Phil Matier
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Phil Matier: Is San Francisco Looking To Set Up Safe Injection Sites?
October 03, 2019 01:11 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on a court ruling that happened in Philadelphia today that could end up benefiting San Francisco and who is opposing the possibility of safe injection sites in the city.
Phil Matier: Oakland Wants Say in How Coliseum Site is Done
October 02, 2019 19:43 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe A's front office is still reeling after the City of Oakland sued to stop the sale of a portion of the Coliseum to the team from Alameda County. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about back-and-forth between the city, the team, and the county.
Phil Matier: The NRA Responds To Domestic Terrorist Resolution
October 02, 2019 01:52 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBThe National Rifle Association is suing San Francisco for the resolution that declared its organization a domestic terrorist one. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more on the battle between the two groups.
Phil Matier: Oakland Throws the A's a Curveball
October 01, 2019 15:34 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBAs the A's prepare for their wild card game against the Rays, the team is facing an unexpected fight with the City of Oakland in court. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says this is classic Oakland.
Phil Matier: Boulders In Mission District
October 01, 2019 01:03 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explained the situation between boulders and residents in the Mission District.
Phil Matier: The Boulders Are Back In The Mission District
September 30, 2019 15:14 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the boulders that have popped up in the Mission District, placed there by residents of the city, and the socio-political fallout.
Phil Matier: Why Are California Residents Thinking About Leaving?
September 28, 2019 01:00 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBA new poll conducted by UC Berkeley shows that over half of California's registered voters have considered leaving the state. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the various reasons why.
Phil Matier: President Trump And Impeachment
September 27, 2019 20:42 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier is joined by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as they discuss the case being made for the impeachment of President Trump.
Phil Matier: Finger Pointing Regarding Dirty Streets In San Francisco
September 27, 2019 01:09 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed is the latest California public official to take President Donald Trump to task. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says this time it’s for comments President Trump made linking the homeless with water pollution.
Phil Matier: Bart Considers New Gate Design to Reduce Fare Evasions
September 26, 2019 15:34 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBBart officials will consider installing gates similar to those of a fellow Bay Area transit agency, in order to stop fare evaders. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says this issue is only partially about fare cheaters.
Phil Matier: The Boulders Of Clinton Park
September 26, 2019 01:44 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MBA line-up of 24 boulders have mysteriously appeared along the sidewalk next to a San Francisco Park, blocking the tent camps and open drug dealing that had been an ongoing problem. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the neighborhood effort that went into this rock-lined sidewalk.
Phil Matier: The Future of Juul and E-Cigarettes
September 25, 2019 16:06 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBJuul's CEO is out and the San Francisco-based e-cigarette maker is planning a major overhaul. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: SF's Plan To Eliminate Traffic Related Fatalities
September 25, 2019 01:12 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBSan Francisco has assigned eight officers to crack down on traffic scofflaws. This comes after twenty-three people have died on the streets of San Francisco so far this year. The crackdown is part of the City's Vision Zero program, which aims at eliminating all traffic related fatalities. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: Trump Threatens To Halt Highway Funding For California
September 24, 2019 15:28 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on California's complicated relationship with the Clear Air Act and Governor Newsom's response to this threat from President Trump.
Phil Matier: Judge Rules In Favor of Homeless Navigation Center Project
September 24, 2019 01:11 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBA judge has ruled San Francisco can move ahead with its plans to build a navigation center for the homeless on the city's waterfront. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more on the court ruling and the group that's challenging the project.
Phil Matier: SF Judge To Rule Today Over Embarcadero Homeless Facility
September 23, 2019 15:50 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBA San Francisco judge is expected to make a final ruling today over a controversial homeless center. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the "new normal" when it comes to homelessness in the Bay Area.
Phil Matier: Climate Change and the Cost Of Living In the Bay Area
September 21, 2019 01:09 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBThousands took to the streets in the Bay Area today to raise awareness of climate change. While state and local officials have been working on ways to protect the environment, they haven't been able to slow suburban spread. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the fact that more people who work in the Bay Area are living farther away from their jobs due to the high cost of housing.
Phil Matier: President Trump Criticizes SF
September 20, 2019 16:47 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBPresident Donald Trump made sure to get one last shot in at San Francisco before heading back to Washington D.C. this week. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier weighs in alongside Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
Phil Matier: Senator Kamala Harris Is Falling Behind
September 20, 2019 01:19 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBRecent polls show senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris losing traction in California. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more on the polls.
Phil Matier: Santa Clara Votes to End 49ers' Authority Over Levi Stadium
September 19, 2019 16:30 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe feud between the city of Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers has heated up. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has the latest.
Phil Matier: The Battle Between Santa Clara And The 49ers
September 19, 2019 01:30 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBOfficials that oversee Levi's Stadium are ending a deal that let the 49ers manage events at the stadium after accusing the football team of mismanagement. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the reasons behind this ongoing dispute.
Phil Matier: Could the Switch to a Cashless Bay Bridge Lead to Bigger Backups?
September 18, 2019 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBThe shift to cashless tolls on Bay Area bridges could come with a hefty price tag. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talked about the numbers and the possible snags that Bay Area drivers could run into.
Phil Matier: The President’s Plans For The Homeless
September 18, 2019 01:06 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talked about the President’s plans for the homeless crisis in California.
Phil Matier: President Trump Comes To The Bay Area
September 17, 2019 16:16 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the secretive nature of Trump's first trip to the Bay Area since becoming president.
Phil Matier: What We Know About Trump's Visit to the Bay on Tuesday
September 17, 2019 02:39 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBPresident Trump is heading to the Bay Area on Tuesday to host a 2020 re-election fundraiser on the Peninsula. The actual location for that event is still a secret, but activists are planning to hoist a large "baby Trump" balloon in protest in Los Altos. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about what we know about his visit so far.
Phil Matier: San Francisco's Property Crime Problem
September 16, 2019 15:54 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBSan Francisco has the highest property crime rate in California, but when it comes to arrests, it's 50th out of the state's 58 counties. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how automobile break-ins play into the city's high property crime rate.
Phil Matier: State Legislators Pass Bill To Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition Tech
September 14, 2019 01:05 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBIt's now up to Governor Newsom after state legislators passed a bill to ban police use of facial recognition technology in body cameras for the next three years. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more details.
Phil Matier: Andrew Yang And The Third Democratic Debate
September 13, 2019 15:17 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier is joined by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as they both discuss the most recent Democratic debate and presidential candidate Andrew Yang's plan for "income stabilization."
Phil Matier: NCAA Urges Gov. Newsom Not To Pass College Athlete Bill
September 13, 2019 01:09 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBCalifornia lawmakers approved a bill that would allow college athletes to hire sports agents and get paid for endorsement deals. The bill now goes on to Governor Gavin Newsom. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: The Politics Of Riding A Bike On Berkeley Roads
September 12, 2019 18:01 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBBike riders in Berkeley are upset over the increase of enforcement towards cyclists that run a stop sign. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains why cyclists don’t really have to follow the rules of the road.
Phil Matier: SF Leaders Support Toll For Lombard Street
September 12, 2019 01:15 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBAfter years of resident complaints, San Francisco's leaders are supporting a pilot plan to charge a reservation fee to drive down the winding section of Lombard Street. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has the details.
Phil Matier: Gig-Worker Bill Exemptions Are Being Granted Based on Politics
September 11, 2019 16:03 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBCalifornia legislators approved the Gig-Worker bill on Tuesday, which requires gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft to treat their contracted workers like employees. What industry received exemptions from the legislation? Which did not? And how were those decisions made? KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier answers these questions.
Phil Matier: SF Supervisors Propose Legislation To Keep Healthcare Facility Beds Filled
September 11, 2019 01:47 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBTo ensure that all the beds at San Francisco General Hospital's long-term healthcare facility are filled, city supervisors are proposing legislation that would force the Department of Public Health to scrap their plan to use those unused beds for temporary respite spots. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on the timing of this proposed legislation and why the beds have been empty in the first place.
Phil Matier: Anti-Vax Protesters
September 10, 2019 16:36 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBThe presence of anti-vaccine protesters in Sacramento were not enough to stop the state from passing restrictions on children and vaccine exemptions. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more on the protesters' next moves.
Phil Matier: BART's $96.5 Million Escalator Renovation
September 10, 2019 01:19 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBBART has committed to putting millions of dollars towards upgrading 41 of their escalators over the next six years. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier spoke about the goliath of a project.
Phil Matier: Bay Area Officials Are Making Bank Off Of Retirement Pensions
September 09, 2019 15:54 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBMany Bay Area public officials are retiring with some pretty impressive pensions, with some of them making more in retirement than they did when working. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on who pays for these high-priced pensions and more.
Phil Matier: Governor Newsom Changes Stance On Vaccine Exemptions
September 07, 2019 01:39 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe author of a bill making its way through the state legislature limiting vaccine exemptions has agreed to amendments proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom.The governor at first appeared to support the bill but then demanded that it be changed. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the recent events.
Phil Matier: Could Gavin Newsom Be The Best Democratic Presidential Candidate?
September 06, 2019 15:26 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier is joined by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as they speak on a couple of the alternative possibilities for Democratic Presidential candidate.
Phil Matier: Should Oakland Share Blame In Ghost Ship Fire?
September 06, 2019 01:14 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBDefense attorney's in the Ghost Ship trial argued that the city of Oakland should be held partially accountable because officials knew conditions at the warehouse posed a safety risk and they failed to do anything about it. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more.
Phil Matier: Gig Worker Bill Affects Work Outside Of Tech
September 05, 2019 15:43 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBAB-5, the bill that would turn independent contractors into employees affects more than tech workers. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains.
Phil Matier: SF Mayor's Homeless Initiative
September 05, 2019 01:04 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBSan Francisco Mayor London Breed is rolling out a new initiative to help the City's homeless. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier tells us about her plan.
Phil Matier: How The Location of The A's New Stadium Complicates Its Funding
September 04, 2019 16:03 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBA state bill headed to the Governor's desk that would help the A's pay for their new, proposed stadium in Oakland's Howard Terminal is rising questions over the use of local and state tax revenue to pay for private sports stadiums. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the special steps the city would have to take in order to get the stadium publicly funded.
Phil Matier: Mayor Lee's Role in the Warriors Move to SF
September 04, 2019 01:18 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBOfficials gathered Tuesday morning for the official ribbon-cutting for the Chase Center in San Francisco's Mission Bay. Former San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was remembered throughout the proceedings. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier has more on the late Mayor's role in the matter.
Phil Matier: High Rise Apartment Buildings
September 03, 2019 17:21 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talked about the possibility of more high-rise apartment buildings in San Francisco to address the housing need.
Phil Matier: Vaccination Exemptions and Gig Economy Bills Awaiting the Gavel
September 03, 2019 02:16 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBCalifornia state legislators only have two weeks left in their session to sort through hundreds of bills, some addressing volatile topics such as vaccinating children and shootings by police. Governor Newsom will then have until Mid-October to approve or veto any legislation that gets passed in the next two weeks. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about a couple of the bills in line, both impacting the health and financial well-being of Bay Area residents.
Phil Matier: Even With Declining Membership, Unions Are Still A Force In California Politics
September 02, 2019 16:28 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBKCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier speaks on how unions continue to wield power in state politics and if tech companies will ever get unionized.
Phil Matier: The Bay Area’s Booming Economy Is Causing People to Move Elsewhere
August 31, 2019 01:07 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBAccording to the San Jose Mercury News, the Bay Area area has lost 35-thousand people over a 5 year period ending in 2017. However, those numbers do not include births or new arrivals from other countries. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the shift into what they’re calling the “mega Bay Area.”
Phil Matier: New Chase Center Arrives Without Any Major Hurdles
August 30, 2019 15:27 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThe Warriors unveiled their new $1.4 billion arena in San Francisco this week. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier alongside former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown discuss how the new arena came together in record fashion.
Phil Matier: What It Means To Be A Gig Worker and How That Could Change
August 30, 2019 01:10 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBUber, Lyft and Door Dash are teaming up with plans to spend 90 million dollars on a ballot initiative if the state legislature passes a bill regulating how the industry classifies gig-workers. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about what its means for the companies and workers if the bill passes.
Phil Matier: School Districts And Charter Schools Settle For Now
August 29, 2019 16:20 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBThe fight between School districts and Charter schools in California appears to be settled for now. KCBS Radio, KPIX-5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about what the future holds for the schools in the Bay Area.