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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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3:40

Labor unions back Newsom's efforts to redraw...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/08

A coalition of labor unions in the state is backing Governor Newsom's efforts to redraw the Congressional districts. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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18:27

New report shows a six-figure income is necessary to...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/07

A new report shows that housing costs are higher than at any other point in history ... which has many people wondering if it's time to reevaluate the American dream. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

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3:29

Mission District residents criticize city officials'...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/07

Residents of San Francisco's Mission District are criticizing local officials over the city's response to sex work in the neighborhood.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:01

Optimism for SF: poll finds that people are believing...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/07

Is San Francisco getting its groove back?That's the findings of a recent San Francisco Chronicle poll which found that people are once again starting to feel optimistic about the City's future.

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3:36

San Francisco's automatic speed cameras to start...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/06

There are new eyes on the roads in San Francisco, which is now issuing tickets using 56 new speed cameras in 33 spots around the city.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:37

Report shows the political landscape of current and...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/06

A new report looks at the politics of those leaving the state and those moving here.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:53

SF report accuses the city of having too few traffic...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/05

A San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report cites a lack of police traffic enforcement as one reason behind the city's failure to implement Vision Zero. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:30

Former CA Governor Schwarzenegger reacts to Newsom's...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/05

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins us LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline. The former governor who led efforts to stop partisan gerrymandering in the state is weighing in on Governor Gavin Newsom's calls to redraw the maps in favor of democrats. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:13

Rick Caruso, the billionaire who might run for CA...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/04

Arguably the biggest domino in California's 2026 gubernatorial race has already fallen, with the news that former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run. That's opened the door to a host of challengers, including billionaire mall magnate Rick Caruso. For more on the race to govern the Golden State, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:21

Will Harris and Newsom run against each other for the...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/01

In her first interview since losing the 2024 presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” about her decision not to participate in the California gubernatorial race. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

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3:02

Newsom targets November for special election on...

Phil Matier ·

2025/08/01

Governor Newsom is targeting November for a special election to redraw the state's congressional districts. This comes as Attorney General Rob Bonta says he believes the state can legally move ahead with the plan.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:50

How much are SF's public safety leaders making?

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/31

A small group of public safety leaders in San Francisco is earning more than most of the city's elected officials. Last year, 75% of the city's workers earning more than $400K were in police, sheriff, or fire departments, even though they account for less than a fifth of the workforce. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:04

California Governor's race 'wide open' after Harris...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/31

The race for Governor just got a little less crowded, with former Vice President saying she will not be in the running to replace Governor Newsom.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

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3:22

San Francisco sees 45% drop in car thefts from last year

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/30

The latest numbers show crime is down dramatically in San Francisco, but none more so than car thefts, which have dropped 45 percent since last year. That's the biggest decrease in any of the 35 cities tracked in a new report. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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5:07

California joins lawsuit against Trump admin over...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/29

California joins 21 other states in lobbing another lawsuit against President Donald Trump. The latest legal salvo is over the Trump Administration's attempt to force states into giving up the personal data of people receiving SNAP benefits. California Attorney General says it's understood that, by providing their personal information to the state, SNAP recipients can expect that their personal information will not be used for unrelated purposes. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer

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4:43

Progress report on San Francisco's daylighting zones

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/29

Crews from San Francisco's transit agency were out today painting the town red, or at least the curbs in daylighting zones. They are the areas 20 feet before an intersection where it's now illegal to park. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:46

Once "yay," now "nay"—Newsom opposes proposed redraw...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/28

Once a strong supporter of an independent redistricting process in California, Governor Newsom is now saying that may change if Texas lawmakers move ahead with plans to redraw congressional districts in their state, with the governor vowing to fight fire with fire. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:10

"Distracting the people"—importance of Ghislaine...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/25

After the Trump administration reversed course on a campaign promise to make all information related to Epstein public, the late financier's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is meeting with Justice Department officials. And now, President Trump says to take a look at Bill Clinton for more info on Epstein. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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4:51

Just like with the "dot-com" boom, AI is taking over...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/25

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. In what may be a sign of how things are in San Francisco, an AI company is moving into office space that once housed Macy's online division.

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3:31

Settlement reached in SF vs. homeless rights...

Phil Matier ·

2025/07/24

San Francisco lawmakers and Mayor Daniel Lurie have reached a deal to open new homeless shelters throughout the city. The proposed law aims to promote a more even distribution of the shelters throughout the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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