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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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Adam Schiff joins the race for Senator Feinstein's seat
27/01/2023 Duration: 03minSouthern California democrat Adam Schiff is the latest representative to say he'll be running to replace current Senator Dianne Feinstein in 2024, despite her staying silent on whether she'll be running for reelection too. For more we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Legal but unethical? California dumps nearly half its toxic waste out of state
27/01/2023 Duration: 03minWhile California has stringent regulations on disposing of hazardous waste, a new report shows that since 2010, the state has disposed of nearly half of its toxic materials out of state in places like Arizona and Utah. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on how did started and what's behind it.
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Does Congressman Schiff have any advantage in upcoming Senate race?
26/01/2023 Duration: 03minDemocratic representative Adam Schiff has announced this morning that he's putting his hat in the ring for a California senate seat, making him the second from the California delegation to get into the race after Katie Porter. But Dianne Feinstein, holding the seat he'd likely be taking, hasn't announced she isn't running yet. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas & Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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A bill aimed at helping fast food workers is on hold until the 2024 election
26/01/2023 Duration: 02minA bill passed by the state lawmakers to protect fast-food workers will now go before voters. This after the fast-food industry collected enough signatures to place a measure on the ballot. This isn't the first time an industry has challenged laws passed by the legislature by asking voters to weigh in. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Amid Oak. Chief Armstrong being placed on leave, are there grounds for dismissal?
25/01/2023 Duration: 03minA federal judge presiding over a hearing yesterday in the Oakland Police misconduct scandal said he was profoundly disappointed in the situation. It was the first hearing since the reports went public last week and Oakland Mayor placed police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on paid leave. For more KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Oakland facing challenges with police chief turnover and deadly shooting
25/01/2023 Duration: 03minLast night's shooting at an Oakland gas station that killed one person and injured several others appears to be gang-related, according to Darren Allison, Oakland's acting police chief. Allison took over the role after Chief LaRonne Armstrong was placed on paid leave following a report of misconduct involving one of the department's officers. KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more on Police Chief Allison and the Oakland shooting.
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Oak. NAACP wants Chief Armstrong off leave, critics want accountability
24/01/2023 Duration: 02minThe Oakland branch of the NAACP released a statement this morning in support of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong being taken off paid leave, they'll be holding another press conference today at noon. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Armstrong claims its not the first time Oak chiefs have been 'turned out'
24/01/2023 Duration: 03minOakland's police chief is speaking out for the first time since being put on paid leave. Chief LeRonne Armstrong says he did nothing wrong and deserves to be reinstated. For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Oakland PD chief seeks return to duty as misconduct investigation continues
23/01/2023 Duration: 01minOakland Police chief LeRonne Armstrong will hold a press conference today requesting to be taken off administrative leave, despite Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao saying the city is still waiting for the results of the city's investigation. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier for more.
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Matier says short Oakland Police Chief terms appear to be a pattern
20/01/2023 Duration: 03minAs we've been reporting, Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is on paid leave amid a department misconduct probe. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.
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OPD Chief put on paid leave following misconduct
20/01/2023 Duration: 03minOakland's police chief has been place on paid leave following misconduct involving one of the department's officers. What does this mean for Oakland's current government?
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CA high speed rail project cost rises, possible completion in 5-10 years
19/01/2023 Duration: 03minThe high speed rail project San Francisco is pushing for is getting pricier and pricier... estimates for the project are now almost two billion dollars more than they were back in 2016. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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The domino effect explains why SF is struggling to recover from the pandemic
19/01/2023 Duration: 03minThe latest crystal ball looks a lot like a cell phone and it shows that San Francisco has been the slowest city in North America to recover from the pandemic. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Gas appliances moving into electric age, can our grids handle it?
18/01/2023 Duration: 03minIt's not just cars that'll be using more electricity in the future, it could also be your household appliances and although that's better for our health, it could be an issue with outdated energy grids. For more , KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...
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Can we really go all electric in 2035?
18/01/2023 Duration: 03minWhile California has set a goal of having all cars sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, some are questioning whether the state's power grid can handle the extra number of electric vehicles. How much of a stress could this put on the system?
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GOP House Reps look into Cali EDD pandemic fraud scandal, worst in nation
17/01/2023 Duration: 02minThe California Employment Development Department is facing questions from Congress about pandemic unemployment fraud that a House Committee calls the worst in the nation. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier...
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Water storage projects are still waiting to be built since 2014
17/01/2023 Duration: 03minIn 2014, Californians approved Prop 1 which set aside more than $2.5 billion dollars for new water storage projects. But in light of the state's recent struggle with drought conditions, many are asking where did the money go? For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Projected CA budget deficit worsens with likely overestimated state revenues
16/01/2023 Duration: 02minNew analysis released on Friday shows that Governor Newsom's new spending plan probably overestimated state revenues, meaning the deficit will be higher than expected. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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The race for Feinstein's seat has just begun
13/01/2023 Duration: 03minA lot of people are throwing their name in the running for Diane Feinstein's senate seat even though she hasn't said she'll be stepping down when her term ends.
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Error in ballot counting has some in Alameda County asking for a recount
13/01/2023 Duration: 03minSupervisors in Alameda County are calling for a recount for some of the races in last November's election. This after election officials discovered an error in the way some ballots were tabulated. But will a recount count? For more, KBCS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising, Phil...what are the issues?