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Ever since the Supreme Court last year granted cities more power to arrest and fine homeless people, San Francisco city leaders have pushed for increased sweeps on encampments. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Democrats are moving forward with a redistricting campaign, as Governor Newsom calls for a special election to allow for new congressional maps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

California's leading Democrats are pushing for a drastic re-drawing of the state' congressional districts, in response to a push by Texas Republicans to do the same. But what do California voters think? New polling suggests the re-draw push could be harder than expected, and for more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Bay Area's AI boom is bringing in-person work back and San Francisco now has a higher return-to-office rate than Los Angeles. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new audit says California can save millions if they offer more remote work options. But, Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging the report, saying the numbers aren't accurate. This comes as Newsom continues his push to have employees working in office at least four days a week. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., have now seen National Guard deployments, and we're considering the possibility that federal troops could be deployed to the Bay Area. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Phil Matier. Governor Gavin Newsom has sent a letter to President Trump saying he'll stop the state's efforts to redistrict if the President does the same in Texas.

With Kamala Harris and now Eleni Kounalakis out of California's 2026 governor's race, we're taking a look at the remaining contenders. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

On Deadline is a deep dive into a single topic from Audacy's newsrooms across the country. Today, we're talking about money, and why everything from electricity to steaks on the grill cost so much. Plus, get the latest on AI pricing and how it affects you. On Deadline is written and produced by Christy Strawser and Lauren Barry.

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to meet with Democratic lawmakers from Texas today. On the agenda: the governor's retaliatory redistricting plan aimed at leveling the playing field if Texas moves forward with plans to redraw the state's electoral map. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke in the studio with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

A coalition of labor unions in the state is backing Governor Newsom's efforts to redraw the Congressional districts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

House prices are at a record high while mortgage rates are also still high ... so much so that we learned this week that an American has to make $117,000 a year in salary to afford a median house anywhere in the United States. So, is it time to just rent? And when will the Fed lower the interest rates?

A new report shows that housing costs are higher than at any other point in history ... which has many people wondering if it's time to reevaluate the American dream. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Residents of San Francisco's Mission District are criticizing local officials over the city's response to sex work in the neighborhood. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Is San Francisco getting its groove back? That's the findings of a recent San Francisco Chronicle poll which found that people are once again starting to feel optimistic about the City's future.

There are new eyes on the roads in San Francisco, which is now issuing tickets using 56 new speed cameras in 33 spots around the city. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new report looks at the politics of those leaving the state and those moving here. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report cites a lack of police traffic enforcement as one reason behind the city's failure to implement Vision Zero. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins us LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline. The former governor who led efforts to stop partisan gerrymandering in the state is weighing in on Governor Gavin Newsom's calls to redraw the maps in favor of democrats. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Arguably the biggest domino in California's 2026 gubernatorial race has already fallen, with the news that former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run. That's opened the door to a host of challengers, including billionaire mall magnate Rick Caruso. For more on the race to govern the Golden State, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Jeffrey Epstein associate, partner and pimp Ghislaine Maxwell sat down for two days with the Justice Department as the mystery deepens about Epstein's so-called client list, and then she was mysteriously transferred to a low-security federal prison camp. What did she say, and what's about to happen next?

In her first interview since losing the 2024 presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” about her decision not to participate in the California gubernatorial race. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Governor Newsom is targeting November for a special election to redraw the state's congressional districts. This comes as Attorney General Rob Bonta says he believes the state can legally move ahead with the plan. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A small group of public safety leaders in San Francisco is earning more than most of the city's elected officials. Last year, 75% of the city's workers earning more than $400K were in police, sheriff, or fire departments, even though they account for less than a fifth of the workforce. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The race for Governor just got a little less crowded, with former Vice President saying she will not be in the running to replace Governor Newsom. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.

The latest numbers show crime is down dramatically in San Francisco, but none more so than car thefts, which have dropped 45 percent since last year. That's the biggest decrease in any of the 35 cities tracked in a new report. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California joins 21 other states in lobbing another lawsuit against President Donald Trump. The latest legal salvo is over the Trump Administration's attempt to force states into giving up the personal data of people receiving SNAP benefits. California Attorney General says it's understood that, by providing their personal information to the state, SNAP recipients can expect that their personal information will not be used for unrelated purposes. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Crews from San Francisco's transit agency were out today painting the town red, or at least the curbs in daylighting zones. They are the areas 20 feet before an intersection where it's now illegal to park. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Once a strong supporter of an independent redistricting process in California, Governor Newsom is now saying that may change if Texas lawmakers move ahead with plans to redraw congressional districts in their state, with the governor vowing to fight fire with fire. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

After the Trump administration reversed course on a campaign promise to make all information related to Epstein public, the late financier's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is meeting with Justice Department officials. And now, President Trump says to take a look at Bill Clinton for more info on Epstein. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer 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. In what may be a sign of how things are in San Francisco, an AI company is moving into office space that once housed Macy's online division.

San Francisco lawmakers and Mayor Daniel Lurie have reached a deal to open new homeless shelters throughout the city. The proposed law aims to promote a more even distribution of the shelters throughout the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is making changes to its policy regarding homeless families starting in October. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Housing prices, retailer perception, tariffs, gas -- what's going on in this topsy turvy US economy? Here's a mid-year look at key indicators. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Paramount is canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' after paying President Donald Trump $16 million for a segment he didn't like on another of their shows. Does that mean the network killed a historic TV franchise to appease the president of the United States or is something else afoot? Dive in with On Deadline. The show is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Sanctuary cities, which protect undocumented immigrants from arrest and deportation, are under attack by the Trump administration. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer 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 San Francisco Board of Supervisors has signed off of Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget, which slashes hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending.

California is suing the Trump administration for preventing undocumented immigrants from accessing federally funded public benefit programs. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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.