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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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3:16

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Facing heavy federal pressure, the Golden Gate Bridge has rescinded its DEI resolutions.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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2:51

Mayor Lurie calls on the SF Zoo to name a new CEO

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/30

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is looking for someone new to head up the San Francisco Zoo. The problem: the person currently in charge doesn't want to step down. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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2:48

Lawmakers are trying to keep Hollywood...in Hollywood

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/30

California lawmakers believe film subsidies can alleviate the industry's in-state production pains. They're planning to use $750 million to try and reverse Hollywood's long decline. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:33

What does Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/27

We're breaking down New York State assembly member Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's mayoral primary.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Willie Brown.

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1:26

Santa Clara County prepares for another costly election

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/27

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Voters in Santa Clara County will be heading to the polls for yet another special election. This after Assesor Larry Stone announced plans to resign. The cost for that election: over 13 million dollars.

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3:19

San Francisco to suspend resident-based traffic program

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/26

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Transit officials in San Francisco are putting the brakes on a number of so-called 'traffic calming' measures that are used to try to cut down on traffic-related fatalities.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:03

Bay Area transit agencies may see a $750 million loan...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/25

California's new budget plan includes a $750 million loan for Bay Area transit agencies.This comes as voters weigh a tax measure on the horizon for next year. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:04

Engineer's union negotiates to delay Newsom's...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/25

One group of state workers is getting a reprieve on Governor Newsom's return-to-the-office mandate. That order had been set to take effect one week from today, but a union representing engineers has reached a labor contract extending the deadline by a year. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

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3:29

Golden Gate Bridge is "too woke" - CEO rolls back DEI...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/24

The Golden Gate Bridge may be rolling back DEI policies in order to protect federal funding. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:29

Behind the controversial plan to fund Bay Area...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/24

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State lawmakers, business and labor groups all agree that something needs to be done to bail out Bay Area transit agencies. But, they haven't been able to reach an agreement over what that something is. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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26:38

Iran strikes back: the latest in the US' involvement...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/23

Iran hit a U.S. military bases in Qatar in an obvious retaliation to this weekend's bombing of Iran nuclear sites by the United States. So, how many more retaliations should we expect, and how else will this conflict in the Middle East affect Americans? On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

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3:10

California voters divided on the direction of where...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/23

Only a third of registered voters think California is moving in the right direction, while 57% think the state is going in the opposite direction. This is all according to a new poll by the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:23

No direct acknowledgement of Juneteenth from Trump...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/20

Today is the day after Juneteenth, a federal holiday which got no direct mention from President Trump, who yesterday said America has "too many working holidays". For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. Elijah Nouvelage / Stringer / Getty Images

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3:28

Newsom wants to abandon CA's 'tough on crime' measure

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/20

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier. Californians approved Proposition 36, which brought stiffer penalties for low-level theft and drug crimes when they went to the ballot box last November – a move that Governor Newsom was not hot on. Now, the governor may be moving to leave the measure without the funds to cover costs to lock more people up or force them into drug treatment. For more, KCBS Radio Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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2:55

SF planning department director appointment causes...

Phil Matier ·

2025/06/19

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed a new planning department director last night, but they're not off to a good start, as half the commission stormed out of the meeting to approve her Wednesday morning. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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