The LA Times editorial page editor has resigned after the paper's owner decided not to endorse a presidential candidate. Multiple sources are reporting Mariel Garza said the non-endorsement "undermines the integrity of the editorial board and every single endorsement we make" in a resignation letter. For more, KCBS News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Transit officials are considering a series of toll hikes for Bay Area bridges, starting in 2026, that would end with 10-and-a-half dollar tolls in 2030. The chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission says while he understands the hike will affect working families, he believes it's the right thing to do. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

From recall efforts in the East Bay to the Mayoral race in San Francisco, big tech money is pouring into some of the Bay Area's biggest local races ahead of election day. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Governor Gavin Newsom has been campaigning all across the nation in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. But, he's been far less visible in the Central Valley where a couple of close races could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

Mayor London Breed's political opponents are gaining momentum. Three new polls are out this week don't indicate a clear winner, but they do show Daniel Lurie's campaign gaining ground on Breed's base. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A San Francisco Chronicle poll shows philanthropist Daniel Lurie is pulling ahead in the City's mayoral race. The poll shows Lurie trailing Mayor London Breed by a single percentage point in first place votes. But, when ranked choice voting is taken into account, Lurie leads the mayor 56 to 44 percent.

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is supporting the recall effort for Sheng Thao. This comes as Thao has repeatedly clarified her involvement in the highly publicized FBI raid on her home. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It looks like San Francisco schools superintendent Matt Wayne might not have a job come tomorrow. That's because the city's school board announced a notice for an emergency meeting to vote in closed session on the fate of the superintendent, putting an end to a weeks-long debate over his ability to lead the district. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Efforts to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price press on. Price appeared defiant at a press conference this Wednesday, as she shared plans to address the office's huge backlog of cases that weren't filed in time. For more on this story, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's re-election campaign sent out an e-mail this afternoon, touting how the San Francisco Chronicle said she was the safe choice in the upcoming mayor's race. This comes a little over a day after the Chronicle published an editorial naming one of her rivals, Daniel Lurie, as the paper's pick. Mayor Breed's email didn't actually say anything that wasn't true. But it also didn't tell the whole truth... For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As the three-day office week seems to be here to stay in the Bay Area, BART is having a hard time staying afloat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Chronicle is endorsing philanthropist and Levi's heir Daniel Lurie in the City's mayor's race. The Chronicle said while Mayor Breed would be a safe choice, Lurie is a better choice for implementing changes needed to improve life in the City.

As we've been reporting, Governor Newsom has signed a bill that aims to cut gas price hikes in California. The new law comes as state air regulators are considering a possible gas price hike. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chaty chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The tech community is spending heavily on the San Francisco Mayoral race, with the three leading candidates taking in millions in donations. Have tech leaders donated this much to local politics in the past?

This week the full Oakland Council takes up the contentious issue of the city's use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, used by the Oakland Police Department. Last week the council's Public Safety Committee did vote 2-1 to approve a new 2.5 Million three year contract with the company that provides service. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former NFL and Cal Berkeley star Marshawn Lynch hinted at a run for Mayor of Oakland on his podcast with Gavin Newsom and Doug Hendrickson. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As state lawmakers reconvened in a special session to try to lower the cost of gas, the state's Air Resource Board is considering a move that could make prices go up by almost half a dollar a gallon. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Alameda County DA's office is under pressure, as it missed deadlines to charge around 1,000 misdemeanor cases. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The battle between two Bay Area airports continues, with the Port of Oakland saying officials at San Francisco International manipulated survey results to make it seem people were confused over Oakland airport's name change. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Although things are getting better, some experts are saying San Francisco's not out of the woods when it comes to doom loop accusations. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to talk about an interstate in the Bay Area that spans only 2 miles, but the list of complaints about it is much longer than that. And now Caltrans is asking for your opinion as it considers tearing down 980 in the East Bay.

The Mayoral race is San Francisco continues to heat up, with candidates taking aim at each other in a barrage of ads. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Three former mayors of San Francisco are calling for an investigation into current mayoral candidate Mark Farrell, whom they say is breaking the law.

Sheng Thao is launching a new campaign fighting the recall efforts against her, with her supporters saying a recall would be an attack on democracy. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Californians are divided over a proposition that would reclassify some drug and theft crimes as felonies. Prop 36 is on the ballot in November, and offers a "three strikes" sentencing method for low-level crimes. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California has approved a first-of-its kind law that extends drinking hours until 4am. The catch, it only applies to about 100 VIP's at Inglewood's new Intuit Dome. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is showing support for the recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamala Price. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The State Senate plans to reconvene next week to take up legislation backed by Governor Newsom, requiring oil companies to keep a reserve supply of gas on hand. Newsom says that reserve would prevent price spikes in case of a refinery outages in the future. The Governor called a special session last year to deal with high gas prices. And the state has a goal requiring all new vehicles sold in California being zero emissions by 2035. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is denying claims from the city council that the city hasn't gotten a payment for the Coliseum. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

One of the Republican's top talking points has been California for being too liberal, and one of the high-profile targets has been Governor Gavin Newsom. But while Republicans have been attacking Newsom, the governor has vetoed a number of bills that had a lot of support from the left side of the aisle. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

As we've been reporting, California drivers 70 and over will not necessarily have to take a written test when renewing their licenses. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Political Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed off on a new law that will let Native American tribes that run casinos, sue card rooms for stealing their business.

Waymo this weekend brought Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade to a halt, shining a light on the issues long-plaguing the autonomous vehicles. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Uber and Lyft are spending big to campaign against a San Francisco ballot measure meant to fund MUNI. Proposition L, “The Community Transit Act,” would put a tax on ride-share companies to help the city's transit services. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland A's have recorded their last out at the Coliseum, beating the Texas Rangers in their last home game in the East Bay. The team is set to play its next three seasons in Sacramento before planning to move to a brand new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. In the meantime, the Coliseum has new owners, with a local development group purchasing the site earlier this year. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

So our big news of the day, Oakland is saying goodbye to the A's. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Merchants in San Francisco's South of Market who have already been dealing with a downturn in business following the pandemic, say a major construction project in making things even worse. Crews are replacing water pipes and the sewer system, first along a stretch of Folsom Street and then moving on to Howard Street, with the work expected to last until late 2026. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is directing city resources to enforce homeless encampment clearing policies, but not everyone thinks her motives are pure. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland A's fans have yet another bone to pick with team owner John Fisher. This after he wrote a farewell letter thanking fans for their loyalty, and saying that he was genuinely sorry that his team didn't achieve its goal of staying in Oakland. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

While the governor is cracking down on sideshows, Police in Oakland are being told not to pursue. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan. Today, Governor Newsom vetoed a controversial law concerning undocumented students. The bill would have directed University of California, California State University and state community colleges to hire undocumented students for campus jobs. It's Newsom's second veto of legislation aimed at expanding aid to those who are not living in California legally.

Plastic bags are on their way out, for good this time, as Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law allowing a loophole from back in 2014. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In a chat with Oprah Winfrey yesterday, Presidential candidate Kamala Harris mentioned she's a gun owner. KCBS Insider Phil Matier is off today, but KCBS Radio News anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer still had a chance to speak with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A new survey shows Proposition 36, which seeks to toughen the penalties for certain crimes like retail theft, has overwhelming support from voters in the state. The poll by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 71 percent of those surveyed plan to vote for the measure. The support comes from people from both political parties, and even the Bay Area, which has the closest margin in the state, has 64 percent in favor of the measure, with only 32 percent opposed.

Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a session with state lawmakers, looking to keep gas prices down. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

If you've been watching tv, you've probably seen more than a couple of ads for San Francisco Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie. Newly released campaign finance disclosures show the candidate has dropped $4.7 million of his own money on the campaign so far. That's more than any of the other candidates has been able to raise.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom made headlines at Dreamforce, signing a trio of AI protections bills. At the same time, Newsom hinted at his hesitancy to approve broader regulations of the industry. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. San Francisco Mayor London Breed says downtown is finally bouncing back from the pandemic. All of her challengers in the upcoming mayor's race disagree however, and blame her for its slow recovery. All this comes as the Dreamforce conference kicked off in San Francisco this week, with analysts expecting it will bring in around 45-thousand attendees and generate 93 million dollars in spending. 

New surveillance cameras have been put up around San Francisco, with some saying it's about time and others complaining their civil liberties are being trampled on. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. City officials in San Francisco are showing off a new tool to help fight crime. They're new mobile units which will have security cameras on top of a 22-foot mast that they'll roll out in high crime area. So how will they work? The police department has also been using drones to catch car-break in suspects and investigate sideshows. Now the SF Standard has uncovered emails that show the department did this even though they knew it was illegal. 

This year is set to be the biggest Dreamforce conference yet, with about 45-thousand people expected to flock to Moscone Center. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After the showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris this past Tuesday, Trump has refused to participate in another debate. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The governors of two neighboring states are asking California Governor Gavin Newsom to reconsider his proposal to require oil refiners to store a backup supply of gas to prevent future price spikes. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs from Arizona and Republican Governor Joe Lombardo from Nevada say it will drive up gas prices in their states. It's all part of a special session the governor is calling for. 

Candidates running for Mayor of San Francisco met last night for the latest debate, but one big name was missing from the stage. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to discuss the Mayoral debate tonight. All of the candidates running for Mayor of San Francisco are set to square off in a debate next hour, except for one. Mayor London Breed pulled out of the event last week, blaming one of the sponsors, the Examiner, for not keeping in touch with her campaign—saying she has other events already scheduled. The Examiner disputes that—claiming it has a chain of emails.

Vice President Kamala Harris seemed to employ some old strategy at last night's debate. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Not only is this the first debate between the two, Harris and Trump have never met before. We here in the Bay Area have known Harris for years. What will she need to do to win over voters in other parts of the country?

Tonight, we'll watch Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take the debate stage with the election just 8 weeks away. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. New analysis of data shows that crime is continuing to surge in Oakland, even as its gone down in the Bay Area's other major cities.

This bill would have ensured Californians are not excluded from assistance programs due to their immigration status. This as the governor heads to New York to raise money for the Harris campaign. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we approach the next presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, we're looking at whether the Harris campaign's momentum is still on the rise as she's addressed her background and her economic plan. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former SF Mayor Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A judge is indicating that he's likely to keep federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department in place. That oversight was required more than 20 years ago following a civil rights lawsuits against four officers accused of assault and planting evidence. 

Make sure to check your thermostat and turn the lights off when you leave the house, PG&E rates are going up. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a special session of the legislature to deal with rising gas prices. There's one major sticking point however: Democrats in the state senate don't want one.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed just secured one of her biggest cash injections to date amid a tough reelection battle. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The shooting of San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the holiday weekend has become a political topic, as the candidates for mayor weigh in on what happened, and what needs to be done. 

The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square this weekend has prompted more police pretense in the area, as well as some rekindled political back-and-forth. For more, KCBS Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, San Francisco 49ers' rookie Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital after being shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

Vice President Harris indicated some shifting positions in her exclusive interview with CNN. Last night, interviewer Dana Bash pressed Harris on her reversals on fracking and de-criminalizing illegal border crossings. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. As State lawmakers continue to work on hundreds of bills before the end of session at the end of the week, the debate continues over a measure the legislature passed last year. Governor Newsom recently touted the state's 20 dollar minimum wage for fast food workers as creating 11,000 new jobs. The industry, however, is saying "not so fast."

California leaders are looking to rein in AI, giving Governor Gavin Newsom about a month to sign on or veto the idea.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to call for a special session if legislators can't pass a package of energy bills before they adjourn at the end of the week. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Inside Phil Matier.

San Francisco's efforts to curb sex work in the Mission haven't panned out, and now residents are suing. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Today, the San Francisco 49ers announced $200 million dollar renovation plans for Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, ahead of the venue's hosting of the Super Bowl and the World Cup in 2026. For more on this, KCBS Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

Be cautious out there San Francisco drivers, citations in the city have tripled since last year. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers are working on legislation that would provide loans of up to 150-thousand dollars to undocumented immigrants trying to buy homes. This issue is divided along party lines. So what are both sides saying? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new bill is aiming to rein in theft via the self checkout line at the grocery store. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of Kamala Harris's acceptance of her party's nomination for president. For more on Harris's DNC speech and where it positions the Harris campaign, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the nomination for President. It's expected to happen around 7:30 our time, and you'll be able to hear it right here on KCBS and on our Audacy App. 

Google has agreed to the country's first newsroom funding deal, but it's already being met with some resistance. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered California's delegates for Vice President Kamala Harris at last night's DNC roll call with a passionate speech getting into her time working for the state. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

Day Three of the Democratic National Convention is underway, where one of tonight's featured speakers is the woman who played a key role in Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the nominee for president. House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi got her start with the Democratic National Committee in the mid-70's, and was first elected into office more than a decade later. How did she get from there, to being one of the most influential politicians in the Democratic party? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The roll call is underway on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, where in just minutes, California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to deliver the delegates that will put Vice President Kamala Harris over the top.  There was a lot of talk about Newsom's ambitions for the White House before Harris became the presumptive nominee. If Harris wins, she'll likely run for re-election in 2028. That means if Newsom IS interested, he'd probably have to wait until 2032.

Last night's DNC programming included remarks from a longtime friend of Kamala Harris, who told stories about growing up with Harris on a playground in Berkeley. Stacey Johnson-Batiste attended kindergarten together in Berkeley and she told crowds how Harris had always been the type of person to "stand up to bullies."  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi says Vice President Kamala Harris needs to hone her message as she prepares to accept the nomination at the Democratic National Convention later this week. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

While Chicago hosts the DNC this week, Bay Area Democrats will have a significant presence.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is among the latest group of Democrats to break away from Governor Gavin Newsom and support Proposition 36. That's the measure that would increase penalties for some retail theft and drug crimes. State lawmakers just this week passed a package of bills to deal with retail crime, which the Governor plans to sign into law in the Bay Area tomorrow.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins says a San Francisco court will be dropping charges against dozens of people with charges ranging from DUIs, domestic violence, sexual battery, and deadly driving. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. Backers of a 20 billion dollar affordable housing bond measure have pulled it from the November ballot. The move comes just two months after the group voted unanimously to place the measure on this year's ballot. 

A package of bills are heading to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, aiming to crack down on retail thefts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. Governor Gavin Newsom is asking school officials to restrict the use of cellphones by students on campus. The Governor says phones have been shown to be a distraction, and reducing their use will lead to improved concentration and better social interaction.

San Francisco parking enforcement is ramping up efforts to get cars in driveways off the sidewalk part of the street. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. Governor Gavin Newsom has quietly added a new member to his administration. It's a professional photographer whose previous clients include Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Silicon Valley seems to be torn over the upcoming presidential election, as the region's richest investors could be the deciding factor. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Former President Donald Trump has told a story about a helicopter ride with Willie Brown that went south, the only problem, it didn't happen.  For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. Transit officials in San Francisco have delayed a vote on whether to ban right turns on red lights in the City. The vote was delayed because not everyone could agree on whether a citywide ban was necessary. 

New data shows where San Francisco has been bussing its homeless to after an order from Mayor Breed last week ramped up efforts. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. A San Francisco Supervisor is proposing to turn a street near the zoo into a safe parking place for people who live in RV's. Several RV's moved to that location after being forced to move from their previous spot near San Francisco State and Stonestown. 

As we've been reporting, Oakland's police union wants Mayor Sheng Thao out of the office. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. Police officers are asking Mayor Sheng Thao to step down. Union leaders say the mayor's policies are whittling away at the department's ability to protect Oaklanders from serious crimes.

Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, highlighting his Midwestern roots and progressive accomplishments.  But how will this affect voters' opinion in California? For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Mike DeWald were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. As we've been reporting, the Oakland A's have agreed to sell the team's share in the Oakland Coliseum complex to a Black-owned development group. The African American Sports and Entertainment group announced it was able to buy the city of Oakland's share less than a week ago.

Dedicated lanes have become a big point of contention for business owners and residents across San Francisco. Now comes word that it won't be an issue in at least one neighborhood in the City: Chinatown.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Speaking at a convention in Houston, Vice President Kamala Harris condemned former President Trump's remarks about her racial identity, but rather than engaging in a direct debate with him, she criticized his divisiveness, stating that the American people deserve better. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Just days after announcing a new, aggressive approach to deal with homeless encampments in San Francisco, Mayor London Breed is giving crews another tool to help the clean up. She has issued an executive order directing workers to offer relocation services to the homeless before offering them shelter or other services here.  KCBS Insider Phil Matier joins KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart for more.

Governor Newsom is urging Oakland leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy, arguing it allows criminals to evade capture due to its restrictions.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

New analysis by the San Francisco Standard shows that parking control officers in San Francisco handed out more than 14,000 tickets to delivery drivers in 2023. What are delivery companies supposed to do? KCBS Insider Phil Matier is joined by KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to discuss this parking situation.

With all eyes on Vice President Kamala Harris, Republicans are digging deep on Harris' San Francisco record, and they seem to have solidified one of their main attack lines against the Vice President, calling her a "San Francisco liberal."  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

In a landmark deal, Oakland agreed to unload its share of the Coliseum to a private developer, avoiding mass layoffs amid a huge budget deficit. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

City officials in San Francisco are proposing legislation that would pay some welfare recipients $100 a week if they stay drug free. For more on the proposal, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be back in the Bay Area this week to host a fundraiser reception at a private home in Palo Alto.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

It's only a matter of days since President Biden dropped out and she became the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. Polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed the gap between her and former President Donald Trump.   For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. San Francisco Mayor London Breed has gotten a major endorsement with the city's Democratic Committee backing her on November's ballot. 

Governor Gavin Newsom will give the green light to state officials later today to start dismantling thousands of homeless encampments, following the Supreme Court decision that upheld an Oregon city's ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. If you've driven on I-80 in the East Bay, you may have noticed sets of electronic signs over the freeway between Richmond and Emeryville, which are hardly ever used. Well, CalTrans is about to change that. 

More than $400,000 a year: That's the amount Police Officers in San Francisco could soon be making if a new retention program is approved by voters in November.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising. A new report shows that overtime pay makes up the majority of compensation for a number of public safety employees in San Francisco. That according to the San Francisco Chronicle which looked over data from the City's Controller's office. It found that nearly 200 people made more than Mayor London Breed, including one sheriff's deputy who made almost as much in overtime as the mayor received in total compensation.

As we've been reporting, Vice President Kamala Harris received a unanimous endorsement from the California Democratic Party last night. With the requisite support from the delegates, Harris looks to be the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising. Backers of a plan to build a new, green city in Solano County near Travis Airforce Base are pulling a measure from the November ballot that would have had voters weigh in. 

As President Joe Biden bows out of a historic race, the Bay Area's own Kamala Harris could become the first Black and Indian American woman to lead a major party ticket. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back. 

Following Joe Biden's announcement that he will not run in the 2024 presidential race, Governor Newsom praised him as an extraordinary and selfless president. Despite recent speculation, Newsom confirmed he will not be a nominee.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. criticized Harris, claiming she will be easier to beat than Biden, and House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Biden's immediate resignation. To hear more, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Doug Sovern, KCBS Political Analyst.

Several sources close to President Biden suggest he may be accepting the idea of dropping out of the race due to mounting pressure from his party. Despite not making a final decision, influence of key figures like Nancy Pelosi, as well as state polls and donor boycotts, have shaken his resolve.   For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. City officials in San Francisco have approved a plan to let developers turn 30 acres of parking at Stonestown Galleria Mall into housing. 

Despite efforts from the union representing San Francisco police officers, cops in the city are no longer to pull over a motorist for low-level offenses based on a so-called "hunch" that they've done something worse. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

California Congressman Adam Schiff has become the most prominent Democrat to come out and call for President Joe Biden to step aside and let someone else run for President in November. Schiff sent a statement to KCBS saying that while Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in our history, and has made our country better, it's time for him to pass the torch. Schiff says he has serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November. For more KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Some top democrats behind the scenes are apparently getting increasingly worried Biden won't be able to win in November, with conversations between them and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi exploring more and more the idea of a different nominee. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Elon Musk says he is moving X and SpaceX out of California. Last week, X announced that it was looking for someone to sub-lease most of its office space in San Francisco's mid-Market. City officials went out of their way to lure the company that was known as Twitter back then into that office space back in 2011, offering a massive tax break.

As we've been reporting, the FBI investigation in Oakland is ramping up as officials are now asking for records from the city.  For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Former President Donald Trump's pick for vice president is a Senator from Ohio with deep ties to the Bay Area.  J.D. Vance moved to San Francisco after graduating from Yale Law School, and worked as a venture capitalist. 

California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to offer support in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Biden has had a turbulent week as questions over whether he's fit to challenge Donald Trump for re-election are coming loudest from his own party. KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Alameda District Attorney, Pamela Price, is pushing back after Governor Gavin Newsom announced he was pulling 3 prosecutors that were originally sent to her office to help prosecute crimes. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS insider, Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Governor Gavin Newsom is withdrawing some state-sponsored help to prosecute drug crimes in Oakland, saying District Attorney Pamala Price hasn't been receptive to it. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke to KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising. The calls for President Biden to pull himself out of the election are growing louder.  Politicians from both parties as well as celebrity donor George Clooney expressed concerns with Mr. Biden continuing his presidential campaign.  But House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is saying "it's up to the president to decide" if he should stay in the race. 

A former army base in Oakland is a new focus of the FBI investigation that led to the raid of Mayor Sheng Thao's home. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

An Alameda-based startup is introducing a new, faster way to get across the Bay. Valo is testing out an electric hydrofoil which can hit speeds of up to 42 miles an hour. San Francisco Standard Reporter Zara Stone got a chance to test drive the hydrofoil and she joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to tell us more.

Democrats are still reacting to President Biden’s rocky debate performance, and calls for him to exit the race have exposed rifts within the party. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom spent his Fourth of July in Michigan, where he spoke with Democrats and defended President Biden's campaign. To hear more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Vice President Kamala Harris is reaffirming her support for Joe Biden amidst increased calls for him to step down following his debate performance. Meanwhile some Democrats consider her to be a strong contender to replace the president. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier

It's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart's daily chat with KCBS  Insider Phil Matier.  State lawmakers have grounded a bill that would have banned third-party security screening lines at airports. The bills proponents had pitched it as a way to make air travel more equitable.

San Francisco has become the first city in the state to miss its housing goals, and that will have a big effect on upcoming housing projects, thanks to a new state law. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

California Democrats are putting forward a ballot measure to compete with one rolling back Proposition 47, and increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

As some democrats bring up questions surrounding President Biden's ability to run, some have looked at Governor Newsom as a backup. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today: Democrats and Republicans are responding to last night's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. While Trump's claims on the economy, environment, and border went unchecked, Biden's mannerisms and low energy were also the subject of much criticism. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: [email protected]. You can listen to this entire interview and past Ask An Experts on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen to it back.  

We're continuing to bring you reactions from last night's first presidential debate. With ten weeks until the second and final debate in September, Joe Biden will need to overcome more than just his slow start on Thursday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

The FBI raid on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is renewing interest in straw donor allegations against the Duong family.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There is a longtime rule for local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder, and now Oakland is being accused of violating that rule. An Alameda County grand jury has released a scathing report criticizing the Oakland City Council over the way it awards contracts.  The report says the city ended up approving a contract for billboards with a non-profit group even though Clear Channel Outdoor had submitted a bid that would have been more beneficial to the city. 

Governor Gavin Newsom looked beyond California at yesterday's State of the State address, and towards the November election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

Just a day after the attorney representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced he was stepping down, we're learning that her spokesperson also resigned. Francis Zamora issued a statement this morning announcing his departure, saying it was an honor to serve the city of Oakland. He did not give a reason for his resignation.  For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The troubles continue for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao following the FBI raid on her home last week, as her lawyer quit soon after a press conference yesterday he was apparently not aware was happening. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao is firing back against critics calling for her resignation following last week's raid on her home by federal officials. Thao also questioned the timing of that raid, which came just days after officials confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a recall measure for the ballot. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhrart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing increasing protests in response to the FBI raid on her home and questions that have come up in response. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

We still have not heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ever since the FBI raided her home this week, but her seasoned attorney is speaking out.  Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tony Brass released a statement today saying Thao is -quote- "ready, willing and able to cooperate fully with federal investigators." For more on this, KCBS Radio Anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of yesterday's FBI raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The surprise raids center on a politically influential family that runs the city’s contracted recycling company. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Federal officials this morning served search warrants at the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other locations connected with the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions. Officials were seen hauling away several boxes but wouldn't comment on what was inside or what they were investigating. It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

A proposed law imposing robotaxi restrictions has been pulled by State Senator Dave Cortese. The bill would have let cities regulate the controversial vehicles and fine them for breaking traffic laws. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, who joins Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A San Francisco Supervisor has an unusual proposal to help close the City's massive budget deficit; a pay cut for city leaders. Supervisor Connie Chan says she will ask the mayor to cut pay for elected leaders and department heads by 10%which would save the City $1.5 million.

The recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves one step closer to the November ballot. City Officials said on Tuesday, enough valid signatures have been collected to qualify. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao WILL be facing a recall election. City officials have confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a measure for the ballot. So what happens next? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to get cell phones out of the classroom following federal moves to classify social media as harmful for children. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Officers on the Peninsula and in San Jose responded to sideshows over the weekend that left one officer injured, and two people in custody. The first happened around 3:30 Saturday afternoon near Woodside High School in unincorporated Redwood City, and a second near Santana Row in San Jose around 3-and-a-half hours later.  For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising was joined by KCBS insider Phil Matire

Assembly member Matt Haney had what looked like a pretty fun weekend back in January, including cocktails, cigars and expensive food to celebrate the Super Bowl. But there's one problem — the bill was apparently footed by campaign dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Five candidates vying for San Francisco's Mayoral seat took to the stage on Wednesday to make their case..  For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Homeowners in San Francisco may not own the sidewalks in front of their houses, but they're still shelling out millions on repairs.  To learn more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's Transamerica Pyramid is just about done with the 400-million dollar remodel, with a grand opening schedule for September. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State Democrats have been working behind the scenes to keep a crime measure off of the November ballot. The measure would repeal portions of Proposition 47, which relaxed the penalties for certain crimes including shoplifting and retail theft. But, Democrats have been working on their own crime fighting package. It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to discuss Prop 47.

The leading candidates for San Francisco mayor will face off in their first debate tonight. This comes as a new poll released by Mark Farrell's campaign shows him unseating Mayor London Breed.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

Transit officials in San Francisco are getting ready to ditch a controversial bike lane that runs down the middle of Valencia Street.   A planning notice shows that officials are prepared to vote on moving the bike lanes to the sides, as they are on most other streets. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier.

California prosecutors and retailers have teamed up this year to get a ballot initiative ready, aiming to roll back parts of Prop. 47, a decade's old law that lowers penalties for theft and drug possession. But, Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders are working on a plan to remove this measure from the ballot. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A large portion of money raised to protect workers in the state is going unused, even as officials are seeing an increase in reports of labor violations. The Private Attorneys General Act raises millions of dollars every year from fines and settlements with businesses accused of violating labor law.

Several sideshows erupted early Sunday morning, including one in Oakland outside the Grand Lake Theater and two in San Francisco, with one by the Ferry Building. No arrests were made in connection with these incidents. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Bay Area Trump supporters, as well as protestors, squeezed into the streets of the Pacific Heights neighborhood last night as the former president appeared at a campaign fundraiser. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered on San Francisco's Marina Green to welcome him to a fundraiser being held on Pacific Heights this evening. Demonstrators are also gathering, along with a big, inflatable 33-foot tall inflatable Trump Chicken to protest his visit. Phil...let's take a look at some of the players. Who's going to be there...and who'll be on the outside? You mentioned David Sacks...who's hosting the fundraiser. In 20-12 he backed Mitt Romney...in 20-16 he donated to Hillary Clinton...and in the 20-24 cycle, he previously  supported Ron DeSantis and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So how did he come to host a fundraiser for Trump?

As we've been reporting, former President Donald Trump is looking for some campaign cash here in San Francisco, where he's fetching a minimum of 50-thousand a head at a fundraising event tonight. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Backers of an effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao say they have gathered enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot. Phil, one of the leaders of the recall said Thao won by a small percentage and a number of ballots were disqualified due to confusion over ranked choice voting.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Contra Costa County's homeless count has jumped almost 20%, despite hundreds of new beds opening up. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is proposing several new initiatives to help revitalize the downtown area. They include creating entertainment zones, increasing security, and making parking cheaper. KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising welcomed KCBS Insider Phil Matier back and talked with him about these efforts.

California officials are looking at options to keep roads maintained as electric vehicle adoption take a cut out of gas tax revenues by offering up some cash for those who want to try it out. KCBS Radio news anchor spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for a closer look at the plans being laid out.

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today and will be back tomorrow. A jury of his peers has convicted former president Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial, setting the stage for an unprecedented campaign season. For more on how American's have been reacting since the trial, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today. A bill to put a tax measure on the ballot to fund public transit agencies has died in the state legislature. While its sponsors plan to try again next year, it leaves several local transit agencies heading closer to a fiscal cliff. The bill aimed to raise $1.5 billion annually for up to 30 years. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Garrett Leahy, who's a reporter for the San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Usually right now we'd be hearing from KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but he's away today. The conviction of former president Donald Trump is putting California Republicans in a tough spot, as control of the House could come down to a few competitive races in the state for seats currently held by vulnerable Republicans.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by Reed Galen, political consultant who previously worked on campaigns for John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Usually right now is when we would be speaking to KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but he's away. Legislative leaders have responded to Governor Newsom's May budget plan and they have some notes. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by Sonoma State Political Science professor David McCuan. 

 KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today. A popular spot for seafood snacks on Fisherman's Wharf may need to shutter after federal officials say owners of the restaurant tried to bribe an undercover FBI agent.  For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Gabriel Greschler, Local Government Reporter for The San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area’s fastest-growing source for news and information. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

KCBS insider Phil Matier is away today. San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie says he is not interested in taking any public funds, saying he can pick up the bill himself. For more on what this means and how it could affect the race for mayor, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke to San Jose State political science professor Larry Gerston.

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is off today. Today: As we've been reporting, California colleges are disciplining faculty and students over protests on campuses in response to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, Professor of Political Science at Sonoma State University. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Usually we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today. Two prominent San Francisco waterfront restaurants which closed after the pandemic are taking the City to court, blaming deteriorating conditions in Fisherman's Wharf for their loss of business. The lawsuit doesn't appear to be getting a lot of sympathy from neighboring businesses. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Jillian D'Onfro, who's a reporter with the San Francisco Standard the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today. For 22 million voters, California's official state voter guide is key to making informed choices. In March, the primary guide cost $13.2 million, even though Prop 1 was the only ballot measure present. As we prepare for November's ballot, which currently has twelve measures, we could see that cost go even higher. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Sameea Kamal, Politics Reporter for CalMatters.

Usually the time we hear from KCBS Insider Phil Matier but he's away this week. George Jacob, The head of the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco resigned under pressure on Wednesday following concerns from staff  that centered around his extravagant spending on travel and events, including hosting a concert in Dubai. For more on this KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke to Tara Duggan, Staff writer in the San Francisco Chronicle’s climate and environment team 

 KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away this week. As we've been reporting, a fire burned the home of a longtime San Francisco dog walker who was also recently targeted by racist threats. For more on the investigation, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with George Kelly. Kelly is the Senior News Reporter for The San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area’s fastest-growing source for news and information, and the first news outlet to report the connection between the fire and the dog walker, Terry Williams.

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is off this week. A runoff election to replace Kevin McCarthy's congressional seat takes place tomorrow in California's 20th district. For more, Margie Shafer spoke with Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today.  It's not out of the ordinary to see horses in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, but that soon will change. After a three month investigation led by the San Francisco Standard revealed long-standing evidence of mistreatment of animals, as well as several injuries among staff and the general public, horseback riding company Chaparral Corporation will no longer be able to operate in the city's park because officials revoked its permits.  To find out why, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Gabriel Greschler, local government reporter with the San Francisco Standard. 

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today. We're seeing a rise in the rate of homeless individuals and families applying for aid and housing. The number rose from 9,936 to 15,334 last year. While Mayor Breed shared a two-year budget proposal for new emergency shelter spots and housing units, the city is incapable of meeting the demand. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with San Francisco Standard Reporter David Sjostedt. You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back. 

Usually right now is when we talk to KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but he's off this week. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind two California ballot measures, one related to rent control and the other to restrictions on oil drilling. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan.  

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away this week. In San Francisco's Excelsior district, some residents are holding their parking spots with traffic cones, sparking conflict with others looking for spots where there just aren't many. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with San Francisco Standard reporter Garrett Leahy. You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back. 

KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier is away today. New polling suggests that San Francisco mayor London Breed may be able to keep her job after the next election, but it's going to be a close race. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to Gabriel Greschler, local government reporter for The San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area’s fastest-growing source for news and information.

For a closer look on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science department at Sonoma State. He is in for Phil who is away this week. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS and San Francisco Chronicle Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today. He'll be back at 7:50 tomorrow morning. New research shows that while workers have been slow to return to the office in San Francisco, business after work hours is closing in on pre-pandemic levels. For more, we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central line by Kevin Truong, who's the Business Editor at the Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Phil Matier is away this week. A new report illustrates how California’s massive efforts to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic were successful. But at the same time, the researchers pointed out a lack of available data on the program. With the little information they were able to access, they found that people who left the program had at least a 40% chance of returning to homelessness. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with CalMatters Reporter Marisa Kendall. You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

KCBS Insider Phil Matier will be away for the next few weeks. Work is well underway on a $400 million dollar renovation of San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid. Staff at the Standard got an up close work at some of that work. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Astrid Kane,  Senior Editor at The Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.  

Usually right now we'd be chatting with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but he's away today. Waymo could be coming to the South Bay, as local leaders try to get more autonomy to regulate driverless vehicles in their counties and cities.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by San Jose Spotlight reporter Sakura Cannestra.

 KCBS Insider Phil Matier will be away for the next few weeks. A San Francisco homelessness nonprofit accused of nepotism reportedly raked in over 100 grand after investigators announced this week that the Providence Foundation of San Francisco will be barred from applying for or receiving funding after reportedly faking invoices. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Gabriel Greschler, Local Government Reporter for The San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area’s fastest-growing source for news and information. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.    

Usually at this time we'd be hearing from KCBS Insider Phil Matier, Phil is away today, so KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Peter Hartlaub, culture critic for the SF Chronicle. Upon San Francisco Mayor London Breed's return from China, she heralded the arrival of a pair of new pandas destined for the San Francisco Zoo. While this marks the first appearance of pandas at the San Francisco Zoo since 1985, it's not the city's inaugural encounter with these beloved creatures. Previously, a group of pandas made a notable stopover at the St. Francis Hotel.

KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier is away today. The San Francisco mayoral race is getting underway, and one of these candidates is not like the others. Aaron Peskin has reportedly pulled in just $150,000 in donations, meager compared to the big tech and philanthropic moguls he's running against. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to Gabriel Greschler, local government reporter for the San Francisco Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Phil Matier is away today. It's going to be a busy week in politics as we inch closer and closer to what's looking like a close election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, chair and professor of the political science department at Sonoma State University.

Usually at this time you'd be hearing from Phil Matier, but he's away today.  It's going to be a busy week in politics, as we inch closer and closer to what's looking like a close election.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with spoke with David McCuan, Chair and Professor of the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University.

It appears the famed Bay Bridge light display will return next year. The founder of Illuminate, Ben Davis, says March 2025 is the target date for the lights to come back on. The lights went dark last March, but with donations totaling $10 million of the $11 million needed to fund the lights, they could be back in no time. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

A new report shows that crime in Oakland is down 33 percent in the first four months of the year, compared to the same time period last year. But, the good news is tempered by the number of robberies, which are actually up 11 percent.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

New data shows what state police in San Francisco have been doing since being deployed a year ago, including about 500 arrests and the seizure or nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A San Francisco political group says its dropping efforts to put a charter reform measure that would have strengthened the Mayor's powers on the November ballot. To hear more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Service fees are soon going to be illegal in California, with the state's attorney general confirming a new ban on junk fees will apply. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.    

A new state law that goes into effect July 1st will ban restaurants from tacking on surcharges to the bill. The law prevents businesses from slipping in so-called junk fees, but some in the restaurant industry say it will force them to cut pay and raise prices.  KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for more details.

California's Public Utility Commission is proposing a $24 monthly flat fee aiming to make electrifying your home and car more affordable. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for more details.

Plans to redo an intersection in San Francisco's West Portal have been put on hold, for now. Transit officials unveiled a redesign for the area shortly after a fatal accident which claimed the lives of a family of four about a block away. That prompted an outcry from merchants in the area, who said the changes were being implemented without any input from businesses or residents in the area.  A committee is being put together to discuss plans for the area.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

More express lanes are coming to the Bay Area.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Democratic congressman Adam Schiff got a rude introduction to San Francisco’s reputation for car burglaries yesterday when thieves broke into his car while it sat in a downtown parking garage. Car burglaries in the city have gained a national reputation as a scourge in recent years, and though they apparently are declining, the image is tough to shake.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor Willie Brown.

The people who write parking tickets in San Francisco rallied outside of their department headquarters in the City today, saying plans to have them write more tickets will make their jobs more dangerous.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising are joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Some California lawmakers are aiming to physically stop your car from speeding. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers have advanced a bill to crackdown on speeding drivers, but not before killing off one of its key features. KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

California lawmakers are seeking greater fines for protesters who block highways.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has a new plan for cracking down on crime in the Tenderloin. She is proposing legislation that would force liquor stores and corner shops to shut down between midnight and 5am. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Influential San Francisco figure Cecil Williams has died. For more on his impact on the city KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Reverend Cecil Williams has passed away at the age of 94.   Williams co-founded Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco's Tenderloin back in 1963. To discuss his legacy, KCBS Radio News Anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Critics of proposition 47 say they have enough signatures to roll back certain aspects. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

It's official, Pandas are coming back to San Francisco. To discuss, KCBS Radio News Anchor Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is asking anyone who was delayed on the Golden Gate bridge during Monday's protest to file a report, saying you could be entitled to restitution for being victims of "false imprisonment." For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Be careful where you park in San Francisco, as the city's transportation department is cracking down on enforcement. For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price will be facing a recall, after election officials announced organizers of the effort turned in the required number of signatures. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

After a massive protest yesterday that blocked traffic on Bay Area highways, multiple people were arrested for refusing to move. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, we're learning that the women's prison in Dublin is being shut down following multiple investigations into what has been called "rampant" sexual abuse. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Autonomous Cruise vehicles are trying to get back onto San Francisco streets.. following a suspension after one of the robotaxi's dragged a woman 20 feet on the street back in October. For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

OJ Simpson San Francisco native and football player, later acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife, has died a battle with prostate cancer. For a look back at the trial, Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

A new poll shows a majority of people in Las Vegas oppose spending public funds to help the A's build a new ballpark. The poll by Emerson College found 52% against funding the park while 32% support it, and 17% percent were undecided. But, the issue may never make it to the voters.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

Despite Sam Liccardo coming in first for the March Primary election to fill California's 16th congressional seat, supporters are calling for a recount, after the two runners up came in at an EXACT tie. For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier 

A new audit shows that the state spent $24 billion in an attempt to tackle the homeless crisis over the past five years, but failed to track whether the investment resulted in measurable improvements. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Staff at San Francisco's libraries don't feel safe and are asking the city to step in and provide security guards. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is missing out on millions each year as police have been cutting back on traffic enforcement in recent years. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back. 

As we've been reporting, Aaron Peskin, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, has entered the city's mayoral race. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

After months of speculation, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin is gearing up to officially announce his mayoral candidacy this upcoming weekend.  He aims to succeed Mayor London Breed in the November elections. For more KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

For years now, marijuana enthusiasts from near and far gathered in San Francisco on 4/20 to spark up for a well-known tradition which would eventually turn Hippie Hill into a smokey haze.  But we won't be seeing any of that next month as officials announced today the annual festival will not be held in Golden Gate Park.  For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Starting this month, SFMTA is set to implement an extension of the ban on right turns at red lights across 200 downtown intersections. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Mayor London Breed is traveling to China this month to promote San Francisco tourism, strengthen relations with Shanghai, and hopefully return with some good news about pandas. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Last night in New York City, President Biden was joined by Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and a host of celebrity guests for a fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall.  The Democratic nominee won support to the tune of $25 million towards his reelection campaign. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao introduced the city's next police chief Floyd Mitchell.. after several months of searching for someone to permanently fill the seat. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

Vacancy across Oakland’s crop of downtown office high-rises was at an all-time high of 30.2% late last year. Meanwhile, several storefronts of varying sizes in the city’s business district have been empty for years.  The lack of activity in the streets during weekday business hours is putting pressure on the city’s merchants and is compounded by worsening perceptions around safety. For more, KCB Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The bridge collapse in Baltimore early Tuesday morning is reminiscent of a crash here in the Bay Area almost two decades ago, when the ship Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge, causing an oil spill. For a closer look at the parallels between the incidents, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The city of Berkeley has agreed to pull back on its first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas appliances in new buildings after a US appeals court sided with local restaurant owners. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

After months of pressure and rising civilian casualties, Gov. Gavin Newsom has voiced his support for a ceasefire in Gaza. The call comes as the U.S. prepares to bring a resolution to the U.N. Security Council to facilitate an immediate ceasefire and hostage release. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Proposition 1 scraped by, allocating billions aiming to help the homeless and mentally ill. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

It's a very special day today here in the KCBS studio: Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is turning ninety! KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Mayor Willie Brown to reflect on the Mayor's impact and accomplishments.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he's postponing the annual State of the State address. For more on why, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County's registrar has begun counting signatures for Pamela Price's recall campaign manually. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is being sued again over conditions in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood in a legal challenge brought by local residents and businesses. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Supervisors are taking action to step up scrutiny over non-profits that do business with the city. The move follows a number of scandals involving hundreds of millions of dollars.  For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret   

Proposition 1 in California seems to be getting closer and closer after many assumed it was set to pass. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Labor groups are backing efforts for local leaders to rein in fleets of self-driving cars.   For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Electric Vehicle owners are feeling some pain in their wallet as soaring PG&E rates make EV adoption that much more out of reach. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

PG&E could be poised to raise rates for customers again after state regulators approved yet another bill hike. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown for more.

London Breed is set to deliver her State of the City address today, coming off an election night that gave her a much-needed political win. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medorro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Has San Francisco lost its progressive edge? That's what some pundits are saying after last night's election, in which voters backed measures to beef up policing and crack down on drug users who collect benefits.KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on whether the city's politics are no longer as far left as in years past.

Even though San Francisco Mayor London Breed wasn't on the ballot yesterday, she still had a lot riding on last night. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Groups looking to oust Alameda County DA Pamala Price say they're going to be turning in 123,000 signatures to election officials today, trying to get the ball rolling on a recall.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin has privately communicated to associates his intention to run for mayor in November, aiming to challenge London Breed for the position. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and the former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

A forum in Oakland today to help decide on a new police chief will not be attended by Mayor Sheng Thao. For more,  KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland Police Commission is holding a forum tomorrow night to introduce four candidates for police chief to the public. One person who won't be there is Mayor Sheng Thao. For more on her notable absence, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Oakland's police commission has released another list of names to replace the vacant police chief seat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The group pushing a recall effort to oust Governor Gavin Newsom apparently has a hefty debt, clocking in at about a million dollars. For more o this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

In a closely-watched senate race here in California, Democrat Adam Schiff could have his sights on elevating Republican candidate Steve Garvey as a way to keep Katie Porter out of the primary. For more, KCBS news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This morning, KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown spoke with KCBS news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer about the upcoming mayoral race.

A new poll from the San Francisco Chronicle shows Mayor London Breed's re-election bid is in jeopardy. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Three San Francisco businesses are threatening legal action after a pilot program putting a two-way protected bike lane on the Valencia Street corridor last year. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

During Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, Charles Barkley, one of San Francisco's loudest critics, took aim at the city yet again. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Just one day after a promising meeting between Oakland A’s president Dave Kaval and officials from Oakland and Alameda County to discuss extending the A’s lease at the Coliseum until 2028, Sacramento has swiftly emerged as the leading candidate to host the A’s from 2025 to 2027. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer were joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

For the first time in over a decade, sales of electric vehicles in California, including Teslas, dropped in the second half of 2023. This could contribute to doubts about the state’s ability to meet its climate goals.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell says he'll bring cars back to Market if he gets the job. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer talk with Phil Matier about why the Oakland decided to end its CHP surge earlier than most expected.

San Francisco could be on the hook for a surprise bill coming in at a whopping $190 million dollars in COVID expenses. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would target a loophole in the ban on plastic bags. Legislators banned single use bags back in 2014, but allowed an exemption for bags made with a thicker plastic, which would make them more reusable and recyclable.  KCBS insider Phil Matier joins Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising to discuss the future of single-use plastic bags in California.

A Waymo vehicle was broken into and set ablaze on a San Francisco street this weekend. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Extra law enforcement has descended on Oakland as crime continues to surge in the city. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

Fires along 880 is prompting interest among state lawmakers to crack down on homeless encampments. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

As we've been reporting, Governor Newsom is deploying more California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to help with prolific crime rates. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is outpacing Mayor London Breed in fundraising to support her own ballot measure. Lurie is heading an unconventional campaign committee in support of Proposition E, a measure that would expand police access to new technology, which was placed on the March ballot by Breed. For more on the race, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Francisco drivers may soon lose their ability to legally turn right on red. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

The stakes are rising for the San Francisco mayor's race. According to campaign finance documents, New York's former mayor Mike Bloomberg, donated $200,000 dollars to Forward Action SF, which is an independent political committee supporting Mayor London Breed's re-election campaign.  This as the independent political committee backing mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie recently received a whopping $1 million donation from his mother! For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Maiter.

San Francisco Mayoral Candidate Daniel Lurie has received a million dollar cash injection from a source very close to home. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on whether Lurie's family fortune could be enough to put him ahead.

A new political committee called the Fight for San Francisco's Future, formed at the end of last year to support two London Breed Ballot measures, is raising money and eyebrows, as sources of funds include a crypto billionaire, biotech executive and a strip club owner. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

First, it was In-N-Out deciding to close its Oakland location. Now Kaiser Permanente, the city's largest private employer, has instructed its employees not to leave their workplace buildings for breaks. Both moves are in response to escalating crime in Oakland. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Following word of massive layoffs at the L.A. Times, state lawmakers are once again taking up a bill that would force social media companies to pay for news content on their sites.For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Waymo is looking to expand commercial robo-taxi service in California as the company makes plans to expand to Los Angeles and 22 other Bay Area cities, despite facing an ongoing lawsuit from the city of San Francisco. For more we're joined LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...  

Newly released data shows the cost of housing a prisoner in the state has grown to $132 thousand dollars a year. This comes even though the actual cost to house a prisoner is closer to $15 thousand. So where's all the extra money going? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A ballot measure to give more power to San Francisco police is raking in big money in support. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Oakland's In N Out is shuttering for good, citing unrelenting crime in the parking lot. For more, Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Representatives Adam Schiff and Katie Porter have launched their first ads in the race for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat, and both campaigns seem to be focusing on voters here in the Bay Area. KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts.

A key budget analyst says that the projections for California's budget deficit could actually be much bigger than we thought, clocking it in at $58 billion dollars. This is about $20 billion more than Governor Gavin Newsom estimated. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on the numbers.

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon isn't letting the fact that his company just hosted a massive health care conference in San Francisco keep him from publicly lamenting the city's woes. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro were joined in the studio by KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Governor Gavin Newsom is fighting off calls to bring back Prop 47, a divisive 2014 ballot measure that reduced sentences for drug and property crime. Calls for this revival resurfaced due to Newsom's efforts to crack down on rampant property theft in California. For more on this KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom is asking lawmakers to draft legislation to crack down on crimes like retail thefts and auto burglaries, which have been in the news a lot lately. What he's not asking for are any changes to Prop 47, a voter-passed proposition that eased penalties on people convicted of those types of crimes. Prop 47 reclassified certain nonviolent offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies, and was passed to prevent prison overcrowding in 2014. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier about how Gov. Newsom is trying to thread the needle on cracking down on crime while not changing the way those crimes are handled.

It appears that cyclists in San Francisco don't like a controversial bike lane that was installed down the middle of Valencia Street. A new report shows the number of cyclists on that street has dropped 53 percent since that lane was put in. Vehicle traffic has also dropped by more than 40 percent and businesses in the area are saying all of this is hurting their bottom line. We should note that transit officials in San Francisco didn't release these numbers, they were obtained through a public records request. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another major conference has come to San Francisco with JP Morgan's annual health care conference expected to inject upwards of $80 million dollars in economic activity this week. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

As we've been reporting, a Bay Area leader is proposing combining all 27 public transit agencies. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown for their thoughts on the proposal.

Oakland police are providing an update later this evening about last week's fatal shooting of an officer who was responding to a burglary in progress. KCBS Radio reporter Megan Goldsby will be there. In the meantime, as the department continues to mourn the loss, the search continues for a new chief to head the department. Mayor Sheng Thao and the police commission don't appear to be on the same page when it comes to just who that should be. The commission sent the mayor a list of three candidates, including former chief LeRonne Armstrong, whom she had fired last February. She has since stood by her decision, saying she lost faith in the chief over his handling of an officer misconduct case. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on how the killing of the Oakland police officer might affect the search for a chief.

Changes are coming in the new year for how California authorities penalize those selling fentanyl. For more on these changes, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Taking inspiration from the Colorado Supreme Court's recent decision on eligibility for presidential candidates, a California lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that will remove candidates like Donald Trump from California ballots. For more Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

A judge in San Francisco is criticizing federal prosecutors for cutting a plea deal with two suspected drug dealers, saying deporting them without having them spend time behind bars would serve as a great recruiting tool for the cartels. These plea deals were part of a fast-track approach federal prosecutors have been using for cases involving drug dealers in the Tenderloin.KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

New research from robotaxi company Waymo, says the driverless taxi's have a much lower crash rate in the city than cars with human drivers. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

New data shows San Francisco's population is actually growing, bucking the pandemic-era exodus we've been seeing the past few years. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Some Chinese-American candidates in San Francisco are not happy with a new rule restricting them from using Chinese names on ballots. For more on this rule and its effects, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As it turns out, a majority of San Francisco voters are on board with a ballot measure requiring those getting welfare benefits to be screened for drugs. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

With the news that baseball megastar Shohei Ohtani had signed with the LA Dodgers this week, San Francisco Giants fans were already in low spirits, and comments from former Giants catcher Buster Posey didn't help. In an interview, Posey suggested the state of the city affected Ohtani's decision to turn down a deal with the Giants. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former mayor Willie Brown.

We're starting to get a better look at all the costs of APEC, and a big one was overtime for all those police officers you saw out and about during the conference. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The San Francisco 49ers are getting a big break on their taxes after a judge approved a property tax cut of $180 million for its Levi's Stadium lease over the next 30 years. KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier on why the amount the team owes was reduced, and what this means for Santa Clara.

City officials in San Francisco are releasing more information about the number of homeless encampments that were cleared just before APEC last month. Officials say a count done by the Department of Emergency Management showed a decrease just over 100 tents, and 365 fewer people living in vehicles. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Attention all BART riders: that fare is about to get a little higher. For more on the coming price hikes, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows that Bay Area residents do not want to foot the bill for the region's transit agencies including BART. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California is facing a massive budget deficit of $68 billion dollars, a huge financial challenge for Democrats heading into an election year. The delayed tax deadline, inflation, and unemployment have all contributed to building this problem, but now the state's leaders have to find a way to mitigate it. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Merchants in San Francisco are asking the city to pay up for all that lost business during APEC. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from Bakersfield says he is resigning his seat at the end of the year, becoming the latest in a line of California politicians on both sides of the aisle to walk away from their positions. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier about what's going on.

Federal officials are awarding more than $6 billion dollars in funding for high speed rail projects in the state. $3.1 billion will go to the state's California High-Speed Rail Project. While the goal is to have a bullet train running between San Francisco and LA. Officials are now focusing on service that will connect Merced, Fresno, and Bakersfield. Another $3 billion will to to a private company called Brightline which is working on a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. That line is expected to be complete sooner for a fraction of the cost. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Maier.  

As we've been reporting today and for the past few weeks, several cities around the Bay Area and the country have been passing resolutions to weigh in on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

In a rare move, California's supreme court is granting a hearing over a request by Governor Newsom and democratic legislators to remove an initiative from the 2024 ballot that would require voters to approve any increase in state or local taxes or fees. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Ron DeSantis thinks San Francisco stinks - literally. At last night's debate with Governor Gavin Newsom, the 2024 presidential hopeful held up a map of human poop on the streets of SF, drawing attention to the problems facing the famously liberal city. For more on the debate, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco police have been making a determined effort to address the retail crime that's plagued the city. The most recent data on arrests from the Thanksgiving week suggest that their efforts might be paying off, with larceny cases down about 75% from last year. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco's Homeward Bound program has been helping people get off the city streets since 2005 by connecting them with family and friends and providing a bus ticket to get home. While the program's use declined during the pandemic, a new proposal could expand Homeward Bound's reach. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland A's may be skipping out and headed to Vegas, but Laney College is welcoming a minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, to town.  This move adds a tinge of irony to the ongoing saga, as the A's previously chose Laney College as their first pick for a ballpark. For more on the new team, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Mission vendors are taking direct action in protest of a 90-day ban on selling kicking off today. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

With more calls for a complete cease-fire in Gaza, local city governments are beginning to speak out on the war and Oakland could soon be adding its voice the mix. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Ahead of the APEC conference, the city of San Francisco cleared the homeless encampments in the downtown area. Some were moved just a couple blocks, others into shelters, and for now, many of those prominent encampments have yet to return. But how long will that last? For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Residents of one San Francisco street pooled their money to have large steel planter boxes installed on the sidewalk. But new public records show that the planters violate city code. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

A's owner John Fisher says whether its in Oakland or in Vegas, he has no intentions of selling the team. For more on why, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is looking to collect over $200 million in unpaid parking tickets.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The investigation into the cause of the major fire that damaged a crucial stretch of the I-10 freeway in Los Angeles has shed light on a little-known state program that leases the land underneath freeways. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, MLB owners voted 30 to nil in favor of moving the A's to Vegas. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

The APEC summit has transformed the city of San Francisco, which is currently bustling with political and business leaders as well as protestors descending on downtown. But ten years ago today, the city came to a standstill for a different reason. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the help of city officials, remade San Francisco into Gotham City for a day, all to help a five-year-old boy who was battling cancer. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier about that special day and how it came together.

Inflation cooled in October.. but the effects aren't being felt everywhere..  For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting, San Francisco is putting on quite the show to welcome the massive APEC summit, with highlights including a laser light display, a Gwen Stefani concert, and unusually clean streets. For more on the city's efforts to welcome visitors to San Francisco, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

City Hall hosted a lavish party to kick-off APEC, rolling out the red carpet for over 100 guests and switch the global narrative about San Francisco. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

President Biden, other world leaders and an estimated 30,000 people will arrive for APEC in San Francisco this week. It's been estimated the city would need between 2,000 and 5,000 officers to meet staffing requirements. Nine Bay Area law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol are sending officers to help. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco workers who enforce the city's street vendor laws say their job is often a "living nightmare" describing daily threats of violence and assaults. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Cruise is recalling all its self-driving vehicles nationwide following an accident in San Francisco last month. It started when a hit-and-run driver struck a woman who was walking south of Market St., throwing her into the path of the Cruise vehicle. Instead of coming to a stop, the vehicle did as programmed and pulled over, dragging the woman with it. KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

Governor Gavin Newsom is set to meet at a so-called "super event" alongside next week's APEC conference in San Francisco, bringing him together with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After some uncertainty as to whether or not the annual Dreamforce tech conference would be returning to San Francisco, Mayor London Breed this morning has announced it will. For more on this announcement, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

New polling data shows thirty percent of likely voters in the Bay Area aren't sure who they want to see fill Dianne Feinstein's seat in the Senate. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting, it turns out there weren't any patrol officers outside U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home the night her husband was attacked. Capitol Police say it was supposed to be SFPD, while SFPD says that's not the case - so who is to blame here? For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Your power bill is likely to go up pretty soon in a BIG way. For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

You may have had one, or at least smelled one: Bacon-wrapped hot dogs prepared by vendors that line San Francisco's streets after events and as the bars close down. But now, city officials say they plan to crack down on unlicensed food vendors.For more on San Francisco's great hot dog debate, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco have signed off on $20 million dollars in tax refunds to a handful of businesses, and that's making it even harder for the city to balance its budget. KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier about what's behind these refunds and how the city is paying for it.

The recent crackdown on San Francisco drug markets is putting a dent in the drug crisis in parts of San Francisco.  But, it comes at a cost.   While the number of arrests have skyrocketed, so have deportations even though San Francisco is a Sanctuary City. So how is the city able to get away with skirting some of its own rules or is this a sign of desperation because of the seriousness of the drug crisis? To answer that question, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart an Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

So far, San Francisco Mayor London Breed's campaign hasn't been taking aim at her other opponents, but rather the "doom loop" narrative circling around the city. For more on Mayor Breed's strategy, KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The four-year test of a bike path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is coming to an end, meaning the battle over what comes next is ramping up. For more, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

A Republican Senator from Iowa says the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco is like a haunted house overwhelmed with zombie-like bodies and should be shut down. This all comes just as officials have launched a new ad campaign to boost the city's image. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier on why is a senator from Iowa even commenting on a federal building in San Francisco?

The DMV has pulled the permit allowing Cruise to run driverless taxis in San Francisco. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier about what led to the DMV taking action, and why just Cruise's license has been suspended, and not Waymo as well.

A new ad touting the prides of San Francisco is airing as part of a multi-million dollar push to highlight the city's comeback..  For more, KBCS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Utility bills across California are increasing for many customers, so why haven't you heard about it? PG&E and Southern California Edison have been quietly working on new electricity rates based on income, rather than the amount of energy you use.  KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

As we've been reporting, California Senator Laphonza Butler, appointed to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat, will not be running for a full term when hers comes to an end. For more on this development, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is apparently doing a lot better than we previously thought since the pandemic, that according to a revised analysis of US cities. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gave her first state of the city address, focusing on the issue on most residents minds these days: Crime. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants to put a measure before the voters that would give police officers in the city more power to enforce the law. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier about the changes she wants to make and why she wants to put this measure before voters.

One former Oakland Athletic had some choice words for the team's management saying "sell it, man" about owner John Fisher. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on a new law approving a five-year pilot program. 

Efforts to oust Alameda County DA Pamala Price are in full swing, with signature gatherers descending upon the region to get enough support to bring the issue to voters. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.. Does this recall effort have enough support/resources to get this done? 

San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants to put more police officers on the streets to help fight crime in the City. She is pushing a plan to add officers to the City's Reserve Police Officer Program. The move comes hours after the Police Commission approved new ruled on how officers on foot should pursue suspects. 

Facing a bleak outlook for San Francisco's budget, Mayor London Breed is proposing mid-year cuts of at least 3-percent from the city's general fund. For more, Eric Thomas and Nikki Medorro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is ordering parking control officers to stop ticketing illegally parked cars that had been stolen and then abandoned on city streets. This comes after a story was published in the San Francisco Chronicle this morning that showed that the city was issuing the citations and not even notifying people that their vehicles had been located. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Former MLB player Steve Garvey is running for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat. For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

A San Francisco city commission in charge of overseeing the response to the drug and mental health crisis hasn't held a single meeting since February. The Behavioral Health Commission is part of the city's Department of Public Health and has an annual budget of almost $600 million. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier on why with all that's going on in the city, how a commission like this can be so inactive.

As we've been reporting, fired Oakland police chief LaRonne Armstrong is on the short list for his old job. This comes after an independent arbitrator cleared him of claims he mishandled misconduct cases against two officers. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

It was a busy weekend for Governor Gavin Newsom who signed or vetoed hundreds of bills. For more, Brett Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California is finding itself amid a troubling trend, gun violence is going up, even as the restrictions on them gets tighter. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein was remembered at a City Hall memorial service yesterday. She leaves a legacy of courage and integrity that spanned a long career of public service. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayer Willie Brown.

As we've been reporting all morning, the memorial to honor the life and legacy of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein is happening today in San Francisco. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCB Insider Phil Matier.

A steady stream of people showed up at San Francisco's City Hall to pay their last respects to Senator Dianne Feinstein who is lies in state. The Senator got her start in politics at City Hall, first as a Supervisor, then mayor. She also built up many connections with other political leaders and families in the Bay Area. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as Speaker of the House, marking the first time in U.S. history a Speaker has been removed this way. For more on how this may affect California, KCBs Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Laphonza Butler, Governor Newsom's pick for the Senate seat left by Dianne Feinstein, is being sworn in today at noon local time. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom is throwing his support behind Laphonza Butler, whom he's chosen to fill the late US Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. The governor had vowed to appoint someone on an interim basis, something he called a "place-holder" while appearing on the Sunday Morning talk shows.  But, now that he's tapped Butler, he's leaving it up to Butler to decide if she would want to run for a full term after she fills out Feinstein's term.

As we've been reporting, Laphonza Butler has been named to fill the Senate seat left by Dianne Feinstein. The news has caused an array of reactions, with some showing support for the choice while others say they don't know where it came from. For more on Butler's appointment, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a woman who broke through numerous political barriers, passed away last night at her home in Washington, D.C. at 90 years old. For more, KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown joined KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro live in-studio.  

As we've been reporting three Oakland Police commissioners say they will not be attending meetings until there's a change in leadership, saying the search for a new police chief is being mishandled. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Car thefts have been increasing in California in recent years, and the city with the highest rate is right here in the Bay Area. In Oakland, officials say there are now nearly 12 car thefts per 1,000 people, compared to Los Angeles, which has more than four times the population and about five people per 1,000 experiencing car theft. For more on this issue, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, we're getting news this morning that Mayor London Breed is putting out a proposal today which would require low-income residents to undergo substance abuse screening and treatment in order to get welfare funds, a historically controversial move. For more on how this proposal may be received, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

This move comes after receiving guidance from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. It follows an injunction, which had stopped officials from forcing homeless people to move unless the City could provide an alternative place for them to go. So what exactly changed?

Governor Gavin Newsom used his veto pen going into the weekend to halt legislation that would have required a human to be inside driverless trucks when they're rolled out for at least five years. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Have you ever thought about taking a spin on the SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park?  Well, the clock may be ticking on that opportunity, as city officials are contemplating the relocation of this colossal Ferris wheel to Fisherman's Wharf. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Officials tasked with tracking down a new police chief for the city say they're close to a short-list. This comes after officials this week said they expect to recommend three finalists to Mayor Sheng Thao by mid-October. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Under a new proposal in San Francisco, the SF Municipal Transit agency will need to get written approval from the mayor before they extend metered hours or up the fares. This comes as local businesses have been critical of the agency's changes to metered parking, saying it's just making it harder to get customers in the door. For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland Chapter of the NAACP is once again calling for LeRonne Armstrong to be reinstated as the city's police chief. This comes after an arbitrator found that a report issued before his dismissal was problematic. While the Police Commission says it plans to consider him for a shortlist for the position, Mayor Sheng Thao is sticking to her guns, saying she believes her decision to fire him was correct. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After the City of Oakland missed a critical deadline to secure grant funding meant to help local businesses, the city's merchants say they're planning to go on strike, saying all the crime is pushing their businesses to the brink. For more. KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

New data shows Bay Area drivers are really racking up toll debts since the system went cashless, with officials saying about 12.5 million violations were issued in the past fiscal year. That adds up to about 90 dollars in unpaid tolls. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As Tech workers converged at San Francisco's Moscone Center this week for the annual Dreamforce Convention, a notable absence, as reported by numerous attendees, was the usual presence of littered streets, panhandlers, tent encampments, and public drug dealing and consumption. For more, KCBS Radios Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown. 

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says she will be declaring a state of emergency by years end, if the police commission can't give her a list of names to replace the city's police chief. This comes as Thao has already been vocal with her displeasure with the commission, saying they're taking too long and the city can't wait any more. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

San Francisco's Vision Zero strategy was designed to create safer streets, educate the public and enforcing traffic laws to save lives, yet the number of traffic citations issued in the City has dropped 97% since 2014, and one supervisor wants the police department to do something about it.  Rafael Mandelman says increased enforcement is needed to cut down on traffic fatalities. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is saying that the state will intervene in an ongoing court case in which a federal judge barred San Francisco from cleaning up homeless encampments and that he hope it gets all the way to the supreme court. Newsom called his own words quote "a hell of a statement coming from a progressive democrat." For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco say it could take weeks, if not months, to fully repair a sinkhole that opened up early yesterday morning. Earlier this year, an overpass caught fire and collapsed in Philadelphia and crews were able to reopen it in 12 days. Meanwhile, it took crews in San Francisco six years to complete improvements on Van Ness. Why do construction repairs in the Bay Area seem to take so long? For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Labor groups and fast-food companies in California have come to an agreement which includes bumping up the minimum salary for workers to $20 dollars an hour, narrowly avoiding a ballot fight over Assembly Bill 12-28. The compromise also means that franchise corporations will not be held responsible for workforce violations at individual restaurants, a term that's been a major sticking point in negotiations. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Bay Area transit officials are planning a massive upgrade to the Clipper program and you won't even need the card to take advantage of it. Officials spent 170 million back in 2010 to create Clipper

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will be running for re-election in 2024. She made her announcement before labor allies in San Francisco as well as posting a message on social media. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

The competition for Senator Dianne Feinstein's replacement is highly competitive, with three Democratic members of Congress garnering significant support among likely voters. On the Republican side, six candidates are gaining momentum. However, there has been recent speculation about the potential candidacy of former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

One of the more popular perks about buying an electric vehicle is the rebate that's been offered in California, but that rebate is going away. It's allowing the state to pivot a bit to provide relief for families who normally can't afford cleaner cars and SUVs. It could have a huge impact on California's lower emission goals.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

Teachers in Nevada are not on board with the Oakland A's move to Vegas  with the newly-created "Schools Over Stadium" PAC announcing they'll be petitioning to repeal funding for the stadium, saying Nevada lawmakers have failed to consider putting money toward overcrowded classrooms in the state.  This comes a few months after Governor Lombardo signed a bill into law setting aside 380 million dollars in public money for the ball park. For more Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is looking east to expand tourism numbers. A new billboard up in Times Square is the latest part of a new 6-million dollar worldwide ad campaign by San Francisco Travel, hoping to turn around the "doom loop" narrative. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As debate continues about driverless cars on San Francisco streets, California lawmakers are talking with the auto industry about driverless trucks now, too. A new bill is advancing in the state legislature that would put limits on testing out driverless 18-wheelers, and would require a human to be inside the truck until at least 2031.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

The labor market looks quite different today than it did even a few years ago, the rise of remote work and artificial intelligence are creating new challenges to the state of labor in California. In this new era of work, union memberships in the US are continuing to decline even as workers fight for better protections.  For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A San Francisco official responsible for distributing community grants pled not guilty to felony charges of bribery and corruption in a superior court yesterday. Lanita Henriquez faces numerous felony charges, including bribery, misappropriation of public funds, and aiding and abetting a financial conflict of interest in a government contract. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

An advisory panel hand-picked by Governor Gavin Newsom is continuing to work on a $360 million dollar renovation of San Quentin. And it's doing so in secret, all thanks to a deal that state lawmakers signed off on. The plan is to turn the prison into a rehabilitation facility. Why are all the talks going on behind closed doors? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Almost a year after it's closure a new study shows that the Tenderloin center was successful in reversing 100% of overdoses they came across. The news comes after officials from the center reported significant obstacles and quote "strained relationships with city emergency response systems"  For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're learning more about plans for a large swath of land in Solano County that has been purchased by a mysterious company with some powerful backers. KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on the mysterious situation.

This year's Dreamforce convention may be the last one held in San Francisco as Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the city's homelessness and drug crises could bring challenges. This comes as Governor Newsom says the state's courts are hindering efforts to deal with these issues.   For more, Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's DA has filed corruption charges against two former City workers accused in a bribery scheme. It's the latest in a series of charges against a number of City workers that all started with the arrest of former PUC head Mohammed Nuru. This latest case isn't connected to Nuru at all, but the number of cases doesn't seem to be slowing down. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCSB insider Phil Matier

Elon Musk is taking legal aim at one giant California law firm representing homeless people involved in a battle against San Francisco's efforts to clear encampments. Musk has previously tweeted remarks saying that San Francisco is a "derelict zombie apocalypse" caused by the quote "woke mind virus" and has often bemoaned the city's social and economic policies when it comes to the unhoused. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It turns out that the person behind a so-called Doom Loop tour of San Francisco that had been announced for this past weekend was a City commissioner who has just resigned. What do we know about the commissioner and what is he saying about the tour?

A mysterious group of investors has been buying up farmland in Solano County over the past few years and it's starting to raise alarm bells as no one really knows the intentions - offering well-above market value to become the area's largest landowner. Results of a new poll in recent days could be hinting that the investors group is trying to make a whole new city. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Countless photographs of American presidents have been captured over the years, yet none quite like the mugshot of Donald Trump, which has swiftly become one of the most iconic visuals of any individual who has held the position of Commander in Chief.  For more Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

A new poll shows only half of Americans think San Francisco is safe, a nearly 20% decrease since 2006.  This comes as perceptions about the city have been dropping significantly and questions of a possible "doom loop" persist.  For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new report says San Francisco's mayor needs more power in the city, saying a stronger office could help fix San Francisco's persisting issues. Meanwhile, London Breed has also been fighting a court decision that blocks the city from sweeping homeless encampments in an issue that's sure to garner attention to her powers as mayor. For more, Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

San Francisco Mayor London Breed says she's optimistic that the City's efforts to revitalize downtown are paying off. The mayor points to increasing foot traffic around offices, as well as an increase in arrests for drug sales, and a larger number of recruits in the police academy. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

State Senator Scott Wiener announced yesterday that a proposal to increase Bay Area bridge tolls is dead for the year. The announcement left many wondering why the toll hike was stopped, and if it will be brought back next year. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

City officials in San Francisco are rolling out plans to improve traffic safety at 4th and King Streets. It was the site of a fatal accident last week that claimed the life of a four year old girl in a stroller, leaving her father fighting for his life. The Mayor mentioned removing one turn lane and making changes to the traffic lights. How soon might we see these changes?

The California DMV is slashing Cruise's driverless fleet, following recent crashes in San Francisco. This comes soon after driverless cars were recently given the okay to expand operations in the city. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom has been taking on the role of a quasi-city executive in his hometown of San Francisco more frequently, using its challenges as a measure of his accomplishments in Sacramento. For more on this, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Cruise is now saying that it wasn't Outside Lands that caused the massive backup last weekend in North Beach, but rather a pedestrian messing with one of its cars. The robo-car chaos comes just a week after the driverless car companies got approved to operate 24-7 on San Francisco streets. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Supporters of an effort to recall Alameda County DA Pamala Price took the next step this week, filing a notice of intent yesterday. And while there's still a long road to recall, some are wondering if Price may be going the way of Chesa Boudin. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

An FBI task force working to get Fentanyl off of Bay Area streets hasseized at least 14 pounds so far as well as arrested a man they believe to be a supplier. The FBI team has focused their efforts on the East Bay, targeting suppliers and dealers. For more, Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Just days after getting the green light to expand service in San Francisco, robotaxi firm Cruise suffered a meltdown with several cars coming to a dead stop on a street in North Beach last Friday, blocking traffic. City leaders weren't happy with the CPUC giving approval last week. Will this latest service disruption make a difference?

Situated at the crossroads of Seventh and Mission streets, the 18-story Federal building provides space for multiple federal agencies.  One of these is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which has advised it's San Francisco employees to consider remote work due to safety concerns outside of the building. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

While San Francisco's population has dropped over the past 10 years, thanks to a pandemic-sparked exodus, the City's budget has gone in the opposite direction, ballooning from almost 8 billion dollars to just over 14 and a half billion. So where's the money going? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with insider Phil Matier. 

As we've been reporting, a fire at Schnitzer Steel has concerned Oakland residents  and also reminded some of a long and hard fought battle with the A's. For more on the history between the A's and Schnitzer Steel, Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new analysis by the state shows that the Bay Are is slowly starting to recover some of the population lost since the start of the pandemic. The same can't be said for the city of San Francisco, which is forecasted to lose three percent of its population by 2060. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier on what's behind the numbers.

State regulators are set to decide on the change in restrictions for driverless cars. The new rules would extend hours these services can charge for rides. The California Public Utilities Commission has twice delayed this vote amid criticism that robo-taxis disrupt emergency services. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART has hired a contractor to install new fare gates at its stations as it tries to crack down on fare evaders while making trains safer. The agency has been struggling to get riders back, with many saying safety on the system is an issue. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on whether or not the new gates will improve safety on BART.

As we've been reporting, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey is facing pushback after saying Mayor London Breed should be sending money meant for wellness hubs to drug rehab programs in the city jail instead. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with insider Phil Matier.  

Park Hotels and Resorts is letting go of it's two biggest San Francisco hotels, saying that the city is taking longer-than-expected to stage a comeback. This comes as the 'doom loop' narrative has been persisting despite city officials saying things are getting better. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After months of hesitation, the stage is set for a face-off between East and West Coast counterparts as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has accepted the challenge thrown by California Governor Gavin Newsom to engage in a debate. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he will appear in a televised debate against California Governor Gavin Newsom. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

Ahead of Taylor Swift's six-night run in LA, state and local leaders and asking the pop star to postpone, in a show of solidarity with the hotel workers currently on strike. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom is sending CHP officers and automated license plate readers to Oakland as the city continues to deal with a violent crime spree. This follows a request for help from Mayor Sheng Thao. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio's Phil Matier. 

One San Francisco leader is aiming to cut positions in the city's police department, saying the administrative side is getting too bloated. This comes as police departments everywhere have struggled to recruit and maintain pre-pandemic staffing levels in recent years. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

BART officials say a man who died on a train at San Francisco's Embarcadero Station last night apparently overdosed. It's the latest in a string of overdose deaths on the system with the transit agency previously reporting seven fatalities in the first three months of the year. Safety is a key issue for the agency as it tries to get riders back. So what is BART doing and what needs to be done? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Reports show San Francisco is falling far behind its neighbors when it comes to new housing permits. Preliminary data shows the city is on track to permit less than one new housing unit per day this year, putting it well behind pace to meet housing goals. KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on why this process is moving so much more slowly in San Francisco compared to other parts of the Bay Area.  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is announcing a four-day carnival in the City's Civic Center at the end of August. It's the latest in an effort to help revitalize the downtown area.   

As we've been reporting, Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, is the subject of an investigation by the city of San Francisco after putting up a massive light up logo on top of their building without a permit. The sign got even more attention Friday evening, when it blasted a strobing light show into it's neighbors windows late into the night. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Amidst the abundance of vacant office buildings in downtown San Francisco, Mayor London Breed is eager to explore the possibility of revitalizing the area by introducing a major university campus or extension. However, the question remains: Is this endeavor truly feasible? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined live in the studio by KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

BART's Board of Directors has voted to oppose a bill making its way through the state legislature, which would ease penalties on fare evaders. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCSB Insider Phil Matier

An appeals court has ruled that San Francisco's policy of towing cars with unpaid parking tickets without a warrant is unconstitutional. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

As we've been reporting, A's fans are remaining vigilant in their calls to "sell the team," but if they did would they still stay in Oakland then?  For more Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A state assemblyman is proposing a $5 billion dollar bond measure to fight the opioid crisis. The move comes after he killed or gutted several fentanyl-related bills working their way through the assembly.For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

New data shows the first three months of this year saw seven deaths on the BART system, and ALL of them are thought to be overdoses. This comes as the transit system struggles to get more people on trains, with ridership lagging behind other metropolitan areas. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A proposal to hike the tolls on state run bridges in the Bay Area is pitting transit activists against advocates for low-income workers. The proposal would raise tolls by $1.50 starting next year. Are any plans up for consideration to help out lower paid workers?

California released its biggest report on "Ghost Guns" - guns manufactured without serial numbers. Law enforcement seizures of ghost guns have risen sixteen-fold in the last ten years, marking a huge problem for California's fight against gun violence. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom and State Attorney General Rob Bonta join efforts with a Texas sheriff urging the U.S. Department of Justice to initiate an investigation into the transportation of migrants to other parts of the country, a program overseen by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is proposing a tax break to help revitalize the cities downtown area.  For more on this, KBCS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Inside Phil Matier.

San Francisco's road to recovery faces ongoing challenges as both Meta and Red Hat opted to cancel their scheduled 2024 San Francisco conferences. For more, Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A proposal to raise bridge tolls to help bail out the Bay Area's cash-strapped public transit agencies is facing opposition from an unexpected source. For more on who's come out against the toll hike, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

As California continues to fight the opioid crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom has added a new plan to combat the rising threat of tranq. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on Newsom's anti-drug strategy.

Gavin Newsom is on on the campaign trail, stumping for Biden in Idaho this holiday weekend and putting himself in the national spotlight. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom has secured $380 million to convert a section of San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation center modeled after Scandinavian correctional facilities. But some Lawmakers are remain skeptical on the proposal.

As the California Public Utilities Commission weighs whether to allow driverless cars unrestricted access to San Francisco roads, city leaders fear it may be too soon for such expansion. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

In two 6-3 rulings, the Supreme Court struck down student loan forgiveness along with limiting LGBTQ protections. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Former Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

The deal state lawmakers reached over a state budget earlier this week has thrown another wrench in the works for a proposed water tunnel from the Delta to Southern California. Governor Pat Brown first proposed this back in the 1960's and state leaders are still talking about it. KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for the latest.

Governor Newsom has announced plans to increase the number of state police officers assigned to combat fentanyl dealing in San Francisco, building upon an initiative he started in May, deploying California Highway Patrol officers to support local law enforcement efforts in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods. For more, Marge Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom posted a video from the North Concord BART station talking about transit funding in the new state budget. Listen to today's segment with KCBS insider Phil Matier and KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart for more analysis on the status of transit funding.

San Francisco prosecutors are dismissing drug dealing cases due to an inappropriate relationship between a confidential informant and a police officer. For more on this developing story and the effects it may have on the city's fight against illegal drugs, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco have reached a deal on a plan to boost housing in the City. What's the plan?

Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders reached a deal on the California State Budget last night. For more on the deal, and what Governor Newsom compromised on, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new bill would raise tolls by $1.50 on the seven state owned bridges for five years starting January 1st, 2024. voters passed Regional Measure 3 back in 2018 which means tolls are already scheduled to go up by a dollar in 2025. Wasn't some of that money supposed to help fund transit?

A group of progressive lawmakers have proposed raising tolls on state bridges, in an effort to avoid cutting rail and bus services.  For more on the politics behind this proposed toll hike, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Just a week before state regulators are scheduled to vote on the expansion of Cruise and Waymo's driverless operations in San Francisco, the city's fire chief openly expressed strong criticism towards these autonomous vehicle companies. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

The City of San Francisco has the hiring sign out. But if you're one of those looking for a job, you're in for a wait. A civil grand jury just issued a report on the City's hiring practices. For more on what they found, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Mateir. 

A new proposal would offer BART police officers 20% raises, tied to an increase in officers on trains by 50%. This is another effort by BART to address concerns over the safety of public transit in the Bay Area. For more, Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Officials with San Francisco's Millennium Tower say crews have finished installing concrete piles that will stop the building from sinking and tilting. Engineers say they've recovered one inch of tilt so far and will continue to recover more. But will this bring an end to the problems for those living in the building? KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis... in a targeted Twitter video ad, gave his pointed thoughts on San Francisco. For more on this and the DeSantis' ongoing interest in California, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

President Joe Biden is spending his second day in the Bay Area where he discussed the risks of artificial intelligence. This comes a day after attending a fundraiser co-hosted by one of the early backers of the maker Chat GPT. The President has expressed concerns not only over AI but also over the power and influence of big tech companies. 

UCSF recently published a comprehensive study of homelessness in California, covering why it is such a pervasive issue in the state.  For more on the study's recommendations for solving this crisis, KCBS Radio's Pat Thurston and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

According to a recent public hearing, almost 95% of people arrested for drug use in San Francisco aren't from the Bay Area, but are out-of-towners. For more, Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The deadline has been met and California lawmakers have passed a spending plan for next year, but Governor Gavin Newsom hasn't signed off on it just yet. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Major League Baseball says officials with Oakland have no one but themselves to blame for the A's decision to pack up and move to Las Vegas. Commissioner Rob Manfred said today that while he feels sorry for the fans. The city never came up with a plan to build a stadium at any site.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider, Phil Matier. 

Governor Newsom says the partnership between San Francisco police and the California Highway Patrol has led to more than nine pounds of fentanyl being seized in less than two months - that's enough of the pain killer to kill about two-million people.  But the CHP may be using police tactics that have been the target of reforms for SFPD officers.

Nearly 28 thousand A's fans attended last night's reverse boycott as the team continues it's push towards Las Vegas. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Governor GAVIN NEWSOM ventured into enemy territory...appearing on Fox host Sean Hannity's show.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

There's a new casualty due to the financial turmoil that San Francisco finds itself in: Westfield, the operator of the San Francisco Centre on Market Street, is walking away from the mall after plummeting sales and foot traffic during the pandemic. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on the situation.

As we've been reporting, Westfield has announced it's abandoning its San Francisco mall, following many other major retailers lately.  We've also been hearing an IKEA is on the way to San Francisco,could that save the city's retail sector? 

In a last-minute bailout, the California state budget will include a subsidy for BART and other local transit agencies. This inclusion in the budget saves BART from a fiscal cliff, at least for the time being. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Phil Matier spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on what this means for BART and for riders.

As we've been reporting, former President Trump will be reporting to federal court on Tuesday, in a seven-count indictment including obstruction of justice and retention of government secrets. For more, Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor Willie Brown.

The San Francisco Sheriff's Office says it will deploy deputies to help battle the City's fentanyl crisis.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As robo-taxi services edge closer to regulatory approval in San Francisco, the city's Transit Chief has strongly criticized the safety of services like Cruise and Waymo as more incidents involving robo-taxis are reported. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco officials are giving a time-out to cannabis dispensaries in the city after supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium to stop accepting applications for new marijuana shops until 2028. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on the motivation behind this proposal.

A Safeway store in San Francisco has adopted a unique strategy to counter the increasing loitering: playing loud classical music. Unfortunately, neighbors are far from pleased with this blaring solution. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco are trying to tap the brakes on round-the-clock, self-driving taxi services. For what are officials doing and why, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking his war of words with Florida governor Ron DeSantis to new heights, lobbing potential kidnapping charges against him after more migrants were sent to Sacramento as a political stunt. This is drawing a lot of attention to the border refugee challenge and it's got other city officials wondering what to do if they end up in the same scenario. For more, KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Increased police enforcement is already underway to curb public drug use in San Francisco. This comes ahead of Mayor London Breed's plan to open a drug crisis command center on Market Street. KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more.

Once Allies, Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have now become bitter rivals.  Their ongoing feud reached a new level as they clashed at dueling campaign events last night. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

A high-profile Republican is considering jumping into the race for Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat next election, except he's known more for his accomplishments on the baseball diamond than in the world of politics. Steve Garvey says he's been approached to run for office, and he's thinking about it. KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier on what the Republican and former Dodger would bring to the race. Phil will be on live again at 7:50 tomorrow morning.

The game of political musical chairs in California continues as State Treasurer Fiona Ma officially announced her bid for the position of Lieutenant Governor. If elected, Ma would make history as the first Asian-American to hold the office and become only the second woman to do so. For more, Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There was a big turnout for a town hall meeting in North Oakland last night that was convened to discuss the recent spike in crime. The fact that so many people turned out can't be a good sign.  For more on what the public said, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Niki Medoro spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's Mayor London Breed is aiming to spend 692.6 million dollars in an effort to cut the city's homelessness in half. This comes, as Breed puts it herself, "despite a significant budget deficit..." For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

As we've been reporting, the attorney representing the suspect in the fatal stabbing of tech executive Bob Lee in San Francisco, is withdrawing from the case citing a conflict of interest. Paula Canny refused to elaborate on her decision and for more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

A recent dive into county data has found that many parts of the Bay Area are battling the drug crisis, but what's being done on the local and state levels and beyond? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. Phil will be back this afternoon at 5:50. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy app. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen to it back.

Officials with San Francisco's transit system are fighting to keep everything running this summer. But, that may be reliant on whether or not they can secure much-needed funds from the state, saying that without help they're facing about a $130 million dollar budget shortfall.  

San Francisco is expected to postpone its plans to extend metered parking hours during the summer as the city examines the potential long-term effects the plan may have on local businesses. For more, KCB Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As more Republicans join the 2024 presidential race, the competition for the GOP nomination is taking form.  But the question remains, how will President Biden fare against the lineup of potential candidates.  For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Jennifer Hodges spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown. WILLIE BROWN....  

An independent watchdog agency says the state is falling short on its organic waste recycling goals. This came up at a meeting of the Little Hoover Commission earlier this week. So how is the state falling short and what can be done to change that?

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pointing to the city's suffering economy as a major reason why state lawmakers should factor a transit bailout into California's budget. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Banana Republic and Cole's Hardware are among the two latest businesses to announce store closings in downtown San Francisco. This comes as the City continues to deal with a decline in foot traffic following the pandemic. Mayor London Breed, meanwhile, has been talking a new vision for downtown. For more on what the mayor has said, KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Mayor London Breed's administration is ready to get aggressive when it comes to the city's drug crisis by tackling the issue of drug addiction with a new program. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting on KCBS, San Francisco's Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed led a short-lived outdoor meeting at UN Plaza this afternoon to speak with the public about the city's drug crisis. But the event was cut short, with the crowd shouting out more jeers than cheers, and even someone hurling a brick at the stage.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

As we've been reporting, Mayor London Breed, along with other San Francisco politicians, will gather at United Nations Plaza today for a public hearing about the city's drug crisis. This space is known for rampant open-air drug dealing and use. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

You won't be blamed for doing an end-zone dance right about this time if you've heard the news. the Bay Area will host Super Bowl 60 in 2026, about a decade after football fans from all over poured into the region for Super Bowl 50 in 2016.  Can this news and the lead up to Super Bowl 60 dispel the negative headlines that has been circulating about the Bay Area?

As speculation circulates about the possibility of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosting Super Bowl 60 in 2026, there is also anticipation regarding the potential impact it could have on the Bay Area economy.  However, the question remains: How sufficient will the influx of cash be to the Bay Area's economy be? For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Senator Dianne Feinstein's return to Capitol Hill has taken a downward turn as more health complications have come to light, but for voters in California, the calls for Feinstein to resign are producing some mixed feelings. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor Willie Brown.  

In this afternoon's chat with KCBS insider Phil Matier, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with him about new concerns over Senator Dianne Feinstein's medical condition, including alleged complications related to her recent shingles diagnosis.

There's one month left before Governor Newsom and lawmakers have to pass a state budget, but will transit agencies get a 5 billion dollar helping hand? Signs seem to point to no.  For more Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

A new survey takes a look at the most loved, and most hated statues in San Francisco.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled a revitalization plan for the Union Square area yesterday.  But considering the significant investments that have been made in the past to revamp the area, what sets this plan apart from previous efforts? For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Transit officials in San Francisco are rolling out a plan to extend metered parking hours in the City. Most meters currently operate between 9am and 6pm, with free parking on Sunday. Starting soon, drivers will have to pay until 10pm Mondays through Saturdays, and between noon and 6 on Sundays. The City has been trying to get people to come back to Union Square and to patronize other local businesses. This isn't going to help. What's behind the plan? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Mateir.  

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins will not prosecute the security guard that shot and killed 24-year-old Banko Brown. This decision has prompted San Francisco lawmakers to call on state and federal officials to review the evidence. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on this developing story.

As we've been reporting, San Francisco District Attorney has decided not to file charges against a Walgreens security guard who fatally shot a suspected shoplifter. DA Brooke Jenkins released the security footage from the store as well as the police department's interview with the suspect as she laid out what led to her decision. DA Jenkins initially refused to released the security video while the police investigation was underway, saying it might compromise the case. What do you think was going on behind the scenes?

Governor Newsom, who celebrated a remarkable $97.5 billion budget surplus just a year ago, revealed his strategy on Friday to address the recently projected $31.5 billion deficit. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Some state lawmakers who've been voicing their support for reparations for Black people in California appear to be having second thoughts. What's going on here?   

Drivers in San Jose and Oakland may soon think they're getting away with speeding, only to find a ticket in the mailbox. That's if California lawmakers go forward with a bill that would bring automated speed cameras to some Bay Area cities, the first time the tech would be used in California. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting a suspect is in custody after police say he pulled out a cleaver and slashed a rider on a BART train in the Transbay Tube this afternoon before grabbing the victims backpack and running off the train the West Oakland station, only to be greeted by awaiting police officers. This comes a day after a poll was released showing that crime was a major concern to a large number of riders. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider, Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Senator Diane Feinstein has returned to the Capitol, following a prolonged absence for health concerns. The news comes after increasing calls from both Democrats and Republicans to either come back to work or resign. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein is returning to the nation's Capitol for the first time in nearly 3 months after being hospitalized for shingles in the Bay Area. The Senator had missed 91 votes in that time, which had some Representatives in the House calling for her to step down.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has officially thrown his hat into the ring of contenders to take on Mayor London Breed in the 2024 election. For a closer look on who Safaí is KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

2 years after California formed a state task force to look at possible reparations, it approved its recommendations during the weekend. And while it didn't include an overall price tag, it does provide a way to determine individual payments to some Black residents based on a number of factors. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

One of T-Mobile's flagship stores in San Francisco is now permanently closed, marking just another vacancy in the city's downtown. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein has expressed her interest to resume her duties in the Senate following a lengthy medical leave, although specific information regarding her health condition and the precise timeline for her return remains scarce. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

As it turns out, those "slow streets" many fought so hard for in San Francisco, aren't all that slow. That's according to a report from San Francisco transit officials, which found that several of the city's 16 slow streets had heavier-than-intended traffic, and have had cars going faster than than 15 miles-per-hour limit. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting on KCBS, Nordstrom is planning to close both of its Downtown San Francisco stores - citing changing dynamics downtown that are apparently impacting customer foot traffic and affecting how the stores operate. If we read between the lines what does Nordstrom mean here?

There's a growing political force in San Francisco made up of the tech entrepreneurs who came to the city decades ago, and they are now putting pressure on officials about everything from housing costs to the drug crisis. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

CHP officers have arrived in San Francisco to help with the City's fentanyl crisis. This isn't the first time the agency has been deployed in the Bay Area.  Back in 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom sent officers to Oakland following a surge in violent crimes. How is this different?

A new state-assisted campaign kicks off today in San Francisco's Tenderloin district aiming to combat the growing fentanyl crisis the city is facing. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom has rarely been shy about calling out "greedy" big business, but now, after opposing a proposal in the Senate to raise taxes on them, some democrats are saying he's not "walking the walk". For more Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

While most people agree that there is a fentanyl crisis in California, just how to deal with it it remains a quandary, which is one reason why several state legislature bills trying to tackle the problem have stalled. In the meantime, Governor Gavin Newsom has called in the California Highway Patrol and the National Guard to help officials in San Francisco. In this afternoon's conversation, KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier and KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart discuss why it seem so hard to get everyone on the same page when it comes to finding a solution to the fentanyl crisis.

Missing the deadline to pay your traffic ticket in California will not cost you as much as it used to because new legislation approved last year caps the maximum fee at $100 dollars. This comes after research shows these fees disproportionately hurt low-income and minority residents. For more, Margie Schafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A law compelling City Hall to boycott states that discriminate against LGBTQ+ people is being repealed. For more, KCBS news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from California and Nevada is asking federal officials for help to fund a high-speed rail line between LA and Las Vegas. Voters in the state approved a high speed rail line between Northern and Southern California back in 2008. Since then, the projected cost has skyrocketed and not a whole lot of tracks have been. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has some competition in the race to see who will be governor of California in 2026. Just hours after Kounalakis announced her run, former controller Betty Yee said that she is also going to run for governor of the state. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting Lt. Governor Eleni Koulanakis has become the first candidate to enter the race for governor in 20-26. If she's elected, Koulanakis would be the state's first woman governor.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

In an effort to combat San Francisco's drug crisis especially on the fentanyl front,  Governor Newsom announced on Friday that the SFPD and DA Brooke Jenkins have been told to utilize the resources of the National Guard and the CHP. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Mayor London Breed is not in favor of a funding request for a new City Hall office that would take on the implementation of reparations for San Francisco's Black community. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

As we've been reporting, the Oakland A's appear headed for Las Vegas. The team announced that it has entered a deal to purchase 49 acres near the Las Vegas Strip, where it could build a 35,000 seat stadium with a retractable roof. KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on who is to blame for the move.

The A's are planning to pack it up and leave Oakland for Las Vegas just like their former NFL neighbors. The news is a hard hit to the city, which would now have no major sports franchises. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco police will be getting a pay boost in efforts to try and get more people into recruiting schools and keep more officers away from the exit door. This comes as residents say they don't feel safe in the city but some San Francisco leaders are skeptical more money will change that. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Marijuana dispensaries in San Francisco are getting a helping hand from the City. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

California residents are looking for answers as to where billions of dollars meant to combat homelessness has gone, with many saying they see little to show for it. Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers will be conducting an audit on spending for the California homelessness programs to see what's been done with those funds. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Ikea says the new store it's planning to open in San Francisco's mid-Market area as early as next month will be staffed with security around the clock. The announcement comes a week after Whole Foods closed its mid-Market location over safety concerns. Why do you think they announced this now?

As we've been reporting on KCBS, Oakland A's legend Reggie Jackson was honored at a 50 year reunion of the 1973 team this weekend. And when asked about the team's future in Oakland, Jackson wasn't shy about his doubts.

The Controller's City survey is out for San Francisco, and when it comes to feeling safe, residents are not in agreement with the city's Police Chief. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, an acquaintance of tech executive Bob Lee has been arrested in connection with his fatal stabbing. Police are not saying how the two knew each other or what may have led to the stabbing. But, the arrest does counter the early narrative that Lee's stabbing was the result of a random crime. Some were using this case to suggest San Francisco is unsafe.   What are they saying now? To answer that question, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Maiter.

An arrest has been made in the the killing of tech exec Bob Lee. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein responded this afternoon as a growing number of Democrats call on her to step down. Feinstein has been working from home since being diagnosed with shingles earlier this year, and the senator's absence on the Senate Judiciary Committee has stalled the advancement of several judicial nominees. South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna tweeted this afternoon that while the Senator has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious that she can no longer fulfill her duties. Feinstein released a statement saying she will ask Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until she's able to resume her committee work. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. Phil will be on live again at 7:50 tomorrow morning.

Democrats are preparing to shell out big bucks in efforts to take back the House in 2024 as a Super PAC tied to Nancy Pelosi has pledged $35 million dollars to be spent on competitive congressional races in California saying the state will be central to that goal. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Plans to open a safe injection site in San Francisco appear to have hit a stumbling block. This is something a lot of City officials support. So what's the problem? KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting on KCBS Radio, the new downtown San Francisco Whole Foods has been temporarily closed, with the store citing "public safety issues." The move comes only a year after opening and shows how the city is still trying to get a handle on crime in the area. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says the state has an emergency stockpile of an alternative abortion pill after a Texas judge ordered the FDA to revoke the approval of the widely-used Mifepristone pill. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Financial incentives enjoyed by Californians who put solar panels on their houses are getting cut this week. This is making industry experts fear that after an expected mad-dash ahead of the deadline, that will be followed by a huge dip in interest. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Although there is data indicating a decrease in violent crimes in San Francisco, two distinct and vicious attacks that resulted in one fatality and one person being hospitalized have caused residents of San Francisco to be extremely cautious. For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It turns out California may not be ending its contract with Walgreens after all. Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement last month saying the state was done doing business with the chain. This after Walgreens said it would stop selling a popular abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. What happened?

The pandemic changed a lot of things, including where we live, as new census data out shows the pandemic pushed a lot of people away from California's urban centers. But now, analysts are saying it looks like people may be returning to counties that previously saw big losses. For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Police in San Francisco are continuing to investigate the fatal stabbing of a tech executive in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood early yesterday morning. The stabbing has some, including Elon Musk, decrying the city for its "horrific levels of violent crime." KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier, who has been looking at the city's crime statistics.

As we've reported on KCBS, Oakland's police department continues to be immersed in an internal affairs scandal, making it unclear how much longer the department will be under federal oversight. And although it was set to end this May, officials are now saying they may need more time. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's been six weeks since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired the city's police chief, but it doesn't appear that city officials are close to finding a replacement. Where do things stand?

The CEO of 'Ripple' has injected $600,000 from his personal funds into an assertive advertising campaign for the San Francisco Police Department. This comes as the department struggles to cope with persistent staffing deficits. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

UC College of the Law is behind a new plan that could bring more affordable housing units to San Francisco's Tenderloin in a quicker timeframe than usual. So what's different about this housing project?

As San Francisco grapples with a mounting drug problem, Mayor London Breed has sought assistance from the newly appointed US Attorney for Northern California to address the proliferation of open-air drug markets, while the city deals with ongoing staffing shortages. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new political action committee yesterday to push back on Republican leaders ahead of the 2024 election, although he still says he won't be running for president.  For more, Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke continue our coverage of today's indictment of former President Trump with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. They spoke on how this could play out in the Bay Area. 

Fentanyl deaths increase year after year in California, but laws making it a tougher offence to distribute the drug aren't making much progress. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

The agency in charge of overseeing BART is set to get a $1.7 million boost to its budget. This comes after Inspector General Harriet Richardson retired early from her position, saying the transit agency was obstructing her from carrying out her job. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more detail on what this funding will do.

Governor Gavin Newsom called for a penalty on oil company profits almost half a year ago and finally signed a bill yesterday that could do that but might not. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Two men have avoided charges on selling drugs in San Francisco after their lawyers pulled off a progressive tactic with the argument that they were victims of human trafficking. What do we know about these men and their cases?  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin are looking to make it easier to convert downtown office buildings into much-needed housing, and that could also help out with the ongoing vacancy problem when it comes to those downtown office buildings.  For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price is facing criticism from within her department and from a judge over her policy to seek less jail time for convicts whenever possible. 

South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna said yesterday that rather than adding himself to the running for Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat, he'll endorse East Bay congresswoman Barbara Lee. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has officially confirmed to the San Francisco Chronicle that he's considering running against current SF Mayor London Breed when she runs for re-election next year. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for capping oil companies' profits is up for discussion by state lawmakers today and if approved, the bill could land on the governor's desk as early as next week.  For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As San Francisco continues to bounce back from the pandemic, officials are taking steps to bring tourists back to the City. While convention bookings at Moscone Center have recovered a bit this year, things look a bit slower in 2024 so far. That's part of the reason behind a new ad campaign featuring San Francisco Giant's Hall of Fame broadcaster Jon Miller. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins spoke at the city's annual tourism conference yesterday, criticizing her predecessor Chesa Boudin and making her pitch for how her law enforcement strategy could bring in more tourists. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

  San Francisco Supervisors are working on a plan to provide a safe place to sleep for every homeless person in the City. It's called 'A Place For All'. 

BART is putting more police on trains, the agency's biggest police presence on its trains in 25 years, all in efforts make riders feel safer. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers are considering a change to the rules over what it takes to put a statewide referendum before the voters. So what prompted this?

Drug overdose deaths have increased dramatically in San Francisco since December last year. That lines up with when the city closed the Tenderloin Center, where people could use drugs under medical supervision, though the city health department says it's too early to tell whether the increase in overdose deaths is related to the closure. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is expected today to officially announce his new plan to transform San Quentin prison into a rehabilitation facility for incarcerated people, a big shift in how the prison could fit into the future of public safety. For more KCBS Radio''s Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Governor Gavin Newsom is laying out plans to transform San Quentin into a place for rehabilitation. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom released more details of his plan to cap oil company profits yesterday and it's not going quite the way some legislators expected. For more Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco are poised to end the City's boycott of 30 states that have passed laws limiting the rights of the LGBTQ community. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier Phil.

As we've been reporting San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously to accept a draft reparations plan yesterday although some parts of the plan might be difficult to put into practice. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has praised the Biden Administration's handling of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, saying the White House acted swiftly and decisively to strengthen public confidence in the banking system. But, a new report shows the governor might have had another reason to be happy.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A state appeals court yesterday upheld an initiative that keeps thousands of California rideshare and delivery drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees, something that 59% of voters in the state approved in 2020, but was widely regarded as an effort by the app-based companies to avoid paying drivers benefits.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State Republicans held a convention in Sacramento over the weekend and with the primary less than a year away no one has stepped forward to announce a run for Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. What do you make of that?

San Francisco Assemblyman Matt Haney is looking to give voters a chance to enshrine housing in California's constitution, and it's not the first time something like this has been on the table in the state. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Newly released data shows that while police officers in San Francisco have worked a fewer hours over the past five years, the city still spent millions more in compensation. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART's Inspector General Harriet Richardson is stepping down. Her last day will be next week. KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced more details of his decision NOT to renew Walgreens' multi-million dollar state contract yesterday... which was set to renew several months from now on May 1st. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California lawmakers are trying to figure out how to find billions of extra dollars to fund high-speed rail in the state, as costs keep creeping up. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will no longer do business with Walgreens after the company decided to stop selling abortion pills in 20 states, most of which have restrictions on the procedure in place. The move comes after the Republican attorney's general in those states threatened legal action against the chain. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more.

In a newly proposed contract with the police union, the city of San Francisco said it would give officers a 10.75% raise over three years, which Mayor London Breed hopes will help with staffing levels in the city. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Getting a parking ticket in San Mateo has gotten a whole lot more expensive since the start of the pandemic, with the cost of citations going up a whopping 86%. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

The Oakland A's took a trip to Las Vegas over the weekend, and that's just adding fuel to speculation that Oakland's push to keep the A's might not be strong enough. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Vice President Kamala Harris comes home to the Bay Area this afternoon for a quick visit to the Bay Area, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis arriving in California on Sunday.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and the former  Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

While downtown San Francisco may be on a painfully slow rebound, traffic in the Bay Area is is not. At first glance, it would seem traffic should have eased with less folks communizing from all points into the city but that is not what the data show or what most Bay Area commuters will tell you. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

A program to help get the homeless off the streets of San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended up costing the city much more than anticipated, as the hotels taking part in the program file claims for property damage caused by those they were housing. KCBS Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart on the program's successes and shortcomings.

A megaproject that once envisioned a four-track rail crossing that would serve BART and other rail lines, looks like its going to be less ambitious than planned. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Supervisors are considering a controversial tweak to the City's long established Sanctuary City policy. what's the tweak and why is it controversial?

California is lifting its COVID-19 state of emergency today, although most of the restrictions related to the emergency order have already been dropped.  Several other states are still keeping their emergency orders in place. For more KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting rising natural gas prices in the state are causing PG&E bills to soar. Some people are paying twice as much as they used to and while those bills are expected to go down soon, another price hike may be in the works. Why is that?  

As federal funding dries up, BART is trying to bring people back to their old pre-pandemic commutes, and spending a lot of money on social services interventions on trains to do it. Recently surveyed riders say they're frustrated by how BART manages homelessness and the all-too-common service delays. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Kaiser Permanente is planning to move over a thousand of its Oakland employees to Pleasanton and the city isn't happy about it. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

BART is trying out a new way to bring back riders: the agency is doubling the number of officers on trains. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkahrt spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's been nearly a year since gas prices took the first of several big leaps and 5 months since Governor Newsom called on state legislators to penalize oil companies for excessive profits but that doesn't show signs of happening anytime soon. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART is in financial crisis with few options on the table to turn things around.  For more, KCBS's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting Bay Area Congresswoman Barbara Lee has made it official, announcing she is running for Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. Lee has been a member of Congress since 1998 and her announcement creates a rare opportunity for politicians eyeing a position in the nation's Capitol.

The race is on for retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein's senate seat and Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially thrown her hat into the ring this morning. For more,  KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

More issues arise for California's high-speed rail project as officials are now saying that between supply-chain issues and worsening inflation, It's going to be even more expensive than they first thought to build a segment connecting Merced and Bakersfield. How much of a change are these newer estimates?