Usually right now we'd be hearing from KCBS Insider Phil Matier, but he's away today.

The conviction of former president Donald Trump is putting California Republicans in a tough spot, as control of the House could come down to a few competitive races in the state for seats currently held by vulnerable Republicans. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer was joined by Reed Galen, political consultant who previously worked on campaigns for John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger.