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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Jefferson Award
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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Female Ballplayer Stands Out
Alameda is considered something of a hotbed of young baseball talent. But, as KCBS Sports Anchor Steve Bitker reports, what\'s currently happening in the Alameda Little League is truly exceptional. (5/29; 2:03)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Jane Leu, who helps immigrants with low-paying jobs tap into their true potential, opening up the land of opportunity for all. (5/27; 1:42)
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Identifying the Problem
KCBS’ Tim Ryan reports Oakland is weighing whether to issue municipal ID cards to any resident, regardless of their immigration status. (5/27; 1:37)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Sue Underwood, an East Bay woman who has helped find homes for thousands of animals that might otherwise be euthanized. (5/20; 1:42)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles John Whitney, a Pleasanton Middle School principal, who uses enrichment activities to educate middle school students and help them discover their own musical talents. (5/13; 1:57)
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Hard Times: CA's Broken Parole System - Part 3
The murder of four Oakland policemen by a fugitive parolee is shining a harsh light on the parole system. KCBS' Doug Sovern says it's also adding new stress for other men just getting out of prison.(5/13; 2:26)
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Hard Times: CA's Broken Parole System - Part 1
It was the most heartbreaking day in the history of Bay Area law enforcement - four Oakland police officers shot to death, by a wanted man who had violated his parole. KCBS Reporter Doug Sovern investigates in part one of his KCBS Cover Story series. (5
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Prop 1D & 1E Critical To Budget
The much-delayed Calif. budget depends on voters’ willingness to siphon millions of dollars into the general fund from key programs for children and the mentally ill. (5/7; 2:05)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Carol McGruder, an activist who is educating the African American community about the dangers of smoking. (5/6; 1:48)
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Prop. 1C Bets on Gamblers
Its 1C on the May 19th Special Election ballot, that's largely responsible for bailing the state out. In this KCBS Special Election Cover Story, reporter Holly Quan looks at how supporters are counting on it to bring in needed cash.(5/6; 2:04)
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Media Blitz Ahead of Special Election
With two weeks to go before California's May 19th Special Election, the media blitz is on for Governor Schwarzenegger's package of six budget reform initiatives, five of which have been trailing badly in the polls. In this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Holl
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Hand Washing Ditties
They keep saying it over and over again, the best way to avoid getting swine flu is to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time. In this Cover Story, KCBS reporter Doug Sovern discovers that's an awful lot of hand-washing.(4/30; 1:32)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Ian Bremner, founder and executive director of non profit RES Success, where mentally-disabled adults learn how to live fulfilling lives. (4/29; 1:56)
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Players Emerge in Democratic Race to be Gov.
Now that Dems have wrapped up their annual party convention in Sacramento, two politicians appear to be leaving the rest of the pack behind in the fight to be governor. (4/27; 1:33)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Carla Hall and Kristy Alfieri of The Crucible, a nonprofit that works with the next generation of artists. (4/22; 1:43)
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Recycled Fashion
Why not make fashion a little more eco-friendly? In this Earth Day Cover Story, KCBS reporter Doug Sovern introduces us to two SF teenagers who are taking the idea to new levels.(4/22; 1:40)
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Obama May Aid CA Rail
As reporter Matt Bigler tells us in this KCBS Cover Story presidential funding could mean that California's super-fast train system could be built even sooner.(4/16; 1:51)
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Do-It-Yourself Fueling
Imagine running your car on ethanol that you produced yourself. Reporter Mike Colgan, in this KCBS Cover story, says that it isn’t just another pipe dream.(4/16; 1:39)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Susan Gilmore who teaches healthy eating, nutrition and how to grow vegetables to children. (4/15; 1:56)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Dr. Jerome Blum, who helped create universal screening for traumatic brain injuries and PTSD for returning war vets. (4/9; 1:56)
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Controversy Over San Jose's Bid for A's
San Jose has officially made its bid to become the new home for the Oakland A’s. But in this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Mike Colgan says not everyone is ready to play ball.(4/8; 1:37)
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Bay Area Drivers Deciding to Buy American
The Obama administration is taking unprecedented steps to save the U.S. auto industry. And, at dealerships around the Bay Area, it appears some consumers are, too. (4/3; 1:40)
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Oak. Drs Make Headway Against Rare Illness
In this follow up to a KCBS Cover story, reporter Holly Quan tells us, doctors say a simple sugar compound is showing promise in treating a rare childhood disease, and HIV.(4/2; 1:46)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Dan Sudran, director of the Mission Science Center in San Francisco. (4/1; 1:48)
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Kidnapping Survivor Aids in Tracy Girl Search
The case of a missing Tracy girl is hitting home for one Bay Area teenager. In this KCBS Cover Story, Dave Padilla reports the teenager was abducted when she was the same age as Sandra Cantu.(4/1; 1:08)
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Tension in East Oakland
A community’s already uneasy relationship with the police has been strained by the deadliest police shooting in Bay Area history. (3/26/09; 1:43)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Debbie Smyer, co-founder of Pacifica Military Moms. (3/25; 1:45)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Lorrain Taylor, an East Bay volunteer who advocates anti-violence and comforts families of homicide. (3/18; 2:02)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Charlotte Bremond, a teacher in Oakland, who has helped thousands of children learn by using the game of Scrabble. (3/11; 1:39)
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Search for Other Earths
The Kepler space telescope launching Friday will spend the next three years looking for other planets capable of supporting life. (3/6; 1:39)
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Quick Clinics Gain Popularity
It may be the future of health care. In this KCBS Cover Story, reporter Tim Ryan visits drive up medical clinics inside pharmacies and Walmart stores.(3/5; 1:30)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Andy Fremder, co-founder of the East Bay College Fund, who helps teens and elementary children set their sights on higher education. (3/4; 1:44)
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Welcome to Unemployment Camp
In this KCBS Cover Story Reporter George Harris visits a gathering of like-minded people who believe the jobless picture offers opportunity. (3/4; 1:30)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Helen Crisman, a volunteer at the AARP Tax Assistance program, who with the assistance of over 600 volunteers process several thousand tax forms for free. (2/25; 1:44)
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KCBS Cover Story
KCBS' Barbara Taylor reports on an effort to breathe new life into San Francisco's Civic Center. (2/21; 1:31)
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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Christa Gannon, founder of FLY, a San Jose-based non-profit that helps at-risk or troubled young people. (2/18; 1:46)
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Telemarketers Target Cell Phones
Just when you thought it was safe to answer your phone, recorded calls that don't have anything to do with politics are making their way to plenty of cellular lines. KCBS' Mike Sugerman took some of those calls in his travels, About the Bay. (2/17; 1:53)
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Former Foster Kids Get a Fresh Start
There are about 1,000 youth ages 18-21 who have been "aged out" of the Alameda Co. foster care system - many with no job skills and no way to support themselves. KCBS' Holly Quan looks at a new, innovative program. (2/16; 1:51)
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