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Phil Matier

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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.
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Newsom blames Trump for California's budget deficit - how true is this?

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump and his administration's policies are to blame for a good chunk of the 12 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget. The governor unveiled his May revise today, calling for cutbacks to health insurance for undocumented migrants.

May 15, 2025•4 min

New report shows recidivism for incarcerated released during pandemic

A newly released report shows that 30 percent of inmates released from prison during the pandemic found themselves back behind bars after committing similar crimes a short time later. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

May 14, 2025•3 min

Newsom calls on local leaders to ban homeless encampments

Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities and counties to clear homeless encampments. Today, he released an ordinance he says local governments can adopt to prohibit camps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

May 13, 2025•4 min

California Dems pin budget issues on "Trump slump"

Governor Gavin Newsom and other California democrats are pointing fingers at the Trump administration's tariffs to explain budget woes. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

May 12, 2025•3 min

Systemwide BART shutdown reveals transit funding needs

Today's BART meltdown has been a good reminder of just how much Bay Area commuters rely on the public transit system. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

May 09, 2025•2 min

Can Donald Trump save the US movie industry or will tariffs destroy it?

This week, President Donald Trump announced that he wants a 100 percent tariff on movies produced outside the United States. But movie studio and streaming industry executives were less than pleased with the presidential announcement. Some even thought it could decimate the industry.

May 09, 2025•20 min

Mayor Lurie is using billionaire donations to fight SF homelessness

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is using some of his personal connections to try to help solve some of the City's problems. So far, Lurie has managed to raise close to $40 million from wealthy donors.

May 09, 2025•4 min

Who will replace Bill Scott as the next chief of SFPD?

The hunt is on for a new Police Chief in San Francisco after Bill Scott announced he's stepping down today. Scott has been the longest serving chief in San Francisco, working under three mayors. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

May 08, 2025•4 min
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