Phil Matier

The battle is heating up over the plan to build a 22-story high rise on the site of San Francisco's Marina Safeway, with neighborhood opponents threatening to sue. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

First we tell the story of tubers who survived three days in the wild. Then it's back to school time, so we discuss must-have tech, how much it costs, and what it'll take to get Americans out of the financial hole we're digging ourselves into.

San Francisco's sky-high salaries are well-documented and they also extend into the public sector. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco City officials say that if a measure on the November ballot to reopen the Great Highway to traffic passes, it will cost the city $9.8 million up front, and an additional $1.9 million annually for maintenance. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Inside Phil Matier.

A fascinating dive into the easy solution to fix Social Security and a look at the primary election this week and what it means for progressives.

Xavier Becerra is proposing a "power hour" that would give lower-income families two hours of free electricity everyday. For more KCBS Radio News anchor, Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Philips 66, which shut its last California refinery in December, is partnering up on an oil pipeline to bring fuel back to the state. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We discover an emerging gadget that can reportedly read your mind. Plus, an expert weighs in on why we have a diminishing mosquito population, plus how you smell to a mosquito, and why the Trump Administration's new MMR guidance is raising eyebrows.

Costs of commuting have been on the rise, along with housing and other daily expenses, and it's safe to say many Bay Area residents are feeling the impacts. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is leveraging her political weight in support of Connie Chan, who is running for Congress against State Senator Scott Weiner. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A federal appeals court has ordered President Trump's administration to halt construction on the planned White House ballroom. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow.

As measles cases climb across the country we dive into why it's happening and what we need to do to do stop it. While we're on the topic of viruses, we delve into preventing them on your computer.

Governor Gavin Newsom will travel to Michigan later this week, after Abdul El-Sayed won the state's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Has San Francisco learned anything after the July 4th traffic meltdown? We'll find out tomorrow when Outside Lands kicks off in Golden Gate Park. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The California DMV is just one of several state agencies that are being sued by the state's Teamsters union. The suit stems from the debate over self-driving trucks on state roads. For more, KCBS Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Have the machines officially outlearned us? Here's more on the current state of AI and the future.

Alameda county is pushing for the highest minimum wage in the country, but voters won't get a say this fall. For more, KCBS Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is making a rare visit to the Golden State, with a quick stop in LA to attend a Republican National Committee dinner. And while he won't be meeting with the Governor, Newsom is expected to a hot topic. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS's Insider Phil Matier.

Likes are affecting the mental health of America's kids more than anyone had previously realized as countries across Europe begin bans on social media for kids. Should the U.S. follow suit?

JPMorgan Chase has announced a major housing investment in San Francisco, a city they say is on the rise again. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows San Francisco voters (72%) overwhelmingly support police using technology, like drones and live cameras, to fight crime. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Bay Area wine harvest is happening earlier than it has in decades, and this harvest could mean the best wine in a long time. Plus, digital driver’s licenses are on their way, AI surveillance is evolving faster than the laws protecting people from it, and are we ready for the return of shopping malls? Jason DeRusha on WCCO.

The California Democratic Party has endorsed the proposed billionaire tax that will be on the November ballot. This move goes against Governor Gavin Newsom who has previously not supported this measure. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Waymo says its self-driving robotaxis are ready for take-two on the Bay Area's freeways. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is asking voters to help him clean up City Hall. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.