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New endorsements for gubernatorial candidates Steyer and Becerra
22/04/2026 Duración: 04minTwo 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
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BONUS: Iran ceasefire gets more fragile as Trump's DOJ renews voter fraud probe and Kash Patel promises 'Stop the Steal' proof
21/04/2026 Duración: 30minTrump'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.
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A dark horse emerges in California's gubernatorial race
21/04/2026 Duración: 03minThe 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
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Newsom's traveling history sparks suspicion of possible presidential run
20/04/2026 Duración: 03minGovernor 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.
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Swalwell's exit takes away another Dem. from the California governor's race
17/04/2026 Duración: 04minThis 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.
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How Eric Swalwell's decision to drop out of the governor's race will help Democrats
16/04/2026 Duración: 05minEric 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.
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BONUS: Merger mania! What would a massive American-United airline mean for prices, seat size and more
16/04/2026 Duración: 29minPresident 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.
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Steyer's $120 million in campaign advertising could deliver the winning votes
16/04/2026 Duración: 03minTom 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.
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Gov. Newsom warns state Democrats that big budget cuts are on the horizon
15/04/2026 Duración: 03minGovernor 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.
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BONUS: Super El Nino to strike in 2026 -- here's what to expect -- plus, can stress be good?
15/04/2026 Duración: 26minGet 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.
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CA election calendar confusing for some voters, what does this all mean?
15/04/2026 Duración: 03minGovernor 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.
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Special election date set to fill former Congressman Swalwell's seat
15/04/2026 Duración: 03minGovernor 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.
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We take a look at how Swalwell's exit changes the race ahead of June's primary
14/04/2026 Duración: 03minEric 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.
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Swalwell takes huge loss in endorsements for Governor race amid SA allegations
13/04/2026 Duración: 03minA day after dropping out of the governor's race, Eric Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress. This all follows charges of sexual assault and misconduct by four women. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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BONUS: Is a fragile ceasefire with Iran worth the paper it's written on? Get the latest, plus zombie fish invade US waters
13/04/2026 Duración: 34minThe ceasefire in Iran is 'fragile' by many definitions ... But is it so fragile as to be useless? Get the latest, plus what people are skipping as gas prices skyrocket, and a zombie fish invades the Great Lakes.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell responds to multiple severe sexual assault allegations
11/04/2026 Duración: 03minThe race for California Governor could be upended as we're learning that East Bay congressman and gubernatorial candidate ERIC SWALWELL is responding to claims from a former staffer... who alleges that he sexually assaulted her while they worked in his office
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Will Kamala Harris enter the race for president in 2028?
10/04/2026 Duración: 05minThere's been increasing speculation that Former Vice President Kamala Harris is eyeing a candidacy in the 2028 presidential race due to her recent public presence. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Tom Steyer says investment in the state's largest immigration detention center was a mistake
09/04/2026 Duración: 03minGubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer says his investment in a company that runs the state's largest immigration detention center was a mistake. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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BONUS: Gold plummets, Wall Street rallies and lifestyle creep cripples Americans: Getting a read on a confusing economy
09/04/2026 Duración: 27minThis is a very confusing economy and here are the latest numbers. Gold, jobs, gas prices, futures, and an analysis of how 'lifestyle creep' ruins advancements in pay.
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Connie Chan obtains sole endorsement from Service Employees International Union
09/04/2026 Duración: 03minCalifornia's SEIU representing three-quarters of a million members statewide is pulling its endorsement of state Senator Scott Wiener. The SEIU is now solely backing Connie Chan in the House race to succeed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.