Phil Matier

California’s governor’s race is heating up, and former Attorney General Xavier Becerra is taking a cautious approach to laying out his plans. He’s talking about housing, healthcare, utility costs and A.I., but has been reluctant to make specific promises. For more KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Experts dive into what it means that the Fed raised interest rates, plus a Mashable reporter breaks down everything to watch for cozy season.

Richmond has become the third Bay Area city recently to temporarily halt new data center development, following Oakley and Gilroy. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's high cost of living puts the state near the top in poverty rates across the country. To further explore the issue, KCBS's Melanie Woodrow spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into the economy, including the latest on the war in Iran, the crisis in the bond market, a potential rate hike by the Fed, and a return to simpler times: the mall.

A state watchdog report says California high-speed rail consultants had a night out on the town all on taxpayers money. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Dreamforce kicked off its first day today, just as more questions are coming surrounding the safety of AI. For more KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris are both facing plenty of "will they or won't they" questions when it comes to their 2028 plans. But Governor Newsom has shared that he would not run for president if Kamala Harris runs herself. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he will not run for President if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into AI and data centers, plus a wholesome and non-technology driven pleasure: leaf peeping and what to expect this fall.

With several major tech leaders warning the public of artificial intelligence's rapidly increasing power, legislators are scrambling to respond. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is rallying his Republican base with a promise of $5,000 for every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has unveiled a package of bills to deal with what he's calling a rent emergency in the City. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Republicans are holding their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, but it would be pretty hard to find any Californians in attendance. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton recently stated that if he's elected, he'll scrap the DMV and lower vehicle registration fees. To find out more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Mall of America is hosting pop ups of viral shops from Tik Tok to attract Gen Z as Apple introduces a new foldable phone. Why does Gen Z yearn for a past they never knew?

Another Bay Area politician is looking to make a run at the presidential seat. For more on U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna's potential presidential campaign, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BART's police department is looking to ask the transit agency's Board of Directors for permission to have drones surveil parking lots and other facilities. For more KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The latest jobs report is a complicated mix bag of data and we break it down, and then we talk to a Canadian mayor about the tariffs are affecting them, and where the best spots are to actually find a job.

Data centers are becoming the political flash point of the midterms as candidates race to respond to tanking public opinion. For more, KCBS' Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's no secret that Governor Gavin Newsom is eyeing a presidential run but will his California roots hold him back? For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Jason Brooks spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier about Gavin Newsom and his travels through the South.

Drivers in the state could end up footing the bill for security for Governor Gavin Newsom once he leaves office. For more Melanie Woodrow spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Philadelphia is trying to fight back against betting markets, and so we dive into what they are, who they're benefitting and why the government thinks they're valuable. Plus, Gloria Steinem is dead, and we discuss her legacy. Plus, a mass shooting in Minneapolis has people wondering why the shooter wasn't arrested previously.

Governor Gavin Newsom is on the road again, this time in the American South. He's in Alabama today before stops in South Carolina and North Carolina. To tell us more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.