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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. As State lawmakers continue to work on hundreds of bills before the end of session at the end of the week, the debate continues over a measure the legislature passed last year. Governor Newsom recently touted the state's 20 dollar minimum wage for fast food workers as creating 11,000 new jobs. The industry, however, is saying "not so fast."

California leaders are looking to rein in AI, giving Governor Gavin Newsom about a month to sign on or veto the idea.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to call for a special session if legislators can't pass a package of energy bills before they adjourn at the end of the week. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Inside Phil Matier.

San Francisco's efforts to curb sex work in the Mission haven't panned out, and now residents are suing. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Today, the San Francisco 49ers announced $200 million dollar renovation plans for Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, ahead of the venue's hosting of the Super Bowl and the World Cup in 2026. For more on this, KCBS Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

Be cautious out there San Francisco drivers, citations in the city have tripled since last year. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

State lawmakers are working on legislation that would provide loans of up to 150-thousand dollars to undocumented immigrants trying to buy homes. This issue is divided along party lines. So what are both sides saying? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new bill is aiming to rein in theft via the self checkout line at the grocery store. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of Kamala Harris's acceptance of her party's nomination for president. For more on Harris's DNC speech and where it positions the Harris campaign, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the nomination for President. It's expected to happen around 7:30 our time, and you'll be able to hear it right here on KCBS and on our Audacy App. 

Google has agreed to the country's first newsroom funding deal, but it's already being met with some resistance. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered California's delegates for Vice President Kamala Harris at last night's DNC roll call with a passionate speech getting into her time working for the state. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

Day Three of the Democratic National Convention is underway, where one of tonight's featured speakers is the woman who played a key role in Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the nominee for president. House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi got her start with the Democratic National Committee in the mid-70's, and was first elected into office more than a decade later. How did she get from there, to being one of the most influential politicians in the Democratic party? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The roll call is underway on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, where in just minutes, California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to deliver the delegates that will put Vice President Kamala Harris over the top.  There was a lot of talk about Newsom's ambitions for the White House before Harris became the presumptive nominee. If Harris wins, she'll likely run for re-election in 2028. That means if Newsom IS interested, he'd probably have to wait until 2032.

Last night's DNC programming included remarks from a longtime friend of Kamala Harris, who told stories about growing up with Harris on a playground in Berkeley. Stacey Johnson-Batiste attended kindergarten together in Berkeley and she told crowds how Harris had always been the type of person to "stand up to bullies."  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi says Vice President Kamala Harris needs to hone her message as she prepares to accept the nomination at the Democratic National Convention later this week. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the Phil Matier section. 

While Chicago hosts the DNC this week, Bay Area Democrats will have a significant presence.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is among the latest group of Democrats to break away from Governor Gavin Newsom and support Proposition 36. That's the measure that would increase penalties for some retail theft and drug crimes. State lawmakers just this week passed a package of bills to deal with retail crime, which the Governor plans to sign into law in the Bay Area tomorrow.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins says a San Francisco court will be dropping charges against dozens of people with charges ranging from DUIs, domestic violence, sexual battery, and deadly driving. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart. Backers of a 20 billion dollar affordable housing bond measure have pulled it from the November ballot. The move comes just two months after the group voted unanimously to place the measure on this year's ballot.