A new report shows that crime in Oakland is down 33 percent in the first four months of the year, compared to the same time period last year. But, the good news is tempered by the number of robberies, which are actually up 11 percent. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. 

A new report shows that crime in Oakland is down 33 percent in the first four months of the year, compared to the same time period last year. But, the good news is tempered by the number of robberies, which are actually up 11 percent. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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New numbers show overall crime is down in Oakland while robberies are on the rise

It's only a matter of days since President Biden dropped out and she became the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. Polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed the gap between her and former President Donald Trump.  

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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It's only a matter of days since President Biden dropped out and she became the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. Polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed the gap between her and former President Donald Trump.  
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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.

Trump is hesitant to debate Harris because he cannot "talk to a woman"

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has gotten a major endorsement with the city's Democratic Committee backing her on November's ballot. 

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has gotten a major endorsement with the city's Democratic Committee backing her on November's ballot.

London Breed has been endorsed by SF's Democratic Committee

Governor Gavin Newsom will give the green light to state officials later today to start dismantling thousands of homeless encampments, following the Supreme Court decision that upheld an Oregon city's ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors.

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

Governor Gavin Newsom will give the green light to state officials later today to start dismantling thousands of homeless encampments, following the Supreme Court decision that upheld an Oregon city's ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors.
For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

New numbers show overall crime is down in Oakland while robberies are on the rise

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