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

Despite efforts from the union representing San Francisco police officers, cops in the city are no longer to pull over a motorist for low-level offenses based on a so-called "hunch" that they've done something worse. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Ph…

California Congressman Adam Schiff has become the most prominent Democrat to come out and call for President Joe Biden to step aside and let someone else run for President in November. Schiff sent a statement to KCBS saying that while Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in our history, and has made our country better, it's time …

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

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Elon Musk says he is moving X and SpaceX out of California. Last week, X announced that it was looking for someone to sub-lease most of its office space in San Francisco's mid-Market. City officials went out of their way to lu…

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke to KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising. The calls for President Biden to pull himself out of the election are growing louder. Politicians from both parties as well as celebrity donor George Clooney expressed concerns with Mr. Biden continuing his presidential camp…

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

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

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Democrats are still reacting to President Biden’s rocky debate performance, and calls for him to exit the race have exposed rifts within the party. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom spent his Fourth of July in Michigan, where he spoke with Democrats and defended President Biden's campaign. To hear more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phi…

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

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

San Francisco has become the first city in the state to miss its housing goals, and that will have a big effect on upcoming housing projects, thanks to a new state law. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the…

California Democrats are putting forward a ballot measure to compete with one rolling back Proposition 47, and increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy A…

As some democrats bring up questions surrounding President Biden's ability to run, some have looked at Governor Newsom as a backup. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite K…

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This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today: Democrats and Republicans are responding to last night's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. While Trump's claims on the economy, environment, and border went unchecked, Biden's mannerisms and lo…

We're continuing to bring you reactions from last night's first presidential debate. With ten weeks until the second and final debate in September, Joe Biden will need to overcome more than just his slow start on Thursday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor Willie Bro…

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

There is a longtime rule for local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder, and now Oakland is being accused of violating that rule. An Alameda County grand jury has released a scathing report criticizing the Oakland City Council over the way it awards contracts. The report says the city ended up approving a contract for billboards with…

Governor Gavin Newsom looked beyond California at yesterday's State of the State address, and towards the November election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartpho…

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

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

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

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing increasing protests in response to the FBI raid on her home and questions that have come up in response. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audac…

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

We're continuing our coverage of yesterday's FBI raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The surprise raids center on a politically influential family that runs the city’s contracted recycling company. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor Willie Brown. You can lis…

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

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

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

The recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves one step closer to the November ballot. City Officials said on Tuesday, enough valid signatures have been collected to qualify. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier i…

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

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

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

Assembly member Matt Haney had what looked like a pretty fun weekend back in January, including cocktails, cigars and expensive food to celebrate the Super Bowl. But there's one problem — the bill was apparently footed by campaign dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can l…

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Five candidates vying for San Francisco's Mayoral seat took to the stage on Wednesday to make their case.. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartp…

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

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

State Democrats have been working behind the scenes to keep a crime measure off of the November ballot. The measure would repeal portions of Proposition 47, which relaxed the penalties for certain crimes including shoplifting and retail theft. But, Democrats have been working on their own crime fighting package. It's time for our daily chat with KC…

The leading candidates for San Francisco mayor will face off in their first debate tonight. This comes as a new poll released by Mark Farrell's campaign shows him unseating Mayor London Breed. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier …

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