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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matiers reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.
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This election cycle has been marked by exorbitant spending
25/10/2024 Duración: 04minElection spending is reaching staggering heights, as national polls tell us the race is too close to call. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former Mayor Willie Brown.
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Tensions boil as former Alameda DA endorses Pamela Price's recall
25/10/2024 Duración: 03minA war of words has broken out between Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price and her predecessor, Nancy O'Malley, who is now endorsing her recall. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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LA Times editor resigns after not endorsing a presidential candidate
24/10/2024 Duración: 03minThe LA Times editorial page editor has resigned after the paper's owner decided not to endorse a presidential candidate. Multiple sources are reporting Mariel Garza said the non-endorsement "undermines the integrity of the editorial board and every single endorsement we make" in a resignation letter. For more, KCBS News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Bay Area bridges could cost $10.50 to cross by 2030
24/10/2024 Duración: 03minTransit officials are considering a series of toll hikes for Bay Area bridges, starting in 2026, that would end with 10-and-a-half dollar tolls in 2030. The chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission says while he understands the hike will affect working families, he believes it's the right thing to do. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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How will big tech money influence Bay Area local elections?
23/10/2024 Duración: 03minFrom recall efforts in the East Bay to the Mayoral race in San Francisco, big tech money is pouring into some of the Bay Area's biggest local races ahead of election day. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Gavin Newsom is strategic about which House races he's involved in
23/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Governor Gavin Newsom has been campaigning all across the nation in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. But, he's been far less visible in the Central Valley where a couple of close races could determine which party controls the House of Representatives.
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London Breed isn't looking good in the polls—who will be the next SF Mayor?
22/10/2024 Duración: 03minMayor London Breed's political opponents are gaining momentum. Three new polls are out this week don't indicate a clear winner, but they do show Daniel Lurie's campaign gaining ground on Breed's base. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Lurie may be taking the lead in SF mayoral race
22/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A San Francisco Chronicle poll shows philanthropist Daniel Lurie is pulling ahead in the City's mayoral race. The poll shows Lurie trailing Mayor London Breed by a single percentage point in first place votes. But, when ranked choice voting is taken into account, Lurie leads the mayor 56 to 44 percent.
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Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf joins recall efforts for Sheng Tao
21/10/2024 Duración: 03minFormer Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is supporting the recall effort for Sheng Thao. This comes as Thao has repeatedly clarified her involvement in the highly publicized FBI raid on her home. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Embattled SFUSD Superintendent will resign
18/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt looks like San Francisco schools superintendent Matt Wayne might not have a job come tomorrow. That's because the city's school board announced a notice for an emergency meeting to vote in closed session on the fate of the superintendent, putting an end to a weeks-long debate over his ability to lead the district. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Amid recall efforts, Alameda County DA unveils plan to address huge case backlog
17/10/2024 Duración: 03minEfforts to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price press on. Price appeared defiant at a press conference this Wednesday, as she shared plans to address the office's huge backlog of cases that weren't filed in time. For more on this story, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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SF Chron calls Mayor Breed "the safe choice," but it's complicated
17/10/2024 Duración: 03minSan Francisco Mayor London Breed's re-election campaign sent out an e-mail this afternoon, touting how the San Francisco Chronicle said she was the safe choice in the upcoming mayor's race. This comes a little over a day after the Chronicle published an editorial naming one of her rivals, Daniel Lurie, as the paper's pick. Mayor Breed's email didn't actually say anything that wasn't true. But it also didn't tell the whole truth... For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Will voters support funding for struggling transit agencies through taxes?
16/10/2024 Duración: 03minAs the three-day office week seems to be here to stay in the Bay Area, BART is having a hard time staying afloat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Daniel Lurie receives an endorsement that could validate him for voters
16/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Chronicle is endorsing philanthropist and Levi's heir Daniel Lurie in the City's mayor's race. The Chronicle said while Mayor Breed would be a safe choice, Lurie is a better choice for implementing changes needed to improve life in the City.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at curtailing gas price spikes
15/10/2024 Duración: 03minAs we've been reporting, Governor Newsom has signed a bill that aims to cut gas price hikes in California. The new law comes as state air regulators are considering a possible gas price hike. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Tech is donating unprecedented amounts to the SF Mayoral Race
15/10/2024 Duración: 02minIt's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chaty chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The tech community is spending heavily on the San Francisco Mayoral race, with the three leading candidates taking in millions in donations. Have tech leaders donated this much to local politics in the past?
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OPD's use of gunshot detection tech remains controversial
14/10/2024 Duración: 03minThis week the full Oakland Council takes up the contentious issue of the city's use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, used by the Oakland Police Department. Last week the council's Public Safety Committee did vote 2-1 to approve a new 2.5 Million three year contract with the company that provides service. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Marshawn Lynch teases mayoral run on podcast with Gov. Newsom
11/10/2024 Duración: 03minFormer NFL and Cal Berkeley star Marshawn Lynch hinted at a run for Mayor of Oakland on his podcast with Gavin Newsom and Doug Hendrickson. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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California lawmakers clash with Air Resources Board over gas prices
11/10/2024 Duración: 03minAs state lawmakers reconvened in a special session to try to lower the cost of gas, the state's Air Resource Board is considering a move that could make prices go up by almost half a dollar a gallon. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Alameda DA's office forced to throw out almost 1,000 misdemeanors
10/10/2024 Duración: 04minThe Alameda County DA's office is under pressure, as it missed deadlines to charge around 1,000 misdemeanor cases. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.