Governor Newsom is calling on Oakland leaders to loosen their restrictions on police chases. Some have argued that the current policy is handcuffing officers and emboldening criminals.

The Park Fire, now burning more than 164,000 acres across two Northern California counties, is making for unexpected weather systems.

The California Supreme Court has upheld a voter-approved ballot measure that allows gig workers to be classified as independent contractors.

The gates are finally open at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds for another summer of 4-H events, live music, carnival rides, and of course all kinds of fried treats.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson, but the Park Fire's damage has already been done, as thousands of residents are under evacuation orders.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local with KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan, Margie Shafer, and Eric Thomas.

This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.

Today: What a week in politics it has been! This time last Friday, former President Trump was coming off delivering the longest acceptance speech in modern convention history and had a growing lead in the polls over President Biden. Fast forward to today, President Biden has dropped out of the race and Mr. Trump is now running neck and neck with Vice President Kamala Harris in the polls.

For a closer look at all that's happened over the last week and to discuss what's next, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Mindy Romero, Director for the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the USC Price School of Public Policy.

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