Molly McCrea

San Francisco

Medical and Special Projects Producer at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

MMJ KPIX News Microbes-R-US

Articles

Cherished flag thought lost returns to extended family of Livermore WWII airman shot down

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Brian Hackney |Molly McCrea

More than 81 years after his plane was shot down during WWII, and proclaimed lost forever, the remains of San Francisco Bay Area native 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly were found, positively identified, and are now finally home for burial on Memorial Day. Now, another cherished part of the Livermore airman's legacy — believed lost forever — is finally back in the arms of his extended family.
Neurosurgons propose a new framework for assessing traumatic brain injuries

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Molly McCrea |Anne Makovec

Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million adults and children seek medical care for a traumatic brain injury. Now after more than half a century, based on a mountain of data, and a team of international experts, a new proposal published in Lancet Neurology sets forth a new framework to overhaul how to more precisely assess the injuries, and to do a better job in caring for the patients. Corresponding author for the new criteria is Dr. Geoff Manley.
San Francisco beats Los Angeles in international City Nature Challenge

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

International BioBlitz event ends with San Francisco beating Los Angeles Each winter in the town of Princeton-by-the-Sea, south of San Francisco and off the coast of Pillar Point, the massive waves at the legendary Mavericks draw elite surfers from around the world. But what lies hidden beneath these cold waters, where the land meets the Pacific Ocean, is equally jaw-dropping. Seen only at low tide, it's a whole different kind of world teeming with treasure and life.
Oakland shop teams up with Warriors on making sneakers more sustainable

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

Oakland shop shares how they're trying to make sneakers more sustainable In downtown Oakland, some see Jeff Perlstein as a savior of souls. However, once inside his workshop, Perlstein does not intend to deliver anyone from evil. These days, his mission in life is to save your sneakers. "There's millions, billions of shoes in the world already and they're creating a lot of waste, unfortunately, a lot of toxicity for the planet," Perlstein told CBS News Bay Area.
Operation Babylift child, family look back 50 years after flight out of Saigon

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. Early April, after the fall of Da Nang, and with Saigon under attack, then-President Gerald Ford announced "Operation Babylift" where dozens of flights brought about 26,000 Vietnamese babies and children to the U.S. for adoption. The first flight was set in action with a phone call from the late Walter Shorenstein.
The Fall of Saigon: The Last Commercial Flight Out

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Molly McCrea |Elizabeth Cook

The Fall of Saigon: The Last Commercial Flight Out Six days before the end of the Vietnam War, a daring and dramatic rescue mission flew into Saigon. On board the empty Pan Am 747, a handful of women volunteered to save others. CBS News Bay Area recently met up with them. North of San Francisco, overlooking Tomales Bay, these women gathered to remember. "We shared an adventure together that we'll never forget" exclaimed Pamela B. Taylor.
California winemakers embrace sustainable bottles made from recycled cardboard

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. From Arroyo Seco to Carmel Valley, hundreds of local vineyards use environmentally friendly methods to produce exceptional vintages. CBS News Bay Area spoke to winemaker Nicole Walsh who honed her craft at Bonny Doon Vineyard, which is now owned by WarRoom Cellars.
Scientists seek to bring San Francisco's aging seawall to life

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops. But these days, down by the water, what's grabbing a lot of attention is what you don't see: underwater, the Bay supports an incredibly diverse ecosystem. "I got out of the water after my first dive, and I felt like saying 'Hey do you people… walking around on the sidewalk...
Catalina Island's biodiversity facing threat from gillnets, scientists warn

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Itay Hod |Molly McCrea

Santa Catalina Island, just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, is about an hour's journey by boat. Here, rolling hills meet pristine beaches and Avalon, its only incorporated city, hums with the quiet charm of a bygone era. But to truly understand Catalina's beauty, and its greatest challenge, you must dive deeper. "Catalina is one of the eight Channel Islands and it's an area that is incredibly biodiverse.
Bay Area startup looks to seaweed as a possible solution to plastic pollution

Mar 6, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Anne Makovec |Molly McCrea

Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace these plastics, with a plant that grows abundantly off the coast. At the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach in San Mateo County, twice a day, at low tide, a sensational event unfolds. The giant Pacific waves recede to reveal a hidden world, teeming with marine life. Growing on the giant rocks, glistening seaweed.