The Opening Ceremonies for Summer Olympics continue this hour along the Seine River in Paris. Security around the event is tight after an attack on France's high-speed rail system just hours before the start. Police have said that the attacks were coordinated.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Frank Figliuzzi, National Security Analyst and former Assistant Director for Counterintelligence at the FBI.

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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.

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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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KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan just got off the phone with CalFire for the latest on the Park Fire, burning over 164,000 acres of 256 square miles in the Chico area.

This is CalFire Captain Dan Collins.

Out of state help is on the way in the next 3-5 days. Stay tuned to KCBS for the latest on the fire.

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This week, a federal judge ruled a Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022, can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case.

For a closer look at this case, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Rory Little, Legal Analyst and Professor at UC College of the Law, San Francisco.

Despite signaling initial interest in debating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign is walking that back and suggesting any face-to-face will have to wait until Democrats officially nominate a presidential nominee.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow.

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The Park Fire, burning northeast of Chico in Butte and Tehema counties, has exploded overnight. CalFire says the blaze has now torched more than 164,000 acres and containment is only at 3%.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he welcomes Governor Newsom’s call to ramp up homeless sweeps, but that it’s crucial that the entire region work together in solving the problem.

New reporting from The Oaklandside says former Police Chiefs LeRonne Armstrong and Darren Allison should be disciplined for failing to examine accusations of perjury and bribery against a homicide detective.

The Park Fire, burning more than 164,000 acres across Butte and Tehama counties, is also creating some weather of its own in multiple towering fire tornadoes.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas.

The reshaping of the 2024 Presidential race continues following the announcement that President Joe Biden would not be seeking re-election. Vice President Kamala Harris got the endorsement of former President Barack Obama, as former President Trump prepares to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Margaret Brennan, CBS News Foreign Affairs Correspondent and moderator of Face the Nation.

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