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Election spending is reaching staggering heights, as national polls tell us the race is too close to call.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former Mayor Willie Brown.

A war of words has broken out between Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price and her predecessor, Nancy O'Malley, who is now endorsing her recall. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's re-election campaign sent out an e-mail this afternoon, touting how the San Francisco Chronicle said she was the safe choice in the upcoming mayor's race. This comes a little over a day after the Chronicle published an editorial naming one of her rivals, Daniel Lurie, as the paper's pick. Mayor Breed's email didn'…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The State Senate plans to reconvene next week to take up legislation backed by Governor Newsom, requiring oil companies to keep a reserve supply of gas on hand. Newsom says that reserve would prevent price spikes in case of a refinery outages in the future. The Governor called a special session last year to deal with high gas prices. And the state …

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Oakland A's have recorded their last out at the Coliseum, beating the Texas Rangers in their last home game in the East Bay. The team is set to play its next three seasons in Sacramento before planning to move to a brand new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. In the meantime, the Coliseum has new owners, with a local development group purchasing t…

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

Merchants in San Francisco's South of Market who have already been dealing with a downturn in business following the pandemic, say a major construction project in making things even worse.Crews are replacing water pipes and the sewer system, first along a stretch of Folsom Street and then moving on to Howard Street, with the work expected to last u…

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

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

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