An independent watchdog agency says the state is falling short on its organic waste recycling goals. This came up at a meeting of the Little Hoover Commission earlier this week. So how is the state falling short and what can be done to change that?

An independent watchdog agency says the state is falling short on its organic waste recycling goals. This came up at a meeting of the Little Hoover Commission earlier this week. So how is the state falling short and what can be done to change that?

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Why isn't California meeting its organic waste and recycling goals?

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a woman who broke through numerous political barriers, passed away last night at her home in Washington, D.C. at 90 years old.

For more, KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown joined KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro live in-studio.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a woman who broke through numerous political barriers, passed away last night at her home in Washington, D.C. at 90 years old.
For more, KCBS insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown joined KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro live in-studio.

Willie Brown on Sen. Feinstein: SF's 'most iconic, statuesque, independent Democrat'

As we've been reporting three Oakland Police commissioners say they will not be attending meetings until there's a change in leadership, saying the search for a new police chief is being mishandled.

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

As we've been reporting three Oakland Police commissioners say they will not be attending meetings until there's a change in leadership, saying the search for a new police chief is being mishandled.
For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

What is going on with the Oakland Police Chief search?

Car thefts have been increasing in California in recent years, and the city with the highest rate is right here in the Bay Area.

In Oakland, officials say there are now nearly 12 car thefts per 1,000 people, compared to Los Angeles, which has more than four times the population and about five people per 1,000 experiencing car theft.

For more on this issue, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Car thefts have been increasing in California in recent years, and the city with the highest rate is right here in the Bay Area.
In Oakland, officials say there are now nearly 12 car thefts per 1,000 people, compared to Los Angeles, which has more than four times the population and about five people per 1,000 experiencing car theft.
For more on this issue, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Why isn't California meeting its organic waste and recycling goals?

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