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What upheld transgender ban means for women's athletics

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

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BONUS: Is AI becoming self aware? This question haunts the US amid the push for more data centers

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BONUS: Trump draws GOP ire by refusing so sign bipartisan housing bill, then scuffles with Republican senator - plus travel tips for Europe and the Midwest

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BONUS: Mamdani as kingmaker: Is there a Seismic shift in American politics?

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BONUS: 'It'll take a lot to recover from higher prices:' false promises and confusion over end of war in Iran

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BONUS: Many Americans may be looking for a new job this year and here's why

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BONUS: Student loan rules about to change: here's what you need to know, plus Trump releases a gold phone, and a review of the Iran deal

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BONUS: Report: Shocking number of teens 'dating' an AI chatbot - is a social media ban for kids the answer?

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BONUS: 'Could've been catastrophic:' How a parent and joint task force stopped a White House attack

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BONUS: Oil moves in minutes, gas moves in weeks:' what to expect after the Iran deal - plus is it really a ceasefire or just a pause?

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Becerra and Hilton are the last standing in CA's governor's race

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Northern Californian republicans vote to end mail-in ballots

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BONUS: Something has to give! Teen takeovers explode across the US - plus scrambling to fill World Cup stadiums

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Goodbye to free Sunday parking in Berkeley; meter costs are rising in the Bay

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California is one of the slowest to count their ballots, leaving voters concerned

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BONUS: Pets are the key to screwworm prevention - plus, Siri's new AI and why 29% of businesses have jobs they can't fill

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The top two candidates have been decided in the California race for governor

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Becerra to face Hilton in gubernatorial race after officially beating Steyer

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BONUS: 'The country that wins the AI race controls the world:' So, why are data centers such a tough sell?

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We cover the wins Lurie has stacked up after the primary election

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San Francisco voters are averaging more moderate in the recent election

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BONUS: Homeless man goes berserk on subway platform, stabbing passengers, plus mass shooting and the latest jobs report

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President Trump alleges 'widespread fraud' in California primary election

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The 2028 presidential race could see bids from Bay Area natives Harris and Newsom

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President Trump's $700 million funding for the coal industry will impact Oakland

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BONUS: loses $1.8B 'slush fund,' gets rare rebuke on Iran: Is MAGA eroding or holding strong?

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BONUS: 'This one got away from American Airlines:' Why so many fliers are angry, plus primary lessons for the midterms

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Kevin Kiley's switch to Independent derails Prop 50's redistricting plan

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Big Tech spent millions on the governor's race but were left disappointed

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BONUS: Google unleashes 32 million mosquitoes on the US, plus Scott Pelley fallout after he bashes CBS for bias and gets fired

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A democrat and republican are likely advancing in California's gubernatorial election

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California primary opens with low voter turnout

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BONUS: 'The Israelis are also jerking us around:' Iran latest, plus Pride month kicks off with concerns about LGBTQ health

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Key races could be unsettled for weeks as election officials brace for a ballot surge

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New poll shows Becerra leading the race for California's next governor

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A final look at California's top gubernatorial candidates ahead of election day

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Xavier Becerra has secured the lead in California's gubernatorial race

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California's 2026 race for governor sees record-breaking spending

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BONUS: 'More fragile than we thought:' Great Lakes has 'forbidden soup,' while Dead Sea goes dangerously low

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Recent polling for CA's governor's race ahead of the June 2nd primary

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California primary is near and many top Democrats haven't made any endorsements

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BONUS: 'MAGA is dead,' some declare, but Trump candidates come roaring back in primaries

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With less than a week from election day we discuss mail in ballot counts

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Examining the proposed sales tax for Bay Area transit funding

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BONUS: Is AI the future of insurance?: 'Rapid development of innovation' changes claims as tornado alley moves east

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Should paid influencers be involved in politics

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A closer look at California’s upcoming voter ID initiative

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Trump's anti-weaponization fund and ballroom plan spark rising opposition

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Tom Steyer has been accused of paying influencers to post content and not disclosing it

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BONUS: 'Washington in a tizzy:' Will Trump's $1.8B 'anti weaponization fund' stand?

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Mayor of Oakland Barbara Lee plans to run for a full four-year term

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California is considering a high speed bus to connect SF to LA

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BONUS: Almost half of teens use chatbots for mental health support -- the latest on America's youth crisis, plus learn about an electricity-based brain treatment

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In the final weeks of the governor race we discuss the top of the new poll

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Is homelessness actually declining in Oakland? A look behind the numbers

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BONUS: A mass mosque shooting, a new strain of Ebola, and Trump proves he can win again: the latest

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Nancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to fill her seat in Congress

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BONUS: With Colbert's end, is late night TV dead? Plus, Gen Z's 'Nonnamaxxing' could change socializing, and summer cruises are packed, despite hantavirus

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California's top-two primary style is sparking concern

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Key moments from last night's final debate between candidates for CA Governor

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The Governor unveiling his final state budget proposal

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BONUS: Bears, hackers, and autos, oh my! Summer safety tips for land and sea

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To ban or not to ban gas water heaters; Is SF going too green?

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A new poll shows a new leader in the governor's race

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BONUS: 'The price of gas, the price of beans is wearing on people:' Inflation heats up as Trump proposes gas tax holiday

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Examining the mixed reviews among San Franciscans over WAYMOS in the streets

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Behind the pump: a closer look at climbing gas prices in California

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BONUS: Is Nancy Pelosi playing 3D chess to get her daughter into office? Plus, latest on redistricting and Mike Johnson's future

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Looking at how the candidates to replace Pelosi's seat in congress are doing

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Excessive spending on campaigning becoming disfavored by all pollical parties

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BONUS: Feds to revoke passports of deadbeat parents, plus more in summer travel trends for 2026

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Discussing California's open primary system

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BONUS: 'It's shocking,' Trump's record-low approval and why Americans are so against the war in Iran

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BONUS: Hantavirus unleashed on cruise ship: How worried should you be?

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BONUS: Uber tries to become one-stop shop for travelers, and are we doing enough to protect kids from AI?

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The seven candidates take to the debate stage eyeing the primary elections

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Former SF Mayor Willie Brown officially endorses Tom Steyer

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BONUS: How Iran became the mosquito in the room

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In a tight race for governor of California, Kamala Harris has yet to endorse a candidate

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CA voters believe it may be best to hold off on filling out mail-in ballots for now

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Bay Bridge was shut down for nearly 2 hours this weekend due to side show activity

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The newest front-runner in California's governor race: Dem. Xavier Becerra

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Should CA be allowed to tax retirement accounts or personal property?

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Voting Rights Act at risk of being diminished over partisan competition

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One year later - are San Francisco's speed cameras working?

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We take a look at how the Golden Gate bridge faring financially

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A billionaire's tax may be featured on November's ballot

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BONUS: 'I've never seen anything like this:' As college decision day looms, many wonder if higher education is a safe bet

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A closer look at the ongoing scrutiny the Swallwell campaign funds are facing

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Becerra is rising in polls post Swalwell and is swaying progressives

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BONUS: 'Friendly federal assassin:' Everything we know about suspect in Trump's third assassination attempt, plus security failings

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Discussing the upcoming California election and its ongoing development

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CA's gubernatorial race has three top contenders, for now

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Oakland is struggling to address illegal dumping

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California Governor candidates engage in heated debate as race approaches

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BONUS: Jobs, but not boring! Where have all the skilled workers gone? Plus best summer jobs and 'fudging' your job for a date

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Oakland city leaders say the law cracking down on sideshows doesn't get enforced

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BONUS: Here's why it'll take awhile for gas prices to decline no matter how long the ceasefire lasts, plus Earth Day

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First CA Gov debate to take place tonight, but who's leading in the polls?