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We still have not heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ever since the FBI raided her home this week, but her seasoned attorney is speaking out. 

Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tony Brass released a statement today saying Thao is -quote- "ready, willing and able to cooperate fully with federal investigators."

For more on this, KCBS Radio Anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of yesterday's FBI raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

The surprise raids center on a politically influential family that runs the city’s contracted recycling company.

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

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.  

Federal officials this morning served search warrants at the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other locations connected with the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions. Officials were seen hauling away several boxes but wouldn't comment on what was inside or what they were investigating.

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

A proposed law imposing robotaxi restrictions has been pulled by State Senator Dave Cortese.

The bill would have let cities regulate the controversial vehicles and fine them for breaking traffic laws.

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

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

A San Francisco Supervisor has an unusual proposal to help close the City's massive budget deficit; a pay cut for city leaders. Supervisor Connie Chan says she will ask the mayor to cut pay for elected leaders and department heads by 10%which would save the City $1.5 million.

The recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves one step closer to the November ballot. City Officials said on Tuesday, enough valid signatures have been collected to qualify.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with 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.