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A little over a month before the primary, California's gubernatorial race is still wide open. For more, KCBS' Matt Bigler spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland is trying and failing to address illegal dumping. According to the city auditor, Oakland spent more than $2 million dollars last year to collect just $16,000 in illegal dumping fines. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Six candidates were involved in a "fiery debate" in San Francisco this past Wednesday, as the Governors race rapidly approaches. The candidates argued over issues of wealth, experience, and race. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

obs, but not boring - We dive into nostalgia with the best summer job you ever had, romance with how jobs factor into your future loves, and with the question ... Where have all the skilled workers gone?

City leaders in Oakland say that even though they passed a law cracking down on sideshows, they've never actually used it to punish participants. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Go with us into communities as they celebrate Earth Day, and learn from a Tulane professor why even after the Strait of Hormuz opens up for real, it'll take a bit for gas prices to come down.

Tonight is the first of three debates between the leading candidates in California's governor's race, and for more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Two gubernatorial candidates are picking up endorsements today. Former candidate Betty Yee, who announced she was dropping out yesterday, is throwing her support behind Tom Steyer. Meanwhile, House Speaker Robert Rivas is backing Xavier Becerra. To hear more, KCBS Anchors Scott Cohn and Rebecca Goodeyon speak with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Trump's DOJ has requested tons of voter information from the county seat that has Detroit in its boundaries as they continue to try to prove voter fraud in 2020. Meanwhile, the situation in Iraq is getting more fraught. Here's the latest.

The dominoes continue to fall in California's gubernatorial race. Following the exit of disgraced former Congressman Eric Swalwell, former State Controller Betty Yee suspended her campaign yesterday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Bet_Noire / Getty Images

Governor Gavin Newsom has spent nearly 20-percent of his second term traveling outside of California. That's according to an analysis from Bay Area News Group, and the news comes as voters are increasingly considering Governor Newsom's motivations to be centered around his possible presidential candidacy. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This week, we saw a huge shakeup in the California governor's race after Eric Swalwell's exit. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Eric Swalwell's decision to drop out of the Governor's race has made it unlikely that two Republicans will advance in the primary, shutting Democrats out. That's according to an online model set up by a data expert. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for consumers? Also, we explore summer travel prices and why so many surcharges seem to be hidden -- and piling up.

Tom Steyer has spent 120-million dollars on political advertising during his campaign for governor. That spending could send him to the top of the Democratic field. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is warning state Democrats that big budget cuts are on the horizon due to the state's budget deficit. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles, a Minnesota tradition, and find out who's the most popular person in the world. Hint: She's workin' 9-5.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces the chaotic calendar California voters are facing ahead of Eric Swalwell's exit. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Newsom has set August 18th as the date for a special election to decide who will fill former Congressman Eric Swalwell's seat now that he's resigned from Congress. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider PHIL MATIER.

Eric Swalwell's swift exit from California's gubernatorial race has re-shaped the landscape ahead of June's primary. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.