Phil Matier

It's inauguration day in San Francisco as the city welcomes Daniel Lurie as its newest Mayor.

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

California's high speed rail project is making a detour that plans to take it to Sin City.

Governor Newsom was in Kern County to drive in a ceremonial spike marking the beginning of work laying a 22-mile stretch of track in the Central Valley.

He says officials are working on a plan to connect the project with a private-run service that's working on high-speed rail service between Southern California and Las Vegas. This project has been in the works since 2008.

With the Trump Administration soon taking over, the state could lose federal funding for the project. How is the governor remaining so confident that this will get done?

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

Longtime East Bay lawmaker Barbara Lee is getting the money together for a mayoral run in Oakland.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

For the first time in 3 years, California won't be facing a budget deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom today previewed this year's proposed budget, which will be released Friday, saying he's optimistic about the state's future.

Despite pleas from officials and residents in Vallejo for some more law enforcement resources from the state, Governor Gavin Newsom says they will not be getting an influx of CHP officers.

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

We're diving into San Francisco's shifting political scene as Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie prepares to take on the city's budget deficit.

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

A popular program allowing solo drivers in zero-emission vehicles to ride in the carpool lane could be coming to an end.

For more, KCBS Radio's news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier on whether this perk is coming to an end.

San Francisco officials say 2024 saw the fewest homicides since 1960, but that's not the whole story, as traffic deaths hit a 17-year-high.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California's homeless population grew by 3 percent between early 2023 and early 2024.

While other states saw higher rates, California still has the most homeless people in the country.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he's keeping CHP officer in Oakland for the time being as the city remains in political limbo waiting for special elections following two major recalls.

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