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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. President Trump delivered his State of the Union speech earlier this evening. Several prominent Democrats from California, including Senator Adam Schiff, have decided to boycott the event.

With gold at an all-time high, is it time to dump your other investments? Bruce Halprin, Wealth Enhancement Group with Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk. Desperate job seekers also turn to ‘reverse recruiters' Dave Frisco with KCBS Radio, McDonald's Shamrock shake gambit actually boosts their bottom line and more.

California's state workers are pushing back against Governor Newsom's order to bring them back to the office. The governor's July 1st mandate requires most state employees to be in the office four days a week. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State Senator Scott Wiener wants to make it easier for cities to break up with PG&E. Following last months massive blackout in San Francisco which left 130-thousand customers in the dark, he is proposing legislation to make is easier for cities to set up their own utility networks.

James Van der Beek's death raises the question … why are so many young people dying of colorectal cancer? Dr Andrea Dwyer, cancer expert joins KCBS, Plus,w hy do our brains make us hesitate? with Dr. Eric Eitry, prof at Carnegie Mellon on KCBS and great white sharks in the Gulf with Prof Sean Powers and Tommy Tucker out of WWL.

California Democrats held their state convention in San Francisco this past weekend but the party did NOT endorse a candidate for governor. This comes as Republican candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton is leading in recent polls and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The Supreme Court did something many thought they wouldn't and ruled against President Donald Trump's ability to levy tariffs without congressional approval. So, what's next for the president who has said many times that tariffs is 'one of his favorite words?'

The California Democratic Party is hosting its state convention this weekend at San Francisco's Moscone Center. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made a campaign stop in Southern California last night to rally support for a billionaire's tax in the state. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A doctor warns about the deadly consequences of the political noise in today's medical landscape. Plus, warning about some generic drugs and compounded GLP1s.

The most recent polling in California's gubernatorial race suggests Republican Steve Hilton is surging into the lead in a crowded field. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Crime in Oakland might be on the decline but that didn't stop Mayor Barbara Lee from becoming a victim over the holiday weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Get the latest on why Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today. Plus, is it time to take a digital detox? And places you're being watched that may surprise you.

This year, California revised its plastic bag ban to eliminate loopholes and restrict stores to paper bags at checkout. It's the latest in a years-long saga, and to tell us more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is reportedly set to try a new method when it comes to dealing with the city's homeless population. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President's Day is this week, which brings up lots of questions about the presidents throughout history and how they've changed the office. Plus, Jesse Jackson tried to make it to the Oval Office, and rebuilt how Republicans and Democrats built their party along the way, and Stephen Colbert went public with news about CBS pulling one of his interviews.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California on to a new clean energy agreement with the U.K. which has again earned him the criticism of President Trump. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Silicon Valley is looking for a new ally in the Governor's race and Mahan might make the cut. With Gavin Newsom set to leave the office tech billionaires are poised to find their political 'in' to avoid regulations on their business. For more KCBS Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We learned this morning that a tentative deal has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco union bringing an end to the five-day strike. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Border czar Tom Homan announced ICE is withdrawing from Minneapolis after two U.S. citizens were killed in altercations in officers. Plus, confusion reigns after the feds shut down the airspace over El Paso. What was happening?

The San Francisco teacher strike is uncovering decades-long issues and disparities between teachers, classrooms, and the school district. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Two prominent state democrats appear to be at odds at how to deal with the recent court ruling tossing out a law banning federal agents from wearing face masks. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The F.D.A refused to review Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vaccine, in what experts is the latest sign that RFK's Health Department is hostile to vaccines. Plus, concerning news about the effects of sitting and on childhood obesity rates.

California's EV adoption is still outpacing other states, and analysts fear the state could lose $5 billion each year by 2035 if EV adoption continues to grow. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Get the top three skills today's employers are looking for, plus answers to which drugs are a good deal on TrumpRx, and which ones you should buy elsewhere.

Only 9% of workplaces say they're fully staffed in a recent Robert Half survey. Is that because of AI? And when your doctor uses chat GPT (and he does), what does that mean for the future of medicine? Also, more young people are having heart attacks. Here are the warning signs.

Billionaire Tom Steyer is outspending the field, while the newest candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, is raking in tech endorsements and donations. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown

Silicon Valley is spending big on state politics this year, with some strategists expecting big tech to spend more money than ever. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to California's new election map, which was created through Prop 50 last year. The result is expected to send five more Democrats to Congress. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appears to be putting his money where his mouth is, with a new disclosure that shows he's spent $430,000 of his own money on his mayoral campaign For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?

The race to become the next governor of California is quickly becoming a spending battle. Billionaire Tom Steyer is outspending the field to campaign on a platform of affordability, but the race has no clear frontrunner. For more, KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The Bay Area economy is getting a big boost from this week's Super Bowl with hotels and AirBnB owners looking for a big payday. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Donald Trump sent new signals on Iran, and even more signals about American elections -- signals that had many aghast -- plus, Elon Musk create a mega-merger and here's what's in it.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says he doesn't anticipate an increase in ICE enforcement ahead of Super Bowl 60. At the same time, he expects a greater number of federal agents in San Francisco to support law enforcement ahead of the game. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world taking place here in the Bay Area. But, will this year's Super Bowl help bring Americans together or become a platform for protests? For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.

Ten years after hosting Super Bowl 50 the Bay Area is again the center of the NFL world. We're taking a look at how the Bay Area has changed in the past decade and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This week, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan became the newest candidate running for governor of California. He's up against a crowded field, and for more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is throwing his hat into the Governor's race, joining an already crowded field. To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.