As democrats start to gear up for the midterm election, a handful of key states could be set to lose congressional seats, including 4 here in California. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
A new poll by the Chronicle reveals that about three quarters of San Franciscans are satisfied with Mayor Lurie's performance so far. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
The federal government is teasing the re-opening on Alcatraz Island as a prison, but the relic has no wastewater treatment plant, nor water pipes connected to the mainland. To tell us about the problems that could pose, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
Officials with the Trump administration toured Alcatraz this morning following the president's announcement that he planned to reopen The Rock as a federal prison. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have broken up, but what does that mean for the efforts of DOGE to shrink the size of government. Trump won legal battles this week to slash the Department of Education and cull the federal workforce as a whole ... but will he keep winning?
Governor Newsom is throwing support behind a re-imagined San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in Marin County. It's inspired by Scandinavian facilities, and could cost the state upwards of $220 million dollars. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he's thinking about calling a special election to redraw California congressional districts to give Democrats even more control in the state. This comes after Texas' Governor announces plans to redraw district maps in his state. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says the City is heading in the right direction. The mayor pointed to a significant drop in crime, as well as more stores returning to Union Square.
Police agencies in San Francisco and Oakland appear to have broken California state law by sharing license plate reader data with ICE. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. California's once sky-high legal cannabis sales have come back down to earth—dropping 30% since 2021.
The tallest tower on the West Coast, and the tallest in the country outside of New York and Chicago, could be coming to the San Francisco skyline. The proposed 1,200 foot project would dwarf Salesforce Tower by 15 floors. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Gavin Newsom is firing up Democrats in South Carolina for a potential presidential run. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State officials find themselves locked in battle with the Trump administration once again -- this time because of...eggs. Federal officials say the state's animal welfare laws are creating red tape raising the price of eggs across the nation.
ITSA is changing its rules to let people keep their footwear on. But that’s not the only thing that’s changing in the world of travel this summer. We dive into topics from which spots in the world are overrun right now to place you should add to your bucket list.
You probably won't find floppy disks in very many places these days, but MUNI is still using them to run the city's train control system. They're trying to modernize, and to tell us more about that process, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking her first 50 days in office, saying the city is making progress but still has a long way to go. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's been six months since Daniel Lurie was sworn in as mayor of San Francisco, and to break down his progress so far, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. After six months as the Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie is giving up on one of his key campaign pledges: providing 1,500 new beds for the homeless.
California's Department of Education is refusing to comply with a federal order to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The CEO of the state's oft-criticized high-speed rail project is out with a plan he hopes will get the system built.
At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.
Governor Gavin Newsom is visiting South Carolina this week, speaking to Southern voters in what could be a sneak peek at a potential run for the White House. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
President Trump sold his politically risky "One Big Beautiful Bill" to Congress. Now that it's passed, he has to sell it to America. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart. State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion today, saying he believes sports betting platforms run afoul of the state's gambling laws.
Facing heavy federal pressure, the Golden Gate Bridge has rescinded its DEI resolutions. The government was threatening to pull its $400 million dollar grant, which is going towards a seismic retrofitting of the bridge. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart. The embattled CEO of the San Francisco Zoo is stepping down next month.
President Trump is renewing his call to re-open Alcatraz, with his latest musings on Truth Social about sharks lurking around the prison. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new report shows that two dozen San Francisco city-owned buildings could suffer major damage in the event of a large earthquake. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
We're bringing you more on the historic roll back of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. The legislation has allowed environmentalists to stymie urban housing projects, and to tell us what's next, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is looking for someone new to head up the San Francisco Zoo. The problem: the person currently in charge doesn't want to step down. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
