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In his State of the Union address, President Trump announced a "war on fraud" targeting Democratic-led states, including California. Although details were vague, the President said the effort could unveil enough fraud in public programs to balance the national budget. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. President Trump delivered his State of the Union speech earlier this evening. Several prominent Democrats from California, including Senator Adam Schiff, have decided to boycott the event.

With gold at an all-time high, is it time to dump your other investments? Bruce Halprin, Wealth Enhancement Group with Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk. Desperate job seekers also turn to ‘reverse recruiters’ Dave Frisco with KCBS Radio, McDonald’s Shamrock shake gambit actually boosts their bottom line and more.

California's state workers are pushing back against Governor Newsom's order to bring them back to the office. The governor's July 1st mandate requires most state employees to be in the office four days a week. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State Senator Scott Wiener wants to make it easier for cities to break up with PG&E. Following last months massive blackout in San Francisco which left 130-thousand customers in the dark, he is proposing legislation to make is easier for cities to set up their own utility networks.

James Van der Beek’s death raises the question … why are so many young people dying of colorectal cancer? Dr Andrea Dwyer, cancer expert joins KCBS, Plus,w hy do our brains make us hesitate? with Dr. Eric Eitry, prof at Carnegie Mellon on KCBS and great white sharks in the Gulf with Prof Sean Powers and Tommy Tucker out of WWL.

California Democrats held their state convention in San Francisco this past weekend but the party did NOT endorse a candidate for governor. This comes as Republican candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton is leading in recent polls and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The Supreme Court did something many thought they wouldn't and ruled against President Donald Trump's ability to levy tariffs without congressional approval. So, what's next for the president who has said many times that tariffs is 'one of his favorite words?'

The California Democratic Party is hosting its state convention this weekend at San Francisco's Moscone Center. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made a campaign stop in Southern California last night to rally support for a billionaire's tax in the state. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A doctor warns about the deadly consequences of the political noise in today's medical landscape. Plus, warning about some generic drugs and compounded GLP1s.

The most recent polling in California's gubernatorial race suggests Republican Steve Hilton is surging into the lead in a crowded field. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Crime in Oakland might be on the decline but that didn't stop Mayor Barbara Lee from becoming a victim over the holiday weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Get the latest on why Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today. Plus, is it time to take a digital detox? And places you're being watched that may surprise you.

This year, California revised its plastic bag ban to eliminate loopholes and restrict stores to paper bags at checkout. It's the latest in a years-long saga, and to tell us more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is reportedly set to try a new method when it comes to dealing with the city's homeless population. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President's Day is this week, which brings up lots of questions about the presidents throughout history and how they've changed the office. Plus, Jesse Jackson tried to make it to the Oval Office, and rebuilt how Republicans and Democrats built their party along the way, and Stephen Colbert went public with news about CBS pulling one of his interviews.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California on to a new clean energy agreement with the U.K. which has again earned him the criticism of President Trump. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Silicon Valley is looking for a new ally in the Governor's race and Mahan might make the cut. With Gavin Newsom set to leave the office tech billionaires are poised to find their political 'in' to avoid regulations on their business. For more KCBS Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We learned this morning that a tentative deal has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco union bringing an end to the five-day strike. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Border czar Tom Homan announced ICE is withdrawing from Minneapolis after two U.S. citizens were killed in altercations in officers. Plus, confusion reigns after the feds shut down the airspace over El Paso. What was happening?

The San Francisco teacher strike is uncovering decades-long issues and disparities between teachers, classrooms, and the school district. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Two prominent state democrats appear to be at odds at how to deal with the recent court ruling tossing out a law banning federal agents from wearing face masks. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The F.D.A refused to review Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vaccine, in what experts is the latest sign that RFK's Health Department is hostile to vaccines. Plus, concerning news about the effects of sitting and on childhood obesity rates.

California's EV adoption is still outpacing other states, and analysts fear the state could lose $5 billion each year by 2035 if EV adoption continues to grow. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.