Phil Matier

The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

For more on the California Governor race the Democrats have a new plan to push their low-polling candidates out of the crowded field.

For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Gas prices are continuing to rise with the average price in California now 5.29. That's a 62 cent jump in a week. And the worst may be yet to come thanks in part to a proposed update to a state climate program.

For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

California's proposed "billionaire tax" is dividing lawmakers ahead of the midterms.

For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joins us LIVE on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline.

California recent redistricting has already cost Republicans one seat in Congress with Representative Kevin Kiley changing his party registration to independent.

Iran has a new Supreme Leader, and this is what you need to know about him. Is Trump going to send in soldiers? Plus, we reveal the latest polls on American acceptance of action in Iran

Governor Gavin Newsom is planning a $19 million dollar marketing campaign to change the national perception of California.

For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor Lurie and his security team were allegedly attacked by two men in the Tenderloin.

Though the mayor was left unharmed following the altercation, video of the incident went viral.

For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The empty mall on San Francisco's mid-Market has new owners but their plans for the massive space remain a mystery.

For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.