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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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3:41

Legislation to spread homeless shelters around SF up...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/22

Mayor Daniel Lurie could be heading for some conflict between his office and San Francisco supervisors over proposed legislation that would spread out the city's homeless shelters. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:14

Installations prove costly with speed cameras in SF

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/21

As we've been reporting, speed cameras are up and warnings have been issued, but there's still some work to be done in San Francisco to get all the speed cameras the city wants out there up and running. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:33

Barbara Lee faces huge challenges as she steps into...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/20

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was sworn in as Oakland's 52nd Mayor today. Lee won a special election back in March to finish out the term of former Mayor Sheng Thao who was recalled by voters. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:34

Oakland's police union pushes back against city...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/20

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting Oakland's police union has rebuffed an attempt to deter annual pay raises this time around as the city trudges through a budget crisis. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:48

Newsom's new budget poses a threat to Planned Parenthood

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/20

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Governor Gavin Newsom's revised budget which he unveiled last week could have devastating effects on women's reproductive healthcare, especially hitting Planned Parenthood.

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3:25

General Motors is unsure about electric vehicles

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/19

General Motors is trying to change course on some of the country's electric vehicle initiatives, as market demand for EVs deflates. For more KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:35

Newsom blames Trump for California's budget deficit -...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/15

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump and his administration's policies are to blame for a good chunk of the 12 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget. The governor unveiled his May revise today, calling for cutbacks to health insurance for undocumented migrants.

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3:35

Newsom reverses stance on healthcare for immigrants...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/14

Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a budget that would roll back enrollment for immigrants without legal status into state-funded healthcare. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:22

New report shows recidivism for incarcerated released...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/14

A newly released report shows that 30 percent of inmates released from prison during the pandemic found themselves back behind bars after committing similar crimes a short time later.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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4:13

Newsom calls on local leaders to ban homeless...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/13

Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities and counties to clear homeless encampments. Today, he released an ordinance he says local governments can adopt to prohibit camps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:04

California Dems pin budget issues on "Trump slump"

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/12

Governor Gavin Newsom and other California democrats are pointing fingers at the Trump administration's tariffs to explain budget woes. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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2:09

Systemwide BART shutdown reveals transit funding needs

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/09

Today's BART meltdown has been a good reminder of just how much Bay Area commuters rely on the public transit system.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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4:18

Mayor Lurie is using billionaire donations to help SF...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/09

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is using some of his personal connections to try to help solve some of the City's problems. So far, Lurie has managed to raise close to $40 million from wealthy donors.

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3:27

SF Public Safety Czar tapped to be SFPD's Interim...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/08

San Francisco police chief is stepping down, but what do we know about the person taking over in the interim? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:51

Who will replace Bill Scott as the next chief of SFPD?

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/08

The hunt is on for a new Police Chief in San Francisco after Bill Scott announced he's stepping down today. Scott has been the longest serving chief in San Francisco, working under three mayors. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:44

White House rejects use of federal funds for...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/07

Yet another roadblock in the road to high speed rail in California: President Donald Trump says the federal government will not be financing any of the project. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:26

Trump rips into Newsom during oval office visit with...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/07

President Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Oval Office earlier today, but the conversation took at detour to Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's high-speed rail project. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:33

Will proposed national tax credit keep film...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/06

President Trump says he's trying to bring filmmaking back to U.S. by way of tariffs for those filmed overseas. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:20

Changes to Oakland's International Boulevard hit...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/06

A new report says that a project to improve public transit on Oakland's International Boulevard may be responsible for more traffic accidents, as well as the loss of many local businesses. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:10

President Trump 'making a statement' with Alcatraz...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/05

As we've been reporting, President Trump wants prisoners back on "The Rock". For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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