Phil Matier
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.Social links:
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Did Harris work at McDonalds, and does this affect the "fight to define her?"
As we approach the next presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, we're looking at whether the Harris campaign's momentum is still on the rise as she's addressed her background and her economic plan. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke wit…
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Judge will probably continue federal monitoring of OPD
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A judge is indicating that he's likely to keep federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department in place. That oversight was required more than 20 years ago following a ci…
03:09
PG&E is likely approving a huge rate hike...again
Make sure to check your thermostat and turn the lights off when you leave the house, PG&E rates are going up. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Democrats in the state senate oppose Gov. Newsom's call for special session
Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a special session of the legislature to deal with rising gas prices. There's one major sticking point however: Democrats in the state senate don't want one. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Michael Bloomberg plays in local politics—donating $1 million to campaign
San Francisco Mayor London Breed just secured one of her biggest cash injections to date amid a tough reelection battle. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
03:09
Unexpected shooting of Ricky Pearsall becomes a political flashpoint
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. The shooting of San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the holiday weekend has become a political topic, as the candidates for mayor weigh in on what happened…
03:54
Police presence increased in Union Square, how does the rest of SF fair?
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square this weekend has prompted more police pretense in the area, as well as some rekindled political back-and-forth. For more, KCBS Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Who is really at fault for the shooting of 49ers' rookie Ricky Pearsall?
As we've been reporting, San Francisco 49ers' rookie Ricky Pearsall has been released from the hospital after being shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to …
04:30
Kamala 'the chameleon' shifts her policy positions
Vice President Harris indicated some shifting positions in her exclusive interview with CNN. Last night, interviewer Dana Bash pressed Harris on her reversals on fracking and de-criminalizing illegal border crossings. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS…
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Newsom touts minimum wage job creation, while big fast food pushes back
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. As State lawmakers continue to work on hundreds of bills before the end of session at the end of the week, the debate continues over a measure the legislature passed last yea…
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