Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: What's the cause of so many home break-ins in Bernal Heights?
February 11, 2021 16:31 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBCar break-ins may be down but house and business burglaries in San Francisco's Bernal Heights are way up. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: High speed rail from Bakersfield to Merced reduced to single track
February 11, 2021 03:10 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBThe first portion of the state's high speed rail running between Bakersfield to Merced will now run on a single track. Phil...what's behind the move? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Some Salesforce workers won't return to the office after the pandemic
February 10, 2021 16:21 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBSan Francisco's largest private employer, the company whose name is on its largest building, says that not everyone will return to the office after the pandemic. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Salesforce making working from home a permanent fixture
February 10, 2021 03:45 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBSalesforce says it will allow most of its workers to work from home from one to three days per week, permanently. The company adds, workers who don't need to be in the office will be allowed to work remotely full time. For more on this announcement KCBS Insider, Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA vaccination process remains frustrating
February 09, 2021 16:12 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBBy fits and starts, California is getting people vaccinated. More than 850 thousand have received both doses of one of the two approved vaccines, however the process remains frustrating. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Republicans John Cox and Kevin Faulconer ramping up efforts to replace Newsom
February 09, 2021 02:23 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBRepublican John Cox has formally opened his second campaign for California Governor with a TV ad attacking his leading GOP rival, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Governor Newsom hasn't even been recalled yet, and already the two Republicans vying for the position are attacking each other. KCBS Insider, Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news anchors, Patti Reising and Jeff Bell, with more on what could be next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Agreement to return to school in SF won't be implemented for a while
February 08, 2021 16:30 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBThere's a tentative agreement to reopen San Francisco schools. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jill Tucker: City of San Francisco vs its school district
February 06, 2021 02:55 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBIt's been a big week for the San Francisco Unified School District: first the city filed a lawsuit against the district in an effort to get students back in the classroom. The two sides are also at odds over the admissions policy at Lowell High School, the academic high school in the city. Not only that, there is a long list of schools up for being renamed. To dissect all of this, Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle Education Reporter, filling in for Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news ancho...
Phil Matier: Will President Biden's coronavirus relief package move forward?
February 05, 2021 17:06 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBThe stage is set for the next chapter as President Biden tries push that $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package forward. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Oakland to announce new police chief
February 05, 2021 02:15 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBOakland is set to announce a new police chief -- and one of the top priorities will be dealing with a spike in violent crimes. Officials say 15 people were killed last month. That compares with just one person being killed in January of 2020. For more, KCBS Insider, Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: The pros and cons of turning stadium parking lots into mass vaccination sites
February 04, 2021 16:37 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBWill you be rolling up to a stadium parking lot soon to get your vaccination? Well, that seems to be the current trend. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco suing its school district to resume in-person learning
February 04, 2021 02:13 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBAs we've been reporting, San Francisco is suing itself: with the City Attorney filing suit against the School District over the reopening schools. KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising with more on what this all means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Bay Area cities contemplating hazard pay for grocery store workers
February 03, 2021 19:01 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBThey call it hazard pay and it's an idea that's been gaining traction with many city councils in the Bay Area, with rules being passed that say supermarkets need to pay clerks more. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom's approval rating has fallen dramatically
February 03, 2021 02:03 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBA new poll shows Governor Gavin Newsom's approval rating has fallen dramatically over the past four months. But, more people still oppose the effort to recall him. 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: Is the workplace a factor in spreading COVID-19?
February 02, 2021 17:01 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBHow big of a factor is the workplace when spreading the coronavirus? KCBS Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger with more on the latest figures from Cal/OSHA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Former San Diego Mayor Faulconer to run for governor
February 02, 2021 02:12 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBFormer San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has made it official, announcing that he plans on running for governor. He joins businessman and former gubernatorial candidate John Cox and billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya as potential challengers. 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: Newsom's push to reopen schools seems to stall
February 01, 2021 16:43 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBMost kids in California are not back in school, despite Governor Newsom's push to get them there. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Who will be California's next Attorney General?
January 30, 2021 03:16 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThe game of musical chairs continues at the State Capitol where Governor Gavin Newsom could soon be tasked with appointing a new state Attorney General. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: Logistical hurdles to get California schools reopened
January 29, 2021 17:35 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom's plan to reopen schools has hit some logistical snags. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Stan Bunger, was joined by KCBS and Chroncle Insider, Phil Matier, along with former San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: BART unveils plan to build second Transbay Tube
January 29, 2021 02:08 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBTransit officials and BART have unveiled a new plan to build a second Transbay Tube. For more, KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Blue Shield being enlisted to manage California's vaccine delivery network
January 28, 2021 16:46 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBThe latest change in the game plan out of Sacramento is that Blue Shield is being brought in to manage the state's vaccine delivery network. For more on how all this will work, KCBS Radio news anchor, Stan Bunger, was joined by KCBS and Chronicle insider, Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Venture capitalist backs Gov. Newsom recall effort
January 28, 2021 02:40 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBA Silicon Valley venture capitalist is backing the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom, and launching a campaign to replace him. For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Maiter: Some San Francisco schools are getting a name change
January 27, 2021 16:26 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBThe San Francisco Board of Education has voted to rename 44 schools. These are schools whose namesakes have been deemed as being involved with colonization. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA state auditor issues scathing report about EDD
January 27, 2021 02:09 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBThe state auditor has issued a scathing report about how the Employment Development Department handled claims following the start of the pandemic. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Newsom’s abrupt shift on stay-at-home order angers legislators across aisle
January 26, 2021 16:30 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBGovernor Newsom has announced the latest shift on stay-home orders and there are still people not too happy about it. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: GOP Chair says Newsom's decision to lift order based on politics not science
January 26, 2021 02:07 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MBState GOP Chair Jessica Patterson says Governor Newsom's decision to lift stay home orders isn't based on science. Instead, it's an attempt to counter the effort to recall him. For more, KCBS Radio News anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Stay-at-home orders lifted in California
January 25, 2021 16:50 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBCalifornia has lifted stay-at-home orders on Monday, but will the local health officials follow? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA's ban on flavored tobacco put on hold
January 23, 2021 04:23 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBCalifornia’s ban on flavored tobacco sales blocked as referendum qualifies for ballot. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: is the honeymoon already over for Joe Biden?
January 22, 2021 16:45 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBIt's not even 48 hours into his administration, is the, "Kumbaya," already fading out for Joe Biden? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Stan Bunger, spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider, Phil Matier, along with former San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier and Willie Brown: Is the honeymoon already over for Joe Biden?
January 22, 2021 16:45 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBIt's not even 48 hours into his administration, is the, "Kumbaya," already fading out for Joe Biden? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Stan Bunger, spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider, Phil Matier, along with former San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Senator Shannon Grove replaced as State Republican leader
January 22, 2021 05:59 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBState Republicans are replacing their leader in the Senate following her tweet about the invasion of the U-S Capitol. Who's her replacement? For more, KCBS Radio's news anchors Patti and Jeff spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: President Biden wants to reopen schools but what will it take to make that happen?
January 21, 2021 16:22 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBPresident Biden is busy signing executive orders and among them is one supporting the reopening of schools. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Will the new Presidential administration use California as a personal ATM?
January 21, 2021 06:04 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider, Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising, to discuss whether the new Presidential administration will crank up their fundraising efforts in California. They discuss this approach among democratic politicians, noting that Republican Presidents spared themselves the visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Kamala Harris brings Bay Area values to the White House
January 20, 2021 17:15 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBJoe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice-president earlier today. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gig work companies that backed Prop 22 enacting fees to customers to recoup spending
January 20, 2021 02:08 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBGig work companies including Uber and Lyft spent big to pass Proposition 22 on last November's election -- and now their users appear to be paying for it. The companies shelled out 220 million dollars, allowing them to keep classifying workers as contractors instead of employees. KCBS and Chronicle insider, Phil Matier, joined KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising, with more on how they are recouping those costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Maiter: When will those who live and work in SF get the vaccine?
January 19, 2021 17:33 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBStarting today, those who live and work in San Francisco can get notified when it's their turn to get the vaccine. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: How has Trump's presidency changed California?
January 18, 2021 16:13 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBThe Trump Presidency has changed California in ways that will last long after his time in office. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: SF Mayor Breed unveils plans to open three mass vaccination sites
January 16, 2021 04:06 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed laid out plans to open three mass vaccination sites with the hope of injecting 10-thousand people a day. KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising to discsuss the Mayor's plan in light of the slow and, at times, messy rollout of the vaccine in California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willie Brown: What does the end of the Trump administration mean for the Republican party's future?
January 15, 2021 16:55 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBAs we countdown the days on the Trump administration, there are significant questions facing the Republican party and it's future. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Alameda D-A says there is not enough evidence to charge officer Pirone with the death of Oscar Grant
January 15, 2021 03:32 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBBART's Board of Directors voted 6-to-3 today to call on Alameda D-A Nancy O'Malley to file charges against a second BART Police officer in connection with the death of Oscar Grant. Earlier this week, O'Malley released a video statement condemning that officer's actions but adding there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Alameda DA says there is not enough evidence to charge officer Pirone with the death of Oscar Grant
January 15, 2021 03:32 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBBART's Board of Directors voted 6-to-3 today to call on Alameda DA Nancy O'Malley to file charges against a second BART Police officer in connection with the death of Oscar Grant. Earlier this week, O'Malley released a video statement condemning that officer's actions but adding there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Frustrations mount over COVID-19 vaccine rollout
January 14, 2021 16:33 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBFrustrations continue to mount over California's disjointed COVID-19 rollout. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Peralta Community College District forced to examine de-policing strategy
January 14, 2021 02:30 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBEast Bay community college district pulls back on security plan that aimed to de-police the campus, but the companies they contracted ended up lacking state licenses. KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising with more on how this was discovered, and what it means for de-policing efforts going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What must be done to get as many people as possible vaccinated in California?
January 13, 2021 17:02 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBCalifornia continues to struggle to get up and running with their vaccination program, though more than 800,000 doses have been administered statewide. But that's only about a quarter of all the vaccine doses that have been delivered to California. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What must be done to increase vaccinations in California?
January 13, 2021 17:02 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBCalifornia continues to struggle to get up and running with their vaccination program, though more than 800,000 doses have been administered statewide. But that's only about a quarter of all the vaccine doses that have been delivered to California. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: SF officials hope to raise $2 billion to help schools
January 13, 2021 02:07 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBSan Francisco is looking for a few good billionaires. City officials are hoping to raise more than two billion dollars to help school's as they reopen. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California's continuing troubles with distributing Covid-19 vaccines
January 12, 2021 16:52 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBThe Trump administration is saying that states can start rolling out vaccines to anyone over 65 and with pre-existing health conditions, but California is having trouble getting it to the groups that are supposed to be receiving vaccines now. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Pandemic-related bills are priority as CA legislature resumes session
January 12, 2021 02:06 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBLegislators returned to the state Capitol today, and high on their list of priorities will be a number of pandemic-related bills. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Behind the bars scamming at the heart of attempt to defraud CA unemployment system
January 11, 2021 16:58 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBWe've all heard about the massive attempt to defraud the state unemployment system and by many accounts, it actually worked. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom introduces California's newest budget plan
January 09, 2021 03:31 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom formally introduced his new budget plan today which calls for turning a surprise $15 billion dollar windfall into economic relief as the state faces a rapid surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. His $227 billion dollar plan also includes $1 billion for, "wildfire and forest resiliency." KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell with more on what all this means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...