KCBS (AM)

KCBS (AM) is a commercial radio station in San Francisco, California, broadcasting on 740 kHz with a clear-channel signal. It is owned by Audacy, Inc. and programs a news and information format. The station's studios are located in the SoMa district of San Francisco, and its transmitter is located in Novato, California.

KCBS is one of the oldest radio stations in the United States, tracing its origins back to 1909 with experimental station FN, operated by Charles Herrold in San Jose. It officially became KCBS in 1930. The station has a long and distinguished history of news broadcasting, including coverage of major events such as World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Loma Prieta earthquake.

KCBS is known for its "all-news" format, providing listeners with up-to-the-minute news, traffic, weather, and business reports. The station also features interviews with prominent figures and in-depth analysis of current events. KCBS is a dominant news source in the San Francisco Bay Area.