Best County Of San Francisco Podcasts (2025)

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Courthouse Steps Decision: City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency 31:47

2h ago31:47

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City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency concerned whether the Clean Water Act allows the Environmental Protection Agency (or an authorized state) to impose generic prohibitions in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits that subject permit-holders to enforcement for violating water quality standards witho…

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Here's why SF is skipping its 420 celebration again this year 3:10

19m ago3:10

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. For the second year in a row, there will be no 420 celebration in Golden Gate Park, with a Volo Field Day set to take place featuring kickball and volleyball tournaments.

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Oakland fails to build up affordable housing after voters approval in 2022 4:09

24m ago4:09

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Oakland failed to issue 350 million dollar bond that would have enabled the city to build up to 2,400 units of affordable housing over the next six years.The voters approved a property tax extension to pay off the bond back in 2022, which also included allocating 290 million dollars for paving 40 miles of city streets per year. For more, KCBS Radio…

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Program Aims To Help Sonoma Farmers Map Out Their Future 11:19

8h ago11:19

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Sonoma County, is of course, famous for its vineyards but a lot more is produced there by small farmers. From eggs to milk and all kinds of specialty greens, Sonoma County is the Bay Area’s bread basket. But making it as a small farmer in Sonoma – like the rest of the state -- has gotten a lot harder in recent years. In part, because land has gotte…

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Can the Federal Government Ban At-Home Distilling? 58:25

4h ago58:25

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After the U.S. Supreme Court in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and U.S. v. Lopez (1995) held two federal statutes were unconstitutional as those statutes were beyond the power of Congress to enact, some claimed it was the dawn of a new federalism revolution. However, such challenges to federal power did not seem to continue. Now, a new case McNutt v. DOJ…

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San Francisco drivers may face a congestion charge to get through downtown 2:40

1h ago2:40

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San Francisco city officials appear to once again be considering a congestion charge to drive through parts of the City. Three supervisors and along with staff members visited New York City in January to see how the plan was working there. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Unleashing American Energy at CEQ 59:20

2h ago59:20

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On his first day back in office, President Trump issued Executive Order 14154 (Unleashing American Energy). Among numerous other objectives, this broad Executive Order directs the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to “expedite and simplify the permitting process” by providing guidance on the implementation of the National Environme…

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Disinformation in Broadcasting and the Public Interest Standard 1:00:26

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The Communications Act of 1934 requires that licensees operate consistent with the “public interest convenience and necessity.” Broadcast licenses, held by broadcast TV and radio stations as trustees of the public’s airwaves, must use the broadcast medium to serve the public interest and their local communities. In recent years, concerns have been …

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A Seat at the Sitting - March 2025 1:29:43

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Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Louisiana v. Callais (March 24) - Election law, Civil Rights; Issue(s): (1) Whether the majority of the three-judge district court in this case erred in finding that race predominated …

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SF City Hall is bad at preventing corruption, report finds 3:09

2h ago3:09

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A new report out of San Francisco's Budget and Legislative Analyst's office says the city is not all that effective at preventing corruption. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Californians With Student Loan Debt Face Uncertain Future 11:33

8m ago11:33

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President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education. He also appears poised to make big changes to student loan programs. What could all this mean to people paying off their loans? Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR A California non-profit is suing the Trump Administration over its decision to end humanitarian parole programs. Thi…

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Anjelica Hadsell // 488 47:04

8m ago47:04

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In March of 2015, an 18-year-old college freshman in Virginia went missing after returning home for spring break. Weeks later, her body was found on an abandoned property, proving that her death was a murder. When suspicions turned on her grieving loved ones, and toward the erratic behavior of one person in particular, a shocking suspect revealed t…

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Proposed financial plan for SF transportation may tax surrounding counties 2:37

1h ago2:37

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Two state senators from the Bay Area are once again pitching a plan to help public transit from falling off of the fiscal cliff. It would authorize as many as five counties to put a sales tax on the November ballot.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Brett Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Gavin Newsom wants to be the "podcast Democrat" 3:12

4h ago3:12

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Governor Gavin Newsom seems to be cozying up to more conservative ideas byway of his new podcast. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Bay Area Democrat Holds Town Halls In Red-Leaning Districts 11:22

2d ago11:22

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In a series of town halls on Sunday, Bay Area congressman Ro Khanna urged residents of Republican-held congressional districts in California to organize against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to programs like Medicaid and the wider social safety net. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Congressman Khanna's next stop was an amphitheater in the I…

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54: Talking Beer With Side Gate Brewery 1:19:23

2h ago1:19:23

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A chat with Paul Culbertson and Kevin Wilson of Side Gate Brewery in Concord, CA. We talk about how they went from being in finance to launching a brewery and their love of beer. The two share their journey from concept to reality of how Side Gate Brewery was born and what went into the transformation in downtown Concord—and how they ended up in Co…

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6 pillars of purposeful partnership in life and faith (Genesis 24; Isaiah 12–14; James 4) 51:44

8h ago51:44

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5 key lessons from this study 1. Divine guidance is crucial: Trust God’s plan over human plans, recognizing His sovereignty and ability to see beyond our limited perspective. 2. Marriage is a spiritual partnership: Choose a spouse who shares core beliefs, values divine guidance, and understands the importance of leaving and cleaving. 3. Prayer and …

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Your coins will no longer be enough for SF parking parking meters 3:26

18m ago3:26

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Get ready to start paying a lot more for parking on San Francisco streets. SFMTA is seeking to raise parking meter prices in order to address a $50 million dollar budget deficit.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Yiddish Making A Comeback In Los Angeles 11:39

4h ago11:39

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The historic language of Jews in Europe – Yiddish – was once spoken by tens of thousands of Jewish immigrants in Los Angeles. That language was almost destroyed by assimilation and the Holocaust. But now, Yiddish is making a comeback. Reporter: Robin Estrin, KCRW Dozens of postal workers gathered in protest outside a Bakersfield courthouse on Thurs…

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Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? // 487 46:00

6d ago46:00

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In April of 1943, a group of teenagers walking through the woods near Birmingham, England made a chilling discovery: a human skull hidden inside the hollow trunk of a wych elm tree. As whispers of witchcraft, espionage, and murder circled the town, investigators uncovered shocking theories that only deepened the mystery… As the woman’s body continu…

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SF mayor Lurie taps big name execs to help revive city economy 3:11

40m ago3:11

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling together more than two dozen corporate executives with some of the City's biggest companies to help revive the economy. The group is called Partnership for San Francisco. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Exploring Marine Pollution with Dr. Judith Weis Professor Emeritus Biology Rutgers University / Author Marine Pollution "What Everyone Needs to Know" 2nd edition (Oxford University Press) 59:01

6d ago59:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the Resilient Earth podcast, we talk with Dr. Judith Weis, a marine pollution expert and professor emerita at Rutgers University about the critical issues surrounding marine pollution, including the various sources of pollution, the importance of estuaries and marshlands, and the impact of climate change on ocean h…

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Key things to know about SF's newest speed cameras 3:05

6d ago3:05

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As we've been reporting, speed cameras go into effect in San Francisco today. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Bird Flu Still Having A Huge Impact On Egg Supply, Prices In California 11:18

6d ago11:18

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If you've been in your local market recently, you may have noticed empty shelves in the aisle where you normally find eggs. With the spread of bird flu, which is infecting chickens throughout the country, eggs have gotten expensive. Really expensive. The average price of a dozen eggs in California is now around $9. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadi…

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Early voting begins in Oakland's highly-anticipated mayoral election 3:58

9m ago3:58

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Early voting is already underway in the Oakland mayor's race. And while nine candidates are officially on the ballot, two appear to have pulled away from the pack. One is former Representative Barbara Lee and the other is former councilmember Loren Taylor, who lost a close race to now-impeached Mayor Sheng Thao. Does anyone else have a chance catch…

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Litigation Update: United States v. Peterson 59:30

4h ago59:30

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In February 2025, the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion in United States v. Peterson, ruling that suppressors were not "firearms" and thus not subject to Second Amendment protection. George Peterson was the proprietor of PDW Solutions, LLC, a firearm business that he operated in part out of his home. In summer of 2022, as part of an ongoing Bureau of…

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California to find new solution to hazardous waste dumping 3:14

5m ago3:14

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California could see an end to its practice of sending hazardous waste produced in-state to out-of-state landfills.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Do Foreign States Deserve Due Process? “Minimum Contacts” and the Future of International Arbitration 56:49

6d ago56:49

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Devas v. Antrix considers whether foreign governments are protected by the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause in the context of international arbitrations. The Ninth Circuit held that Antrix, an Indian government-owned corporation, lacked sufficient “minimum contacts” to meet the Due Process Clause and therefore dismissed attempts by petitioner D…

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The Role of Language in the Transgender Movement 45:07

2h ago45:07

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This program will explore key lessons learned on the role of language in shaping the gender debate, including the implications of replacing the term “sex” with “gender.” The speakers will examine where the feminist and conservative positions on gender diverge, analyze the current landscape, and offer perspectives for the future. Join May Mailman, f…

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New Partnership Aims To Find Local Housing For Tahoe Workers 11:37

7d ago11:37

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Finding a place to live in the Tahoe Basin is a difficult task for many local workers. A recent partnership between Placemate and Washoe County aims to remedy this problem. Reporter: Kat Fulwider, KUNR Under California law, if a person makes a threat to a place - like a school or house of worship - but they don't threaten specific individuals, it c…

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Governor Newsom sends personalized burner phones to California tech CEOs 3:08

40m ago3:08

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Governor Gavin Newsom is taking an unusual step to stay in touch with some of the state's business leaders by sending them burner phones. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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San Francisco Muni turns to pickleball to fill financial deficit 2:48

3h ago2:48

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Finding itself in a financial pickle, Muni may be able to cash in on a recent sports craze.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Immigrant Rights Advocates Patrol Streets In Anticipation Of Possible Raids 11:32

8d ago11:32

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Chicago, Boston and Aurora, Colorado have all seen high profile raids by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of President Trump’s promise of mass deportations. Immigrants rights activists in Los Angeles say it's only a matter of time before we see the same there. One group has taken the unusual step of patrolling the streets looking for …

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Environmental Justice - Dead or Just Napping? 1:02:50

4h ago1:02:50

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Environmental Justice - an effort to affirmatively address disproportionate pollution and environmental burdens borne by low-income and minority communities - grew from an Executive Order by President Clinton in 1994 through expanded efforts across the entire federal government with special emphasis at DOJ and the EPA in the Biden Administration. P…

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Angela Craig // 486 50:26

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When a 43-year-old mother in Colorado slipped into a coma in March of 2023, her grief-stricken loved ones struggled to make sense of it. Otherwise active and healthy, she had been hospitalized multiple times with a mysterious ailment, dying within days. It wasn’t until a shocking source revealed the contents of a suspicious package that a murder pl…

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Lurie pledges to "break the cycle" of the homeless epidemic in new plan 3:32

33m ago3:32

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has unveiled a new plan to help fight the city's homeless crisis and help those with mental health or substance abuse issues. Lurie is calling the initiative 'Breaking the Cycle.' How is this different from what past mayors have proposed?For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Mat…

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53: Trevel Talks TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar in Downtown Antioch 51:54

9h ago51:54

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On this episode, a chat with Trevel Adanandus of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar located in downtown Antioch. While waiting to become a longshoreman, he opened in October of 2022 after talking with his dad (owner of Tease Southern Kitchen) where he offers healthy options from Acai bowls (superfood bowls), smoothies, juices to many other items. We get into…

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SF Pride looks for new funding as major corporate sponsors drop out 2:59

1h ago2:59

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San Francisco's famed pride parade is looking for some new sources of funding, as major corporate sponsors begin dropping out. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Legal Battle Pits Bay Area Counties Against Trump Administration Over Sanctuary Policies 11:35

9d ago11:35

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President Donald Trump has been looking to punish sanctuary cities since his first presidency -- but last time around, his administration repeatedly ended up on the losing side in court. That hasn’t stopped him from trying again. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED State Farm policyholders could soon see their bills go up. That's after California's Depart…

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The Bride of Messiah: Matriarch Rebekah reveals where true authority comes from (Genesis 24; Judges 19; Ephesians 5) 1:34:09

4d ago1:34:09

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5 key takeaways from this study 1. Servanthood as spiritual leadership: Figures like Moses, the prophets, and even Messiah Himself exemplified true leadership by putting themselves at the service of others. 2. The paradox of biblical authority: Lowering oneself in humble service can actually lead to greater influence and authority, as seen in the l…

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San Francisco's trash can chaos 3:29

5d ago3:29

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San Francisco has 3,000 garbage cans citywide, but the city has struggled to find leadership to properly manage them.The Department of Public works announced last year that it would hire a "trash can czar," but that process has lagged.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Volunteers Preserve History Of Landmarks Lost In LA Wildfires 11:37

12d ago11:37

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Since January, Los Angeles residents have been volunteering to support wildfire recovery, sorting donations, or helping with cleanup. And there’s another cause that’s been bringing folks together: Fireproofing history — by preserving it online. Reporter: Andrea Domanick, KCRW California is joining 20 other states to sue the Trump administration ove…

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Samantha Josephson // 485 46:36

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In March of 2019, a 21-year-old student at the University of South Carolina went out to a local bar with friends. Leaving the rest of her group behind around 2am, she headed outside to hop in her Uber, and was never seen alive again. A day later, in a rural area of South Carolina, her remains would be found with over a hundred stab wounds. And as t…

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Montreal's O'Land Stations' Founder Rachel Labbe-Bellas On Their Single Use Plastic Solution - Quick, Filtered, Refillable Water Stations for Large Events Helps Companies Go Green While Reducing the Carbon ... 57:22

13d ago57:22

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Send us a text Our guest this week is Rachel Labbe-Bellas, founder of Montreal Canada-based O’Land Stations which hydrates the world's largest entertainment events & venues with profit-oriented cylindrical water stations that reduce single use plastic - one of the biggest issues now facing our planet. It’s quite the success story, from launching ri…

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Cali. regulators want to loosen hazardous waste disposal rules 3:09

19m ago3:09

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State regulators are considering relaxing restriction on where hazardous waste can be dumped. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Newsom's proposed budget for Medicaid projected to fall short 3:06

43m ago3:06

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Governor Gavin Newsom has notified lawmakers that the state will need to borrow $3.4 billion dollars to close a budget gap in its Medicaid program.POLITICO reports that a spokesperson from the Department of Finance said that will only be enough to cover state Medicaid bills through the end of the month.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafe…

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Many Childcare Providers Facing Challenges After LA Fires 11:37

13d ago11:37

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Many childcare providers lost their homes in the January fires in Los Angeles, and those homes often doubled as places of work. The state offered financial assistance for a month, but that money ran out in early February. For some, it's been a real challenge trying to get any type of relief. Reporter: Libby Rainey, LAist A Fresno County man who tes…

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Governor Newsom hosts Trump allies as first guests on new podcast 3:49

14d ago3:49

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Governor Gavin Newsom's podcast is rubbing some of his fellow Democrats the wrong way. In his first two episodes, the governor has spoken out against transgender athletes and had a friendly chat with President Trump's ally Steve Bannon, who once again stated that Trump really won the 2020 election.For more on what Newsom may be up to, KCBS Radio ne…

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Backlash ensues over proposed SoMa rehabilitation center 2:57

43m ago2:57

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Facing some pushback from a city leader, San Francisco is walking back plans to open a mental health service center on the border of the mid-market and SoMa Neighborhoods. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Another Big Name Enters Governor's Race 11:37

10m ago11:37

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There's a growing field of candidates looking to replace Gavin Newsom as governor. The latest high-profile entry is former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter, who officially entered the race on Tuesday. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED California law lets landlords evict tenants for nonpayment - even if tenants can prove they can pay off their o…

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