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? 

Last year, Governor Newsom projected a $100 billion surplus in the state budget, but now, due to sharp declines in tax revenue, the state is facing a $22.5 billion dollar deficit For more. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It has been headline news for days now: the firing of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong. Oakland has seen at least ten different police chiefs come and go since the police department came under federal oversight over 20 years ago. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

The revolving door is spinning again at the Oakland Police Department. Fired Chief LaRonne Armstrong says he's still weighing his legal options. In the meantime, new Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao refused to answer follow-up questions today. But, supporters of Armstrong were heard loud and clear on the steps of City Hall today and they are not happy. For more insight, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Major League Baseball has been focusing a lot of attention lately on how a Las Vegas relocation would work for the Oakland A's, even though nothing is final, it could be a bad sign for Oakland.  For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has fired Police Chief LeRonne. Armstrong had been on paid leave following a report which claimed the chief failed to follow up on misconduct charges against one of the department's sergeants. The department's last police chief who wasn't an acting or interim chief was Anne Kirkpatrick. She filed suit against the city after being fired and won. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It'll be the end of an era in the United States Senate when California's Dianne Feinstein retires at the end of next year. As we've been reporting, she announced yesterday on Twitter that she wouldn't seek re-election and it'll be a hotly contested race, several of her colleagues have already thrown their hat in the ring for the seat.  For more,  KCBS Radio Anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is asking the Board of Supervisors to make an exception on the city's sanctuary city law in order to get the cooperation of the Department of Homeland Security in extraditing two men to San Francisco, but that would require the city to notify the DHS if the two men were released from jail. KCBS news anchors Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

To ban or not to ban the sale of natural gas appliances in the Bay Area - that is what regional pollution regulators will vote on next month. If the ban is approved, it would require new homes to have electric water heaters and heat pumps as opposed to furnaces and would ban owners of older homes from  repairing gas furnaces and heaters that break down, forcing them to buy electric alternatives.  

Facing nearly a quarter of a billion dollar budget deficit in the next few years, the San Francisco MTA is likely to extend metered parking hours through 10pm and start charging people to park at those meters on Sundays. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

San Francisco Mayor London Breed gave her annual State of the City address yesterday, her outlook for the city: revitalizing downtown, housing, and more. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer is joined by Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor London Breed delivered her annual State of the City address today, laying out plans to take on San Francisco's biggest challenges. The biggest one named is the city's struggling downtown - saying it's not coming back as we know it and that's okay.  The mayor hasn't been shy about trying to get people back into the office. Are you surprised she made this admission especially during a state of the city address?

It's been about 5 months since San Francisco leaders said they'd stop illegal street vending in the city but city workers are running into roadblocks making that happen. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising Insider Phil Matier on why some are proposing to create an SF red-light district amid concerns over Mission District sex work.. 

According to a new budget forecasts, San Francisco’s transportation agency is looking at a potential 214 million dollar deficit in just a few years and that means the agency will be looking to generate more income so those forecasts don't become reality. For more , KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Several Californians are among the invited guests tonight, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul and a farmworker advocate who's been helping those working at two farms in Half Moon Bay following the recent mass shooting there.  So Phil what is California looking for in tonight's speech and is it likely to get it?  

The City of Oakland is still trying to keep the A's and house them at the planned Howard Terminal stadium, but Las Vegas is making moves on the team too and Major League Baseball wants a decision to happen soon either way. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Dianne Feinstein are asking federal officials to look into why natural gas prices are so high. What are they hoping for?

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a tough decision on whether to reinstate Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, and he's pushing for the release of evidence he says would bolster his case to be back at work. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Could Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson be the next California senator? There's speculation floating around after someone purchased domain names that would seem to indicate a Senate race. Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that she would endorse Representative Adam Schiff if Senator Dianne Feinstein decides not to run. For more on this story, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

As we've been reporting on KCBS, plans for the proposed Oakland Coliseum took a significant step forward this week as a developer has signed on to exclusively negotiate on the build. But, the city isn't the only owner of the Coliseum..  Several City Council members and even Mayor Sheng Thao were all there for the announcement, but if you really want the inside story, you have to look at who was missing. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Resing and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Despite Senator Dianne Feinstein dragging her feet on announcing whether she'll run for office again next year, Nancy Pelosi has announced she'll endorse Adam Schiff, if Feinstein decides not to run. For more , KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Newly released data shows that San Francisco has a long way to go before reaching its goal of eliminating all traffic-related deaths. In fact, more people died on city streets in 2022 than since 2014 when officials launched the Vision Zero initiative, aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.  KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising discussed why traffic-related deaths are rising and what needs to happen to stop them.

Driverless cars have been causing problems for human drivers in San Francisco and now city officials are raising their concerns with state regulators. For more , KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County's new district attorney is reopening the investigation into eight police shootings and in-custody deaths, the oldest dating back to New Year's Eve 2007. These were all cases that the Nancy O'Malley, the previous district attorney, decided not to pursue. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS insider Phil Matier discussed what could be behind the announcement.

Concealed carry permits are rare in San Francisco, but the Sheriff's office just approved a new one. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

If you've been on BART during commute hours recently, you may notice your train looks a bit more crowded. Unfortunately for the agency it isn't because more riders are returning. What's going on?

Oakland's District Attorney is now getting involved in the ongoing Oakland Police Department scandal that lead to Chief LeRonne Armstrong being placed on paid leave nearly two weeks ago.   For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Southern California democrat Adam Schiff is the latest representative to say he'll be running to replace current Senator Dianne Feinstein in 2024, despite her staying silent on whether she'll be running for reelection too. For more we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

While California has stringent regulations on disposing of hazardous waste, a new report shows that since 2010, the state has disposed of nearly half of its toxic materials out of state in places like Arizona and Utah. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on how did started and what's behind it.

Democratic representative Adam Schiff has announced this morning that he's putting his hat in the ring for a California senate seat, making him the second from the California delegation to get into the race after Katie Porter. But Dianne Feinstein, holding the seat he'd likely be taking, hasn't announced she isn't running yet.  For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A bill passed by the state lawmakers to protect fast-food workers will now go before voters. This after the fast-food industry collected enough signatures to place a measure on the ballot. This isn't the first time an industry has challenged laws passed by the legislature by asking voters to weigh in.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.  

A federal judge presiding over a hearing yesterday in the Oakland Police misconduct scandal said he was profoundly disappointed in the situation. It was the first hearing since the reports went public last week and Oakland Mayor placed police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on paid leave.  For more KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Last night's shooting at an Oakland gas station that killed one person and injured several others appears to be gang-related, according to Darren Allison, Oakland's acting police chief. Allison took over the role after Chief LaRonne Armstrong was placed on paid leave following a report of misconduct involving one of the department's officers. KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more on Police Chief Allison and the Oakland shooting.

The Oakland branch of the NAACP released a statement this morning in support of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong being taken off paid leave, they'll be holding another press conference today at noon. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Oakland's police chief is speaking out for the first time since being put on paid leave. Chief LeRonne Armstrong says he did nothing wrong and deserves to be reinstated. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Police chief LeRonne Armstrong will hold a press conference today requesting to be taken off administrative leave, despite Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao saying the city is still waiting for the results of the city's investigation. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more.

As we've been reporting, Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is on paid leave amid a department misconduct probe. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Oakland's police chief has been place on paid leave following misconduct involving one of the department's officers. What does this mean for Oakland's current government?

The high speed rail project San Francisco is pushing for is getting pricier and pricier... estimates for the project are now almost two billion dollars more than they were back in 2016. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are  joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The latest crystal ball looks a lot like a cell phone and it shows that San Francisco has been the slowest city in North America to recover from the pandemic.  For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's not just cars that'll be using more electricity in the future, it could also be your household appliances and although that's better for our health, it could be an issue with outdated energy grids. For more , KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

While California has set a goal of having all cars sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, some are questioning whether the state's power grid can handle the extra number of electric vehicles. How much of a stress could this put on the system?  

The California Employment Development Department is facing questions from Congress about pandemic unemployment fraud that a House Committee calls the worst in the nation. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

In 2014, Californians approved Prop 1 which set aside more than $2.5 billion dollars for new water storage projects. But in light of the state's recent struggle with drought conditions, many are asking where did the money go? For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

New analysis released on Friday shows that Governor Newsom's new spending plan probably overestimated state revenues, meaning the deficit will be higher than expected. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

A lot of people are throwing their name in the running for Diane Feinstein's senate seat even though she hasn't said she'll be stepping down when her term ends.

Supervisors in Alameda County are calling for a recount for some of the races in last November's election. This after election officials discovered an error in the way some ballots were tabulated. But will a recount count? For more, KBCS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising, Phil...what are the issues?

Google tracking data shows that people in the Bay Area visited workplaces last year about 40 percent less than they did pre-COVID but still more than they did in the middle of 2020.  For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

Congresswoman Barbara Lee says she plans to run for the senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein. This comes a day after Congresswoman Katie Porter threw her hat in the ring. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

From a $100 billion surplus to a $22 billion deficit, that's a big change and that's what California Governor Gavin Newsom says he predicts for the upcoming fiscal year. For more KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Congresswoman Katie Porter has announced her plans to run for Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat next year. The move comes before the Senator has announced whether she will run for re-election. What do you make of the timing of Porter's announcement?

As we've been reporting, with all the floods comes some sewage too which means it's not a good idea to get too close to all that water. The Chronicle did an in depth review of what that looks like specifically in San Francisco.  For more , KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has a new President, but it took even more ballots than House Speaker Kevin McCarthy needed last week. The supes picked someone whose choice comes as a surprise to many following politics in the City. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS inside Phil Matier.

The severe flooding in San Francisco in the last few weeks has caused lots of damage to businesses and residents, but the city doesn't want to give payouts for those damages. For more KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

House members are about to begin their fourth day of voting on the new speaker, and Kevin McCarthy is still trying to gather enough votes by making even more concessions to the lawmakers blocking him.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with former SF Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is downplaying a reported dispute with the National Weather Service over the agency's New Year's Eve forecast. Officials had predicted 2 to 3 inches of rain, but the City actually saw almost five and a half inches. The waters inundates some businesses South of Market. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

The City of San Francisco tried to blame the National Weather Service for its poor response to last weekend's big floods but the National Weather Service says the city was actually included in a flood watch and the agency had forecasted things could get bad. For more KCBS Radio Anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials all across the Bay Area have been preparing for the storm which is now hitting the Bay Area. San Francisco is one of several agencies having trouble meeting the demand for sandbags. Some businesses in the City suffered pretty heavy damage over the last storm on New Year's Eve. So what can and can't the City do? For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco has an expensive 600 Million dollar plan to prevent flooding but so far, residents say it's not making much impact.  For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Election officials in Santa Clara County are considering adopting ranked choice voting starting in 2024. The move comes after some community leaders in Alameda County raised concerns over the system following the recent elections there. Those who support ranked choice voting say it eliminates the need for run off elections, saving a lot of money, while critics say it's confusing. What are officials in Santa Clara saying?

Alameda County's new DA Pamela Price is stepping up to the plate and seems ready to "disrupt the system". However, she could face an uphill battle in keeping her campaign promises. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

A San Francisco landlord has filed a lawsuit with Twitter saying the company skipped out on over $135,000 in back rent. KCBS Insider Phil Matier joins KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart for more. 

It may be a new year, but the same old issues are facing Governor Newsom and California lawmakers, from the ongoing drought to homelessness, all the way to not having the financial wherewithal to deal with these various crises. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

New York representative-elect George Santos is coming under fire for lying about key aspects of his life, from embellishing his professional background to identifying as Jewish, which is now being called a deception by the country's most prominent group of Jewish republican political donors. For more we're joined in studio by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. should we be surprised by what we're finding out about Santos?

Lawmakers are honoring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by naming a building in San Francisco's South of Market after her. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

An unusual court ruling last week could mean more delays for UC Berkeley’s student housing plan at People’s Park. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A dedicated bike and pedestrian trail to connect Oakland and San Francisco has been in the works for more than a decade, but now there's an end date to look forward to.  By 2030, officials expect the Bay Bridge bike path to be completed and before that happens there's a lot of steps to be completed first. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider, Phil Matier

Downtown San Francisco has become some-what of a ghost town in recent years seeing vacancy rates soar since the beginning of the pandemic. New numbers are showing it's a bit worse than expected. For more, KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

An appellate court ruled this month against California legislators and the Newsom administration, saying they didn't meet environmental requirements in their multi-billion dollar plan to expand the State Capitol Building.  KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more information. 

San Francisco had budgeted more than 650 million dollars toward homeless services and 75 million dollars toward drug treatment programs in 2022. But as the city's homeless crisis seemingly continues to grow, many residents are asking where the money went.  For more KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Despite a pretty hefty lead over his opponent in his last gubernatorial race, data is showing popularity for Gavin Newsom has been on a bit of a downturn. Several inland counties in Northern and Central California saw a drop in votes for Newsom by about 7% and while some counties that went for him back in 2018 flipped in 2022 altogether. Almost every California county lost at least small percentage of Newsom votes in that time frame. 

Oakland has laid out plans to build as many as 36,000 new homes over the next decade in a effort to ease it's growing housing crisis. For more, KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Trump's tax returns could be in the public view soon, with Congress forcing his hand after years of him refusing to release them on his own. For more, we're joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  

Gas prices have dropped more than two-dollars since the middle of June, with some experts saying they could go under 4 dollars a gallon by the end of the month. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier 

Plots of land in San Francisco are selling for rock-bottom prices these days, and the city is hoping that'll help with meeting state-imposed housing goals. For more , KCBS Radio Anchors Eric Thomas & Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County's recently elected District Attorney is asking the current DA to withdraw a request that would end up costing the department one-fifth of its current budget. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

A new report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development shows that California accounts for 30% of the country's homeless population in 2022.  For more,  KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer is joined by  KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating after a federal judge struck down a law which he backed. For More, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart sppke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting the power is out for over 70-thousand people in and around Humboldt County this morning due to a 6.4 earthquake and that's bringing to the forefront the need for a safe and secure power grid.  PG&E is saying that it'll have to charge customers more to help make that happen. For more, KCBS Radio Anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

We've been telling you about the warning for those soaking up the sights of the city from Twin Peaks.  Officers are expecting a spike in car break-ins.  Our Matt Bigler spent some time there today and found the evidence in the form of broken glass. State lawmakers are set to consider legislation to close a loophole that's been giving some car burglars a get out of jail free card. This idea has been proposed twice before and failed. What will it do?

Advocates for expanding car-free streets in San Francisco are now setting their sights on the Embarcadero along the city's waterfront. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.    

San Bernardino County just made another move towards succeeding from the state of California and it isn't the only county in california to try something like that... For more we're joined LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Lawyer and political analyst Melissa Caen.

From boom to bust. San Francisco Mayor London Breed says the City is now facing a 728 million dollar budget shortfall over the next two years. Phil, a year ago, the mayor released her budget projections and back then it showed a 108 million dollar surplus. What happened? To find out, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

The City of Oakland is facing over 200 million dollars in financial shortfalls over the next two years according to a new report by the city and that could cause problems for Mayor-elect Sheng Thao.  For more, KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

First it was JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Now some activists are eyeing San Francisco's Embarcadero as the City's next car-free zone. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkahrt and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland NAACP wants a recount in the Oakland Mayor's race but the 100-thousand dollar price tag for that might be hard to sell. For more, KCBS' Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Joe Biden has signed legislation giving federal recognition to same-sex and interracial marriages. Governor Gavin Newsom was an early supporter, when as Mayor of San Francisco he decided to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It was a move that nearly backfired.  KCBS Radio news anchors Pat Thurston and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more. 

Senator Dianne Feinstein said yesterday that she doesn't plan to step down ahead of the end of her term two years from now and she isn't sure if she's even planning to retire then. This is despite heavy pressure from other members of her party to replace her.  For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Two San Francisco renters are getting a nice payout to move out of the Pacific Heights apartment. The landlord is buying out their lease for 410,000 dollars, which is the largest buyout out so far this year. How common is this?

Karen Bass made history as the first female mayor of Los Angeles as she was sworn in yesterday and the ceremony included appearances from other women who have broken barriers in California political history, including Vice President Kamala Harris. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Kyrsten Sinema announced today that she'll be changing her party designation to Independent, saying that's who she's always been, making us wonder why she would switch and who she is doing it for. For more we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  

San Francisco building inspectors paid a visit to Twitter headquarters earlier this week, finding beds in two rooms. This comes after someone called the city's 311 service and reported that several offices had apparently been turned into motel rooms for workers to live in. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on this developing story.

San Jose hit a grim milestone, its 61st traffic death this year. In San Francisco, new data shows slow streets made roadways safer for pedestrians. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Following a backlash, San Francisco supervisors have reversed plans that would have allowed the police department to equip robots with deadly weapons to take out dangerous suspects. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Political Analyst Larry Gerston.

The fast food industry says its collected enough signatures to have voters in the state decide the fate of a recently passed law which would set standards for employee pay, hours and other labor conditions. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Governor Newsom is trying to keep gas prices from spiking again by threatening oil companies with a plan to penalize excessive profits. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The San Francisco Police Commission is set to take up a proposal which would stop officers for pulling people over for certain types of traffic offenses. But the debate now is over just which offenses they should be. KCBS Radio news reporter Phil Matier joins KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart with more.   

Bay Area public transit systems are trying to predict how their service could change if enough riders don't come back, and federal funding runs out. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Biden is looking to reorder the presidential process for Democrats, by bringing an end to Iowa's reign as the party's first nominating contest, and turning instead towards South Carolina. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Contractors hired to install a suicide net on the Golden Gate Bridge say the agency in charge of the span is to blame for its installation not only running behind schedule, but also costing more than twice what was estimated.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

There were no answers to be found at yesterday's state hearing on why gas prices jumped so high this fall. Governor Newsom has convened a special session for December 5th to pass a price gouging penalty on oil companies. For more KCBS news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Oil company executives were a no-show at a hearing yesterday to look into the high price of gas in the state. The hearing comes as the state legislature is set to reconvene for a special session next week. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS isnider Phil Matier.

Nearly 3 quarters of Oakland voters approved a measure last month that will require the city to distribute donation vouchers to residents so they can contribute to political candidates in the city with money from the city's general fund. Oakland is only the second city in the nation to approve this kind of measure.  For more KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS's Insider Phil Matier.  

President Joe Biden has picked Berkeley-based lawyer Ismail Ramsey as his nominee to become the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier to learn more about Ramsey.

Despite ongoing uncertainty over the future of the A's stadium, the city of Oakland is spending big bucks on the Howard Terminal transit center. For more we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After 20 years on the job, San Francisco's top elections official may be on the way out. The City's Elections Commission decided not to renew John Arntz' post with the commission's president saying it wasn't about his performance but about racial equity.  For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. 

Newsom is reiterating again his plans to stay in California come 2024, despite speculation over a possible run for president.  For more we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco passed a grim milestone this week, with the number deaths from accidental overdoses surpassing 500 cases. This as the city continues to fight an overwhelming drug crisis, largely fueled by fentanyl. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jennifer Hodges spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco City Supervisors are looking at a big bill from city hotels that housed homeless residents during the pandemic.  For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with Insider Phil Matier.  

Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao highlighted her plans for the city in her first public appearance since narrowly winning the election, and it sounds like she will have a lot on her plate when she takes office. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier on Thao's personal and political background and what she will be facing as Oakland's next mayor.

San Francisco is stepping up law enforcement as it attempts make people feel safe shopping in Union Square again, trying to reassure visitors after an armed robbery at The Palace of Fine Arts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The next Oakland mayor will be Sheng Thao, despite the fact that she won fewer first-choice votes in the ranked choice election than her main competitor, Loren Taylor. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has had a change of heart after meeting with local leaders last week agreeing to release 1 billion dollars in funding for the homeless. The move comes two weeks after the governor froze the funds, saying saying agencies weren't doing enough to get people off the streets. Phil Matier speaks on what persuaded the governor to change his mind.

Matt Mahan will be the next mayor of San Jose, despite his rival Cindy Chavez' much more lengthy political career. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

California Republican Kevin McCarthy is on track to become the next Speaker of the House. For more on how he'll handle the job, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

It was a historic day in Congress with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announcing she is stepping down as Speaker of the House. Meanwhile, a number of other prominent politicians from the Bay Area may also be considering stepping down. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.    

San Francisco supervisors heard new estimates yesterday that revenue losses from continued remote work could top 200 million dollars a year according to new models by the city's chief economist. And those shortfalls will in turn impact the city's annual budget.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

From boom to bust: A new report from the state's Legislative Analyst's Office show the state could be facing a $25,000,000,000 budget deficit in 2023. This comes just after the state projected a budget surplus of nearly $100,000,000,000 dollars. 

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is trying to keep people coming back to shop at Union Square this holiday season, by once again promising to prevent crime and retail theft in the area.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Republicans are just one seat away from taking over House majority and that means representative Kevin McCarthy is likely to take over as Speaker.  For more, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan spoke with Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers are proposing a tweak to the way they dole out subsidies for solar panels. What's the change and why?

As election results continue to trickle in, Nancy Pelosi might be on her way out as House Speaker, leaving her political future up in the air.  For more we're joined live on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier and former SF Mayor Willie Brown.

1 to 2 dozen ballots were discovered off Highway 17 on Friday and officials are still looking into how they got there.  For more, KCBS' Melissa Culross & Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

A new report shows that inflation is continuing to hit Bay Area consumers in the pocketbook, with prices up six percent in October compared to the same month last year. KCBS Insider Phil Matier has gone over the report and joined us to discuss which prices have gone up the most.

California has a history of competitive races in the Central Valley and Southern California, especially this year with higher voter turnout and redrawn districts. This Blue state is speckled with red and holds the longest serving GOP congressman in California. Which races in California are neck and neck? Phil Matier reports.

She may not have been on the ballot, but San Francisco Mayor London Breed did well on election night. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart Spoke with insider Phil Matier.

Just over a year ago Governor Newsom was up for recall and yesterday he easily won his re-election defeating his opponent Brian Dahle KCBS News Anchor's Melissa Culross & Eric Thomas speak with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Some high profile politicos - and soon-to-be ex-politicos - have a lot at stake on the ballot. KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to discuss this and other topics surrounding the election.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke with Anderson Cooper on CNN last night about how the attack on her husband Paul is still impacting their lives and whether she'll stay in a position of leadership. But she also said in the interview that people can't base their decision whether to run for office on how safe you'll be. For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

The City of Berkeley is taking steps to stop cars from making right turns on red lights. What's behind the move?

Oakland mayoral candidates are urging everyone to get out and vote as the race remains close.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is blocking 1 billion dollars in funding for cities and counties, saying they're not doing enough to get homeless people off the streets and into shelters. For more, Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco delivery workers could be running on electric soon as the city funds a pilot program that will buy e-bikes for some delivery workers.   For more, KCBS' Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

New analysis shows that San Francisco police officers have stepped up enforcement of the law since Brooke Jenkins was sworn in as District Attorney. The analysis, done in part by an economist at NYU and the San Francisco Chronicle, shows officers making 20% more in-person stops for crimes like vandalism and illegal dumping, and 30% more traffic stops. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

An audit of Oakland's homeless services found that the city doesn't do a good job of tracking whether people who receive help end up in permanent housing and city leaders are calling on Mayor Schaaf to do more.  For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Margi Shafer and Eric Thomas are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

The City of Oakland missed a key deadline earlier this year in its planning for a new A's stadium, making the future of that plan even more complicated.  And over the weekend, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reiterated that he'd waive the relocation fee if the A's decide to move to Las Vegas.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The attack on Paul Pelosi this morning has rattled the nation and is an example of how dangerous it can be to be to be a prominent political figure, or related to one. For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross Spoke with  Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco are banning electric scooter rental companies from certain parts of the City. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

Governor Newsom has had an unconventional campaign for re-election, focusing on other measures in the state over running ads for his own governor's race, but that's not likely to impact the outcome of the election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco will have to give back 15 MILLION dollars in federal funding meant to revitalize Market Street. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Insider Phil Matier 

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is planning to add up to 150 unarmed ambassadors to patrol city streets and keep people from sleeping or using drugs on the street ahead of the holiday shopping season.   For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is getting involved in San Francisco's toilet scandal. He says the state will withhold funding for the $1.7 million dollar restroom. But, it turns out, this isn't the first expensive toilet installed in the City. KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

In the first and only gubernatorial debate yesterday, Governor Newsom says he'll stay in office for the full four year term if he's re-elected as polling suggests he will be. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Elon Musk is reportedly planning to lay off three quarters of Twitter's staff if he buys it but even if he doesn't end up buying the company, Twitter executives say they're planning on cutting about a quarter of all jobs, and either of those scenarios would have a big impact on the San Francisco economy.  For more KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown.

New data shows despite California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the numbers are on the rise...with the state seeing a 4% increase last year. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco Rec and Parks canceled a celebration for a planned public toilet... after the project received intense backlash over its whopping 1.7 Million dollar price tag. For more, KCBS Radio's Mellissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows two members of the Oakland city council are locked in a tight race to become the city's next mayor. KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising with more.     

The Oakland City Council agreed unanimously yesterday to a plan that allows police to continue using cameras that record license plate information, with some oversight. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Recently released test scores show California students are rapidly falling behind in reading and math. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS  insider Phil Matier.  

Public transit users waiting at about1/3 of San Francisco's bus stops have to navigate around parked cars to board buses. So now the city wants to change that by removing those parking spaces.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an end to the state's pandemic emergency, which has been in effect since the state's first COVID-19 death back in March 2020. KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart with what to expect. 

BART riders are getting fed up as the transit agency deals with a series of infrastructure problems, delayed and canceled trains, and low staff to operate the trains.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez resigned on Wednesday, following a firestorm of public pressure after a tape of racist comments she made was made public. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

A new survey has San Francisco leading the way, unfortunately, it's on the number of people thinking of moving to a different city. The City lost nearly 55-thousand people in a single year after the start of the pandemic.  Fore more KCBS Radio anchors, Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong says he's increasing traffic stops in order to target people suspected of carrying guns. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier, who recently sat down with Chief Armstrong to talk about this. 

State Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a new effort to crackdown on illegal marijuana grows in the state.  KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Bret Burkhart, and Patti Reising with more. 

According to a recent poll by the SF Standard, about 64% of respondents disapprove of San Francisco Mayor London Breed's job performance, and that statistic is getting worse and worse for her.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Santa Clara's police chief is asking the DA's office to investigate the dealings between five city council members and the San Francisco 49ers.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Families occupying Parker elementary school in Oakland have ended their nearly 4-month long protest after the Oakland school board said last week that they'd use the former elementary school for a community resource space.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom had some strong words for oil companies in comments this past Friday, saying they're price gouging, taking advantage of consumers, polluting the planet, and that there isn't any logical explanation for California's sky-high gas prices. The remarks came as the Governor announced he will be calling a special legislative session for lawmakers to consider a tax on "excessive profits" oil companies are making due to high gas prices in the state. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier. 

Bay Area cities have just under 4 months to finalize plans to build more housing, and so far most of the proposed plans are getting tossed back to the drawing board by the state agency in charge of approving them.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Get ready for roaring engines once again. It's fleet week, which means it's time for air shows with a side of pollution and noise. So, are these expensive Blue Angels displays worth it for the U.S. Navy? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Vacant office space in San Francisco has hit a record high 25 percent, and things don't seem to be getting better anytime soon. That's because a number of tech companies are announcing layoffs.  For more, KCBS Radio new anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed once again spoke about the complex drug problem in San Francisco and offered an update, SFPD Headquarters yesterday, on how the city plans to improve things.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda County Sheriff Officials say 12 of the 47 deputies removed from active duty are now back on the job after passing a psychological exam they had previously failed. Activists showed up at the Alameda County Sheriff's Department to protest the employment of officers who failed these psychological exams. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland City Council voted yesterday to forge ahead with plans to turn an old Army base into homeless housing, even though city administrators say it's not a suitable place to live due to high levels of soil contamination. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

State officials say rebates ranging from $250 to $1,050 are going out this week. It's all part of a budget deal lawmakers reached back in June. This was all intended to help people deal with inflation and soaring gas prices, but Is it enough? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.   

Two ballot measures that would legalize sports betting in different ways may be headed for defeat in November, to the chagrin of backers who've spent more than $410 million dollars on getting them approved. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Caltrain and a property developer are set to lay out plans for 20 acres of railyard that sits between San Francisco's South of Market and Mission Bay neighborhoods. KCBS Radio's Patti Reising, Bret Burkart and Phil Matier talk about what to expect for the site.     

As gas prices remain sky-high, Governor Newsom announced Friday that oil refineries can start selling more polluting gasoline ahead of the typical winter schedule, which could save drivers 15-20 cents a gallon, but that won't happen right away.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A ballot measure that would boost housing production in San Francisco is getting a big boost from wealthy tech executives. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Dozens of homes and more than 150 businesses may be displaced if the state goes ahead with plans to build two segment's of the high speed rail project in the Bay Area. Officials approved initial plans for the segments one of which would run from the Central Valley to San Jose and a second continuing to San Francisco earlier this year. Fore more, KCBS Radio Anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Insider Phil Matier.

Drug dealers suspected of selling fentanyl could face murder charges in San Francisco, that's the threat from prosecutors taking on City's drug epidemic.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting, six people have been injured following a shooting near a campus that houses several schools in East Oakland. It's the latest in a string of shootings that has the city's police chief calling for an all hands on deck approach to tacking the violence.  KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising with more. 

San Francisco is being sued by a group unhoused people along with the Coalition on Homelessness, who say the city is enforcing policies that are violating homeless people when they clear them out of open spaces. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Taylor spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's department of education seems reluctant to release the results of last spring's academic tests. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

A new audit shows that while Oakland spent 69 MILLION dollars to try to get homeless people off the street officials failed to track those they were helping. For more, KCBS Radio Anchor's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider, Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed and several other Bay Area Mayors in endorsing Council Member Loren Taylor to succeed her as she terms out.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. 

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has come out against a ballot measure backed by the Supervisors which would create a commission overseeing the City department that deals with the homeless.  For more KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with insider Phil Matier.

Many Californians will be receiving an inflation relief check in the next several weeks, those checks will come out of the state's $97.5 billion surplus.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The State Attorney General is launching a first of its kind Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The move follows a particularly violent stretch in Oakland, which saw four people fatally shot and five others wounded in an 18-hour period. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The negotiations continue when it comes to the proposed A's waterfront ballpark. Oakland officials say they are in the process of securing $320M in federal and state funds for infrastructure upgrades, with the hopes that that will help the city and the team reach an agreement on the deal. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The opening date for San Francisco's long-delayed Central Subway finally is available to the public. Officials say the line will partially open for weekend service starting in mid-November with free rides through December, and full service is set to begin in January.  For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

California voters will soon get to weigh in on a state constitutional right to abortion, but if the GOP passes a nationwide ban, which policy would survive? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

Dreamforce returns to San Francisco with more than 40,000 people expected to attend the tech convention which kicks off at Moscone Center Tuesday. For more KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom seems ready to hop into the debate ring. Not only has he challenged Florida governor Ron DeSantis to a televised debate, but Newsom also says he'll get into it with the Republican candidate for California governor as well. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Cultoss spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The governors of Texas and Florida have been sending buses and planes with undocumented immigrants to cities in the northeastern part of the country, and now Governor Newsom is calling them out, saying this move might be illegal, while President Biden calls these actions all part of a political games. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

There is a new poll that suggests Governor Gavin Newsom seems to be coasting into his second term as governor, and he may have the failed recall to thank.  For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

As we get closer and closer to Election Day in November, the likelihood of seeing California democrats in a televised debate with their Republican opponents is pretty slim. For more on why this is,  KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The San Francisco Superior Court is wiping out 50 MILLION dollars in late fees charged to traffic scofflaws in the City. KCBS Radio's Phil Matier, Patti Reising, and Bret Burkhart discuss. 

A $14M payroll system the San Francisco school district began using at the beginning of the year needs a costly fix after months of errors in paying staff. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Experts say the iconic San Francisco ferries that shuffle commuters through the Bay are essentially on life support with the Bay Area News Group reporting that per-person costs to the ferry agencies during the pandemic soared over $300 in some cases and that ridership still hasn't been able to rebound to pre-pandemic numbers.  This is as ferry agencies say the subsidized costs still may not be enough to keep them afloat and that money could run out by 2025. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's crackdown on illegal street vendors kicks into high gear tomorrow. Workers handed out final warning to vendors today, saying if they don't have a permit, they'll be told to pack up their goods. And if they don't, their goods will be seized. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco may soon crack down on scooter riders on the sidewalks, with three supervisors bringing a resolution encouraging the MTA to better enforce users who double ride, use the sidewalks, and park illegally. But scooter companies operating in San Francisco are already supposed to be required to use "geofencing" to keep their scooters off the sidewalk by law, a rule not regularly enforced with technology that's been slow to roll out. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is offering discounted fares for the entire month. The agency hopes that this will be a way to get riders back on its trains. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

Just a couple of days after Governor Newsom signed a law to raise wages for the state's fast food workers, opponents are already aiming to overturn the measure. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

While state officials were able to avoid rotating blackouts yesterday, people in a handful of Bay Area cities were left in the dark following a miscommunication.  KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising and KCBS insider Phil Matier with more. 

The push for more people to take public transit, especially in San Francisco, is a strong one, but one of the promised transportation pathways for the city, Muni's Central Subway extension remains very much delayed. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The SF Chronicle is reporting that state energy officials are calling for rotating outages, as the heatwave is putting a strain on the state's power grid.  For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave with temperatures reaching scorching highs of 118 in some inland areas raising concern over more blackouts.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

It's Labor Day weekend and that means election campaigning unofficially kicks off, and it seems to be heating up in Pennsylvania.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former SF mayor Willie Brown.

State lawmakers passed a series of measures addressing climate change, including a controversial one to keep the state's lone nuclear power plant running. This comes as officials have issued a third straight Flex Alert for tomorrow as high temperatures are expected to put a strain on the state's power grid. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier

San Francisco supervisor candidate Leanna Louie is now suing to get her name back on the November ballot. She was kicked off the ballot last week, after city lawyers found that she hadn't been a resident in the district long enough before launching her campaign. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

A new bill that's made its way to Newsom's desk would change the system the state uses for getting people mental health treatment, but some people say it's coercive, forcing people into treatment they don't want.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, state lawmakers just signed off on a series of reforms that could make it easier to build new housing in the state, but those projects may still stall at a local level.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

While state regulators approved a plan last week, banning gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, it includes one major exception.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

Many of the parklets that sprang up on the curbs of San Francisco during the pandemic could be taken down in the coming months as restaurant owners face the dauntingly high cost of keeping up with the city's requirements.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The former director of San Francisco's Department of Public Works, Mohammed Nuru, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a massive corruption scandal. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Disgraced former San Francisco Public Works head Mohammed Nuru has been sentenced to seven years in prison for what federal prosecutors called a long-running scheme of bribes and kickbacks.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.   

A new UC Berkeley report shows that San Francisco's financial district is the slowest out of 62 major U.S. cities studied in bringing people back into the office....at only 31 percent of pre-pandemic activity. And that's putting local businesses in a tough spot.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. Democrats in the state legislature are moving ahead with a plan to overhaul the recall process and it's not sitting well with those on the other side of the aisle.  For more, Phil joins KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising. 

A San Francisco Supervisor candidate referred to a local Jewish journalist as a Nazi in social media posts yesterday. She's running in District 4, but is facing questions on whether or not she lives there, which is a requirement to run in that district.  This comes as some say politics in San Francisco are becoming increasingly toxic.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows that Governor Gavin Newsom holds a huge lead over his Republican challenger on the November ballot. This comes despite most people surveyed, believe the state is heading in the wrong direction.     

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill yesterday that would have legalized safe consumption sites at a state level, but San Francisco leaders say they'll still be moving forward with their own plans to open dedicated safe consumption sites.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. 

Protesters at 24th and Mission this weekend brought down a fence around the BART station for the second time. Now, BART says it's looking for other options to curb illegal vending at the plaza, and the city's new permit system for vendors might be a key part of that plan. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Representative David Valadao is one of the last two Republicans who hasn't lost their primary or decided to retire after voting to impeach Former President Donald Trump. Valadao hails from Central California and is trying to figure out how to win back his voters to keep a hold on his seat.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown.   

Officials in San Francisco have released a new report on the homeless, saying as many as 20 thousand people in the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.   

The California GOP is making school boards a big focus for this year's midterms, the filing deadline for school board candidates in November elections was extended through today.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

The city of San Francisco's Controller's Office has released it's list detailing just how much each city worker is paid.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Sacramento voters are set to vote in November on a measure that would allow city officials to clear homeless encampments, but homeless advocacy groups say that measure is a violation of people's rights to live outdoors when housing isn't available, most recently upheld by a local appeals court in 2018.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Phil Matier. 

Federal officials are pushing back the closure date of San Francisco's Laguna Honda Hospital by two months. This comes after two lawsuits were filed to stop the closure, when had been scheduled for September 13th. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco was looking at adding a toll to drive downtown at peak hours but put the research on pause when the pandemic brought downtown traffic to a trickle.  But the plan wouldn't happen anytime soon. Even when the Transportation Authority finishes its research, it'll take another 5 years before the plan would go into effect.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Los Angeles County D.A. George Gascon, who formerly held the same job here in San Francisco is going to hang on to his office there after a second effort to force a recall election fizzled out on Monday.  Officials determined that there aren't enough qualified signatures to ask the voters to remove him from the job.  For more, KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier joins KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart.   

The historic Castro Theater recently changed management, and the new company is planning some big changes. The local LGBTQ+ community is pushing back.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The FBI raided Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home this week looking for classified documents Trump may have taken with him when he left the White House. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a plan to boost the state's water supply as it deals with an ever-worsening drought crisis. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Downtown San Francisco has been slow to bounce back to its pre-pandemic hustle and bustle, much more so than other big cities, like New York.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as California’s next Chief Justice who, if confirmed, will be the first Latina to serve as California’s Chief Justice.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has publicly disclosed her earnings,  and the records show she pocketed a six-figure salary earlier this year from an organization linked to the recall campaign of Chesa Boudin For more,  KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State officials are launching an investigation into San Francisco's housing approval process, adding they're concerned the process has become politicized. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio inside Phil Matier.

Recently-appointed San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins just announced that she filed the necessary paperwork yesterday to run in November in order to keep her job for the remainder of her predecessor's term.  This comes about a week after now-recalled DA Chesa Boudin said he would NOT be running for his old seat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

State officials are considering whether to allow California's last nuclear power plant to keep running longer than its planned closure in 2025. Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been pushing renewable technology, is one of those in favor of keeping Diablo Canyon running.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor London Breed has been dropping hints that the sun could possibly be setting on the city's pandemic driven "Slow Streets Program," aiming to bring the city further into a post-COVID mindset. Following an announcement that the program "needs to evolve," and a sudden restriction placed on a popular slow street in the Richmond district, many are concerned the quieter roadways could return to to their pre-COVID density.

Recent polling and forecasts show Democrats gaining ground as we head toward the midterm elections, but will all this hold true until November? For more on this, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

The new San Francisco DA, Brooke Jenkins,  is wasting no time in taking on the fentanyl issues in the city as she announced yesterday that she would pull back over 30 plea offers that she says are too lenient for those accused of selling the drug. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

 It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins us on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline. San Francisco's New District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins is making her own mark on the office and is revoking plea offers in drug crimes made by her predecessor.   She's cracking down on people who are accused of selling fentanyl with a new set of policies to stop the drug epidemic.

Amid calls for her resignation, San Francisco School Board member Ann Hsu voted to admonish herself. For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in Taiwan, a rare U.S. Congressional visit that is sparking controversy. Advisors to President Biden have been cautioning the Speaker against the trip as Taiwan is a very sensitive topic when it comes to U.S.-China Relations. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The San Francisco school board is holding a special meeting today to decide whether to admonish board member Ann Hsu for the racist comments she recently made about Black and brown parents, Hsu is also facing calls for resignation.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

It's time for KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart's daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins them live in the KCBS studio.     

Oakland City Council member Loren Taylor will be the first candidate to officially file papers to run for Oakland mayor this time around, he says he'll do that this morning.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Citing a continual lack of resources and funds, there are calls from some in San Bernardino County to secede from the state altogether. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

BART is voting today on if they should bring back mask requirements for their passengers. This comes as COVID-19 cases begin to level off in the Bay Area.. For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline. State officials are once again floating a plan to build a tunnel that would send water south from the Delta.

Hundreds of workers at the Tenderloin House Clinic, which is San Francisco's largest operator for single-room-occupancy homes, are going on strike today. The one-day strike is meant to highlight the need for better wages. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Many cities are looking at innovative ways to replenish revenues their businesses lost during the height of the pandemic.  The latest idea that's getting off the ground in San Francisco: high-priced, private restaurants, They're coming to the Trans-America Pyramid next year and could have six-figure membership fees.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

For more KCBS news Radio anchor Melissa Culross is  joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  The San Francisco NAACP is the latest addition to a growing list of officials and organizations calling for the resignation of newly appointed SFUSD school board member, Ann Hsu, over racist comments she made about the academic prospects of black and brown students. Despite that,  Mayor London Breed is continuing to support the embattled school board member. 

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a set of gun safety bills into law... taking on everything from more regulations on gun sales... to increased information sharing between schools and law enforcement... For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  

Controversy continues for the San Francisco school board, as calls come for school board member Ann Hsu to resign over racist comments. For more KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's long-delayed Central Subway is facing yet another delay. This after a fire broke out at one of the new stations last month. This project is already four years behind schedule, but there may already be additional plans in the works to build another subway. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Kris Ankarlo and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Oakland City Council voted to move ahead with a new housing project near the West Oakland BART Station, after a nearly year-long delay and state investigation.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.  

A war of words is already brewing between San Francisco's Public Defender and the city's new D.A, with the Public Defender accusing Brooke Jenkins of trying to bring back the war on drugs.

Last year, a video of a man scooping armfuls of goods into a trash bag in a San Francisco Walgreens went viral, and that man eventually served a prison sentence after his arrest.  Over the weekend, he was arrested again for shoplifting from a CVS. Police say up to $15,000 dollars worth of goods has been stolen, and he's made about a dozen trips to that store.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

While the number of COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area remains high, BART has lifted its mask requirement as of this morning. The agency was the only one in the Bay Area to go back to requiring masking. With the number of cases so high, why are they lifting the mandate now? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Kris Ankarlo and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. 

San Francisco is shelling out over half a million dollars on a pilot program to find the perfect trash can to solve the city's problem of dirty streets.  For more KCBS Radio new anchors Melissa Culross and Bret Burkhart are joined on  by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.   

Amid a sagging approval rate, a new poll finds many Democrats are souring on the idea of President Joe Biden running for re-election in 2024.  For more KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. 

The solar industry is rallying against plans the state is considering, that would reduce credits for people who install solar panels.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier

Big tech companies like Meta and Tesla have already started laying off hundreds of their Bay Area employees and more job cuts are expected through August, according to company filings.  For more KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

Governor Gavin Newsom is in Washington DC, where earlier he received an award for the state's educational policies. Some critics haven't been happy with some of the state's policies regarding education. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier

The tech giant, Salesforce, is putting more of its San Francisco office space up for lease. This comes as remote work and hiring slowdowns lessen the demand for in person offices.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

According to a letter obtained by SFGATE, new San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins looks to be backing Mayor London Breed's proposal for overhauling the surveillance ordinance across the city with the intention of cracking down on open air drug markets. KCBS Radio Insider Phil Mater dives in.

Los Angeles DA George Gascón is likely facing a recall election similar to the recall of former DA Chesa Boudin. They both had been heavily criticized for their progressive policies, and both began their stint as DA just as the pandemic started.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor London Breed has announced her choice for San Francisco's new DA.  For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  

After a successful recall effort to oust San Francisco's District Attorney went through recently, Chesa Boudin says he isn't done fighting yet, saying he may run now or next year to get his spot back.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Representative Eric Swalwell took to Twitter today tweeting about the NRA and agreeing that they are a "terrorist organization." Even if they shouldn't be blamed for mass shootings, Swalwell says that's down to the Republican members of Congress who "choose killers over kids." Normally KCBS radio news anchors are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier at this time. Today, KCBS Radio news anchors Kurt Burkhart and Megan Goldsby are joined by Political Analyst Melissa Caen. 

Governor Newsom is running ads in Florida,  fueling speculation about a potential bid for the White House in 2024. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

President Biden says Congress should end the filibuster and codify abortion rights,  It's only the second time he's called on Congress to scrap the filibuster rules.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Supreme Court's decision to limit the EPA's authority in regulating greenhouse gas emissions has left many California officials up in arms.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier about Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to the Supreme Court's decision. 

A 3-cent gas tax will be added to your bill at the pump starting tomorrow, despite lengthy discussion on ending it. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross and Eric thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

PG&E has been planning on closing the Diablo Canyon Power Plant for years, but now a new bill has been proposed to keep the last power plant alive.  For more, KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

If you're a fan of lowriders, you might be seeing more of them in the South Bay, the San Jose city council reversed its cruising ban yesterday.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin may have just lost a recall election, but he's reportedly pondering another run for the office. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Chevron is scaling back on its Bay Area operation, selling its San Ramon headquarters and moving some employees to Houston. The Richmond refinery is staying put.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Last night Governor Newsom and other state leaders announced a plan to send out more stimulus checks under a new budget deal, the previous proposal by the governor of rebates to vehicle owners in the state is likely off the table.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Lawmakers in California say they will do everything they can to help women in states that have outlawed abortions. For more, KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade this morning. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melissa Culross spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Francisco's Lowell High School will return to a merit-based admissions system after the School Board vote yesterday.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

The California High-Speed Rail is still on thin ice, awaiting approval by officials this summer.  For more, KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers announced yesterday that a committee of legislators will be looking into why gas prices keep going up in the state.  For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with  KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.