Phil Matier

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. While crime in San Francisco is continuing to drop, officials say the number of homicides has spiked with 14 reported so far this year compared to only 4 at the same time last year.

President Trump has made an endorsement in the California governor's race backing Republican candidate Steve Hilton. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump continues to shuffle the deck, and this week he removed Pam Bondi from her post as Attorney General. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Federal officials have given PG&E the go-ahead to keep the state's only nuclear power plant running for at least another five years. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest look at the health of the jobs sector, plus a threat from Iran that should have American businesses taking a second look at their security. Plus, Reeses' gives in to fans demands, a new road material could change potholes forever and why laughter is -- literally -- the best medicine.

Why are we bombing Iran while gas prices skyrocket? Experts discuss Donald Trump's speech to the United States and predict what happens next.

We're now exactly two months from California's 2026 primary... and pressure is building between the divided Democrat front and the Republicans who see a path to victory. For more KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier...

President Trump's address on the war with Iran.. comes after millions turned out across the nation to take part in No Kings protests over the weekend. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

Californians are taking their families to neighboring states... A new study out of the UC Berkeley Policy Lab says those who've left the Golden State are more financially stable now. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is packing his bags for his first trip out of the country since taking office. Lurie is scheduled to visit China and Korea, and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The candidates for Governor are continuing to ramp up their fundraising...as so far...no one has managed to break away from the pack. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

East Bay Congressman and candidate for governor Eric Swalwell claims President Trump is trying to use the FBI to sway California's gubernatorial race. A decade ago, Swalwell was investigated by the FBI and now the agency's director Kash Patel wants those files to resurface. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

A new report calls San Francisco's MUNI an exceptionally productive system. One of the things it's NOT doing so well on comes down to its passengers. For more KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

The Bay Area's population may have shrunk permanently thanks to pandemic-era losses... The region's AI boom is not enough to offset the sky-high cost of living and failure to build housing

A new report by the Bay Area Council says that a crackdown on illegal immigrants could cost the region up to 67 billion dollars. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

There's a California bill that's pushing to create the country's first "seal of approval" for NON-ultraprocessed foods. The bill would require stores to display those products prominently

A recent poll finds that a large number of prospective voters don't know...and don't care...who a number of the candidates running for governor in the June primary are. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.

USC has cancelled a debate between several candidates in the California gubernatorial race. The university received complaints about its selection criteria which would have left several candidates off the stage. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

While recent polls show the governor's race is still way too close to call, one predictor is leaning heavily towards East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The San Francisco Police Department is in the middle of its biggest hiring surge in years. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.