Phil Matier

San Francisco and the surrounding area saw a massive drop in the biggest of any large US metropolitan area in a key economic ranking, the Milken report.

Before the pandemic, San Francisco and San Jose were were regulars at the top of the Milken Institute's list of best performing regions based on factors like job and wage growth, economic opportunity and equality, housing affordability and other factors.

But the latest report from the non profit Institute ranks the San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco metropolitan area at 126th on the report that ranks 200 metro areas and 203 small cities across the US.

For more, KCBS Radio's news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In his first week in office, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is introducing a plan to tackle the city's fentanyl epidemic. Lurie unveiled what he's calling the Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance before the Board of Supervisors.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for her whereabouts as the LA fires broke out.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The streets around San Francisco's Union Square were a bit more crowded today as the City hosted its first major conference of the new year. The JP Morgan kicked off at the Westin St. Francis earlier this week and it runs through Thursday.

For more on the economic impacts on the conference, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are shining a light on Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will make it easier for people in Southern California to rebuild homes and businesses damaged or destroyed by the fires. The order suspends two environmental laws that have been on the books since the 70's.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

President-elect Donald Trump is casting blame for the LA fires on California leadership, saying he'll be making changes to some policies upon taking office.

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

California could see major policy changes as a result of the wildfires burning in Southern California.

This, as the broader conversation around wildfires and disaster aid has grown intensely politicized.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

New York this week became the first city in the US to implement congestion pricing for people driving through parts of Manhattan. It's an idea that officials in San Francisco briefly considered before the pandemic hit and abandoned due to the downturn in business.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was sworn in to office today, and he's vowing to get things done starting on day one.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.