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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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3:45

Mayor Lurie responds to reports of Border Control...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/23

Border Patrol Agents reportedly could arrive in the Bay Area as soon as tomorrow. Mayor Daniel Lurie made his strongest comments on the Trump administration, saying it's been deploying agents to incite a backlash. For more, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:59

State Sen. Scott Weiner announces bid for Pelosi's...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/22

State Senator Scott Wiener is officially running for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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4:23

Money continues to pour into Prop 50 campaigns ahead...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/22

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The money continues to pour in to the campaigns both for and against state Proposition 50, which would allow lawmakers to redraw Congressional Districts, with a recent poll showing that extra money could help decide race. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:44

Will California Republicans play the Trump card in...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/21

California Republicans are preparing to involve President Trump in the campaign against Prop 50, which would re-draw California's congressional districts in a state where Republicans are greatly outnumbered. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:47

Saleforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for calling on...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/17

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he's no longer calling for the National Guard to come to San Francisco.This comes after Benioff advocated for the hiring of more ICE agents and said he would welcome federal troops into the city, but now he's apologizing. For more one this, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:59

State Senator Scott Wiener to challenge Nancy Pelosi...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/17

State Senator Scott Wiener is preparing to challenge Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:06

SFPD's recruiting tactics irk neighboring Bay Area...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/17

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Police Department is on the hunt for more officers. And that has some neighboring agencies less than happy. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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2:47

San Francisco leaders split over potential National...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/16

The National Guard has been repeatedly deployed in the name of public safety, and, according to President Trump, San Francisco could be next in line. That's dividing elected officials, concerned residents, and tech industry leaders. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio anchor Phil Matier.

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4:22

Trump targets San Francisco after Lurie says city...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/16

President Trump is once again going after San Francisco, calling the City a mess and saying he was considering sending in troops to clean things up. The President's comments came hours after San Francisco's Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney held a press conference saying the city is committed to safety and doesn't need the National Guard. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:25

Massive spending fuels California’s Prop 50...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/15

We're bringing you more on the political spending boom over Prop 50's redistricting of California. More than $200 million has been poured into the campaigns, and for more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:54

Obama endorses California redistricting measure in...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/15

The Yes on 50 campaign to redraw California's Congressional maps is out with a new ad featuring former President Barack Obama. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:21

Newsom supports task force studying legacy of slavery...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/14

Gavin Newsom has signed off on the creation of a California task force to study how racist policies have affected descendants of slaves. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:06

Salesforce CEO backs Trump sending national guard to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/13

The Trump administration has bolstered its ties to the tech world in the President's second term. Now, both Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have called for the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco. This comes as the city's elected officials point to positive data when it comes to the response to the drug and homelessness crisis. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil matier.

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3:31

Golden Gate Bridge district seeks restitution from...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/10

The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District is seeking more than $160-thousand dollars in restitution from pro-Palestine protesters involved in a demonstration that shut down traffic on the bridge. That was in April of last year, and it’s the first time the bridge district has sought restitution for a traffic disruption.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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4:03

Billionaire philanthropist donates $12 million to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/09

The campaign to redraw the state's Congressional districts is getting a big cash infusion, with billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Tom Steyer pledging $12 million to help pass Prop 50. KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:09

CA gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter under fire...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/09

California Democratic candidate for governor Katie Porter has made headlines after a tense interview with CBS Los Angeles investigative reporter Julie Watts. The buzz has brought more attention to what's been a subdued race so far. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS political insider Phil Matier.

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4:12

Oakland is on the hunt of a new police chief

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/09

Just a day after delivering her state of the city address, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is on the hunt for a new police chief. This after the current Chief, Floyd Mitchell, announced he plans to step down December 5th. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:01

A changing Oakland? Mayor Barbara Lee delivers State...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/08

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her annual State of the City address on Tuesday night... as she noted the progress made and the ongoing efforts to "change the narrative" around Oakland. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:00

Newsom and Pritzker threaten to pull out of National...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/08

Governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker of Illinois are threatening to pull out of the National Governors Association, unless the group condemns the Trump administration's plans to deploy National Guard troops. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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2:54

How do voters feel about California's redistricting...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/07

The political battle over Prop 50 continues ahead of next month's statewide special election. To tell us which voters will help swing the state, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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