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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

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    San Francisco leaders split over potential National Guard deployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 2:47


    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.

    BONUS: Trash piles up in parks, airports jam and Trump wages court battles: government chaos continues, but when will the shutdown end?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 26:28


    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.

    Trump targets San Francisco after Lurie says city doesn't need the National Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 4:22


    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.

    Massive spending fuels California's Prop 50 redistricting campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:25


    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.

    Obama endorses California redistricting measure in new ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:54


    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.

    Newsom supports task force studying legacy of slavery in C.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 3:21


    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.

    Salesforce CEO backs Trump sending national guard to SF in new twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 3:06


    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.

    BONUS: Is there really peace in the Middle East now? Breaking down the deal Trump brokered and if it'll hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 29:36


    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.

    Golden Gate Bridge district seeks restitution from pro-Palestine protestors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 3:31


    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.

    Billionaire philanthropist donates $12 million to help pass Prop 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:03


    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.

    BONUS: 'An enormous stain on American history' ... or something else? Bondi, Comey, and National Guard deployment put US justice on the hot seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 28:21


    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.

    CA gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter under fire for viral CBS interview clip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 3:09


    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.

    Oakland is on the hunt of a new police chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:12


    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.

    A changing Oakland? Mayor Barbara Lee delivers State of the City address

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:01


    Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her annual State of the City address on Tuesday night... as she noted the progress made and the ongoing efforts to "change the narrative" around Oakland. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

    Newsom and Pritzker threaten to pull out of National Governor's Association over National Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:00


    Governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker of Illinois are threatening to pull out of the National Governors Association, unless the group condemns the Trump administration's plans to deploy National Guard troops. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

    How do voters feel about California's redistricting plans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 2:54


    The political battle over Prop 50 continues ahead of next month's statewide special election. To tell us which voters will help swing the state, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

    Tariffs, LGBTQ+ rights, voting — the Supreme Court's new term

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 3:35


    Phil Matier is away today. Today marks the start of a new term for the Supreme Court. This comes as a congressional standoff has dragged the shutdown of the federal government into its 6th day. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke to Sonoma State University Political Science professor David McCuan.

    Newsom threatens to cut state funding from universities that sign Trump compact

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 3:41


    University funding is the latest front for the political battle between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. Newsom threatened to cut billions in state funding from the University of Southern California this week if it complies with a Trump administration request to impose the president's political priorities on campus. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

    BONUS: Is air traffic control the key to ending the government shutdown? The latest on both sides' demands, and why Schumer is choosing 'this hill'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 31:46


    What's it like to have a non-functioning government? Americans are being reminded. And many believe the key to forcing an end to the stalemate is in the hands of air traffic controllers.

    Newsom continues to push redistricting amidst shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:46


    Governor Newsom has kept busy pushing his redistricting plans as the government shutdown continues. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

    California ends program permitting solo EV drivers to use HOV lanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 3:57


    California drivers can peel clean air stickers off their bumpers, since they no longer grant you coveted membership to the carpool lane. The state's HOV access program has expired, meaning solo electric and hybrid cars have to merge right. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

    Comparing Newsom and Trump's approaches to crime and housing crises

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:58


    While there are plenty of disagreements between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump, their approaches to crime and homelessness aren't as distant as you may think. It reflects a national increase in support for pro-law enforcement stances, as well as punitive criminal justice policies. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Mattier.

    BONUS: 'If you're flying blind, better open a side window': latest on the government shutdown and how it'll affect jobs, markets, and you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 24:59


    The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.

    BONUS: Cops across the US urged to test cold case DNA against newly revealed yogurt shop murderer, who could be among the worst of all time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 22:38


    The yogurt shop murder in Dallas, Texas, 34 years ago was one of the most infamous cold cases in the United States until this week, when police announced it was solved. Here's how that happened and whether this case could have repercussions across the country. Also, Tara Servatius at WORD Radio discusses why she believes serial killing is 'obsolete' and new evidence revealed in the Betty Ann New case in Florida.

    How was the Sunset Dunes skate park paid for? It's a point of tension

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:20


    When plans for a new skate park at San Francisco's Sunset Dunes came to light, city officials said the money to build it would be coming from the private sector. But, it turns out that might not have been the case. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

    BONUS: Witness says 'we need God, we need Jesus' as bodies pile up on church lawn in Michigan mass shooting: the latest on gun violence in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 21:54


    A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

    Trump threatens to starve NYC of federal funding over Zohran Mamdani

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 5:14


    President Trump is warning New York City voters not to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor, threatening to starve the city of federal funding if the Democratic nominee wins in November. For more, KCBS News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

    Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom at career crossroads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:51


    As the Democratic Party grapples with President Trump's agenda, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom have reached career crossroads. For more on the two political 'frenemies', KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

    BONUS: Is Tylenol really bad for pregnant women, and if not, why would the president say it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 31:45


    Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others breaking down what you need to know -- and what you should do.

    SFMTA pulls app aimed at helping drivers avoid tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 3:55


    Transit officials in San Francisco quickly pulled the plug on an app that could have helped drivers avoid getting traffic tickets. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

    'I was in a bad mood:' Professor who called Charlie Kirk a 'POS' fights for his job as Kimmel returns from short suspension: the latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 26:00


    Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free speech, late night TV, and the responsibilities of free speech.

    How shifting Bay Area commute patterns impact bridge traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 3:15


    The Bay Area's commute patterns are changing and bringing attention to the differences between the region's bridges, which are seeing near pre-pandemic levels of traffic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

    Jimmy Kimmel's off the air: Could SNL be next? Here's the latest on the free speech controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 34:48


    Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.

    Government shutdown showdown: Battle lines are drawn and among the stakes is healthcare for millions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 26:12


    We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.

    BONUS: Hate speech vs free speech and is there a difference? First Amendment tested by Charlie Kirk's murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 34:00


    Charlie Kirk said there was no such thing as hate speech, but then why are so many people getting fired and arrested for their words in the wake of his death?

    'We got him:' How Charlie Kirk's killer was caught, what we know about him, and what's next as Americans grapple with violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 38:33


    Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.

    BONUS ON DEADLINE: Guns, God and the battle for America's classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 35:38


    Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.

    ON DEADLINE: 'America is broken:' Charlie Kirk's shooting is the latest escalation in shocking political violence across the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 37:36


    Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.

    To vax or not to vax? Experts say that shouldn't be the question as controversy swirls over guidelines and CVS requires prescriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:26


    Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.

    Trump reacts to news of his death, plus can he really take over Chicago? And here's why California has to handle Kamala's protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:09


    Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.

    Harris receives CHP protection after Trump terminates Secret Service detail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 4:46


    Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly getting CHP protection after the Trump administration revoked her Secret Service detail that was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Mario Tama / Staff / Getty Images

    Trump removes Secret Service protection from Kamala Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:01


    President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, after it was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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