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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and
beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s 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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Phil Matier is away today. Today marks the start of a new term for the Supreme Court. This comes as a congressional standoff has dragged the shutdown of the federal government into its 6th day. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke to Sonoma State University Political Science professor David McCuan.
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.
What's it like to have a non-functioning government? Americans are being reminded. And many believe the key to forcing an end to the stalemate is in the hands of air traffic controllers.
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.
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.
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.
The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.
The yogurt shop murder in Dallas, Texas, 34 years ago was one of the most infamous cold cases in the United States until this week, when police announced it was solved. Here's how that happened and whether this case could have repercussions across the country. Also, Tara Servatius at WORD Radio discusses why she believes serial killing is 'obsolete' and new evidence revealed in the Betty Ann New case in Florida.
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 former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.
President Trump is warning New York City voters not to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor, threatening to starve the city of federal funding if the Democratic nominee wins in November. For more, KCBS News anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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.
Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others breaking down what you need to know -- and what you should do.
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.
Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free speech, late night TV, and the responsibilities of free speech.
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.
Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.
We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.
Charlie Kirk said there was no such thing as hate speech, but then why are so many people getting fired and arrested for their words in the wake of his death?
Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.
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