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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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3:04

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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3:46

Oakland city finance chief resigns amidst budget crisis

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/02

Oakland City Hall is going to need to put out a couple want ads as the city's top finance quietly resigned in recent weeks amid a major budget crisis, marking just the latest departure. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:25

Oakland teachers' union reaches last minute deal

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/02

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A one-day strike by Oakland school teachers planned for today was called off after the union reached an agreement with the school board. The deal came just days after the board voted to oust its school superintendent.

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3:35

SFPD faces scrutiny over massive overtime spending...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/01

San Francisco's police department is facing lots of questions from the city over massive overtime spending after a report found officers may be abusing the sick time system to take up other gigs.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:37

Mayor Lurie announces opening of five new shelters...

Phil Matier ·

2025/05/01

San Francisco plans to open up five new shelters for homeless people struggling with addiction by the end of summer. Four of them will be South of Market, while the fifth in the City's Marina.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:41

Four Bay Area counties where 100k can be considered...

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/30

Do you consider making 100 grand a year low income? Well, if you're in four Bay Area counties, you might. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:13

California officials file lawsuit against Trump and...

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/30

While President Trump held a rally today celebrating his 100th day in office, and touting his accomplishments, officials in California marked the day by announcing yet another lawsuit against one of his policies. Today's was about federal job cuts enacted by DOGE.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:22

Trump doubles down on threats to pull funding from...

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/29

After a judge blocked efforts by President Trump to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, new executive action seeks to try again. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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4:14

Governor Newsom urges California Energy Commission to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/29

Governor Gavin Newsom has penned a letter to the state's Energy Commission, urging the agency to redouble its efforts work with refineries to make sure the needs of Californians are being met. It's a somewhat friendlier tone from the Governor, who in the past has promoted legislation he says would hold big oil accountable. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:19

Oakland streets continue to deteriorate as city waits...

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/28

It's been a rough road for Oakland amid city budget issues – literally – as the streets continue to get worse and no new paving contacts have been issued. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:10

What is going on with the Oakland city budget?

Phil Matier ·

2025/04/25

Oakland city hall is trying to explain almost $2 million in overpaid wages for city employees. Meanwhile, the police department says they need more money to get more officers on the streets.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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