Chris Filippi
Chris is a proud graduate of Castro Valley High School and San Jose State University who is glad to be back home in the Bay Area. KCBS hired Chris in 2006.
Before coming to KCBS, Chris was a reporter for KIRO radio in Seattle and KFBK radio in Sacramento. He also had a stint at TechTV in San Francisco after starting his professional career at KLIV radio in San Jose.
Chris has had the chance to cover several major stories during his career including the Scott Peterson trial, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and most recently the deadly gas line explosion in San Bruno. His coverage of the Peterson trial included repeated appearances on CNN, MSNBC and CourtTV.
Chris spends most of his free time chasing after his young daughter as well as enjoying rare quiet moments with his wife. He’s also involved in more fantasy sports leagues than any sane person should ever consider and is constanly hoping his beloved Oakland Raiders will one day return to greatness.
Warriors San Francisco Waterfront Arena Debate To Begin
With the Golden State Warriors looking to build a new waterfront basketball arena, lawmakers in Sacramento will begin debating a bill on Monday that that could have an impact on the project.
Vigil Held For 19-Year-Old Killed In Richmond Shooting
An emotional vigil was held in Richmond on Wednesday as friends, family and neighbors remembered a 19-year-old man fatally shot Tuesday.
Santa Clara Leaders Approve Negotiations For Retail Hub Near Stadium
The initial vision for the project from developer Related California would include 230 acres of shops, restaurants, entertainment and housing.
U.S. Postal Service Hiring Over 100 Bay Area Temps
Bay Valley Postal District is searching for 150 temporary mail carriers as a part of their cost-cutting measures.
Gov. Brown, California Business Leaders Begin China Trade Mission
Gov. Jerry Brown started a week-long trade mission to China on Monday, along with several California business leaders, to seek investments that will benefit the state.
SFO Sends Ceast-And-Desist Letter To Ride-Share Companies
San Francisco International Airport has sent cease and desist letters to ride-sharing companies including Lyft and Uber with the concern over unregulated community drivers conducting business.
San Francisco Entertainment Commission Approves America’s Cup Music Venue
The plan is to hold 30 concerts at the venue, which is located at Piers 27/29.
Residents Plan To File Suit After San Leandro City Council Approves Windmill
Halus, a company that installs refurbished windmills for the purpose of generating electricity, has proposed erecting a 100 ft. tall windmill roughly 500 ft. from the boundary of Heron Bay.
Oakland Police Seeking Public Input On Anti-Crime Strategy
At a town-hall meeting, the OPD said making important arrests known to the public will be a part of their community-policing strategy.
California GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Counteract Prison Realignment
Republican lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to counter Governor Brown’s prison plan, calling it a threat to public safety.
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