Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: Mayor Breed to Allow More Businesses to Reopen on Monday
September 11, 2020 01:47 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBSan Francisco Mayor Breed says more businesses, including hair salons and gyms, will be able to reopen, starting next Monday. The Mayor previously said these businesses would likely be able to reopen by the end of the month. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Asks Officials to Create New Guidlines for Public Gatherings
September 10, 2020 01:25 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom is asking state health officials and the CHP to draft new guidelines for public gatherings. This after thousands gathered at the state capitol over the weekend for a religious event. 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: IKEA Buys Empty Mall on Market St in SF
September 09, 2020 01:14 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed says KE's decision to take over a shopping mall in the Mid-Market area is just what the neighborhood needs. IKEA is buying the empty 6-by-6 mall on Market between 5th and 6th...with plans to open an IKEA store and rent out the rest of the space. 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: PG&E Warns Customers of Potential PSPS
September 07, 2020 17:27 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBPG&E is warning thousands of customers of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs as the heat wave continues today. For more KCBS Radio news anchor Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Issues State of Emergency With Incoming Heat Wave
September 05, 2020 01:32 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThis weekend the entire state of California faces excessive heat, power outages and the constant threat of fire. As a result Governor Newsom has issued a state of emergency to make sure we have enough power to make it through the holiday weekend. For more, KCBS Radio was joined by KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Salon Owner Denies Pelosi Haircut Was a Set-Up
September 04, 2020 01:42 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe owner of the salon House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had her hair done at earlier this week is speaking out for the first time, saying the visit was no set up. Erica Kious says she never spoke to Pelosi OR the hair stylist before the appointment was made. For more, 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: Nancy Pelosi Not Apologetic for Visit to SF Salon
September 03, 2020 01:05 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is NOT apologetic about her recent visit to a hair salon in San Francisco. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out the back story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Slowly Easing Restrictions
September 02, 2020 01:07 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBSan Francisco is slowly reopening some services as restrictions are easing from the coronavirus pandemic. KCBS Radio News anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier for specifics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: State Assembly Can Approve Police Shooting Review Law Tonight
September 01, 2020 01:41 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBThe State Legislative session is ending tonight, with the California Senate giving the OK for the state to review police shootings any time they kill an unarmed civilian. The Assembly has until midnight to give their approval. 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: Pinterest Gets Out Of New Lease, Employees Work From Home
August 31, 2020 18:01 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBPinterest is so sure about "work from home" that it's paying about $90 million dollars to get out of a big new lease. Just the latest sign that office buildings and campuses are not going to be buzzing with activity anytime soon. KCBS Radio anchor Stan Bunger talked more about it with KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Unveils Color-Coded Ranking System to Indicate When Counties Can Reopen
August 29, 2020 01:29 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBGovernor Newsom unveiled a new color-coded ranking system for COVID-19 stricken counties that indicates when they can open up. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Unusual CA Legislative Session After Republican Senator Tests Positive
August 28, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBIt was an unusual legislative session for state senators today, with most Republican lawmakers working from home after being banned from the Capitol. This after one Republican Senator tested positive for the coronavirus. 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: Bay Area Transit Agencies Introduces New Safety Plan
August 27, 2020 01:03 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBBay Area transit agencies have a new plan to get riders back into their systems. Spearheaded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, a new coronavirus safety plan recommends riders on buses, trains and ferries keep a 3 foot distance from each other, that's half of what the original guidelines are. 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: Gov. Newsom Endorsing Former SF DA George Gascon
August 26, 2020 01:11 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom is endorsing former San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon, who is running for the same position in Los Angeles. It's the latest in a series of high profile endorsments Gascan has picked up in his race against incumbent DA Jackie Lacey. 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: State Lawmakers Unhappy with Unemployment Insitutions
August 25, 2020 01:11 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MB60% of calls to the agency that handles the state's unemployment benefits don't get answered. That according to the head of the department who was testifying before lawmakers today. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising caught up with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: California Gains Spotlight In RNC
August 24, 2020 19:37 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBWith millions unemployed, thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day, the threat of power blackouts and massive wildfires, you can expect California to feature prominently at the Republican National Convention which kicks off today. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier gives more insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Says He Maintains Strong Personal Relationship with Trump
August 22, 2020 01:39 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBPolitics does indeed make strange bedfellows. One day after criticizing President Trump in a speech at last night's Democratic Convention, Governor Gavin Newsom is thanking the President for the approval of federal funds to fight the wildfires in California. Newsom says that he maintains a strong personal relationship with the president. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Former Oakland Police Chief Files Suit Against City
August 20, 2020 02:20 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBThe former Oakland Police Chief has filed a whistleblower suit against the city, claiming she was fired as retaliation for exposing corruption on the city's Police Commission. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Dan Mitchinson and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: A Rough Year for Golden State Warriors In Court
August 19, 2020 05:16 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBWhat had been a rough year on the court for the Golden State Warriors is turning into a rough year IN court as well. A judge is ruling against the team in a case against Oakland and Alameda County. To learn more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Radio and SF Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Who's to Blame for Rolling Blackouts?
August 19, 2020 05:13 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBIt's another hot day, and another day on the edge of possible blackouts. So who or what is to blame? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Radio and SF Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA Green Efforts Could Be To Blame For Rolling Blackouts
August 18, 2020 04:31 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBIt turns out the state's efforts to go green may be partly to blame for the recent wave of rolling blackouts. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Dan Mitchinson spoke with KCBS Radio and SF Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: SF Police Officers Leaving Department At High Rate
August 17, 2020 18:24 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBSan Francisco police are leaving for greener pastures. KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier talks about what's behind that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom Admonishes Handling of US Postal Service
August 15, 2020 01:23 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBSabotage and vandalism are just some of the words used today by Governor Newsom to describe the situation with the US Postal Service. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: State Senator Scott Wiener Faces Challenger in Re-Election Bid
August 14, 2020 02:06 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBState Senator Scott Wiener is facing a challenge in his re-election bid, from a Democrat who says he hasn't been progressive enough. KCBS RAdio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Uber and Lyft Considering Suspending California Operations
August 13, 2020 01:14 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBUber and Lyft say they're both considering temporarily suspending operations in California following a court ruling earlier this week forcing them to classify workers as employees. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to see if it would even be a concern with ridership already so low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Thoughts on Joe Biden Naming Kamala Harris as Running Mate
August 12, 2020 03:56 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBCalifornia Senator Kamala Harris says she's "honored" to be named Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate. KCBS Radio's news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to talk about what led to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: What Has Governor Newsom's Task Force Been Up To?
August 11, 2020 01:25 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBWay back in May, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he was putting together an all-star task force to help guide the state through the pandemic. It includes former governors as well as top business leaders, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Disney Chairman Bob Iger. But, exactly what the task force has been up to since then...has remained somewhat of a mystery. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to see if there's an answer. ...
Phil Matier: SF Small Businesses Continue Struggle With Pandemic
August 11, 2020 00:12 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBA look at credit card transactions reveals about 85% of San Francisco small businesses that were open before the pandemic were still out of business last month--and most that were open were in dire straits. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: SFUSD and Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement for Distance Learning
August 08, 2020 01:27 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThe San Francisco Unified School District and the union representing teachers say they've reached a tentative agreement for distance learning for the upcoming school year. The agreement requires students to have no less than two hours of "daily live interaction" with a "certified district employee," who will also supervise students during the school day. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Phil Matier: San Mateo County Health Officer Blasts State's COVID-19 Watch List, 'Data Meltdown' In Reporting Cases
August 07, 2020 01:31 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBSan Mateo County's top health official is expressing his anger over the decision to close businesses in the county once again. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Lawmakers Pen Letter to Newsom Calling for Changes at Employment Development Department
August 06, 2020 01:09 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBDozens of lawmakers have penned a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, calling for changes at the state's Employment Development Department. This comes after the agency's director last week said more than 1,000,000 unemployment claims have NOT been resolved. 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: Caltrain Closer to Avoiding Shutdown
August 05, 2020 01:16 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBCaltrain is a step closer to getting the funding it needs to avoid shutting down. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out where they are in the process.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Federal and State Governments Deciding Unemployment Benefit Payment Plan
August 04, 2020 02:50 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThe clock is ticking as Congress has until midnight tonight to come up with a a way to help those out of work as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. In the meantime, state legislators are looking into a way to provide a $600-per-week supplementary unemployment benefit payment for Californians should the federal government not renew its weekly pandemic payment. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/li...
Phil Matier: California's New Proposal to Tax the Rich
August 04, 2020 02:50 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBState lawmakers are considering a proposal that would raise taxes for the state's top income earners. People making more than a million dollars a year would see their personal income taxes go up from between 1 percent to up to 3.5 percent for those making more than 5 million. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chonicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: City Parking Spaces Turn Into Dining Space
August 03, 2020 18:06 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBThe Bay Area's hard-hit restaurant community is adapting, with more and more dining taking place in what used to be parking spaces. KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: London Breed and Union at Impasse Over Pay Raises
July 31, 2020 01:20 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed and the unions that represent about 37,000 city workers are at an impasse over $250 million in pay raises scheduled to kick in over the next two years. The mayor is asking unions to postpone raises as the city is trying to prevent layoffs and service cuts during this precarious time. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier spoke with KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Fix in the Works for Sinking Millenium Tower
July 30, 2020 01:55 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBA fix is finally in the works for San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower. Problems popped up back in 2016, when homeowners learned the high-rise was sinking. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier to find out what's being planned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Warriors to Develop Hotel and Retail Complex Around Chase Center
July 29, 2020 01:18 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThe Golden State Warriors are getting the green light on the team's proposal to develop a hotel and retail complex next to the Chase Center. 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: Lawmakers Return to D.C. After COVID-19 Break
July 28, 2020 02:35 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBLawmakers are back at work at the state Capitol, after two coronavirus related breaks. And those breaks mean they'll have even less time to work on a number of bills that need to be passed before the August 31st deadline. 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: Group Aims To Rename Schools That Honor Presidents
July 27, 2020 20:38 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBA group is working to re-name public schools in San Francisco that honor American presidents like Washington and Lincoln. KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier talked more about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Hundreds Gather in Cars to Protest Sale of Coliseum
July 25, 2020 01:36 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBHundreds of protestors will show up in their cars before tonight's Oakland A's opening game to protest the city of Oakland’s anticipated sale of its half of the Coliseum site to the A’s. They also are upset about the team’s proposed waterfront ballpark at Howard Terminal. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS Radio and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: State Senator Glazer Calls for Another Shelter-In-Place
July 24, 2020 02:52 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBState Senator Steve Glazer is calling on Governor Newsom to shut the state back down and us all return to staying at home because of the rising Coronavirus cases. For more, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider, Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: CA Budget Dependent on Another Federal Bailout Package
July 23, 2020 02:44 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBThe delicate balance of California's post-Covid budget is looking dependent upon the Federal Government passing another bailout package. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: The Battle Over Local Control of Commuter Train Service
July 22, 2020 01:28 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBA proposed sales tax for the three counties served by Caltrain, that would be San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara, is turning into a battle over local control of the commuter train service. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS Radio with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Announces New Guidelines for Hair and Nail Salons
July 21, 2020 03:27 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBGetting a haircut may get a bit easier as Governor Newsom announced today that there are new guidelines available for barbershops and hair and nail salons that want to operate outside. The original guidelines were confusing, especially if local guidelines were different. And there have been concerns about using chemicals outdoors like the ones in hair dyes or perms. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Phil Matier: SF Shuts Down Two Big Shopping Malls in COVID-19 Rollback
July 20, 2020 19:15 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBSan Francisco shuts down its two big shopping malls in the latest pandemic move. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Stan Bunger and Susan Leigh Taylor spoke with KCBS Radio and San Francisco Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gov. Newsom Explains Plans for Learning Next School Year
July 18, 2020 01:45 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBThe Governor laid out the state's plans today for learning in the next school year. And KCBS Radio anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Over 32 Million Dollars Going to Victims of Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire
July 17, 2020 03:08 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBMore than 32 million dollars will be going to victims and victims' families of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire from the City of Oakland. KCBS Radio's Jeff Bell and Patti Reising talked more about it with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corey Cook: Coronavirus Pandemic Has Been Undermined By Politics
July 16, 2020 01:11 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBThe management of this Coronavirus Pandemic often seems to be undermined by politics. President Trump is constantly criticizing his chief health officer, Dr. Anthony Fauci, while Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden is using the spiking coronavirus cases as a way to attack Trump. KCBS Radio news anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Professor Corey Cook, Vice Provost at St. Mary's College and Professor of Politics.to find out what he thinks about this. See omnystudio.com/li...
Corey Cook: More Businesses Forced to Close Again After Governor's Order
July 15, 2020 01:23 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBIndoor Dining, beauty salons and barber shops are getting ready to close once again after Governor Newsom decided to shut things down to stop the growing spread of the coronavirus. KCBS Radio News anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Corey Cook, St. Mary's College Professor of Politics and Vice Provost, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.