Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: FBI Agents search home of SF Public Utilities Commission chief
December 01, 2020 02:12 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBFBI agents served a search warrant at the home of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission chief Harlan Kelly this morning. Kelly, who has been charged with accepting bribes, is the latest San Francisco politician caught up in the scandal that started with the arrest of former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru in January. For more, KCBS Radio News anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: New orders implemented to deal with current coronavirus surge
November 30, 2020 21:33 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how these new orders will work and the weariness of the public as this pandemic drags on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom shuts down economic recovery task force
November 28, 2020 02:04 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio anchor Liz St. John to discuss how this week, Governor Newsom quietly shuttered his economic recovery task force, aimed at developing the blue print to lead the state back from the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: How the Pandemic has affected the Tousism Industry in California
November 27, 2020 21:36 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBKCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how the virus has affected California's tourism industry including hotel workers, cab drivers, and retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Distance Learning and Going Back to School
November 26, 2020 19:48 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks about the inequality in distance learning and what needs to happen in order to provide quality education for all students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gun crimes on the rise in the East Bay
November 26, 2020 00:59 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on increased gun crimes in the East Bay, 'ghost guns', and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Sinking sidewalks in SF Mission Bay becoming too expensive to fix
November 25, 2020 02:03 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBThe sidewalks in San Francisco's Mission Bay Neighborhood are slowly sinking and the problem is so bad, it's getting too expensive to fix. 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: Attention on Newsom as he looks to fill Kamala Harris's senate seat
November 24, 2020 22:27 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on what will go into the decision-making of this somewhat unenviable task. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: E-scooter company, Lime, to put 1,000 more scooters on SF streets
November 24, 2020 02:22 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBElectric scooter company, Lime, is getting the green light to put 1,000 more scooters on the streets of San Francisco. This after acquiring rival Jump earlier this year, along with its permit to operate. 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: COVID Shift and Quarantine
November 23, 2020 22:18 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joins KCBS Central News Line to discuss the shift that is happening with COVID and what people can do if they had contact with an infected person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Bay Area transit officials proposing 60% of employees work from home
November 21, 2020 02:35 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio Anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising to discuss a proposal put forward by transit officials that would move 60% of employees to work from home in order to fight climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California Curfew
November 20, 2020 22:03 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former governor Willie Brown discuss the new California curfew and if this will help control the spread of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Sacramento Sheriff will not enforce curfew
November 20, 2020 02:24 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBIt didn't take long for the Sacramento County Sheriff to react to the state's upcoming nighttime curfew. The sheriff says his deputies will NOT be enforcing any violations and anyone who calls in a complaint will be directed to 311 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: Warriors plan to test fans gets nixed - for now
November 19, 2020 22:27 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the genesis of this plan and the concerns that have led to the plan not getting the green light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: City income from marijuana taxes have increased
November 19, 2020 02:09 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBSales receipts in San Francisco have gone way down during this pandemic, putting a huge dent in the tax income for the city, but there's one sector that's doing very well. 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: Newsom under scrutiny after dining-out during pandemic
November 18, 2020 22:38 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on Governor Newsom dining out with friends even as counties shutdown again due to pandemic and the disconnect between what lawmakers say - and what they do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Annual Maui gathering for CA lobbyist and lawmakers takes place despite pandemic
November 18, 2020 02:21 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBYou would think that the pandemic would have caused the cancellation of an annual gathering of lobbyists and lawmakers from around the country in Maui this year, but that's not the case. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out what happened and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: "Covid confusion" as reopenings get reversed or delayed
November 17, 2020 21:07 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the shifting of counties to different coronavirus-related tiers after an uptick in virus numbers and the lack of real monitoring for mask use, sanitizer, and so on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: crime caravans committing robberies at Bay Area stores and businesses
November 16, 2020 22:21 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio Anchor Stan Bunger to discuss the recent uptick in crime perpetrated by roaming caravans that organize to commit mass robberies here in the Bay Area. Many times these caravans take advantage of periods of civil unrest, such as the recent Presidential election along with the George Floyd protests months ago, but as Matier explains, they now seem to be acting outside of those boundaries as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Phil Matier: Gavin Newsom regrets attending birthday party
November 14, 2020 02:07 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joined the KCBS studios to discuss the dinner party Gavin Newsom recently attended at the French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley that was first reported by the Chronicle. While the party was outdoors, the governor said that he probably should not have attended. Matier explains why this appearance by Newsom was problematic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Trump's Fight to Win Presidency
November 13, 2020 20:15 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown discuss Trump's fight to win back presidency and what can happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: state assemblyman introducing bill targeting CA gig-worker law
November 13, 2020 05:40 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBA state assemblyman plans to introduce a bill doing away with California's gig-worker law. This after voters backed Proposition 22, carving out an exemptions for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash among others. KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined the studio to discuss how these exemptions could affect app-based employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Bay Area transit will see changes in fare due to COVID 19
November 12, 2020 20:44 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBBay Area transit is facing difficulties due to the low number of passengers using public transportation causing low income and possible increase in fare. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains what to expect in the next months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Poll suggest most Oakland voters want number of officers to increase or stay the same
November 12, 2020 02:01 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBAn Oakland poll on police services shows that a majority of Oakland voters still want the number of officers to stay the same or even increase, this despite the cry to "defund" the police. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California voters say no to Prop 15
November 11, 2020 18:48 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the idea behind Prop 15, who was backing the proposition, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Bay Area COVID spike causing counties to change restrictions
November 11, 2020 02:04 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBThe Bay Area has been held as a model to some for its response to the pandemic, but despite this, a spike in cases is causing certain areas to roll back re-opening efforts. Contra Costa and Santa Cruz counties are moving from the state's orange tier to red, meaning more restriction. And officials in San Francisco are putting a stop to indoor dining after Friday night and pausing plans to reopen high schools. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS and ...
Phil Matier: Monetary woes for the Golden Gate Bridge district
November 10, 2020 23:34 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the tough times for transit in the Golden Gate Bridge district and uncertainty on where funds will come from in future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Election results not as good for Gov. Newsom
November 10, 2020 04:37 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThe election results were fairly good for Democrats, who managed to capture the White House, but maybe not so good here in California for Governor Gavin Newsom. For an explanation, 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: Democratic party still torn between progressive and centrist ideals
November 09, 2020 22:39 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the internal debate within the Democratic party, even after a Biden win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Nancy Pelosi intends to remain House Speaker
November 07, 2020 02:17 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she intends to keep her role when Congress convenes next year. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about what to expect with KCBS Radio's and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: analyzing tight 2020 presidential race with Willie Brown
November 06, 2020 18:30 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier, along with former SF Mayor Willie Brown, joined the KCBS studios to talk about the presidential race and all the ups and downs that we have seen these past few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Several CA state senate races too close to call
November 06, 2020 06:32 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBState democrats are looking to expand their supermajority in the Senate, with several races still too close to call. For more, KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell earlier this evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Quarantine for the Holidays?
November 05, 2020 21:49 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBKCBS and SF Chronicle Insider's Phil Matier speaks on how the Bay Area is handling COVID-19 and the possibility of a new quarantine idea as the holidays are near. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Fallout from the California ballot initiatives
November 05, 2020 02:04 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBVoters statewide approved a measure exempting gig economy companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash from a law that would have made them classify workers as employees. They also defeated measures to regulated dialysis clinics end cash bail in the state and expand rent control protections. For a further analysis on the state propositions, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider PHIL MATIER. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Phil Matier: Looking at the numbers, issues as ballots continue to be counted
November 04, 2020 23:13 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on post-Election Day numbers as ballots keep coming in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Several SF Board of Supervisor seats up for reelection
November 04, 2020 02:13 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBSeveral San Francisco Board of Supervisors seats are up for election and they could determine whether the board remains progressive or aligns a little closer with Mayor London Breed. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier earlier this evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Bay Area business owners bracing for potiential post-election vandalism
November 03, 2020 17:11 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBCould post-election chaos cause vandalism or looting at local businesses in cities like San Francisco and Oakland. KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio Anchor Stan Bunger to talk about how businesses in west-coast cities have been damaged by rioters and how that could potentially become an issue after tonight's election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California ballot initiatives in Tuesday's election
November 02, 2020 23:32 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider joined KCBS to discuss the down-the-ballot measures that Californians should be worried about other than just the Presidential Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Presidential Election
October 30, 2020 21:29 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown talk about elections and who they predict will be the next President of the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: the affects of COVID-19 on downtown San Francisco
October 30, 2020 05:32 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBSan Francisco is getting kudos for curbing the coronavirus, but a walk through the downtown area can be very depressing. The once-vibrant city center is now virtually empty with no more crush of office workers spilling out of high-rise office buildings for lunch or a post work visit with friends. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Electronic scooter company "Spin" hopes to expand service in SF
October 29, 2020 01:11 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBThe pandemic has taken a big bite out of MUNI and all other public transit's ridership numbers. But, one electric scooter company is expanding its service in San Francisco. KCBS Radio News anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Oakland wants to use Alameda County Fairgrounds to house homeless
October 28, 2020 23:48 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBThe City of Oakland wants to use Alameda County Fairgrounds to house the homeless this winter, but not everyone is board with that plan. For more, Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco's famous Coca-Cola sign being taken down
October 28, 2020 20:32 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier joined the KCBS studios to tell us why Coca-Cola is removing its famous sign that can be seen at the bottom of the city's skyline in the South of Market neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California opening up fewer in-person polling places
October 28, 2020 01:01 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBWith many people turning to vote-by-mail for the upcoming election, the state is opening up fewer in-person polling places this year. For more, KCBS radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA restaurants asking officials for refunds on licensing fees
October 27, 2020 01:30 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBRestaurants across the state are asking state and county officials for a helping hand. They want officials to issue refunds for liquor licenses and health fees. Meanwhile, San Francisco is taking action to help entertainment venues. KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell caught up with KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Potential pandemic-induced service cuts to BART worries riders
October 26, 2020 21:52 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the continuing impact of the pandemic on BART as well as other Bay Area mass transit companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Final Presidential debate recap
October 23, 2020 22:58 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBKCBS and Chronicle insider, Phil Matier, along with former San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown, joined the KCBS studios to give their opinions on last night's Presidential debate. The two gave their opinions about each candidate's performance and who they believe gained the edge to KCBS Radio anchor Jeff Bell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: BART Board of Directors approves new cost cutting plan
October 23, 2020 01:15 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBBART's Board of Directors has approved a new plan to cut costs, as the agency tries to close a projected 177 million dollar budget shortfall. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Businesses are fighting back in order to reopen
October 22, 2020 21:30 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on businesses like amusement parks that want to reopen, but how many people are too many people and who draws the line? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Oakland City Council passes regulations over homeless encampments
October 22, 2020 01:13 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBThe Oakland City Council has passed regulations over just where homeless people can set up encampments. For more on this new policy, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.