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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matiers reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.
Episodes
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San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin to announce his mayoral candidacy
04/04/2024 Duration: 02minAfter months of speculation, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin is gearing up to officially announce his mayoral candidacy this upcoming weekend. He aims to succeed Mayor London Breed in the November elections. For more KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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With a 4/20 celebration out the window, what can we expect on Hippy Hill?
03/04/2024 Duration: 03minFor years now, marijuana enthusiasts from near and far gathered in San Francisco on 4/20 to spark up for a well-known tradition which would eventually turn Hippie Hill into a smokey haze. But we won't be seeing any of that next month as officials announced today the annual festival will not be held in Golden Gate Park. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Matier weighs in on San Francisco's latest plan to lower pedestrian deaths
03/04/2024 Duration: 02minStarting this month, SFMTA is set to implement an extension of the ban on right turns at red lights across 200 downtown intersections. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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'Pandamonium': Matier on the pitch to get San Francisco a visit from China's pandas
02/04/2024 Duration: 02minMayor London Breed is traveling to China this month to promote San Francisco tourism, strengthen relations with Shanghai, and hopefully return with some good news about pandas. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Celebrity guests help drive $25 million in donations at Biden fundraising event
30/03/2024 Duration: 04minLast night in New York City, President Biden was joined by Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and a host of celebrity guests for a fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall. The Democratic nominee won support to the tune of $25 million towards his reelection campaign. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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What Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao considered when selecting new police chief
28/03/2024 Duration: 02minOakland Mayor Sheng Thao introduced the city's next police chief, Floyd Mitchell, after several months of searching for someone to permanently fill the seat. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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Empty storefront after empty storefront: A look at Oakland's economy
27/03/2024 Duration: 03minVacancy across Oakland’s crop of downtown office high-rises was at an all-time high of 30.2% late last year. Meanwhile, several storefronts of varying sizes in the city’s business district have been empty for years. The lack of activity in the streets during weekday business hours is putting pressure on the city’s merchants, and is compounded by worsening perceptions around safety. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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Baltimore bridge-ship collision draws parallels to 2007 Bay Bridge accident
26/03/2024 Duration: 04minThe bridge collapse in Baltimore early Tuesday morning is reminiscent of a crash here in the Bay Area almost two decades ago, when the ship Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge, causing an oil spill. For a closer look at the parallels between the incidents, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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Berkeley's natural gas ban will not go into affect
25/03/2024 Duration: 02minThe City of Berkeley has agreed to pull back on its first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas appliances in new buildings after a U.S. Court of Appeals sided with local restaurant owners. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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Phil Matier and Willie Brown react to Gov. Newsom's call for ceasefire
22/03/2024 Duration: 04minAfter months of pressure and rising civilian casualties, Gov. Gavin Newsom has voiced his support for a ceasefire in Gaza. The call comes as the U.S. prepares to bring a resolution to the U.N. Security Council to facilitate an immediate ceasefire and hostage release. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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Prop 1 passes: A closer look at the hurdles that come with it
21/03/2024 Duration: 03minProposition 1 scraped by, allocating billions aiming to help the homeless and mentally ill. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.
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Happy 90th, Mr. Mayor!
20/03/2024 Duration: 04minIt's a very special day today here in the KCBS studio: Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is turning ninety! KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Mayor Willie Brown to reflect on the Mayor's impact and accomplishments.
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Why did Gov. Newsom postpone the State of the State address?
18/03/2024 Duration: 02minGov. Gavin Newsom has announced he has postponed the annual State of the State address. For more on why, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Alameda County registrar manually counting Pamela Price recall signatures
15/03/2024 Duration: 03minAlameda County's registrar has begun counting signatures for Pamela Price's recall campaign manually. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Tenderloin locals sue city of San Francisco over poor conditions - again
14/03/2024 Duration: 03minSan Francisco is being sued again over conditions in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood in a legal challenge brought by local residents and businesses. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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SF officials keep a closer eye on the non-profits the city does business with
14/03/2024 Duration: 03minSan Francisco supervisors are taking action to step up scrutiny over non-profits that do business with the city. The move follows a number of scandals involving hundreds of millions of dollars. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Prop 1 seems it will pass by 'less than one percent'
13/03/2024 Duration: 03minProposition 1 in California seems to be getting closer and closer after many assumed it was set to pass. For more, Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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Self-driving cars facing regulation efforts from government, Teamsters
12/03/2024 Duration: 03minLabor groups are backing efforts for local leaders to rein in fleets of self-driving cars. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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PG&E rates increase as sales of electric vehicles are on the decline
11/03/2024 Duration: 03minElectric Vehicle owners are feeling some pain in their wallet as soaring PG&E rates make EV adoption that much more out of reach. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
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Phil Matier and Willie Brown on PG&E's newest proposed consumer rate hikes
08/03/2024 Duration: 05minPG&E could be poised to raise rates for customers again after state regulators approved yet another bill hike. KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown for more.