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Phil Matier

Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

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3:25

SF and Oakland police accused of illegally shared...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/15

Police agencies in San Francisco and Oakland appear to have broken California state law by sharing license plate reader data with ICE. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:20

Cannabis sales back down after initial boom

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/15

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. California's once sky-high legal cannabis sales have come back down to earth—dropping 30% since 2021.

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2:24

Proposal seeks to build the tallest building on the...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/14

The tallest tower on the West Coast, and the tallest in the country outside of New York and Chicago, could be coming to the San Francisco skyline. The proposed 1,200 foot project would dwarf Salesforce Tower by 15 floors. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:34

Newsom rallies South Carolina democrats during tour

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/11

Gavin Newsom is firing up Democrats in South Carolina for a potential presidential run. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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3:45

What's really driving up the price of eggs?

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/11

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State officials find themselves locked in battle with the Trump administration once again -- this time because of...eggs. Federal officials say the state's animal welfare laws are creating red tape raising the price of eggs across the nation.

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30:57

TSA says you can leave your shoes on and other...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/10

ITSA is changing its rules to let people keep their footwear on. But that’s not the only thing that’s changing in the world of travel this summer. We dive into topics from which spots in the world are overrun right now to place you should add to your bucket list.

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3:20

Feeling nostalgic? Want to see a floppy disk? Head to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/10

You probably won't find floppy disks in very many places these days, but MUNI is still using them to run the city's train control system.They're trying to modernize, and to tell us more about that process, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:02

How has Oakland mayor Barbara Lee fared her first 50...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/10

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking her first 50 days in office, saying the city is making progress but still has a long way to go. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:31

Six months in: how has Daniel Lurie fared as SF mayor?

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/09

It's been six months since Daniel Lurie was sworn in as mayor of San Francisco, and to break down his progress so far, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:44

SF Mayor Lurie rolls back on one of his campaign...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/09

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. After six months as the Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie is giving up on one of his key campaign pledges: providing 1,500 new beds for the homeless.

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3:15

California DOE rejects federal order on trans athletes

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/08

California's Department of Education is refusing to comply with a federal order to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:53

CEO of California's proposed high-speed rail looking...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/08

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The CEO of the state's oft-criticized high-speed rail project is out with a plan he hopes will get the system built.

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3:14

Newsom joins South Carolina Democrats to connect with...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/07

Governor Gavin Newsom is visiting South Carolina this week, speaking to Southern voters in what could be a sneak peek at a potential run for the White House. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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5:07

How will Trump sell his big, beautiful bill to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/04

President Trump sold his politically risky "One Big Beautiful Bill" to Congress. Now that it's passed, he has to sell it to America.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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3:16

California officials issue their opinions on legality...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/04

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart. State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion today, saying he believes sports betting platforms run afoul of the state's gambling laws.

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3:01

Golden Gate CEO rescinds DEI resolutions in response...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/03

Facing heavy federal pressure, the Golden Gate Bridge has rescinded its DEI resolutions. The government was threatening to pull its $400 million dollar grant, which is going towards a seismic retrofitting of the bridge. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:12

SF Zoo CEO to step down next month after "change of...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/03

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart. The embattled CEO of the San Francisco Zoo is stepping down next month.

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2:59

Trump is doubling down on his plan to reopen Alcatraz

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/02

President Trump is renewing his call to re-open Alcatraz, with his latest musings on Truth Social about sharks lurking around the prison.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:03

City-owned buildings in SF could suffer major seismic...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/02

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new report shows that two dozen San Francisco city-owned buildings could suffer major damage in the event of a large earthquake. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:30

Newsom makes it easier to build housing, but risks...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/01

We're bringing you more on the historic roll back of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. The legislation has allowed environmentalists to stymie urban housing projects, and to tell us what's next, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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