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Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed off on a new law that aims to protect children online. The measure was one that both Apple and Google opposed. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Lovinger.

This weekend in Napa Valley, musicians, athletes and actors alike will be taking to the stage alongside celebrity chefs at the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage at BottleRock festival. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem, who is hosting the culinary experiences.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The Senate has killed California's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in the state by 2035.

Memorial Day weekend always sees heavy travel, and this particular weekend is expected to see a record number of travelers hit the road and the air. Notably, this surge comes in the wake of several high profile accidents, as well as glitches at airports. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mary Schlangenstein.

Mayor Daniel Lurie could be heading for some conflict between his office and San Francisco supervisors over proposed legislation that would spread out the city's homeless shelters. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri. Unions representing Disney theme-park workers in Florida are condemning the companies firing of dozens of Venezuelan employees, whose visas were revoked by the Trump administration.

As we've been reporting, speed cameras are up and warnings have been issued, but there's still some work to be done in San Francisco to get all the speed cameras the city wants out there up and running. 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 was joined by Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. Amazon's CEO says, so far, the tariffs don't appear to have had much effect on the company.

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting Oakland's police union has rebuffed an attempt to deter annual pay raises this time around as the city trudges through a budget crisis. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was sworn in as Oakland's 52nd Mayor today. Lee won a special election back in March to finish out the term of former Mayor Sheng Thao who was recalled by voters. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Dana Hull. Elon Musk says he's committed to running Tesla for the next five years. Musk, who was at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, told Bloomberg he also plans to pare back his political spending.

General Motors is trying to change course on some of the country's electric vehicle initiatives, as market demand for EVs deflates. 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 Hannah Miller. Amazon hopes the schedule for the NFL's 2025 season is just what the doctor ordered to boost its Prime Video streaming service.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form prostate cancer. To break down the diagnosis, KCBS Radio anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Dr. Sandy Srinvas, Professor of Oncology specializing in urology at Stanford Medicine.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem is here to discuss this weekend's Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience event with Tracey Shepos Cenami, Executive Chef of Jackson Family Wines and Food.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Spencer Soper. President Trump's decision to end a tariff exemption on small packages has taken a big hit on Chinese commerce sites Temu and Shein. That, however, provides somewhat of a boost for retailers and discount stores.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump and his administration's policies are to blame for a good chunk of the 12 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget. The governor unveiled his May revise today, calling for cutbacks to health insurance for undocumented migrants.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford. Salesforce's newest technology is also ushering in a new way to pay for it. The company is charging customers a per use fee for some of its AI agents.

A newly released report shows that 30 percent of inmates released from prison during the pandemic found themselves back behind bars after committing similar crimes a short time later. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a budget that would roll back enrollment for immigrants without legal status into state-funded healthcare. 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 Felix Gillette. HBO is back. Two years after dropping the name from its Max streaming service, Warner Brothers is bringing it back.

Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities and counties to clear homeless encampments. Today, he released an ordinance he says local governments can adopt to prohibit camps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ashley Carman. Amazon plans on using AI to bring more books to its Audible streaming service

Governor Gavin Newsom and other California democrats are pointing fingers at the Trump administration's tariffs to explain budget woes. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Aisha Counts. President Trump today announced a 90 day pause on tariffs on China as the two countries continue negotiations. But, the threat of tariffs are already taking a toll on another industry. Broadcast and cable tv networks have been hit by a downturn in advertising revenue.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Ajay Walia and Reena Miglani of Amara as well as Executive Chef, Bret Tullis. Journey through time and place via a menu that shifts between cultures and countries from Mykonos to Marakech.

Today's BART meltdown has been a good reminder of just how much Bay Area commuters rely on the public transit system. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Microsoft plays a pivotal role in the United States' cyber-defenses. Over the past decade, the software company has staffed "MSTIC," also known as the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center," alongside the FBI and other military and intelligence agencies. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with we're joined by Bloomberg's Dina Bass.

The hunt is on for a new Police Chief in San Francisco after Bill Scott announced he's stepping down today. Scott has been the longest serving chief in San Francisco, working under three mayors. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco police chief is stepping down, but what do we know about the person taking over in the interim? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Duolingo is facing a backlash from some of its users over a change in the way it uses AI. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Jo Constantz.

Yet another roadblock in the road to high speed rail in California: President Donald Trump says the federal government will not be financing any of the project. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Oval Office earlier today, but the conversation took at detour to Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's high-speed rail project. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan we're joined by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple is planning to give its mobile browser Safari an AI boost. This comes as a court could force the company to end a deal with Alphabet making Google the default search on Safari.

A new report says that a project to improve public transit on Oakland's International Boulevard may be responsible for more traffic accidents, as well as the loss of many local businesses. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

President Trump says he's trying to bring filmmaking back to U.S. by way of tariffs for those filmed overseas. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Some telemarketers are taking advantage of a loophole to sell cheap health insurance plans to unsuspecting customers. The problem is, the plans don't really cover much. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Zach Mider.

As we've been reporting, President Trump wants prisoners back on "The Rock". For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Trial begins today for the founder of a San Francisco-based sexual wellness company, and an executive, who are accused of exploiting employees. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Ellen Huet.

Oakland City Hall is going to need to put out a couple want ads as the city's top finance quietly resigned in recent weeks amid a major budget crisis, marking just the latest departure. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor 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 Josh Sisco. The Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to break up Google's lucrative ad division.

San Francisco plans to open up five new shelters for homeless people struggling with addiction by the end of summer. Four of them will be South of Market, while the fifth in the City's Marina. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's police department is facing lots of questions from the city over massive overtime spending after a report found officers may be abusing the sick time system to take up other gigs. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor 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 Julia Love. People who use Google's AI chatbots will soon be seeing ads pop up in their conversations.

While President Trump held a rally today celebrating his 100th day in office, and touting his accomplishments, officials in California marked the day by announcing yet another lawsuit against one of his policies. Today's was about federal job cuts enacted by DOGE. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Do you consider making 100 grand a year low income? Well, if you're in four Bay Area counties, you might. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor 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 Emily Birnbaum. Several big app makers including Meta and Spotify are taking on Google and Apple over who should be responsible for verifying a user's age.

After a judge blocked efforts by President Trump to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, new executive action seeks to try again. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has penned a letter to the state's Energy Commission, urging the agency to redouble its efforts work with refineries to make sure the needs of Californians are being met. It's a somewhat friendlier tone from the Governor, who in the past has promoted legislation he says would hold big oil accountable. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's been a rough road for Oakland amid city budget issues – literally – as the streets continue to get worse and no new paving contacts have been issued. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.