Phil Matier

As the rhetoric keeps changing about what we were trying to do in Iran and whether it succeeded, some are at their breaking point, including farmers. WWL's Newell Normand asks why a clear truth seems to be such a challenge. We also dive into the truth about frozen yogurt and whether it's actually healthier than ice cream.

New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.

We get the finer points of the Memo of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, plus we discuss the massive lottery payout awaiting the next winner, review the new golden Trump phone and find out what it's like to move an entire mastodon skeleton from one school to another.

A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We dive into that, plus the remarkable story of an eagled on the road to recovery after his nest collapsed and a debate around 'competency' based high school diplomas.

Get the latest on how an alleged terror plot tied to the UFC fight on the White House lawn was discovered and stopped. Plus, the president of MIT argues that federal cuts to funding could affect generations of breakthroughs and a new law that bans suing oil and gas companies for climate change is discussed.

President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran and while some are jumping for joy, others are tempered and wondering if it's actually a ceasefire or just a pause. Experts weigh in on that, plus when to expect oil and gas prices to come down. We also explore the Space X IPO.

California's governor's race is down to two, between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Republicans in Shasta County have set up a showdown with state officials by voting to ban voting by mail. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Teen takeovers are already the bane of summer for law enforcement. But what's the answer. We dive in. And then there's a lesson in soccer for the World Cup and an exploration of why so many tickets are still available.

There's a lot of competition in the Bay Area, whether you're looking for a job, housing, or a parking spot. Increased fees and extended meter hours are tacking another cost onto drivers. For more on this, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's more than a week after the election, and while most of the races have been decided, the ballots are still being counted. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We kick off with fireflies and screw worm updates and move on to solar farms, AI updates by Apple and the mood of small business owners.

California's crowded governor's race has narrowed to the top two candidates. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will both appear on the November ballot and for more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Republican Steve Hilton will be facing Democrat Xavier Becerra in November's gubernatorial race. The Associated Press called the race this afternoon, with the latest numbers showing Hilton in second place, ahead of Tom Steyer by almost two hundred thousand votes. KCBS Radio news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into arguments for and against data centers in major cities across the U.S. Plus, did companies that culled the workforce believe too much in AI? Here's why hiring has returned.

So far, California's primary election has been a win for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Progressives in San Francisco are continuing to take stock following last week's election with their candidates and ballot measures going down to defeat. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A weekend of violence exploded across the U.S. as summer gets underway. Get the latest on that, plus a jobs report, the eye-watering prices people are paying for NBA Finals, and fun facts about America for her 250th birthday.

President Trump blames California's mail-in ballots for what he calls "widespread fraud" as the state processes its primary votes. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Looking ahead to 2028, two of the potential top candidates for president got their start right here in the Bay Area -- Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris. For more on what that showdown to the White House could look like, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Coal could start flowing through Oakland. This after President Trump announced 700 million dollars in funding for the coal industry with 75 million of that going to a coal-export terminal on Oakland's waterfront. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As the midterms shape up, one of the biggest questions surrounds President Donald Trump and how much sway he'll continue to hold. Get the latest on a rare GOP rebuke over Iran, the loss of a $1.8B 'slush fund,' and what's next ... including the role of AI in elections.

Americans Airlines let the narrative get away from them when first class passengers started getting downgraded to coach and the airline kept the price difference. Here's more. Plus, what did the primaries this week teach about the mood of voters? Simple. It's the economy, stupid.

California re-drew it's congressional districts through Prop 50, but congressman Kevin Kiley's re-drawn district has not behaved as expected. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Big Tech spent big bucks on the governor's race but didn't get the result they were hoping for. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.