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Phil Matier

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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

How the race for CA's 2026 Primary Election is taking shape 02.04.2026

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...

A closer look at protests as embodiments of resistance 02.04.2026

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.

BONUS: 'Nothing prepares you for the feeling of floating:' Astronaut recalls experience as Artemis II launches and Elon Musk readies for city on the moon 01.04.2026

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.

Why are Californians moving out? 01.04.2026

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 is off to Asia for the first time since taking office 31.03.2026

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.

Money talks in California's gubernatorial race 31.03.2026

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.

BONUS: With college tuition reaching $65,000 a year, what are parents and students supposed to do? 30.03.2026

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

Swalwell claims Trump trying to use FBI to sway California's gubernatorial race 30.03.2026

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

SF's MUNI is facing a financial cliff and riders are one of the culprits 26.03.2026

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.

BONUS: Is social media as we know it over? The wild west days are over, experts say, as landmark case holds You Tube and Meta responsible for addiction 26.03.2026

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 pandemic's lasting effect on the Bay Area's population size 26.03.2026

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

The resounding economic effect of mass deportation in California 26.03.2026

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.

BONUS: No Kings rallies this weekend aim to be biggest ever and send message that ICE must be defunded and Iran War must end 25.03.2026

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.

California war against ultraprocessed foods gets new support 25.03.2026

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

Who is running for California governor? Many voters don't know. 25.03.2026

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.

BONUS: 'Everything is so bad:' ICE agents deployed to airports as TSA workers quit in droves and questions swirl about deadly plane crash in NY 24.03.2026

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 cancels gubernatorial debate due to selection criteria complaints 24.03.2026

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.

Prediction markets seeing a political boom 24.03.2026

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 a hiring surge 23.03.2026

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.

Light installation returns to the Bay Bridge while honoring Willie Brown 20.03.2026

More on the recent disturbing allegations against Cesar Chavez by Dolores Huerta and other members of the farmworker and labor movements. Also, San Francisco is celebrating former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown's 92nd birthday and the half of the Bay Bridge that has been named after him. KCBS's Matt Bigler spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The San Jose mayor is trailing in the gubernatorial poll but he's favorited by tech billionaires 20.03.2026

The latest gubernatorial poll shows San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan trailing the leaders, with only 4 percent support. But, he appears to be the favorite of one particular group. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: New allegations about Cesar Chavez raise questions about razing his memorials: Can we 'hold the dark with the light" in his legacy? 19.03.2026

Horrific allegations by multiple women against iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have raised questions about his legacy. Experts weigh in on how to react to the news, why it took thirty years after his death to hear them. And one wonders, "can we hold the dark with the light?" when it comes to his legacy?

Streets renamed, statues removed: The impact of Chavez's sexual abuse claims 19.03.2026

Public officials and community leaders are re-examining Cesar Chavez's legacy and the several buildings and places dedicated in his honor. This comes in light of the emerging allegations about Cesar Chavez's history of sexual abuse. For more, KCBS' Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A New York Times report is accusing labor leader Cesar Chavez with sexually assaulting three women 18.03.2026

A New York Times report accusing labor leader Cesar Chavez with sexually assaulting three women, including United Farmworkers co-founder Dolores Huerta have state and local officials taking a look at monuments and events honoring him. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: 'Adapt or die:' 64% American workers over 50 feel age discrimination, plus how AI is making it harder than ever to hire 18.03.2026

64% of workers over the age of 50 feel workplace discrimination and 1 in ten feel like they've been passed over because of age. Learn more, plus get the latest economic numbers and discover how AI is making it harder for job seekers and hiring managers to find the right fit.

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