Phil Matier

Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and

  • 3 minutes
    SF Chron calls Mayor Breed "the safe choice," but it's complicated
    San Francisco Mayor London Breed's re-election campaign sent out an e-mail this afternoon, touting how the San Francisco Chronicle said she was the safe choice in the upcoming mayor's race. This comes a little over a day after the Chronicle published an editorial naming one of her rivals, Daniel Lurie, as the paper's pick. Mayor Breed's email didn't actually say anything that wasn't true. But it also didn't tell the whole truth... For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    17 October 2024, 1:07 am
  • 3 minutes 41 seconds
    Will voters support funding for struggling transit agencies through taxes?
    As the three-day office week seems to be here to stay in the Bay Area, BART is having a hard time staying afloat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    16 October 2024, 3:13 pm
  • 3 minutes 10 seconds
    Daniel Lurie receives an endorsement that could validate him for voters
    It's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The San Francisco Chronicle is endorsing philanthropist and Levi's heir Daniel Lurie in the City's mayor's race. The Chronicle said while Mayor Breed would be a safe choice, Lurie is a better choice for implementing changes needed to improve life in the City.
    16 October 2024, 1:07 am
  • 3 minutes 39 seconds
    Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at curtailing gas price spikes
    As we've been reporting, Governor Newsom has signed a bill that aims to cut gas price hikes in California. The new law comes as state air regulators are considering a possible gas price hike. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    15 October 2024, 3:02 pm
  • 2 minutes 59 seconds
    Tech is donating unprecedented amounts to the SF Mayoral Race
    It's time for KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart to chaty chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The tech community is spending heavily on the San Francisco Mayoral race, with the three leading candidates taking in millions in donations. Have tech leaders donated this much to local politics in the past?
    15 October 2024, 1:02 am
  • 3 minutes 32 seconds
    OPD's use of gunshot detection tech remains controversial
    This week the full Oakland Council takes up the contentious issue of the city's use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, used by the Oakland Police Department. Last week the council's Public Safety Committee did vote 2-1 to approve a new 2.5 Million three year contract with the company that provides service. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    14 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 26 seconds
    Marshawn Lynch teases mayoral run on podcast with Gov. Newsom
    Former NFL and Cal Berkeley star Marshawn Lynch hinted at a run for Mayor of Oakland on his podcast with Gavin Newsom and Doug Hendrickson. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    11 October 2024, 3:07 pm
  • 3 minutes 16 seconds
    California lawmakers clash with Air Resources Board over gas prices
    As state lawmakers reconvened in a special session to try to lower the cost of gas, the state's Air Resource Board is considering a move that could make prices go up by almost half a dollar a gallon. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    11 October 2024, 1:12 am
  • 4 minutes 14 seconds
    Alameda DA's office forced to throw out almost 1,000 misdemeanors
    The Alameda County DA's office is under pressure, as it missed deadlines to charge around 1,000 misdemeanor cases. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    10 October 2024, 3:03 pm
  • 4 minutes 15 seconds
    What's in a name? When it comes to Bay Area airports, it's a legal battle.
    The battle between two Bay Area airports continues, with the Port of Oakland saying officials at San Francisco International manipulated survey results to make it seem people were confused over Oakland airport's name change. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    10 October 2024, 1:05 am
  • 4 minutes
    Is San Francisco endlessly circling the drain?
    Although things are getting better, some experts are saying San Francisco's not out of the woods when it comes to doom loop accusations. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    9 October 2024, 3:12 pm
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