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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.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, is grabbing headlines for its acquisition of New York-based news start-up the Free Press, which was helmed by conservative journalist Bari Weiss. Paramount is also appointing Weiss as the new editor in chief of CBS News, a move that could usher in a new editorial direction for the media company. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Hannah Miller.

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.

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.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, McDonald's isn't on every corner anymore, and they're hoping to change that. The fast food chain is fighting against competitors like Chipotle and Shake Shack, and while they've attempted to bring back customers with meal deals and app revamps, now they're hoping to expand their restaurants again. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke to Bloomberg's Kristina Peterson.

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.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, your home is getting smarter, as Google announces a new Gemini Ai camera, doorbell, and speaker. This comes a day after Amazon's reveal of their newest generation of Echo devices. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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.

A group of investors including the President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund have reached a deal to acquire Redwood City based Electronic Arts for 55 billion dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Liana Baker.

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.

This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow. We're learning more about the recent deal to keep TikTok up and running here in the US. President Trump signed an executive order yesterday declaring that the deal will meet the requirements of a 2024 law regarding ownership of the app. The Vice President later issued a statement valuing the company at $14 billion, which is far less than the $35-40 billion valuation analysts had estimated.

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.

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.

Instagram has hit a milestone, with 3 billion users logging in monthly. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer was joined by Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner on our daily Tech and Business Report.

As the AI boom continues to impact Silicon Valley, Santa Clara based tech company Nvidia has announced its investing 100 billion dollars into Open AI. To understand the announcement, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Bloomberg's Ian King.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with House of Nanking's Chef Kathy Fang about her family's beloved restaurant and her new book which is a love letter to her parents and all immigrants who came to San Francisco to fulfill a dream.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the FTC and seven states are suing Live Nation and it's subsidiary Ticketmaster over the way they handle the resale of tickets. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Leah Nylen.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Google has announced plans to crackdown on the spread of non-consensual images. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Janne Knodler.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into whether Tesla's electrically-powered doors could pose a safety risk. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Rick Clough.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay's Chef Francisco Simon about their inaugural “Taste of Half Moon Bay” event. They talk about what to expect at the event and how to reserve your spot.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, throwing her full support behind CEO Elon Must and explaining why the board values Musk so highly. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quak spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple's new line of iPhones may be a signal of what's to come...but not in a way many people had been thinking.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Amazon's self-driving robotaxi business is up and running in Las Vegas. Zoox is now offering rides for free on and near the Strip. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, Microsoft's the latest company to order it's employees back to the office. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Brody Ford.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis. Space X has reached a deal to acquire wireless spectrum from Echo Star for about 17 billion dollars.

September is National Preparedness Month and a time for you and your loved ones to make sure you know what to do in a time of disaster. And a trend that seems to continue: young adults delaying or not hitting major life milestones. KCBS Radio news reporter Dennis Foley has all this and more on this edition of the In Depth report.

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with John Ash's Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. Chef Howland talks about his reimagined farm-to-table menu and his mentor and culinary icon, John Ash.

This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. We're just days away from Apple's next big product launch, where the company is expected to show its latest line of iPhones along with upgrades to several other devices.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Laing. The Trump administration is easing some of the regulations on self-driving vehicles.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kurt Wagner. Instagram is rolling out a new app just for iPad users.

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

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Chef and Co-owner, Yang, from The Wolf in Oakland about their delicious burger. The Wolf is one of the amazing restaurants listed on the Oakland Burger Trail Map.

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.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he'll be sending CHP officers to more big communities to help crackdown on crime. This comes as President Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops in several major cities, including San Francisco and Oakland. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Allyson Versprille. If your Labor Day travel plans include flying somewhere, you may notice the security lines at the airport are just a little shorter this year. That after the TSA scrapped a requirement that people remove their shoes while being screened.

San Francisco's tourism industry has rebounded in 2025, despite a drop in international travel after the re-election of President Donald Trump. Now, domestic visits and conferences are headlining the surge. 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 Todd Woody. Fire crews in Napa County are continuing to battle the Pickett Fire, which has burned 6,800 acres and continues to threaten more than 200 structures. One Bay Area city is taking steps to minimize the risk from large fires for homes within its city limits. Berkeley is mandating homeowners maintain a Zone Zero.

Waymos and certain rideshare vehicles are now allowed on Market Street, leaving some San Franciscans very happy, and some very upset. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas 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. State Republicans have once again filed suit to keep Governor Newsom's redistricting plan off the November ballot. And they have the backing of President Trump, who told reporters that he plans to ask the Department of Justice to also file suit.

This is the Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple is set to hold its next event two weeks from today, in which it plans to show off its latest line of devices.

As Democratic officials in California move ahead with plans to put redistricting on the ballot in November, they're getting pushback from Republicans and from some members of California's independent redistricting commission. One of the architects of that commission, Charles Munger Junior, recently donated $10 million dollars to the effort to oppose redistricting. 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 Lily Meier. San Francisco-based Levi's is going back to its roots as it tries to win over more customers.

In the first week of his campaign to redraw California's congressional maps, Governor Newsom has already raised $6.2 million dollars from online contributions. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. It's official—the Texas House today has approved the redistricting map that would give the GOP five winnable seats at the request of President Trump. That sets up a showdown between the Lone Star State and California, with Governor Newsom drumming up massive support to redraw the district maps, with the aim of ushering in a blue wave in the midterms.

The California Supreme Court rejected a Republican-brought challenge to Governor Newsom's redistricting plan, effectively clearing the way for gerrymandering. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas and 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. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is taking issue with a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which claims Oakland is the 2nd most dangerous place to live in the US.

Governor Gavin Newsom has recently embraced a "bare-knuckle" style of politics against President Trump and the GOP, and new polling from POLITICO indicates it's helping his presidential aspirations. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The exodus continues from what once was San Francisco's largest mall, with six restaurants recently closing shop in San Francisco Center's food court. This comes even as business appears to be returning to Union Square only blocks away. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Republicans plan on going to court to push back against Governor Newsom's redistricting plan, calling it illegal and a quote "partisan scam". For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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.