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Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift for Carnegie Mellon. It's the largest gift ever in educational history in the United States.

For the first time in 23 years, Oakland's Police Department is not under federal court oversight. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Trump administration has lowered fuel economy requirements for 2031 vehicles. The move comes at critical time for both climate change efforts and gas price surges across California. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.

This may sound familiar: an economy shaken by wartime inflation... a controversial transit tax on the horizon... But these are NOT today's headlines they're from a 76-year old time capsule opened this week in San Francisco. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The fight over California's proposed billionaire tax is turning into one of the most expensive ballot-measure battles in state history, with more than $200 million now raised between supporters and opponents. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is planning to remove John C. Fremont's name from a state park because the 19th-century explorer was violent against Native tribes. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

Well it is the first-ever Dolly Day, and San Francisco is getting ready to celebrate at Union Square. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California changed its conditions in a deal allowing the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery, after Paramount's CEO threatened to leave the state. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Flock cameras are under fire, but how about when you walk into Costco and your phone gets bombarded with ads? We discuss the limits of surveillance, and then an expert breaks down evidence that AI is able to evade obstacles of its own will, how farmers are weathering diesel prices, and

Automated license plate readers are nearly everywhere these days, but voters in the city of Richmond wants to know if they're actually impacting crime rates. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll is giving us an early look at how Californians are feeling about two of the state's biggest potential 2028 presidential contenders, and the enthusiasm appears to be cooling as numbers for both Governor Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have dropped. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

First, we dive into the latest in the war in Iran, then we reveal the loss of an American institution -- Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum -- and then we discuss why we're so in love with the song "Choosing Texas."

The plan for high-speed rail in California is dividing voters in Merced, which could get passed up for a stop favoring Yosemite tourism. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California is putting new restrictions on the rapidly expanding data center industry. This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills into law, which are designed to make data centers pay more of their own infrastructure costs and disclose how much water and other resources they use. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into the latest in the battle between the president of the United States and its press representatives, and then reveal the top-ranking schools in the U.S., how Gen Z sees work differently than previous generations and how anyone can spot a deepfake.

The Bay Area's transit agencies are in desperate need of funding and cutting services could spell trouble for drivers For more, KCBS STEVE SCOTT spoke with KCBS Insider PHIL MATIER.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the brainchild of Star Wars creator and former Modesto-resident George Lucas, is opening to the public tomorrow in Los Angeles, but if things had gone a little differently, it could have opened in San Francisco instead. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of American democracy, so what happens when the president of the United States blocks media organizations from the White House -- This episode also covers New Orleans' new plans to prepare levees for a 200-year-storm, and revelations about the shockingly high incidence of violence experienced by Americans.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order that intends to increase California's oversight on artificial intelligence development. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom says he won't run for president if Kamala Harris gets in the race. But, next week, Harris hits the campaign trail with Abdul El-Sayed. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's governor's race is heating up, and former Attorney General Xavier Becerra is taking a cautious approach to laying out his plans. He's talking about housing, healthcare, utility costs and A.I., but has been reluctant to make specific promises. For more KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Experts dive into what it means that the Fed raised interest rates, plus a Mashable reporter breaks down everything to watch for cozy season.

Richmond has become the third Bay Area city recently to temporarily halt new data center development, following Oakley and Gilroy. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's high cost of living puts the state near the top in poverty rates across the country. To further explore the issue, KCBS's Melanie Woodrow spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into the economy, including the latest on the war in Iran, the crisis in the bond market, a potential rate hike by the Fed, and a return to simpler times: the mall.

A state watchdog report says California high-speed rail consultants had a night out on the town all on taxpayers money. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Dreamforce kicked off its first day today, just as more questions are coming surrounding the safety of AI. For more KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris are both facing plenty of "will they or won't they" questions when it comes to their 2028 plans. But Governor Newsom has shared that he would not run for president if Kamala Harris runs herself. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he will not run for President if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into AI and data centers, plus a wholesome and non-technology driven pleasure: leaf peeping and what to expect this fall.

With several major tech leaders warning the public of artificial intelligence's rapidly increasing power, legislators are scrambling to respond. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is rallying his Republican base with a promise of $5,000 for every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has unveiled a package of bills to deal with what he's calling a rent emergency in the City. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Republicans are holding their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, but it would be pretty hard to find any Californians in attendance. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton recently stated that if he's elected, he'll scrap the DMV and lower vehicle registration fees. To find out more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Mall of America is hosting pop ups of viral shops from Tik Tok to attract Gen Z as Apple introduces a new foldable phone. Why does Gen Z yearn for a past they never knew?

Another Bay Area politician is looking to make a run at the presidential seat. For more on U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna's potential presidential campaign, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART's police department is looking to ask the transit agency's Board of Directors for permission to have drones surveil parking lots and other facilities. For more KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The latest jobs report is a complicated mix bag of data and we break it down, and then we talk to a Canadian mayor about the tariffs are affecting them, and where the best spots are to actually find a job.

Data centers are becoming the political flash point of the midterms as candidates race to respond to tanking public opinion. For more, KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's no secret that Governor Gavin Newsom is eyeing a presidential run but will his California roots hold him back? For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.