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Chad Bianco, the Republican sheriff of Riverside County, is polling well among California voters ahead of next year's governor's race. East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, former Fox News host Steve Hilton, and former Rep. Katie Porter are also beginning to emerge from the pack. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who was recalled by voters last year, says she is running for the seat again. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Four were killed at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., shoppers ran for their lives when someone opened fire at Valley Fair Mall in California, and two National Guard members were killed by an ambush just blocks from the White House. Internationally, violence against Venezuela continues while questions are raised about their legality.

Self-driving technology in California won't be limited to robo-taxis for much longer. The DMV is now creating rules for the testing of Autonomous Semi Trucks which have already debuted in Texas. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor. Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco has a new police chief. Mayor Daniel Lurie has selected Deputy Chief Derrick Lew to take over the department. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The United States reportedly killed survivors of a bombing i the waters surrounding Venezuela, which experts say is straight-up murder. So, will -- or should -- Pete Hegseth or someone else be held accountable? Plus, the latest on whether Trump will order a land war.

The White House is set to propose a rollback of fuel economy standards in an attempt to make it easier for manufacturers to sell gas-powered cars. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is taking on some of the world's biggest food companies saying their ultra processed products are causing a health crisis that's burdening local governments. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Bay Bridge just celebrated its 88th birthday and starting in the New Year bridge tolls will rise by 50 cents from $8 to $8.50. The added revenue will pay for maintenance costs on the Bay Bridge as well as six other state-owned bridges in the region and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Congressman Eric Swalwell is kicking off his run for Governor by filing suit accusing the Trump administration of abusing its power. It all revolves around a criminal investigation accusing him of mortgage fraud. Swalwell will be one of the front runners in the race, but how do his qualifications stack up compared to others in the race?

San Francisco's District 4 now has its third supervisor in just a year with Mayor Daniel Lurie's nomination of Alan Wong. Wong previously served as a legislative aide and grew up in the Sunset District and for more on the tall task he now faces for more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows Californians appear to be sharply divided along party lines over President Trump's immigration raids. For more on this KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Bay Area lawmakers are considering relaxing the region's gas appliance ban with exemptions that would soften the rules for homeowners. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier

A move by city officials in Oakland to protect the environment more than a decade ago could end up leading the city into bankruptcy. It's all over coal shipments out of the Port of Oakland. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Can you trust your holiday shopping to AI? Find out about a new ChatGPT feature that suggests gifts for hard-to-buy-for recipients. Plus, a holiday shopping forecast that reveals the cracks between the haves and the have-nots.

The holidays tend to get busy in the emergency room, and that's not just because there are so many dinner table arguments. Here's how to keep the holidays peaceful, injury free, and get guests not to overstay the welcome.

SFPD is expanding its drug raids and moving officers onto later shifts in order to make more arrests. This comes after President Trump held off on deploying federal forces to San Francisco last month and to tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows that the appointment and quick resignation of San Francisco Supervisor Beya Alcarez didn't hurt Mayor Daniel Lurie. 71% say they think Lurie is doing a good job with 30 percent saying they strongly approve. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The federal probe into Governor Newsom's former Chief of Staff is beginning to worry some of the power players in California's political landscape. To find out more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

It's official: East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is entering the race to become next governor of California. For more on his campaign, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he will fight Trump administration plans to allow drilling off the California coast. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Investors are worried an AI bubble is about to burst, so we're wondering what that would mean for the U.S. Plus, AI data centers are fueling double-digit energy cost increases, a new study shows we don't trust its medical advice, and yet an AI song is racing up the music charts. Get the full lowdown here from WCCO, WWJ, KCBS and more.

As KCBS anchor Holly Quan has been reporting, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan has announced plans to run for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's seat. This sets up a crowded field with State Senator Scott Weiner and tech billionaire Saikat Chakrabarti. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Many describe the US parking it's biggest nuclear sub outside tiny Venezuela as taking a sledgehammer to an ant. But is there strategy for blowing ships out of the water, and what is it? Experts, analysts and more weigh in on KCBS, WWL, with Tommy Tucker, Marc Cox and more.

A proposal to expand surveillance cameras to fight crime in Oakland died in committee last night. The vote came after hundreds of people spoke out on both sides of the issue. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Billionaire Tom Steyer has announced that he is running for Governor of California. For more on his platform and whether he has a puncher's chance, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A federal court has blocked Texas' new congressional district maps from going into effect, saying the new districts appear to be drawn based on race. The move by legislators in Texas led to the passage of Proposition 50 here, allowing state lawmakers to redraw our maps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Phil Matier.

It's looking increasingly likely that East Bay Congressman Eric Swallwell will enter the crowded field competing in 2026 to become the next governor of California. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows that state Republicans appear to be divided over President Trump's immigration policies. How important is the Latino vote to the Republican party and could this hurt them in the midterms? KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump has directed mortgage fraud investigations into several prominent Democrats and the latest is East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell. KCBS News anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The Justice Department is suing California over the voter-approved proposition to redraw the state's Congressional maps. KCBS News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

As BART navigates a financial crisis, some East Bay residents are pushing for a new station in East Oakland by the Nimitz freeway. The agency doesn't have the funds to make it happen. For more, KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The headlines today were supposed to be about Democrats and Republicans reaching an agreement about reopening the government ... And then a trove of new emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released. Among them, he wrote of President Donald Trump, “I know how dirty donald is,” and another in 2019 where he wrote "Trump knew about the girls." Here's the latest on Epstein, including Trump's reaction.

The Justice Department is launching an investigation into the UC Berkeley protests that took place during the Turning Point USA event on Monday. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It was a big week for Democrats who saw election wins across the board, as well as the retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. For more on that, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

There's a lot going on in government today as the FAA reduces flights amid the government shutdown and President Donald Trump urges the Senate to use 'the nuclear option' to destroy the filibuster. At the same time, the GOP has a reckoning as voters deliver victory to the Dems across the country and blame the GOP for the shutdown.

Now that House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not be running for re-election, this race is on for who will fill her seat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi says she will not be running for reelection next year. For more on Pelosi's retirement, Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

State Republicans wasted little time filing suit to block Proposition 50, which voters approved in yesterday's special election. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Democrats won big in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California last night. Is it a resounding rebound against the MAGA agenda or a blip that shows big problems ahead in the midterms for the GOP?

Prop 50 has become a part of Governor Gavin Newsom's political identity, and he certainly elevated his national profile with the YES on 50 campaign. To tell us what that means for Newsom's political future, as well as the present-day outlook for President Trump, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It is Election Day for parts of the United States. In California, Prop 50 is the top item for many on their ballots. However, there are other notable races going on elsewhere. KCBS Radio's Steve Scott explores those other races with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.