Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at Amazon's warehouses addressing labor practices
September 24, 2021 01:28 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom has put his signature on a bill that stops companies like Amazon from penalizing warehouse workers who don't meet their quotas. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Gavin Newsom to sign another bill to help reduce wildfires
September 23, 2021 15:14 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBGovernor Newsom has been busy signing bills since he survived the attempt to recall him earlier this month. Now, he heads to Sequoia National Park to likely sign another one. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Dan Mitchinson and Holly Quan spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco may keep JFK Drive closed to vehicles
September 23, 2021 03:14 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBOfficials in San Francisco are asking for the public's input on figuring out whether to allow cars back onto JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: The future of the Oakland Police department
September 22, 2021 15:07 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThe Oakland City Council voted on September 21, to allocate funds to the Oakland Police department for another police academy. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: SF makes plans for temporary housing serving those experiencing homelessness
September 22, 2021 01:14 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBOfficials in San Francisco have come up with a new plan for the former McDonald's location in the City's Haight-Ashbury. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Could jaywalking become legal in California?
September 21, 2021 15:38 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBA new Bill in the state could legalize jaywalking, and it's headed to the governor's desk. For more KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom to review a bill toward cyclists
September 21, 2021 03:18 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBA bill sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk will allow cyclists to do what many currently do anyway, not stop at stop signs if there's no oncoming traffic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier about whether or not this bill is considered controversial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA's single-family zoning law likely won't lead to much new housing in SF
September 20, 2021 15:14 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBCalifornia's new single-family zoning law likely won't lead to much new housing in San Francisco. For more on why, KCBS Insider Phil Matier spoke to KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Changes could be coming to San Francisco's skyline
September 18, 2021 01:38 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBSan Francisco's skyline could be changing again. There's a plan to build an 800-foot residential tower on Market Street that would hold more than 7-hundred apartment units. Is this just the beginning of changes for Market Street? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: Mayor London Breed was photographed at a local jazz club, not wearing a mask.
September 17, 2021 20:31 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed was photographed this week at a local jazz club, the Black Cat, not wearing a mask. KCBS Radios' Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gavin Newsom has signed a pair of bills that hope to ease the state's housing crunch
September 17, 2021 01:04 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed a pair of bills that hope to ease the state's housing crunch. Phil, what do the bills do? Were they controversial at all? For more, KCBS News Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Could Governor Newsom go for a presidential run?
September 16, 2021 16:08 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAfter this week's win over recall attempts, is a presidential run in Governor Newsom's future? He told CBS's Major Garrett no; but that might not be entirely the case. For more, KCBS News Anchors Dan Mitchinson and Holly Quan spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom defeated recall attempts, what does this mean for his political future?
September 16, 2021 01:23 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBWhat started out as a tight race turned into an overwhelming victory for Governor Gavin Newsom, who easily defeated the effort to recall him yesterday. The latest numbers from the Secretary of State's office show 64 percent voted against the recall. Phil, what might this mean to the Governor's political future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Some areas of CA favored the recall more than others
September 15, 2021 18:32 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom won big in the recall election, but not everywhere in the state had him as their vote. For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Eric Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What will the fate of Governor Gavin Newsom be?
September 15, 2021 04:08 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBPolls close a little over two hours from now in the election to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. The recall effort got off to a slow start, but quickly gained speed, becoming an issue of nationwide importance, especially for Republicans. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Newsom confident on recall day
September 14, 2021 15:29 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBIt's Recall Election day and Governor Gavin Newsom seems pretty confident based on the latest polls. So, was it worth it? For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchor Dan Mitchinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What is different about this year's recall election?
September 14, 2021 03:24 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom may be the 2nd governor in the state to face a recall election, but U.S News and World Report points out, every governor in the state since 1960 has been the target of such a recall effort. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Biden to join Newsom for recall support
September 13, 2021 16:05 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBPresident Biden will be out campaigning with Governor Newsom today to help with the recall campaign. Meanwhile, attorneys are already set to challenge the results if things go the other way.. For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchor Dan Mitchinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: City of Oakland teams up with CHP for extra patrolling
September 11, 2021 01:42 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBOfficials in Oakland have announced a partnership with the CHP to patrol the city's streets. After Mayor Libby Schaaf proposed this last month, some community activists weren't happy with the plan. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: How does this recall compare to the one in 2003?
September 10, 2021 15:14 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBThe recall is in the home stretch with election day on Tuesday. So, how does this compare to the one in 2003? For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Francisco tech companies moving to smaller offices could be a sign of things to come
September 10, 2021 01:51 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBit's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil spoke with KCBS news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell San Francisco based Yelp is moving its headquarters into new space owned by Salesforce, that's about one-third the size. Phil is this a sign of what we might expect when offices re-open? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom has raised big money for upcoming recall election
September 09, 2021 16:24 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBWith the recall election less than a week away, Gov. Newsom has raised a lot of money, the kind you would see in a presidential campaign. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom received a new bill from Democratic state lawmakers toward policing
September 09, 2021 03:04 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBDemocratic state lawmakers have sent a bill to Governor Newsom, that would make it easier to permanently remove bad police officers from the force, and the Assemblyman behind the bill had to make some concessions before the bill passed. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier to discuss what this bill would do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: VP Harris campaigning with Newsom in the Bay with less than a week until the recall
September 08, 2021 16:04 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBWith the recall is less than a week away, Vice President Harris will be in the East Bay today to campaign with Governor Newsom. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Are Larry Edler's comments working in favor towards Newsom's campaign?
September 08, 2021 04:18 - 3 minutes - 3 MBWhile polls show conservative commentator Larry Elder leading the candidates to replace Governor Gavin Newsom if he were to be recalled, some of his recent comments have actually helped the governor's campaign. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Vice President Harris visiting CA one week before the recall election
September 07, 2021 15:24 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBVice President Kamala Harris will be in California tomorrow to campaign with Governor Newsom in his fight against the recall election, happening just a week from now. For more KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa Caen: CA state legislators vote to increase mail-in voting
September 07, 2021 01:03 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBThe ballots continue to come in for California's second straight all-mail election in the recall, now state legislators have voted to mail ballots in for ALL elections. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Political Analyst Melissa Caen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Mia Bonta wins race to fill East Bay Assembly seat
September 04, 2021 03:42 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBMia Bonta is claming victory in the race to fill her husband's seat in the state Assembly. The special election was called after Rob Bonta was appointed State Attorney General. For more, KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: Early voting currently higher among democrats
September 03, 2021 15:43 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBLooks like more Democrats than Republicans are sending in their early ballots for the Recall Election, could this be good news for Governor Newsom? For more, Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: How do Republicans feel about the governor's chances of winning the recall election?
September 03, 2021 01:45 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBState elections officials are launching a 16 million dollar ad blitz to get voters to cast ballots for the recall election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Will Newsom's fire response help his anti-recall efforts?
September 02, 2021 15:16 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBGovernor Newsom visited the Tahoe area to assess damage from the Caldor Fire and was also able to secure emergency federal assistance in battling this huge fire. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: The Governor to accept or deny a pair of contentious bills before the recall election
September 02, 2021 01:24 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBA pair of contentious bills that would make it easier to build housing in the state are headed to the governor's desk. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Polls for recall show Newsom just barely ahead
September 01, 2021 15:52 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBA new poll says that more than half of California voters would vote no on the recall against Governor Gavin Newsom. This comes with just two weeks before the election. For more, KCBS News Anchors Margie Shafer and Holly Quan spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco's economy still recovering from the pandemic
September 01, 2021 04:59 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBA new report shows San Francisco's economy isn't recovering as quickly as officials had hoped. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier to discuss what the report says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom urges CA residents to get vaccinated
August 31, 2021 16:41 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBGovernor Newsom will hold a press conference in Alameda county today to highlight the state's ongoing efforts to encourage Californians to get vaccinated.. now that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine. For more, KCBS News Anchors Dan Mitchinson and Holly Quan spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Recall effort against SF School Board members gaining traction
August 31, 2021 01:48 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBOrganizers trying to recall three San Francisco School Board members say they've reached their target collecting enough signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: New A's stadium faces another setback
August 30, 2021 15:12 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBThe new A's stadium may be facing yet another setback...one the team says could cause a "potentially insurmountable" financial gap. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will NOT vote in September on the Oakland A’s $12 billion-dollar plan to build a waterfront ballpark and development at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: As polls come in, voters are showing a tight race ahead for Governor Newsom
August 28, 2021 01:39 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBPolls for the recall election have shown that Governor Gavin Newsom is in a tight race, due in part to indifference on the part of state democrats. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: How promising does Governor Gavin Newsom's future look?
August 27, 2021 18:30 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom's future could be on shaky ground as the effort to recall him reaches its final phase with ballots arriving in the mailboxes of California voters and the effects of this election could have nation-wide implications. Speaking of standing on shaky ground, sounds like the Millennium Tower isn't feeling too secure these days either. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Phil Matier: Vice President Kamala Harris cancels her appearance to endorse Governor Newsom for the recall election
August 27, 2021 02:40 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBVice President Kamala Harris has canceled an appearance at a vote no on the recall rally at the Cow Palace tomorrow. The Governor's biggest challenge in the election appears to be complacency. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier to discuss how important the Vice President's appearance was for Governor Newsom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Kevin Paffrath enters the recall race
August 26, 2021 15:52 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBKevin Paffrath, the 29-year-old millionaire real estate investor, stepped into the recall debate ring Wednesday and tossed around some unusual ideas. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom pushes to amp up democratic enthusiasm for CA recall election
August 25, 2021 16:35 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBEast Bay democratic leaders gathered in snow park to urge voters to vote no on the recall of Gavin Newsom Tuesday morning. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Oakland's worsening illegal dumping issues
August 25, 2021 02:16 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBWhile Oakland has had a problem with illegal dumping in the past, it's gotten a lot worse over the past year. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier to discuss how bad it is and what the city is doing to solve this problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine may spur more city mandates
August 24, 2021 22:49 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBThe FDA just fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which could give more power to San Francisco's pressure on City Workers to get fully vaccinated. For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Cuomo pardons Chesa Boudin's father during last day in office
August 24, 2021 15:49 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBNew York Governor Cuomo spent his last day in office yesterday packing up and commuting the prison sentences of several people. One of them being SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin's father. For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Supporters of Governor Gavin Newsom try to scare voters into casting ballots
August 24, 2021 04:31 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBOnce the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom qualified for the ballotDemocrats decided to hold the recall election as early as possible. That as the state was starting to turn the corner on the coronavirus epidemic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier on how this is all playing out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco enacts indoor proof of vaccination rule
August 21, 2021 01:02 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBFriday, San Francisco is taking a bold move that no other city in the U.S. has done, it's starting a mandate to require people who enter any indoor businesses, restaurants or entertainment venues to show proof of a full course of the Covid Vaccine. For more, KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Those who refuse to disclose their vaccine status in San Francisco could lose their job
August 20, 2021 15:31 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBSan Francisco is looking into suspending city workers who refuse to disclose whether or not they're vaccinated. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What will happen to the 4,300 city workers who are unvaccinated?
August 20, 2021 01:05 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBOfficials in San Francisco want to show they're serious about requiring city workers to get vaccinated. The city is moving to suspend dozens of workers who've failed to report their status by last week's deadline. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Radio Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Events in California with over 1,000 people will mandate proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter
August 19, 2021 18:01 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBOfficials in California announced yesterday that events with over 1,000 people will require proof of vaccination or a negative covid test beginning next month. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.