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

We're surveying the patchwork of agencies responsible for disaster alert messages in America and the growing disparities in access to timely information.

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Natalie Simpson, professor at the University at Buffalo School of Management and expert on emergency services and response.

A debate over whether kids should have cell phones during summer camp is being highlighted in the wake of the deadly flash flood in Texas.

A lawsuit has been filed to hold a garbage truck company accountable for the fatal accident that killed a beloved athletic coach at Menlo Atherton High School in May.

More than a year after a San Francisco Giants legend passed away, much of his baseball collection is being auctioned as a way to help young kids who are facing similar challenges to his own childhood.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is marking six months in office this week.

The state fire marshal is broadening its investigation into a deadly explosion and fire at a warehouse storing fireworks in rural Yolo County.

A blood-test developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the biological age of organs.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott.

To tell us more about the Supreme Court's federal workforce ruling, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with CBS News Justice Department Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has proposed that Medicaid participants replace deported farmworkers to keep the food system running. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, chair and professor of the political science department at Sonoma State University.

Amid the resignation of X CEO Linda Yaccarino, and concerns over the company's flagship chatbot, owner Elon Musk is busy trying to stick around in the world of American politics. To break down some of the ideas proposed by the newly-formed America Party, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Donna Crane, senior lecturer in the political science department at San José State University.

Construction on the underground phase of BART’s Silicon Valley expansion is kicking off.

Cell phone data has played a key role in the arrest of a Morgan Hill man for the murder of his girlfriend.

An ex-Rohnert Park police officer is testifying against his former partner in the federal extortion trial over the alleged illegal seizure of drugs and money.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan.

A longtime San Jose Police officer has been arrested on multiple counts of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Golden Gate Park is about to have a very busy month - with hundreds of thousands of music fans making their way out to west San Francisco for three key events.

The stinky flower at Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers is opening this afternoon -- right now!

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to add another layer of police security to the city.

As search and rescue efforts continue in Texas, closer to home the community is rallying in hopes a missing North Bay family will be found.

Golden State Valkries fans will be watching this afternoon's WNBA All Star team draft, and the expansion team's first All Star, Kayla Thorton.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer.

Measles cases are up in the US amidst anti-vax sentiment

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Today, the country is facing the highest tally of measles cases in 33 years as anti-vaccine movements have gained strength.

For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Dr. Eric Ball, who heads the California chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Early indications from the Trump tax bill are that the ultra-wealthy stand to benefit most, while the poor will take the biggest hit.

Governor Gavin Newsom is in South Carolina this week, sending speculation about his potential presidential bid to a fevered pitch.

Drones are a relatively new technology, and for teenagers in the South Bay, they’re getting a crash course this week on how they can be incorporated into agriculture.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Today, we're analyzing what's been a down year for beer. As consumer trends reflect a shifting culture around drinking, we're seeing a rise in health-conscious options and alternatives.

To explain these broader trends, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Dr. David Jernigan, professor of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health.

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