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This week, we saw a huge shakeup in the California governor's race after Eric Swalwell's exit. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Eric Swalwell's decision to drop out of the Governor's race has made it unlikely that two Republicans will advance in the primary, shutting Democrats out. That's according to an online model set up by a data expert. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for consumers? Also, we explore summer travel prices and why so many surcharges seem to be hidden -- and piling up.

Tom Steyer has spent 120-million dollars on political advertising during his campaign for governor. That spending could send him to the top of the Democratic field. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is warning state Democrats that big budget cuts are on the horizon due to the state's budget deficit. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles, a Minnesota tradition, and find out who's the most popular person in the world. Hint: She's workin' 9-5.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces the chaotic calendar California voters are facing ahead of Eric Swalwell's exit. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom has set August 18th as the date for a special election to decide who will fill former Congressman Eric Swalwell's seat now that he's resigned from Congress. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider PHIL MATIER.

Eric Swalwell's swift exit from California's gubernatorial race has re-shaped the landscape ahead of June's primary. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A day after dropping out of the governor's race, Eric Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress. This all follows charges of sexual assault and misconduct by four women. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The ceasefire in Iran is 'fragile' by many definitions ... But is it so fragile as to be useless? Get the latest, plus what people are skipping as gas prices skyrocket, and a zombie fish invades the Great Lakes.

The race for California Governor could be upended as we're learning that East Bay congressman and gubernatorial candidate ERIC SWALWELL is responding to claims from a former staffer... who alleges that he sexually assaulted her while they worked in his office

There's been increasing speculation that Former Vice President Kamala Harris is eyeing a candidacy in the 2028 presidential race due to her recent public presence. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer says his investment in a company that runs the state's largest immigration detention center was a mistake. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is a very confusing economy and here are the latest numbers. Gold, jobs, gas prices, futures, and an analysis of how 'lifestyle creep' ruins advancements in pay.

California's SEIU representing three-quarters of a million members statewide is pulling its endorsement of state Senator Scott Wiener. The SEIU is now solely backing Connie Chan in the House race to succeed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Officials in the Tri-Valley area are hoping to build a rail line that would link passengers on the Altamont Corridor Express with the Dublin-Pleasanton BART station. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire shortly before the deadline President Donald Trump had issued to bomb their civilization into non-existence. So, what's next, and will the ceasefire really be honored by all sides? Plus, here's what happened in Detroit when a gas station offered free gas.

Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell is a leading Democratic contender in the California governors race, but he's faced some scrutiny lately. That includes online claims that he had inappropriate relationship with young congressional staff members. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Artemis II's astronauts saw the dark side of the moon for the first time. So, here's a discussion of the miracle that was that moment, plus what's next. And it opens the door to an eternal debate for some conspiracy theorists ... Was the original moon landing faked in a TV studio?

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. While crime in San Francisco is continuing to drop, officials say the number of homicides has spiked with 14 reported so far this year compared to only 4 at the same time last year.

President Trump has made an endorsement in the California governor's race backing Republican candidate Steve Hilton. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump continues to shuffle the deck, and this week he removed Pam Bondi from her post as Attorney General. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Federal officials have given PG&E the go-ahead to keep the state's only nuclear power plant running for at least another five years. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest look at the health of the jobs sector, plus a threat from Iran that should have American businesses taking a second look at their security. Plus, Reeses' gives in to fans demands, a new road material could change potholes forever and why laughter is -- literally -- the best medicine.

Why are we bombing Iran while gas prices skyrocket? Experts discuss Donald Trump's speech to the United States and predict what happens next.

We're now exactly two months from California's 2026 primary... and pressure is building between the divided Democrat front and the Republicans who see a path to victory. For more KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

President Trump's address on the war with Iran.. comes after millions turned out across the nation to take part in No Kings protests over the weekend. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

Californians are taking their families to neighboring states... A new study out of the UC Berkeley Policy Lab says those who've left the Golden State are more financially stable now. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is packing his bags for his first trip out of the country since taking office. Lurie is scheduled to visit China and Korea, and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The candidates for Governor are continuing to ramp up their fundraising...as so far...no one has managed to break away from the pack. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

East Bay Congressman and candidate for governor Eric Swalwell claims President Trump is trying to use the FBI to sway California's gubernatorial race. A decade ago, Swalwell was investigated by the FBI and now the agency's director Kash Patel wants those files to resurface. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

A new report calls San Francisco's MUNI an exceptionally productive system. One of the things it's NOT doing so well on comes down to its passengers. For more KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

The Bay Area's population may have shrunk permanently thanks to pandemic-era losses... The region's AI boom is not enough to offset the sky-high cost of living and failure to build housing

A new report by the Bay Area Council says that a crackdown on illegal immigrants could cost the region up to 67 billion dollars. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

There's a California bill that's pushing to create the country's first "seal of approval" for NON-ultraprocessed foods. The bill would require stores to display those products prominently

A recent poll finds that a large number of prospective voters don't know...and don't care...who a number of the candidates running for governor in the June primary are. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.