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Billionaire Tom Steyer is outspending the field, while the newest candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, is raking in tech endorsements and donations. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown

Silicon Valley is spending big on state politics this year, with some strategists expecting big tech to spend more money than ever. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to California's new election map, which was created through Prop 50 last year. The result is expected to send five more Democrats to Congress. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appears to be putting his money where his mouth is, with a new disclosure that shows he's spent $430,000 of his own money on his mayoral campaign For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?

The race to become the next governor of California is quickly becoming a spending battle. Billionaire Tom Steyer is outspending the field to campaign on a platform of affordability, but the race has no clear frontrunner. For more, KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The Bay Area economy is getting a big boost from this week's Super Bowl with hotels and AirBnB owners looking for a big payday. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Donald Trump sent new signals on Iran, and even more signals about American elections -- signals that had many aghast -- plus, Elon Musk create a mega-merger and here's what's in it.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says he doesn't anticipate an increase in ICE enforcement ahead of Super Bowl 60. At the same time, he expects a greater number of federal agents in San Francisco to support law enforcement ahead of the game. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world taking place here in the Bay Area. But, will this year's Super Bowl help bring Americans together or become a platform for protests? For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.

Ten years after hosting Super Bowl 50 the Bay Area is again the center of the NFL world. We're taking a look at how the Bay Area has changed in the past decade and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This week, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan became the newest candidate running for governor of California. He's up against a crowded field, and for more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is throwing his hat into the Governor's race, joining an already crowded field. To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.

Tax season opened this week and there are changes you need to know about. Plus, is the Justice Department trying to build a case against Jerome Powell's for improvements to an old building? Get the latest.

To tell us more about California's governor's race, now that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially joined, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Alameda joins Santa Clara county in implementing ICE-free zones, which bar federal immigration agents from conducting operations on county property. For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A court case will decide whether Tik Tok is too addictive to survive, and we explore that with experts and users. Plus, what are police trained to do during a conflict with unarmed citizens, and how to know if the video you're watching on social media is legitimate.