A proposal to hike the tolls on state run bridges in the Bay Area is pitting transit activists against advocates for low-income workers. The proposal would raise tolls by $1.50 starting next year. Are any plans up for consideration to help out lower paid workers?

A proposal to hike the tolls on state run bridges in the Bay Area is pitting transit activists against advocates for low-income workers. The proposal would raise tolls by $1.50 starting next year. Are any plans up for consideration to help out lower paid workers?

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How will low wage workers be considered in the bridge-toll hikes?

While the governor is cracking down on sideshows, Police in Oakland are being told not to pursue.

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

While the governor is cracking down on sideshows, Police in Oakland are being told not to pursue.
For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland PD is pulling back on their pursuit of sideshow participants

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan.

Today, Governor Newsom vetoed a controversial law concerning undocumented students.

The bill would have directed University of California, California State University and state community colleges to hire undocumented students for campus jobs.

It's Newsom's second veto of legislation aimed at expanding aid to those who are not living in California legally.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan.
Today, Governor Newsom vetoed a controversial law concerning undocumented students.
The bill would have directed University of California, California State University and state community colleges to hire undocumented students for campus jobs.
It's Newsom's second veto of legislation aimed at expanding aid to those who are not living in California legally.

Newsom vetoes law directing schools to hire undocumented students

Plastic bags are on their way out, for good this time, as Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law allowing a loophole from back in 2014.

For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Plastic bags are on their way out, for good this time, as Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law allowing a loophole from back in 2014.
For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

How will low wage workers be considered in the bridge-toll hikes?

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