make children in crisis feel special. (8/19; 1:43)
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American Afghans Speak for Change
America's largest Afghan population, in Fremont, is anxious for the upcoming presidential election. Reporter Tim Ryan has this KCBS Cover Story.(8/19; 1:32)
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What Happens to Clunkers?
Dealership lots are crammed with cars that have been trade in through the Cash for Clunkers program. KCBS' Mike Colgan takes a look at what happens to all those cars in this KCBS Cover Story. (8/17: 1:37)
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Musicians Reflect on Woodstock Legacy
Today's robust festival culture owes much to Woodstock - lessons from both its incredible success and its logistical nightmares. More from reporter Doug Sovern in this KCBS Cover Story. (8/14; 1:58)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Gary Maxworthy, who runs a program to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to families in need. (8/12; 1:53)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Karen Trilevsky, who uses her company's profits to provide college scholarships to the children of her employees. (8/5; 1:45)
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Ukuleles the Hot New Instrument
The humble ukulele is making a comeback. In this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Mike Colgan takes a look at how the music has evolved, and the renewed popularity of the uke.(8/3; 1:50)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Cath Sullivan, a Bay Area woman who provides a helping hand for people living with HIV and AIDS. (7/29; 1:47)
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Cuts Coming to CA Prison System
Now that the state's budget crisis has been resolved, lawmakers will turn their attention to figuring out how to cut more than $1 billion from California's prison system. KCBS' Doug Sovern has details in this Cover Story. (7/27; 1:45)
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CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Virginia Marshall, director of the SFUSD after school tutorial program, who inspires students to seek higher education. (7/22; 1:55)
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Bay Area Drum and Bugle
Two world champion marching bands call the Bay Area home, as KCBS and CBS-5’s Mike Sugerman discovered his his travels About the Bay. (7/20/09; 1:47)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Jon Gilgoff who provides support and encouragement to middle school boys in Oakland. (7/15; 1:42)
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CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Dr. Brian Gerrard for pioneering an affordable family counseling program while providing valuable training to students in the process. (7/8; 1:44)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles profiles Peter and Vivian Li, who use creative and productive fundraising methods to support Chinese orphans. (7/1; 1:44)
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Good Food Simmering at Bay Area Rescue Mission
A chef who knows his way around the kitchens of gourmet Napa Valley restaurants is cooking up recipes to turn lives around in the city of Richmond. Janice Wright reports in this KCBS Cover Story that the good food is just the beginning. (6/29; 1:46)
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Radio Legend Retires
Overnights at KCBS will sound different after the final broadcast Friday of Dave McQueen, an anchor still remembered as the voice of KSAN in the 60s and 70s. (6/26; 1:59)
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Still the King
KCBS' Holly Quan tours the new King Tut exhibit at the De Young Museum with one of Egypt's premier archeologists, ahead of the opening on Saturday. (6/25; 1:59)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Lawrence Gray Jr., a San Francisco man who brings his community together to address the problem of gun violence. (6/24; 1:53)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Darell Valentine, a man who both acts as janitor and mentor to students at Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito. (6/17; 1:57)
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The Bard Behind Bars
San Quentin prisoners and the Marin Shakespeare Co. are teaming up to stage a very special performance. KCBS's Janice Wright was there and has this KCBS Cover Story.(6/16; 1:57)
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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)
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KCBS Centennial Celebration
A commercial-free version of the noon broadcast where KCBS celebrates its founding a century ago as San Jose Calling. (6/11/09; 44:43)
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First Radio Station's Hot 100
KCBS' Matt Bigler explores how an all-news station grew from San Jose Calling, which appeared on the airwaves in 1909 a century ago today. (6/11; 2:16)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Colette Ankenman, an East Bay teen who is making sure newborns are comfortable in one of the biggest, and poorest, hospitals in the world. (6/10; 1:42)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Marjorie Saunders, a 100-year-old Oakland woman still at the forefront in the battle to preserve open space in her neighborhood. (6/3; 1:39)
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