Breed proposal: Welfare recipients must undergo substance screening, treatment

As we've been reporting, we're getting news this morning that Mayor London Breed is putting out a proposal today which would require low-income residents to undergo substance abuse screening and treatment in order to get welfare funds, a historically controversial move. For more on how this propos…

City officials in SF are set to resume clearing homeless encampments

This move comes after receiving guidance from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. It follows an injunction, which had stopped officials from forcing homeless people to move unless the City could provide an alternative place for them to go. So what exactly changed?

Governor Newsom backs AI in veto of driverless truck limitation bill

Governor Gavin Newsom used his veto pen going into the weekend to halt legislation that would have required a human to be inside driverless trucks when they're rolled out for at least five years. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The infamous Golden Gate Park Ferris Wheel may move - here's why.

Have you ever thought about taking a spin on the SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park?  Well, the clock may be ticking on that opportunity, as city officials are contemplating the relocation of this colossal Ferris wheel to Fisherman's Wharf. For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke…

Oakland may be close to finding it's next police chief

Officials tasked with tracking down a new police chief for the city say they're close to a short-list. This comes after officials this week said they expect to recommend three finalists to Mayor Sheng Thao by mid-October. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Inside…

The tug of war over parking rates at San Francisco City Hall

Under a new proposal in San Francisco, the SF Municipal Transit agency will need to get written approval from the mayor before they extend metered hours or up the fares. This comes as local businesses have been critical of the agency's changes to metered parking, saying it's just making it harder …

Former Oakland police chief looks to clear his name and get his job back

The Oakland Chapter of the NAACP is once again calling for LeRonne Armstrong to be reinstated as the city's police chief. This comes after an arbitrator found that a report issued before his dismissal was problematic. While the Police Commission says it plans to consider him for a shortlist for the…

Oakland merchants threaten to strike after missed grant funding deadline

After the City of Oakland missed a critical deadline to secure grant funding meant to help local businesses, the city's merchants say they're planning to go on strike, saying all the crime is pushing their businesses to the brink. For more. KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Matt Bigler spoke with KCB…

Bay Area drivers rack up millions in unpaid toll debt

New data shows Bay Area drivers are really racking up toll debts since the system went cashless, with officials saying about 12.5 million violations were issued in the past fiscal year. That adds up to about 90 dollars in unpaid tolls. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke wi…

San Francisco made preparations for the grand return of Dreamforce

As Tech workers converged at San Francisco's Moscone Center this week for the annual Dreamforce Convention, a notable absence, as reported by numerous attendees, was the usual presence of littered streets, panhandlers, tent encampments, and public drug dealing and consumption. For more, KCBS Radio…