Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: Some Counties Asking for Permission from Governor to Open Businesses
April 28, 2020 02:31 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBThe Bay Area is in for another month of sheltering in place as the order which is set to expire on Sunday is expected to be extended until the end of May. Meanwhile, six rural counties are asking the Governor for permission to open for business. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Says Extending the Shelter-In-Place Is "Very Likely"
April 25, 2020 01:10 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed said today it's "very likely" shelter in place orders will be extended another few weeks to a month. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about how these decisions are made and who makes them. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Everybody's Trying to Stay in the Spirit
April 24, 2020 20:49 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBThey're standing on a San Francisco street corner, six feet apart. KCBS Radio's Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown this morning. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom to Increase Testing for Coronavirus
April 23, 2020 23:55 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is stepping up its testing for the Coronavirus. The governor sat down in an exclusive interview with KCBS anchor Stan Bunger and political reporter Doug Sovern, and says the state is now averaging 16-thousand tests a day and is well on the way of meeting its goal of 25-thousand by the end of this month. For more on the Governor's interview, Stan spoke with KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privac...
Phil Matier: Officials Have Second Thoughts Over Permitting Protest
April 23, 2020 01:09 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBOfficials are banning protests on state property from demonstrators demanding officials re-open California. This comes days after hundreds showed up in Sacramento calling for the lifting of shelter in place orders. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Lots of Schools Received Money from Federal Stimulus Act
April 23, 2020 00:08 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBPresident Trump says he wants Harvard to pay back 8.6 million dollars granted under the federal stimulus act. But lots of other schools got money from the same program. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Closing Portions of a Dozen Streets
April 22, 2020 01:06 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBSan Francisco is following Oakland's lead with City officials today announcing the closure of a portions of a dozen streets. This to allow people to bike, run or walk, while maintaining a safe, social distance. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains what the reaction has been. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Timeline Sped Up on Freeway Construction Project in SF
April 21, 2020 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBThe timeline is being sped up yet again on a big freeway construction project in San Francisco. And there's lots of talk about how to rethink major projects. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom Allowing Some Counties to Ease Restrictions
April 21, 2020 01:37 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom is resisting calls to allow counties to completely lift shelter in place orders, but is allowing them to ease some of the restrictions. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains what the Governor is doing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Increasing Anxieties Over the Shelter In Place Order In the Bay Area
April 20, 2020 17:13 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBPeople calling on government to loosen the pandemic restrictions protesting in a number of cities. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about whether we will see that around the Bay Area. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Gavin Newsom Organizing a Task Force for Pandemic
April 18, 2020 03:25 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom is putting together a task force to help the state pull out of what he's calling a pandemic-induced recession. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom Pleased that President is Differing to States
April 17, 2020 02:30 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBPresident Donald Trump appeared to back away from statements he made earlier this week that he has total authority to decide when parts of the county would reopen.Governor Gavin Newsom says he's happy with today's message that the President will leave it up to the states. For more KCBS' Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom's Plan to Help Undocumented Immigrants
April 16, 2020 01:53 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom has announced 125-million dollars in relief funding for undocumented immigrants in the state. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has the details.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom Gives Framework for Reopening State
April 15, 2020 02:42 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom laid out a framework for just what needs to happen before the state reopens for business. However, he stopped short of saying when that might happen. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier gives his thoughts.
Phil Matier: Govern Newsom Determining When Business can Reopen
April 14, 2020 01:48 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom says he's working with the Governors of Oregon and Washington to determine when it will be safe for businesses to reopen. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier gives his thoughts.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Homeless Receive Hundreds of Tents for Shelter-In-Place
April 13, 2020 22:27 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how this strategy is working out so far and some of the issues with where these tents are popping up.
SF Working to Lower Commission for Food Delivery Apps to Help Restaurants
April 11, 2020 01:24 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBSan Francisco city officials are stepping in to try and help restaurants stay afloat during this difficult time. The city is working to lower the commissions that apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, and Postmates charge for their delivery services.
All the Money Spent To Handle the Pandemic Could Mean Higher Taxes Later
April 10, 2020 21:01 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBMillions of dollars being spent at the state and local levels to deal with the pandemic KCBS and Chronical Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown talk about how that is all going to work out financially?
San Francisco Department of Building Inspections Receiving Complaints During Shelter-In-Place
April 10, 2020 01:48 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBSan Francisco Department of Building Inspections has received more than 700 complaints about construction work that's still going on, despite the shelter in place order. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier joined KCBS to discuss this more.
Utilizing Thousands Of Empty Hotel Rooms In San Francisco During the Pandemic
April 09, 2020 17:54 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBThousands of San Francisco hotel rooms that are sitting empty these days might fill up in the weeks ahead. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the plans for those rooms.
Phil Matier: London Breed Cast Doubt on Pride Parade in June
April 09, 2020 01:50 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed is casting doubt on whether this year's Pride Parade can take place at the end of June as planned. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains.
BART Ridership Is Down, But Fare Gate Jumping Isn't
April 08, 2020 16:51 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBBART ridership has basically vanished. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the issue hasn't vanished which is people jumping the fare gates.
Phil Matier: San Francisco and San Jose to Require Companies Provide Paid Sick Leave
April 08, 2020 04:10 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBSan Francisco and San Jose have both passed legislation requiring companies to provide paid sick leave to workers. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: Grocery Stores No Longer Allow Reusable Bags
April 07, 2020 22:33 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBFor a long time we've all been told to bring our own bags to the supermarket otherwise you'll be charged. Well now that's all changed. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
Phil Matier: Crime Numbers Are Down in San Francisco
April 07, 2020 02:03 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBCrime numbers are way down as people are staying at home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. But, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott says he's stepping up patrols. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: Projections for Economy are Bleak
April 07, 2020 00:47 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBLocal officials are making some dire predictions over just how much the Coronavirus pandemic will affect the economy. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Recommends Cloth Face Cover For Errands
April 07, 2020 00:45 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBPresident Trump now says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and he concedes he won't be wearing one. Meanwhile Governor Gavin Newsom says face coverings can help but he won't be mandating their use. And in San Francisco the recommendation is to use some type of cloth face cover when running errands outside. For more, KCBS's Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider ...
Phil Matier: San Francisco Not Moving Fast Enough to Move Homeless to Shelter
April 07, 2020 00:40 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains how San Francisco is trying to assist homeless during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Phil Matier: COVID-19's Affect on Bay Area Life
April 07, 2020 00:35 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBHow's the COVID-19 pandemic affecting Bay Area life? In some ways, it depends on where you look. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
Phil Matier: California Estimates Huge Losses in Travel Spending
April 07, 2020 00:31 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains the Coronavirus Pandemic's impact on California's tourism and travel.
Phil Matier: Shelter-In-Place Rules Impact on Bay Area Construction
April 07, 2020 00:28 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBThe newly-tightened shelter in place rules mean Bay Area construction sites are going silent. For more, Stan Bunger spoke with KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
"Shelter In Place" Extended Through April
March 31, 2020 16:52 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBThe "Shelter in place" order for all Californians now extends through April. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about what will that mean for each of us?
Public Health Officials Are Asking the Public Stay Home This Weekend
March 27, 2020 19:02 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBWe're about to hit the weekend and public health officials would really like to see fewer people crowding into parks and going to the beach in groups. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the struggle law enforcement is facing enforcing social distancing.
Tackling the Homelessness Issue Amid A Pandemic
March 26, 2020 20:33 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBWe've shifted our attention in California from one crisis to another. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about how the homeless crisis is still with us and in fact, may end up being a major part of the new crisis with coronavirus.
AC Transit Is Suspending Payment During the Coronavirus Pandemic
March 25, 2020 17:53 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBTransit systems across the Bay Area are being hit hard by the Covid-19 outbreak. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about AC Transit which is now suspending fare collections for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Hotels Looking to House Quarantined Residents
March 24, 2020 18:30 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how this might play out as hotel room rentals continue to plummet and the subsequent debates between supervisors on who should get to use these rooms.
Phil Matier: SF Officials Looking to Set Up Emergency Shelters for Coronavirus Patients
March 23, 2020 23:43 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on where these shelters could be located and the lack of social distancing when it comes to homeless encampments.
What This Weekend Holds During A Shelter In Place
March 21, 2020 01:02 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThis weekend could be the true test of just how much attention people are paying to those new social distancing guidelines. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about how people have been dealing and what to expect.
Phil Matier: Approaching the New Reality of California's Shelter-In-Place Order
March 20, 2020 20:02 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on mixed success of the shelter-in-place and the challenges of implementing such an order.
The New Normal During Unprecedented Times
March 19, 2020 17:17 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBThe initial shock may be wearing off, but with millions of Bay Area residents now under "shelter in place" orders. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about what exactly is the new normal right now.
Phil Matier: Grand Princess Cruise Ship Might Dock in San Francisco
March 18, 2020 22:33 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on why the ship could end up in port in San Francisco.
Phil Matier: Can the Coronavirus Panic Be Eased by Our Leaders?
March 13, 2020 17:42 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier is joined by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as they speak on the role that leaders play in calming the masses and if they even can during the coronavirus pandemic.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Is Closing All Public Schools
March 13, 2020 01:02 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBOfficials in San Francisco say they're closing all public schools for three weeks starting next Monday. KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about why they changed their mind after announcing they planned to keep them open.
Phil Matier: Social Gathering Restrictions
March 12, 2020 16:12 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on Govner Newsome encouraging the public to cancel all gathering of more than than 250 people.
Phil Matier: To Combat Coronavirus, San Francisco Bans All Events with 1,000+ People
March 12, 2020 03:38 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on what led Mayor London Breed to make this decision and if there's been any push-back so far.
Phil Matier: Chase Center Cancellations Seem Inevitable
March 11, 2020 16:06 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says it's likely the Warriors and Chase Center will take measures to postpone or cancel upcoming events to the public.
Phil Matier: San Francisco Businesses Ask The City For Help
March 10, 2020 19:27 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBKCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explained how the delayed tax collection policy can help San Francisco businesses.
Phil Matier: Coronavirus Reaction Keeping People Away from BART
March 10, 2020 01:34 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks about BART's declining passengers over the pass week due to the coronavirus.
Phil Matier: Investment of $2 Billion Requested to Assist in Homelessness Crisis
March 09, 2020 15:22 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBKCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on if this measure will become a reality and if underlying issues - such as mental illness and drug use - will be tackled with these funds as well.
Phil Matier: San Francisco General Hospital Coming Up With A Plan For Corona Virus In Their Hospital
March 07, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBSan Francisco General Hospital workers don't think they have enough resources to handle coronavirus cases. The workers want a resolution that would include nurses and doctors in the decision making process.