Phil Matier

With Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's recall just two years into her term, the future of Oakland's leadership is up in the air. Multiple candidates have expressed their desire to assume Thao's role. To find out who those candidates are and what they bring to the table, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

While the Presidential election may be over, the race to become California's next Governor is already getting started with a host of candidates ready to get into the race. A recent poll showed Representative Katie Porter topping the field with 13 percent of voters, ranking her as their first or second choice. But there's one potential candidate who could completely shake up the race. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's municipal transit agency is warning about possible "terrifying" cuts, which could include saying goodbye to the city's beloved Cable Cars. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The Bay Area Council and other civic groups are asking Governor Newsom to deploy the CHP to BART to improve safety on the transit system. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

She may have lost the race for President, but new poll numbers show Vice President Kamala Harris could be a front runner if she wants to run for governor of California in 2026. For more KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A judge has told officials in the East Bay to stop using Oakland Airport's new name. Back in May, the Port of Oakland renamed the airport San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. The City of San Francisco filed suit and a judge today issued a temporary injunction. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The swing of voters to the right across the Bay Area looks to have had a major impact on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. With president-elect Donald Trump set to return to the White House, and Democrats likely losing control of Congress, all eyes are on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to see just how long she will hold on.

After losing the 2024 bid for the White House, are Democrats ready to try Governor Newsom for the job next time around? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Political newcomer and non-profit executive Daniel Lurie has become mayor-elect of San Francisco. Lurie ousts incumbent mayor London Breed as voters signal they want a shakeup. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

As we've been reporting, California is gearing up for another Trump presidency, with several measures in the state that could be under attack. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Efforts to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County DA Pamela Price appear to have been successful. While ballots are still being tabulated, nearly two-thirds of voters voted in favor of ousting the two. But what happens next? To answer that question, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland's Mayor and Alameda County's DA are on track to be recalled, while proposition 36 is approved, toughening punishments for drug and theft crimes. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Phil Matier.

While the nation remains focused on the Presidential election, there are quite a few important state and local races that will be decided tonight. For more. KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's leadership is on the ballot today with all eyes on a close mayoral race. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Phil Matier, asking, is his campaign over after this?

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Just a day before the election, one of the San Francisco mayoral candidates has been hit with one of the biggest ethics fines in City history. Mark Farrell has agreed to pay over $100,000 in a settlement which still has to be approved by the ethics commission.

This election cycle, proponents and opponents have spent over 200 million dollars this year regarding California ballot proportions. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A Presidential race the likes of which we've never seen is hitting its final weekend with the candidates pretty much where they started — neck and neck. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California has the second-highest electric rates in the country, and Californians are fed up. In efforts to address soaring energy costs, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order this week to the California Public Utilities Commission to come up with ways to lower the bills. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Although Elon Musk himself has been on the campaign trail for former President Donald Trump, his electric car company Tesla is endorsing policy the former president has promised to dismantle. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.