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California's top-two primary is concerning some Democrats since it eliminates a crucial backstop. For more on the push to 'undo the top two,' KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's crowded field of gubernatorial candidates met on stage for a final debate last night. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom presented his May state budget revision today...touting a balanced budget for the next two fiscal years. That's a drastic turnaround from the 2-point-9 billion dollar deficit in January's budget proposal.

Summer brings people outside, puts them on the roads, in the water, and in the woods. And that brings its own safety concerns. Here are experts with information on the safest vehicles, hacker avoidance, what to do when you see a bear, and how to stay safe in water.

Environmental restrictions have long frustrated San Francisco developers, and now the region's air regulators are deciding whether to ban gas water heaters. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows that with less than 3 weeks before the primary, there's a new leader in the governor's race. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Inflation headed up in April just as holiday travel season heats up, leading President Donald Trump to propose a gas tax holiday and Americans struggling to pay for basics.

San Franciscans are divided over the abundance of autonomous WAYMOS in the streets. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The six dollar a gallon price tag for gas is about to get even worse here in California as we received our last incoming shipment of oil from the Middle East from a supertanker that docked in Long Beach. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're checking in on the race to succeed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in Congress. KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll from Politico has found an issue that Democrats and Republicans can agree on; too much money is being spent on politics. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

How will the spike in gas prices affect summer travel? And once you're on vacation, do you have to check work emails? Here's more on summer travel trends and topics, plus the new federal guidelines that say passports don't belong in the hands of deadbeat parents.

Some voters are questioning California's open primary system over fears that Democrats could be shut out by Republicans in the governor's race. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll this week showed record-low approval ratings for President Donald Trump, and high disapproval of the War in Iran. Why aren't Americans wrapping themselves in the flag when it comes to this conflict? Plus, Marco Rubio goes on a mission, and tech bros turn to a new neuro hack.

The deadly hantavirus has quarantined a cruise ship. So, what is this virus and how worried should you be? Plus, the person who takes care of most of us when we're sick -- Mom -- has her holiday this weekend. We deliver tips for what moms really want on Mother's Day. And one of the things they may want are Josh Groban tickets, so we check in with him on his new arts foundation.

Uber wants to go from the place you call for a ride to the app you use for the ride, and the hotel and the flight and everything else. We dive into that, talk about travel trends, including how to travel with friends, and dive into biometrics and whether retailers should be allowed to collect yours and whether we're protecting kids from invasive AI.

Seven candidates for governor of California met on the debate stage once again last night with next month's primary in view. To break it down KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is endorsing Tom Steyer in the state's crowded gubernatorial race. To break it down KCBS Margie Shafer spoke with Former Mayor Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The United States is powerful: Iran is not. So, how are they getting their way in the Strait of Hormuz? Let's dive in. Plus, should we stop tipping culture altogether?

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced several endorsements in her home state but she has NOT endorsed a candidate for governor of California. To break it down KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Early voting is underway for the June 2nd primary, and while the mail-in ballots have gone out, some people are deciding it may be best to hold off on filling them out for now. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Bay Bridge drivers ran into a rowdy roadblock this weekend as police and CHP officers tried to stop a sideshow that ran nearly two hours. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

New polling suggests there may be a new frontrunner in the California governor race. Democrat Xavier Becerra now has a narrow lead over Republican Steve Hilton, that's according to a Gudelunas Strategies poll obtained by Politico. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There's an effort to put a measure on California's November ballot that would let voters decide whether or not the state should be able to tax retirement accounts or personal property. For more....KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS Insider PHIL MATIER.