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Ever since the Supreme Court last year granted cities more power to arrest and fine homeless people, San Francisco city leaders have pushed for increased sweeps on encampments. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Buena Vista Winery's Winemaker, Ryan Lynch, about the history of the winery. They share tasting notes on many of the wines that are named after family members of the original founder.

California Democrats are moving forward with a redistricting campaign, as Governor Newsom calls for a special election to allow for new congressional maps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg Tech Reporter Natalie Lung. In April, META founder Mark Zuckerberg boasted about the capabilities of the company's new AI program, Meta AI. META attempted to jump ahead of the pack after coming into the AI game late, saying its app had capabilities that would make it more appealing than competitors like ChatGPT. But consumers say that isn't the case.

California's leading Democrats are pushing for a drastic re-drawing of the state' congressional districts, in response to a push by Texas Republicans to do the same. But what do California voters think? New polling suggests the re-draw push could be harder than expected, and for more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly. Peloton is planning its biggest product upgrade in years as it seeks to revive sales.

The Bay Area's AI boom is bringing in-person work back and San Francisco now has a higher return-to-office rate than Los Angeles. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new audit says California can save millions if they offer more remote work options. But, Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging the report, saying the numbers aren't accurate. This comes as Newsom continues his push to have employees working in office at least four days a week. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Amazon is expanding its same-day grocery delivery program by more than doubling the number of cities where it's available.

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., have now seen National Guard deployments, and we're considering the possibility that federal troops could be deployed to the Bay Area. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Phil Matier. Governor Gavin Newsom has sent a letter to President Trump saying he'll stop the state's efforts to redistrict if the President does the same in Texas.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report, where KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Sarah Frier. A San Francisco company is vying for Google Chrome's search browser. Perplexity, an AI startup, is offering nearly 35 million dollars for the browser as Google faces pressures from the government to break up their monopoly.

With Kamala Harris and now Eleni Kounalakis out of California's 2026 governor's race, we're taking a look at the remaining contenders. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's David Welch. Ford is unveiling plans for a new line of electric vehicles. This comes in spite of the Trump Administration doing away with incentives for EVs.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Julian Hotel's Food and Beverage Manager Sean Doherty about Hitchcock Month at Carlotta's Cocktail and Wine Bar. Carlotta's will be serving specials to honor Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense.

A coalition of labor unions in the state is backing Governor Newsom's efforts to redraw the Congressional districts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to meet with Democratic lawmakers from Texas today. On the agenda: the governor's retaliatory redistricting plan aimed at leveling the playing field if Texas moves forward with plans to redraw the state's electoral map. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke in the studio with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner. San Francisco-based social networking site Nextdoor is cutting 12% of its workforce. The move comes as the company released its latest earnings report.

Residents of San Francisco's Mission District are criticizing local officials over the city's response to sex work in the neighborhood. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King. President Trump is calling on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to step down, saying he is "highly conflicted."

There are new eyes on the roads in San Francisco, which is now issuing tickets using 56 new speed cameras in 33 spots around the city. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new report looks at the politics of those leaving the state and those moving here. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the company behind M&M's and the Mars bar is teaming up with an agriculture gene-editing company to make cocoa plants that can better withstand the effects of climate change. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Agriculture Reporter Ilena Peng.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins us LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline. The former governor who led efforts to stop partisan gerrymandering in the state is weighing in on Governor Gavin Newsom's calls to redraw the maps in favor of democrats. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report cites a lack of police traffic enforcement as one reason behind the city's failure to implement Vision Zero. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Allyson Versprille. The federal government is proposing an easing of restrictions on drone flights, in a move that will make it easier for companies to deliver packages by air.

Arguably the biggest domino in California's 2026 gubernatorial race has already fallen, with the news that former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run. That's opened the door to a host of challengers, including billionaire mall magnate Rick Caruso. For more on the race to govern the Golden State, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelly. Peloton is launching a new marketplace where people can buy and sell their used equipment.

This week, KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem shares a touching tribute to Chef “Big Jim” Modesitt. Chef Jim will be greatly missed. His amazing BBQ and his contributions to the community will be remembered throughout the Bay Area.

Governor Newsom is targeting November for a special election to redraw the state's congressional districts. This comes as Attorney General Rob Bonta says he believes the state can legally move ahead with the plan. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In her first interview since losing the 2024 presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” about her decision not to participate in the California gubernatorial race. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Economics Editor, Molly Smith. Amid one of the most dismal jobs reports since the pandemic, President Trump says he plans to fire Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A small group of public safety leaders in San Francisco is earning more than most of the city's elected officials. Last year, 75% of the city's workers earning more than $400K were in police, sheriff, or fire departments, even though they account for less than a fifth of the workforce. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The race for Governor just got a little less crowded, with former Vice President saying she will not be in the running to replace Governor Newsom. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos. Chase is introducing a new plan to help bars and restaurants affected by natural disasters, like the devastating fires that tore through Southern California earlier this year.

The latest numbers show crime is down dramatically in San Francisco, but none more so than car thefts, which have dropped 45 percent since last year. That's the biggest decrease in any of the 35 cities tracked in a new report. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, TikTok is rolling out new safety features for creators and some of its younger users. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Samantha Kelley.

Crews from San Francisco's transit agency were out today painting the town red, or at least the curbs in daylighting zones. They are the areas 20 feet before an intersection where it's now illegal to park. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California joins 21 other states in lobbing another lawsuit against President Donald Trump. The latest legal salvo is over the Trump Administration's attempt to force states into giving up the personal data of people receiving SNAP benefits. California Attorney General says it's understood that, by providing their personal information to the state, SNAP recipients can expect that their personal information will not be used for unrelated purposes. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Deena Shanker. President Trump has been critical of a law in California requiring all eggs sold in the state be from cage-free chickens. While the eggs may be more expensive than those from chickens raised on battery farms, the extra cost hasn't deterred the general public from buying them.

Once a strong supporter of an independent redistricting process in California, Governor Newsom is now saying that may change if Texas lawmakers move ahead with plans to redraw congressional districts in their state, with the governor vowing to fight fire with fire. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. Microsoft is giving its Edge browser an AI boost.

After the Trump administration reversed course on a campaign promise to make all information related to Epstein public, the late financier's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is meeting with Justice Department officials. And now, President Trump says to take a look at Bill Clinton for more info on Epstein. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Technology co-host Ed Ludlow. Tesla's robotaxis are coming to the streets of San Francisco, with service starting as soon as today.

San Francisco is making changes to its policy regarding homeless families starting in October. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco lawmakers and Mayor Daniel Lurie have reached a deal to open new homeless shelters throughout the city. The proposed law aims to promote a more even distribution of the shelters throughout the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Sanctuary cities, which protect undocumented immigrants from arrest and deportation, are under attack by the Trump administration. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has signed off of Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget, which slashes hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending.

California is suing the Trump administration for preventing undocumented immigrants from accessing federally funded public benefit programs. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As democrats start to gear up for the midterm election, a handful of key states could be set to lose congressional seats, including 4 here in California. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.