It's time now for Ask An Expert where every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.

Devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southern U.S. is being described as "biblical," as entire towns have found themselves essentially under water.

This comes as climate-driven disasters continue to happen more often and with more severity, putting a strain on our infrastructure and emergency preparation.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Climate School.

Hurricane Helene has caused death and destruction across the south...Cities and towns in North Carolina have been ravaged by the remnants of the storm with record flooding, mudslides, and wind damage. While the cleanup effort is underway, West Coast disaster preparedness experts say something similar could happen here.

Getting Verizon service is still a struggle for many across the country today.

Californians appear to be tougher on crime these days.

All this and more on this afternoon's edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising.

Israel says it is planning a ground operation into Lebanon which could start imminently, as tensions continue to come to a boil across the Middle East

This comes just days after the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike into Beirut, which also leveled residential apartment buildings.

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by Sean Foley, Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, he specializes in the contemporary history and politics of the Middle East.

It took Congress and state legislators to get involved, but construction on a new Pajaro river levee starts this week.

Governor Newsom has vetoed a sweeping AI regulation bill.

The Bay Area will be under a heat advisory beginning at eleven o'clock today.. and running through Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, Bay Area water districts are standing by with backup generators to keep the water flowing.

All this and more on this morning's edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler.

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, dramatically escalating the ongoing regional conflict.

This event may not only impact the dynamics within Hezbollah, but it may also influence some neighboring countries and global dynamics.

For more KCBS Radio’s Pat Thurston spoke with the Associate Professor of Politics and international relations, at Florida International.

The next president might face a tough reality when it comes to addressing rising food prices, despite what many voters believe.

For more KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Marcia Brown Food and Agriculture reporter at Politico.

Every two minutes, a child in the U.S. hears the life-altering words: "You have cancer."

Despite being the leading disease killer of children, childhood cancer received a staggeringly small portion—just six percent—of national cancer funding.

For more KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston spoke with Manisha Mehta Co-Founder of Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil Foundation. Please visit www.neevronil.org for more information.

The National Association of Longshoremen's possible strike can lead to issues during shopping. For more, KCBS Radio’s news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Anna Nagurney, professor, and Eugene M. Isenberg, Chair in Integrative Studies, UMass Amherst.

Drinking Sparkling Water is a healthy way for people to stay hydrated. According to an expert, the steps to discover proper water intake for a person includes keeping track of their weight and dividing the numbers in half.

For more, KCBS Radio’s news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Grace Derocha National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The month-long observance celebrates the diverse contributions of American workers with disabilities in the workplace.

For more, KCBS Radio’s Liz Saint John spoke with Darelyn Pazdel, Vice President of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries.