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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.

While Prop 50 is a statewide measure, the national consequences of redistricting have worked in Governor Gavin Newsom's favor. The YES on 50 campaign has received significant small donations from people across the country. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The FBI announced that a terror plot was thwarted in Michigan before it could ruin Halloween for everyone. Here's the latest. Plus, Marine City had a dilemma when a football championship fell on Halloween. Here's how they're handling it. And how old is too old to trick or treat? And then we go to the solar system to discuss how spooky the galaxy is. We also find out which galaxy smells like raspberry and what the moon looks like cut in half.

Mayor Daniel Lurie's plans for housing don't seem to be meeting the mark according to a new report. Lurie's proposing a "family zoning" plan, but projected numbers are significantly lower than San Francisco's state-mandated home requirement. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The saga of Prop 50 in California can't be told without looking at the clash between the state's current and former governors. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom find themselves at opposite sides of the debate over re-districting. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that more than half of those surved support plans to redraw the state's Congressional districts in the special election a week from today. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby talked to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In an unusual move, Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling he doesn't need any more donors in the battle over Prop 50. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Target, Amazon, Starbucks, UPS and more announced mass layoffs recently, which has some ready to declare a recession is imminent. But what's really going on in the U.S. economy? Here's analysis and reporting from economists, professors and hiring managers.

Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris may come from similar political backgrounds....but the two may end up facing off against each other other in 2028 if they both follow through on hints dropped over the weekend. Newsom told CBS that he is seriously considering a run for President...while Harris told an interviewer that she was not done with politics. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're breaking down the federal government's push to preserve "election integrity" by sending election monitors to special elections in California and New Jersey. To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced this morning that the immigration operation that was expected to flood Bay Area cities with federal agents this weekend has been called off. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Nvidia's Jensen Huang seem to have influenced President Trump's decision to call off a federal surge in San Francisco. Open AI's Sam Altman was also said to have reached out to the president. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.

Two of Silicon Valley's top CEO's may be to thank for President Trump's decision to call off a weekend immigration crackdown planned for San Francisco this weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

After a late night call with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Donald Trump said today he is calling off plans to deploy federal agents into San Francisco. After the arrival of these agents to Alameda, but before the president's announcement was made, KCBS Radio's Steve Scott spoke about the situation with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Border Patrol Agents reportedly could arrive in the Bay Area as soon as tomorrow. Mayor Daniel Lurie made his strongest comments on the Trump administration, saying it's been deploying agents to incite a backlash. For more, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new hurricane seemed to strike at regular intervals the last couple of falls ... but then they disappeared in 2025. What happened and what's next? Experts break it down. Plus, winter is coming and here's how to prepare.

State Senator Scott Wiener is officially running for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The money continues to pour in to the campaigns both for and against state Proposition 50, which would allow lawmakers to redraw Congressional Districts, with a recent poll showing that extra money could help decide race. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

California Republicans are preparing to involve President Trump in the campaign against Prop 50, which would re-draw California's congressional districts in a state where Republicans are greatly outnumbered. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Amazon's cloud service went dark on Monday and took a big chunk of U.S. business and products and operations down along with it. Here's the latest on how it happened, what the fix would be, and how concerned we should be about it happening again.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he's no longer calling for the National Guard to come to San Francisco. This comes after Benioff advocated for the hiring of more ICE agents and said he would welcome federal troops into the city, but now he's apologizing. For more one this, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

No Kings rallies are set to take over US cities this weekend amid a swirling mix of political hot topics: Hamas hasn't released hostage bodies, which Trump says could make him 'green light' Israel to start bombing again. John Bolton was indicted. Oh, and the government is shut down and some experts say it could become the longest shutdown in history.

State Senator Scott Wiener is preparing to challenge Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Police Department is on the hunt for more officers. And that has some neighboring agencies less than happy. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The National Guard has been repeatedly deployed in the name of public safety, and, according to President Trump, San Francisco could be next in line. That's dividing elected officials, concerned residents, and tech industry leaders. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio anchor Phil Matier.

Tariffs, court battles, a full government shutdown and more have the United States in chaos. Here's what's going on and what experts say it will take for it to end.

President Trump is once again going after San Francisco, calling the City a mess and saying he was considering sending in troops to clean things up. The President's comments came hours after San Francisco's Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney held a press conference saying the city is committed to safety and doesn't need the National Guard. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're bringing you more on the political spending boom over Prop 50's redistricting of California. More than $200 million has been poured into the campaigns, and for more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Yes on 50 campaign to redraw California's Congressional maps is out with a new ad featuring former President Barack Obama. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Gavin Newsom has signed off on the creation of a California task force to study how racist policies have affected descendants of slaves. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Trump administration has bolstered its ties to the tech world in the President's second term. Now, both Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have called for the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco. This comes as the city's elected officials point to positive data when it comes to the response to the drug and homelessness crisis. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil matier.

President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced this week, but many are wondering if his work securing the agreement will win him something else: a new legacy. Learn more on the deal and reaction to it from Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman at WCCO in Minneapolis; KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is seeking more than $160-thousand dollars in restitution from pro-Palestine protesters involved in a demonstration that shut down traffic on the bridge. That was in April of last year, and it's the first time the bridge district has sought restitution for a traffic disruption. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

The campaign to redraw the state's Congressional districts is getting a big cash infusion, with billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer pledging $12 million to help pass Prop 50. KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Pam Bondi faced the Senate as James Comey faced arraignment and the Democratic governors of American handled National Guard deployment -- or threat of it -- on their streets. This has been a historic week in the U.S. systen of justice and here's what happened. On Deadline is produced and written by Christy Strawser and Lauren Barry.

California Democratic candidate for governor Katie Porter has made headlines after a tense interview with CBS Los Angeles investigative reporter Julie Watts. The buzz has brought more attention to what's been a subdued race so far. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS political insider Phil Matier.

Just a day after delivering her state of the city address, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is on the hunt for a new police chief. This after the current Chief, Floyd Mitchell, announced he plans to step down December 5th. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.