Has San Francisco lost its progressive edge? That's what some pundits are saying after last night's election, in which voters backed measures to beef up policing and crack down on drug users who collect benefits.

KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on whether the city's politics are no longer as far left as in years past.

Has San Francisco lost its progressive edge? That's what some pundits are saying after last night's election, in which voters backed measures to beef up policing and crack down on drug users who collect benefits. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier for his thoughts on whether the city's politics are no longer as far left as in years past.

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Is San Francisco getting less progressive? Matier weighs in

For a closer look on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science department at Sonoma State. He is in for Phil who is away this week.

You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

For a closer look on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science department at Sonoma State. He is in for Phil who is away this week.
You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

How will the defense go after Michael Cohen in Trump's hush money trial?

Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS and San Francisco Chronicle Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today. He'll be back at 7:50 tomorrow morning.

New research shows that while workers have been slow to return to the office in San Francisco, business after work hours is closing in on pre-pandemic levels.

For more, we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central line by Kevin Truong, who's the Business Editor at the Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Usually at this time, we'd be joined by KCBS and San Francisco Chronicle Insider Phil Matier, but Phil is away today. He'll be back at 7:50 tomorrow morning.
New research shows that while workers have been slow to return to the office in San Francisco, business after work hours is closing in on pre-pandemic levels.
For more, we're joined on the KCBS Ring Central line by Kevin Truong, who's the Business Editor at the Standard, the Bay Area's fastest-growing news source.

Business after work hours is rebounding from pandemic lows

Phil Matier is away this week.

A new report illustrates how California’s massive efforts to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic were successful.

But at the same time, the researchers pointed out a lack of available data on the program. With the little information they were able to access, they found that people who left the program had at least a 40% chance of returning to homelessness.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with CalMatters Reporter Marisa Kendall.

You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. 
The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Phil Matier is away this week.
A new report illustrates how California’s massive efforts to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic were successful.
But at the same time, the researchers pointed out a lack of available data on the program. With the little information they were able to access, they found that people who left the program had at least a 40% chance of returning to homelessness.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with CalMatters Reporter Marisa Kendall.
You can listen to this entire interview and past interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio.  The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

Is San Francisco getting less progressive? Matier weighs in

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