Phil Matier

We're diving into San Francisco's shifting political scene as Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie prepares to take on the city's budget deficit. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

A popular program allowing solo drivers in zero-emission vehicles to ride in the carpool lane could be coming to an end. For more, KCBS Radio's news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier on whether this perk is coming to an end.

San Francisco officials say 2024 saw the fewest homicides since 1960, but that's not the whole story, as traffic deaths hit a 17-year-high. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's homeless population grew by 3 percent between early 2023 and early 2024. While other states saw higher rates, California still has the most homeless people in the country. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he's keeping CHP officer in Oakland for the time being as the city remains in political limbo waiting for special elections following two major recalls. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As the future of Oakland hangs in the balance, Representative Barbara Lee is making her case for the Mayor's office. For more on her platform, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Residents in San Francisco's Marina and Cow Hollow neighborhoods can breathe a sigh of relief. After much push back, the city's Municipal Transportation Agency announced it will not move forward with a plan to replace free two-hour visitor parking with paid parking. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Just how bad was it? The owner of the popular burger chain In-N-Out says they closed its Oakland's location earlier this year because the rampant crime and slow police response times that were "absolutely dangerous” conditions for customers and staff. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The political landscape in California is changing, and that's changing how Democrats will act heading into a second Trump administration. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As Representative Barbara Lee's congressional career comes to a close, focus turns to her potential run for mayor of Oakland. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's mayor-elect is off to a good start after helping smooth things over between striking Marriott workers and the hotel chain to end a long-standing strike last week. After the union representing striking Hyatt workers and that hotel came to a strike-ending deal over the weekend, the workers that walked out on the Hilton are the only ones left that are still on strike. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As America's elected officials hash out a government spending bill, they're feeling the influence of one of Donald Trump's outspoken allies. For more on Elon Musk's "shadow" role in American politics, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

People who drive across the Bay Area's bridges will soon have to budget a little more for their commute. The first in a series of toll hikes goes into effect January 1st, and will eventually end up costing $10.30 for FasTrak users in 2030. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Some Oakland leaders are pushing for Representative Barbara Lee to run the city... For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Just weeks before she leaves office, San Francisco Mayor London Breed appoints Stephen Sherrill to fill the Board of Supervisors seat that represents District 2. Sherrill replaces Catherine Stefani, who was recently elected to the Assembly. Before working with Breed, Sherrill was an adviser to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In the midst of a financial crisis, Oakland is seeing a shift in power. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The US Department of Energy is giving PG&E a whopping $15-billion loan to modernize the electrical grid and support clean energy infrastructure in California. This comes as the utility company continues to raise prices for customers. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

More trouble for California's long-anticipated high-speed rail project, but there could be even more problems on the way. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Come 2025, San Francisco will have a new transportation chief. Jeffrey Tumlin, who has led the agency for the last five years, is stepping down before the end of 2024. Is this because of a newly elected mayor, a transit budget crunch, or something else? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

One San Francisco driver is going to need to shell out a small fortune to get out of the red with the city's traffic enforcement, racking up a bill of 22 thousand dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.