Phil Matier

Oakland's City Council has voted to renew the city's $2 million contract to keep hundreds of Flock license plate cameras up. That's despite residents' concerns about data privacy and federal immigration enforcement. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The last of the National Guard troops deployed to L.A. by President Trump earlier this year made a quiet exit over the weekend. This follows the most recent ruling by a panel of judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals last Friday. For more, KCBS anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There are nearly a dozen candidates trying to become the next governor of California in 2026 and the surplus of Democrats in the field could end up helping the state's Republican candidates. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife in their Brentwood home yesterday, is being remembered not only for his career in Hollywood, but also for his political activism. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The death of Rob Reiner has America reacting, and it came amidst a sudden outburst of violence both internationally and nationally. There was an anti-Semitic mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia, a terror attack on U.S. staffers in Syria and a mass shooting at venerable Brown University. Here's the latest.

PG&E says it's prepared to help triple San Jose's energy use as it looks to establish the "premier destination for AI data center development" But who will foot the bill? To answer that question KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In this episode we get the latest on the debate around funding Obamacare subsidies, talk to Sen. John Kennedy about an alternative GOP plan -- is there one? -- And dive into a University of Michigan study about the huge number of seniors driving while high.

A proposal to build a 25-story apartment complex on the site of San Francisco's Marina Safeway is drawing a mixed response, even among those who have been pushing for more housing in the City. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Santa Clara County supervisors have created the Bay Area's first "ICE-free zone" by passing an ordinance that limits federal immigration officers from carrying out raids on municipal property. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new poll shows Californians are happy with the job Governor Gavin Newsom is doing. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Waymo went viral once again on Monday when three robotaxis got caught in a standoff in the middle of a hilly San Francisco street. It's the latest in a string of incidents that have called the company's traffic navigation into question and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The increasing number of data centers used for AI has some in Silicon Valley wondering if their energy use will leave ratepayers footing the bill. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Thanks to the Supreme Court, it looks like both California and Texas will be allowed to adopt their new congressional maps. The two states leading America's gerrymandering blitz have faced legal challenges and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Chad Bianco, the Republican sheriff of Riverside County, is polling well among California voters ahead of next year's governor's race. East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, former Fox News host Steve Hilton, and former Rep. Katie Porter are also beginning to emerge from the pack. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who was recalled by voters last year, says she is running for the seat again. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Four were killed at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., shoppers ran for their lives when someone opened fire at Valley Fair Mall in California, and two National Guard members were killed by an ambush just blocks from the White House. Internationally, violence against Venezuela continues while questions are raised about their legality.

Self-driving technology in California won't be limited to robo-taxis for much longer. The DMV is now creating rules for the testing of Autonomous Semi Trucks which have already debuted in Texas. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor. Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco has a new police chief. Mayor Daniel Lurie has selected Deputy Chief Derrick Lew to take over the department. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The United States reportedly killed survivors of a bombing i the waters surrounding Venezuela, which experts say is straight-up murder. So, will -- or should -- Pete Hegseth or someone else be held accountable? Plus, the latest on whether Trump will order a land war.

The White House is set to propose a rollback of fuel economy standards in an attempt to make it easier for manufacturers to sell gas-powered cars. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is taking on some of the world's biggest food companies saying their ultra processed products are causing a health crisis that's burdening local governments. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Bay Bridge just celebrated its 88th birthday and starting in the New Year bridge tolls will rise by 50 cents from $8 to $8.50. The added revenue will pay for maintenance costs on the Bay Bridge as well as six other state-owned bridges in the region and for more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Congressman Eric Swalwell is kicking off his run for Governor by filing suit accusing the Trump administration of abusing its power. It all revolves around a criminal investigation accusing him of mortgage fraud. Swalwell will be one of the front runners in the race, but how do his qualifications stack up compared to others in the race?

San Francisco's District 4 now has its third supervisor in just a year with Mayor Daniel Lurie's nomination of Alan Wong. Wong previously served as a legislative aide and grew up in the Sunset District and for more on the tall task he now faces for more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.