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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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3:17

What does reducing fuel economy do for auto makers?

Phil Matier ·

2025/12/03

The White House is set to propose a rollback of fuel economy standards in an attempt to make it easier for manufacturers to sell gas-powered cars.For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

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4:38

San Francisco City Attorney looking to sue processed...

Phil Matier ·

2025/12/03

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is taking on some of the world's biggest food companies saying their ultra processed products are causing a health crisis that's burdening local governments. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:01

Golden Gate Bridge Toll is going up in the new year

Phil Matier ·

2025/12/02

The Bay Bridge just celebrated its 88th birthday and starting in the New Year bridge tolls will rise by 50 cents from $8 to $8.50.The added revenue will pay for maintenance costs on the Bay Bridge as well as six other state-owned bridges in the region and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

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4:07

Does Rep. Swalwell have a good shot at Governor with...

Phil Matier ·

2025/12/02

Congressman Eric Swalwell is kicking off his run for Governor by filing suit accusing the Trump administration of abusing its power. It all revolves around a criminal investigation accusing him of mortgage fraud. Swalwell will be one of the front runners in the race, but how do his qualifications stack up compared to others in the race?

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3:03

The Third supervisor this year for San Francisco's...

Phil Matier ·

2025/12/01

San Francisco's District 4 now has its third supervisor in just a year with Mayor Daniel Lurie's nomination of Alan Wong. Wong previously served as a legislative aide and grew up in the Sunset District and for more on the tall task he now faces for more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:37

Poll shows Californians divided over President...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/27

A new poll shows Californians appear to be sharply divided along party lines over President Trump's immigration raids. For more on this KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:57

Lawmakers looking to lighten up on the Bay Area's gas...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/26

Bay Area lawmakers are considering relaxing the region's gas appliance ban with exemptions that would soften the rules for homeowners. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier

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4:41

Possible bankruptcy in Oakland due to failed port...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/26

A move by city officials in Oakland to protect the environment more than a decade ago could end up leading the city into bankruptcy. It's all over coal shipments out of the Port of Oakland. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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20:10

BONUS: 2025 holiday shopping trends reveal deep...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/25

Can you trust your holiday shopping to AI? Find out about a new ChatGPT feature that suggests gifts for hard-to-buy-for recipients. Plus, a holiday shopping forecast that reveals the cracks between the haves and the have-nots.

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1:37

San Francisco Police Department steps up efforts...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/25

SFPD is expanding its drug raids and moving officers onto later shifts in order to make more arrests. This comes after President Trump held off on deploying federal forces to San Francisco last month and to tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:01

New poll shows high approval ratings for Mayor Lurie

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/25

A new poll shows that the appointment and quick resignation of San Francisco Supervisor Beya Alcarez didn't hurt Mayor Daniel Lurie. 71% say they think Lurie is doing a good job with 30 percent saying they strongly approve. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:58

Rising concern in investigation of Newsom's former...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/24

The federal probe into Governor Newsom's former Chief of Staff is beginning to worry some of the power players in California's political landscape. To find out more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:14

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell enters...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/21

It's official: East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is entering the race to become next governor of California.For more on his campaign, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:34

Governor Newsom plans to fight Trump on drilling in...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/21

Governor Gavin Newsom says he will fight Trump administration plans to allow drilling off the California coast. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:47

A new candidate is entering the race for Pelosi's seat

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/20

As KCBS anchor Holly Quan has been reporting, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan has announced plans to run for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's seat. This sets up a crowded field with State Senator Scott Weiner and tech billionaire Saikat Chakrabarti. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:03

Oakland will not be installing additional...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/20

A proposal to expand surveillance cameras to fight crime in Oakland died in committee last night. The vote came after hundreds of people spoke out on both sides of the issue. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:25

Billionaire Tom Steyer is running for Governor of...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/19

Billionaire Tom Steyer has announced that he is running for Governor of California. For more on his platform and whether he has a puncher's chance, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:59

Federal judges block new pro-Republican district maps...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/19

A federal court has blocked Texas' new congressional district maps from going into effect, saying the new districts appear to be drawn based on race. The move by legislators in Texas led to the passage of Proposition 50 here, allowing state lawmakers to redraw our maps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with Phil Matier.

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2:54

Another candidate may be entering the race for CA...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/18

It's looking increasingly likely that East Bay Congressman Eric Swallwell will enter the crowded field competing in 2026 to become the next governor of California. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:10

Are Republicans divided over President Trump's...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/18

A new poll shows that state Republicans appear to be divided over President Trump's immigration policies. How important is the Latino vote to the Republican party and could this hurt them in the midterms? KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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