Best Driver State Monitoring Podcasts (2025)

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California redistricting platform receives national support 3:29

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While Prop 50 is a statewide measure, the national consequences of redistricting have worked in Governor Gavin Newsom's favor. The YES on 50 campaign has received significant small donations from people across the country.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Some Worry Prop. 50 Would Mark the Last Ride for California's Horse-Haven 10:40

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In our latest report for the segment, "California Divided," we head down to Norco, California. This Republican enclave in Riverside County is known as the horsiest town in the Golden State; and that's how residents like it. What they are not so hot on, is the idea that Prop. 50 could redraw district lines that would ultimately change their way of l…

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Terror plot thwarted before it could ruin the holiday for everyone, plus how old is too old to trick or treat? 30:47

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The FBI announced that a terror plot was thwarted in Michigan before it could ruin Halloween for everyone. Here's the latest. Plus, Marine City had a dilemma when a football championship fell on Halloween. Here's how they're handling it. And how old is too old to trick or treat? And then we go to the solar system to discuss how spooky the galaxy is…

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Lurie rezoning plan would still fall short of California's housing goals 3:36

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Mayor Daniel Lurie's plans for housing don't seem to be meeting the mark according to a new report. Lurie's proposing a "family zoning" plan, but projected numbers are significantly lower than San Francisco's state-mandated home requirement.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Newsom and Schwarzenegger clash over California redistricting 4:11

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The saga of Prop 50 in California can't be told without looking at the clash between the state's current and former governors. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom find themselves at opposite sides of the debate over re-districting.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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California's Biggest Voting District Faces Seismic Change if Prop. 50 Passes 10:48

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In Part 4 of our series, ⁠California Divided⁠, we head north, to speak with residents in District 1, who've expressed concern over the impact that Proposition 50 will have on their voting power if it passes. The Trump Administration is halting automatic renewals of work permits for immigrants. The policy, which begins today, could force thousands o…

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New poll shows majority of Californians support redistricting plan 4:04

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that more than half of those surved support plans to redraw the state's Congressional districts in the special election a week from today.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby talked to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Newsom says he doesn't need any more Prop 50 donors 2:29

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In an unusual move, Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling he doesn't need any more donors in the battle over Prop 50.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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BONUS: Big companies are shedding jobs like tears, but what's really going on in the US economy? Here's the latest 33:48

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Target, Amazon, Starbucks, UPS and more announced mass layoffs recently, which has some ready to declare a recession is imminent. But what's really going on in the U.S. economy? Here's analysis and reporting from economists, professors and hiring managers.

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Central Valley Farmers Express Concerns About Possibility Of New Political Maps 10:19

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The ripple effects of President Trump’s national gerrymandering battle are being felt in California’s rich agricultural belt. Next week, voters in the state will decide whether to support Proposition 50. That’s Governor Newsom’s plan to counter surprise redistricting in Texas and other red states. If Prop 50 passes, Congressman David Valadao of the…

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In Lake Tahoe, Some Voters See Redistricting As Opportunity For Change 10:39

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Californians are deciding on a ballot measure that could reshape how our state is represented in Congress. Proposition 50 would redraw California's congressional district lines to help Democrats pick up five additional seats in the House. Prop 50 is part of a national fight over redistricting. And if it passes, political lines from Sonoma down to S…

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In Northeast San Diego County, Democrats See Redistricting Battle As Chance For Change 10:30

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Northeast San Diego County is becoming a battleground in the nationwide fight over congressional districts and control of the House of Representatives. Ballots are out now for a special election that could change several districts in California to give Democrats the advantage. Democrats are working on the ground in an effort to flip the congression…

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Could Newsom and Harris faceoff in 2028? 4:16

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Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris may come from similar political backgrounds....but the two may end up facing off against each other other in 2028 if they both follow through on hints dropped over the weekend. Newsom told CBS that he is seriously considering a run for President...while Harris told an interviewer that sh…

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Federal election monitors headed to California ahead of special election 3:46

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We're breaking down the federal government's push to preserve "election integrity" by sending election monitors to special elections in California and New Jersey.To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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Oakland Mayor announces federal immigration called off for Bay Area 5:19

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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced this morning that the immigration operation that was expected to flood Bay Area cities with federal agents this weekend has been called off. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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Trump calls off sending troops to San Francisco after talks with billionaires 3:24

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Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Nvidia's Jensen Huang seem to have influenced President Trump's decision to call off a federal surge in San Francisco. Open AI's Sam Altman was also said to have reached out to the president.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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BONUS: Crime capers have people wondering if this is real life or Hollywood: the latest on the Louvre and NBA gambling scandal 26:00

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The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.…

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As World Series Begins, Dodgers Look For Repeat 10:41

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The World Series gets underway Friday night from Toronto as the Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic. LA is looking to become the first back-to-back champs in 25 years. Toronto hasn’t won a championship since 1993. Guest: Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times President Trump says he will not be sending a surge of federal agents to…

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Trump calls off 'surge' of federal forces into San Francisco 4:15

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Two of Silicon Valley's top CEO's may be to thank for President Trump's decision to call off a weekend immigration crackdown planned for San Francisco this weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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Trump calls off federal deployment to SF after talks with Lurie 3:10

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After a late night call with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Donald Trump said today he is calling off plans to deploy federal agents into San Francisco. After the arrival of these agents to Alameda, but before the president's announcement was made, KCBS Radio's Steve Scott spoke about the situation with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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The Megadonor Opposing Proposition 50 Explains His Position 10:28

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Proposition 50 would temporarily let the legislature draw new congressional maps, a move supporters, including Governor Newsom, say is meant to stop gerrymandering and protect democracy. But opponents are calling it a partisan power grab, warning it could weaken the state's independent redistricting commission. One of the most vocal critics is Char…

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Mayor Lurie responds to reports of Border Control agents arriving in City 3:45

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Border Patrol Agents reportedly could arrive in the Bay Area as soon as tomorrow.Mayor Daniel Lurie made his strongest comments on the Trump administration, saying it's been deploying agents to incite a backlash.For more, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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What happened to the hurricanes? Getting to the bottom of El Nino and La Nina, plus what's next 18:11

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A new hurricane seemed to strike at regular intervals the last couple of falls ... but then they disappeared in 2025. What happened and what's next? Experts break it down. Plus, winter is coming and here's how to prepare.

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State Sen. Scott Weiner announces bid for Pelosi's Congressional seat 2:59

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State Senator Scott Wiener is officially running for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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Lawsuits Against Trump Administration Argue Immigration Policies Are Breaking The Law 10:36

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California civil rights advocates are calling on the federal courts to halt Trump administration policies leading to the arrest of asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and people attending immigration court hearings. A series of recent class action lawsuits argue: the arrests violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution. Reporter: Tyche Hendrick…

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Money continues to pour into Prop 50 campaigns ahead of special election 4:23

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The money continues to pour in to the campaigns both for and against state Proposition 50, which would allow lawmakers to redraw Congressional Districts, with a recent poll showing that extra money could help decide race. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Ph…

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Will California Republicans play the Trump card in campaign against Prop 50? 3:44

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California Republicans are preparing to involve President Trump in the campaign against Prop 50, which would re-draw California's congressional districts in a state where Republicans are greatly outnumbered.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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The Challenges Facing The Uninsured Looking To Rebuild In Altadena 10:40

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Rebuilding after January’s fires in Los Angeles County is underway for some people. But an Altadena family is facing what may be insurmountable financial obstacles. Reporter: Erin Stone/LAist Congressional Democrats plan to investigate reports that federal agents unlawfully detained U.S. citizens during the Trump administration's ongoing immigratio…

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BONUS: 'The Internet is on fire:' Massive AWS outage shows how fragile our modern world is 21:11

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Amazon's cloud service went dark on Monday and took a big chunk of U.S. business and products and operations down along with it. Here's the latest on how it happened, what the fix would be, and how concerned we should be about it happening again.

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Both Sides In Prop 50 Argument Rely On Familiar Messaging In Lead-Up To Election 10:43

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As Democrats in California attempt to convince voters to approve new maps next month to give them more seats in Congress, and Republicans fight back against the redistricting measure, both sides are relying on familiar political playbooks. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Hundreds of thousands of people took part in No Kings rallies across California o…

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Saleforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for calling on National Guard 3:47

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he's no longer calling for the National Guard to come to San Francisco.This comes after Benioff advocated for the hiring of more ICE agents and said he would welcome federal troops into the city, but now he's apologizing.For more one this, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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BONUS: No Kings rallies amidst a swirling backdrop: Trump could 'green light' Israel to launch again, Bolton is indicted, and government shutdown could be longest ever 31:22

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No Kings rallies are set to take over US cities this weekend amid a swirling mix of political hot topics: Hamas hasn't released hostage bodies, which Trump says could make him 'green light' Israel to start bombing again. John Bolton was indicted. Oh, and the government is shut down and some experts say it could become the longest shutdown in histor…

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State Senator Scott Wiener to challenge Nancy Pelosi for seat in Congress 2:59

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State Senator Scott Wiener is preparing to challenge Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress.For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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After a Tough Season, Wine Country Famers Are Working to Harvest Grapes 10:44

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Federal immigration officials could be setting their sights on Sonoma county. A local supervisor says Department of Homeland Security officials asked in a meeting if the sheriff's office would notify DHS when undocumented immigrants are arrested. Shandra Back, KRCB Farmers in wine country have been working at all hours to get their grapes off the v…

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In-Home Daycare Providers Still Face Discrimination From Landlords 10:44

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Thousands of California families rely on in-home daycares for their kids. But after the housing market collapse in 2008, the state lost 30% of these types of child care settings, leading to a crisis. As part of its effort to rebuild, California passed a law in 2019 forbidding landlords and homeowners’ associations from refusing to rent to in-home c…

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SFPD's recruiting tactics irk neighboring Bay Area departments 4:06

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Police Department is on the hunt for more officers. And that has some neighboring agencies less than happy.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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San Francisco leaders split over potential National Guard deployment 2:47

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The National Guard has been repeatedly deployed in the name of public safety, and, according to President Trump, San Francisco could be next in line. That's dividing elected officials, concerned residents, and tech industry leaders.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio anchor Phil Matier.…

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BONUS: Trash piles up in parks, airports jam and Trump wages court battles: government chaos continues, but when will the shutdown end? 26:28

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Tariffs, court battles, a full government shutdown and more have the United States in chaos. Here's what's going on and what experts say it will take for it to end.

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Trump targets San Francisco after Lurie says city doesn't need the National Guard 4:22

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President Trump is once again going after San Francisco, calling the City a mess and saying he was considering sending in troops to clean things up. The President's comments came hours after San Francisco's Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney held a press conference saying the city is committed to safety and doesn't need the National Guard. For mo…

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Massive spending fuels California’s Prop 50 redistricting campaign 3:25

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We're bringing you more on the political spending boom over Prop 50's redistricting of California.More than $200 million has been poured into the campaigns, and for more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Waymo Continues To Increase Its Footprint In Los Angeles 10:47

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In San Francisco, more people are now ordering Waymo robotaxis than Lyfts with human drivers. People are getting more comfortable using driverless cars. This got us thinking - is the same thing about to happen in LA? And how do human Uber and Lyft drivers feel about it? Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A new state audit released this week finds that …

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Obama endorses California redistricting measure in new ad 3:54

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The Yes on 50 campaign to redraw California's Congressional maps is out with a new ad featuring former President Barack Obama.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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Newsom supports task force studying legacy of slavery in C.A. 3:21

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Gavin Newsom has signed off on the creation of a California task force to study how racist policies have affected descendants of slaves.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Delta Community's Finances Up In Air Amid Talks Of Disincorporation 10:35

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A tiny California town in Sacramento’s Delta has struggled for decades, and within a matter of months, could face some big decisions on its status as a city. Financial choices over the years have put Isleton in a sink or swim situation– with talks of disincorporation or bankruptcy and what that could mean for the city’s 800 residents. Reporter: Ril…

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Salesforce CEO backs Trump sending national guard to SF in new twist 3:06

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The Trump administration has bolstered its ties to the tech world in the President's second term. Now, both Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have called for the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco.This comes as the city's elected officials point to positive data when it comes to the response to the drug and homelessness…

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Proposed Change to Endangered Species Act Threatens California's Sea Otter Haven 10:37

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The Trump Administration is considering a change to the federal Endangered Species Act that could create new risks for an area in California that has more sea otters than any other in the state. Last October, the state finished removing four dams from Klamath River up in far Northern California. In the year since the removal, there has been drastic…

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BONUS: Is there really peace in the Middle East now? Breaking down the deal Trump brokered and if it'll hold 29:36

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President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced this week, but many are wondering if his work securing the agreement will win him something else: a new legacy. Learn more on the deal and reaction to it from Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman at WCCO in Minneapolis; KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WWJ News…

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Golden Gate Bridge district seeks restitution from pro-Palestine protestors 3:31

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The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is seeking more than $160-thousand dollars in restitution from pro-Palestine protesters involved in a demonstration that shut down traffic on the bridge. That was in April of last year, and it’s the first time the bridge district has sought restitution for a traffic disruption.For more, KCB…

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How Fresno Schools Are Helping Students Get Back On Their Feet 10:38

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For many families experiencing homelessness, school can be a difficult hurdle to clear. Chronic absenteeism is higher, and graduation rates are lower among homeless students. But the Fresno Unified School District has been working to combat this problem. And the efforts appear to be working. Reporter: Rachel Livinal/KVPR Doctors at Adventist Health…

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Billionaire philanthropist donates $12 million to help pass Prop 50 4:03

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The campaign to redraw the state's Congressional districts is getting a big cash infusion, with billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer pledging $12 million to help pass Prop 50. KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.