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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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What's in a name? When it comes to Bay Area airports, it's a legal battle.
10/10/2024 Duración: 04minThe battle between two Bay Area airports continues, with the Port of Oakland saying officials at San Francisco International manipulated survey results to make it seem people were confused over Oakland airport's name change. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Is San Francisco endlessly circling the drain?
09/10/2024 Duración: 04minAlthough things are getting better, some experts are saying San Francisco's not out of the woods when it comes to doom loop accusations. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Caltrans weighs tearing down I-980
09/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to talk about an interstate in the Bay Area that spans only 2 miles, but the list of complaints about it is much longer than that. And now Caltrans is asking for your opinion as it considers tearing down 980 in the East Bay.
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The ranked choice mayoral race in SF is going to "get ugly fast"
08/10/2024 Duración: 03minThe Mayoral race is San Francisco continues to heat up, with candidates taking aim at each other in a barrage of ads. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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SF Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell faces allegations of lawbreaking
08/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Three former mayors of San Francisco are calling for an investigation into current mayoral candidate Mark Farrell, whom they say is breaking the law.
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Oak. Mayor Sheng Thao fights back against recall campaign
07/10/2024 Duración: 04minSheng Thao is launching a new campaign fighting the recall efforts against her, with her supporters saying a recall would be an attack on democracy. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Though widely popular, Prop 36 remains contentious
04/10/2024 Duración: 04minCalifornians are divided over a proposition that would reclassify some drug and theft crimes as felonies. Prop 36 is on the ballot in November, and offers a "three strikes" sentencing method for low-level crimes. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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CA extends drinking hours until 4 AM ... for VIPs at the Intuit Dome
04/10/2024 Duración: 03minCalifornia has approved a first-of-its kind law that extends drinking hours until 4am. The catch, it only applies to about 100 VIP's at Inglewood's new Intuit Dome. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Hefty recall efforts against Pamala Price include congressman Eric Swalwell
03/10/2024 Duración: 02minEast Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is showing support for the recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamala Price. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Newsom backs legislation requiring oil companies to keep reserve supply
03/10/2024 Duración: 03minThe State Senate plans to reconvene next week to take up legislation backed by Governor Newsom, requiring oil companies to keep a reserve supply of gas on hand. Newsom says that reserve would prevent price spikes in case of a refinery outages in the future. The Governor called a special session last year to deal with high gas prices. And the state has a goal requiring all new vehicles sold in California being zero emissions by 2035. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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A 'stare-down' in Oakland: Has the city received payment for the Coliseum?
02/10/2024 Duración: 03minAs we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is denying claims from the city council that the city hasn't gotten a payment for the Coliseum. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Governor Newsom has vetoed several bills espoused by the left
02/10/2024 Duración: 02minOne of the Republican's top talking points has been California for being too liberal, and one of the high-profile targets has been Governor Gavin Newsom. But while Republicans have been attacking Newsom, the governor has vetoed a number of bills that had a lot of support from the left side of the aisle. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier
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The DMV is cutting down on wait times, but at what cost?
01/10/2024 Duración: 03minAs we've been reporting, California drivers 70 and over will not necessarily have to take a written test when renewing their licenses. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Political Insider Phil Matier.
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Newsom signs law allowing Native Americans to sue casinos for stealing their business
01/10/2024 Duración: 03minIt's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed off on a new law that will let Native American tribes that run casinos, sue card rooms for stealing their business.
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Waymo held up Kamala's motorcade in SF
30/09/2024 Duración: 03minWaymo this weekend brought Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade to a halt, shining a light on the issues long-plaguing the autonomous vehicles. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier
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Ride share companies campaign against SF ballot measure meant to fund MUNI
27/09/2024 Duración: 03minUber and Lyft are spending big to campaign against a San Francisco ballot measure meant to fund MUNI. Proposition L, “The Community Transit Act,” would put a tax on ride-share companies to help the city's transit services. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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What will become of the Oakland Coliseum?
27/09/2024 Duración: 03minThe Oakland A's have recorded their last out at the Coliseum, beating the Texas Rangers in their last home game in the East Bay. The team is set to play its next three seasons in Sacramento before planning to move to a brand new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. In the meantime, the Coliseum has new owners, with a local development group purchasing the site earlier this year. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Why couldn't Oakland sustain the city's beloved baseball team—the A's?
26/09/2024 Duración: 03minSo our big news of the day, Oakland is saying goodbye to the A's. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Major construction projects will inevitably impact businesses
26/09/2024 Duración: 03minMerchants in San Francisco's South of Market who have already been dealing with a downturn in business following the pandemic, say a major construction project in making things even worse. Crews are replacing water pipes and the sewer system, first along a stretch of Folsom Street and then moving on to Howard Street, with the work expected to last until late 2026. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Oak Mayor insists on clearing encampments despite her history with homelessness
25/09/2024 Duración: 02minOakland Mayor Sheng Thao is directing city resources to enforce homeless encampment clearing policies, but not everyone thinks her motives are pure. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.