California released its biggest report on "Ghost Guns" - guns manufactured without serial numbers. Law enforcement seizures of ghost guns have risen sixteen-fold in the last ten years, marking a huge problem for California's fight against gun violence.

For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California released its biggest report on "Ghost Guns" - guns manufactured without serial numbers. Law enforcement seizures of ghost guns have risen sixteen-fold in the last ten years, marking a huge problem for California's fight against gun violence.
For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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How can California counter ghost guns?

Usually we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today.

Two prominent San Francisco waterfront restaurants which closed after the pandemic are taking the City to court, blaming deteriorating conditions in Fisherman's Wharf for their loss of business. The lawsuit doesn't appear to be getting a lot of sympathy from neighboring businesses.

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Jillian D'Onfro, who's a reporter with the San Francisco Standard the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Usually we'd be joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today.
Two prominent San Francisco waterfront restaurants which closed after the pandemic are taking the City to court, blaming deteriorating conditions in Fisherman's Wharf for their loss of business. The lawsuit doesn't appear to be getting a lot of sympathy from neighboring businesses.
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Jillian D'Onfro, who's a reporter with the San Francisco Standard the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Two SF restaurants take the city to court over loss of business

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today.

For 22 million voters, California's official state voter guide is key to making informed choices. In March, the primary guide cost $13.2 million, even though Prop 1 was the only ballot measure present.

As we prepare for November's ballot, which currently has twelve measures, we could see that cost go even higher.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Sameea Kamal, Politics Reporter for CalMatters.

KCBS Insider Phil Matier is away today.
For 22 million voters, California's official state voter guide is key to making informed choices. In March, the primary guide cost $13.2 million, even though Prop 1 was the only ballot measure present.
As we prepare for November's ballot, which currently has twelve measures, we could see that cost go even higher.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Sameea Kamal, Politics Reporter for CalMatters.

Cost of CA's official state voter guide likely to increase from March primary

Usually the time we hear from KCBS Insider Phil Matier but he's away this week.

George Jacob, The head of the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco resigned under pressure on Wednesday following concerns from staff  that centered around his extravagant spending on travel and events, including hosting a concert in Dubai.

For more on this KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke to Tara Duggan, Staff writer in the San Francisco Chronicle’s climate and environment team 

Usually the time we hear from KCBS Insider Phil Matier but he's away this week.
George Jacob, The head of the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco resigned under pressure on Wednesday following concerns from staff  that centered around his extravagant spending on travel and events, including hosting a concert in Dubai.
For more on this KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke to Tara Duggan, Staff writer in the San Francisco Chronicle’s climate and environment team

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