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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is nearing retirement after a historic political career, and in her final months she's been weighing in on the race for her seat in Congress. Pelosi has thrown her support behind Connie Chan, who is running against State Senator Scott Wiener. For more on this, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There were a number of critical primary races this week and progressives are split over democratic socialism. To learn more about what this means, KCBS news anchor Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

East Bay voters find themselves at the center of an expensive race to replace former congressman Eric Swalwell. To find out more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Early results show State Senator Aisha Wahab holding a 51 to 49 percent lead over BART Board President Melissa Hernandez in the race to fill former Congressman Eric Swalwell's seat. The special election yesterday is only for the remainder of Swalwell's current term, and the two are already set to face off again in November for the full term. For more, Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The bad is getting worse for former East Bay Congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell. White House documents show Swalwell told the FBI he had "occasionally hooked up" with a suspected Chinese spy. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Getty Images / Staff / Anna Moneymaker

Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting legislation that would control an increase in the financial load on utility companies. For more, KCBS Radio's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into concerning vaccination trends, and the danger they present, plus AI and kids and what happens when older people refuse to leave big family homes while young people struggle to gain a foothold in the housing market.

A Bay Area commute came out on top in a poll that looked at the most frustrating commutes in California. For more on what makes congestion in this area so bad, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Critics remains skeptical of Flock after its founder says measures have been put in place to make sure unauthorized agencies can't access its cameras. The network sparked controversy back in July, when an audit showed that outside agencies conducted hundreds of searches in San Francisco, even though state law prohibits it. Phil...so how do we know the cameras are now secure? For more on the controversy surrounding these cameras, KCBS news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular across the Bay Area, and many have been raising concerns about their their high speeds and other safety risks. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're getting new numbers showing Xavier Becerra's advantage over Steve Hilton in the race for governor of California. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The battle is heating up over the plan to build a 22-story high rise on the site of San Francisco's Marina Safeway, with neighborhood opponents threatening to sue. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's sky-high salaries are well-documented and they also extend into the public sector. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco City officials say that if a measure on the November ballot to reopen the Great Highway to traffic passes, it will cost the city $9.8 million up front, and an additional $1.9 million annually for maintenance. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Inside Phil Matier.

Xavier Becerra is proposing a "power hour" that would give lower-income families two hours of free electricity everyday. For more KCBS Radio News anchor, Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Philips 66, which shut its last California refinery in December, is partnering up on an oil pipeline to bring fuel back to the state. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Costs of commuting have been on the rise, along with housing and other daily expenses, and it's safe to say many Bay Area residents are feeling the impacts. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is leveraging her political weight in support of Connie Chan, who is running for Congress against State Senator Scott Weiner. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A federal appeals court has ordered President Trump's administration to halt construction on the planned White House ballroom. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow.

Governor Gavin Newsom will travel to Michigan later this week, after Abdul El-Sayed won the state's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Has San Francisco learned anything after the July 4th traffic meltdown? We'll find out tomorrow when Outside Lands kicks off in Golden Gate Park. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The California DMV is just one of several state agencies that are being sued by the state's Teamsters union. The suit stems from the debate over self-driving trucks on state roads. For more, KCBS Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda county is pushing for the highest minimum wage in the country, but voters won't get a say this fall. For more, KCBS Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is making a rare visit to the Golden State, with a quick stop in LA to attend a Republican National Committee dinner. And while he won't be meeting with the Governor, Newsom is expected to a hot topic. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS's Insider Phil Matier.

JPMorgan Chase has announced a major housing investment in San Francisco, a city they say is on the rise again. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows San Francisco voters (72%) overwhelmingly support police using technology, like drones and live cameras, to fight crime. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The California Democratic Party has endorsed the proposed billionaire tax that will be on the November ballot. This move goes against Governor Gavin Newsom who has previously not supported this measure. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Waymo says its self-driving robotaxis are ready for take-two on the Bay Area's freeways. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is asking voters to help him clean up City Hall. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's Market Street has seen three different shootings in just the last few days and police are now patrolling the downtown artery around the clock. For more KCBS Radio News anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Waymo's vehicle fleet will be returning to Bay Area freeways. The autonomous rideshare halted freeway rides in May after vehicles drove into construction zones. For more KCBS Radio News anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

An old controversy is generating new headlines for Governor Gavin Newsom, thanks to an affair he had with a former aide, when he was still serving as Mayor of San Francisco. For more KCBS Radio News anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Gavin Newsom's former aide from when he was mayor exposes a 20-year-old affair in a tell-all. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco has experienced multiple major Waymo mishaps, and now, Mayor Daniel Lurie is urging Congress to create legislation that regulates autonomous vehicles.

Court documents show that the Trump administration admits it killed off more than seven-and-a-half billion dollars in grants for clean energy politics over politics. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The labor force is decreasing and so is our GDP, so while unemployment is at historic lows, the economy is 'in a bind,' per an expert. Here's the latest on that, plus Gen Z's astonishing savings habits and ways to save on utilities and travel.

Nancy Pelosi is heaping support on Connie Chan in the contentious race for San Francisco’s open House seat — calling on her Rolodex of mega donors and loaning a top adviser to Chan’s campaign. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A recent presidential poll shows New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Peter Buttigieg leading the Democratic Party. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Voters in San Francisco will get to decide the fate of the Great Highway for the third time. This after a measure to reopen the roadway on weekdays has qualified for the November ballot. For more, KCBS news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A bizarre story of a dog who voted in California is stirring the debate over voter ID requirements. For more, KCBS news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie may have been elected as a political outsider, but his connections in the business community appear to be paying dividends. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton knows that in order to have a chance in November he'll have to reach across the aisle to Californians who DON'T support President Trump. For more on how he's doing that KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Trump administration alleges there is fraud in California and freezes hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California wants its workers back in the office and the state's regulations are harsher than several other states. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Political consultant and San Francisco Examiner owner Clint Reilly has died at 79. Reilly ran for mayor in 1999, finishing 4th behind incumbent Willie Brown. For more KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants the state to set higher standards for Waymo's robotaxis. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California is considering moving on from its top-two, "jungle" primary system which selects candidates regardless of party. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown, alongside KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Backers of a proposal to undo the state's top-two primary system have been given the go-ahead to collect signatures to put the measure on the 2028 ballot. But, a lawsuit is already in the works to stop it. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Xavier Becerra with a comfortable lead in the gubernatorial race. It also paints the picture that Californians are not eager to host more data centers in their state and still back green policies, as long as they don't cost too much. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Housing for recovering addicts in San Francisco are going drug-free after officials approved a policy requiring those in recovery to stay sober. KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon discussed the controversial policy with KCBS insider Phil Matier.