Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a tough decision on whether to reinstate Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, and he's pushing for the release of evidence he says would bolster his case to be back at work.

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

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a tough decision on whether to reinstate Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, and he's pushing for the release of evidence he says would bolster his case to be back at work.
For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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The unique case of Police Chief Armstrong's push for reinstatement

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.

The unique case of Police Chief Armstrong's push for reinstatement

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