Episodes

  • Why Mayor Breed lost support from wealthy San Francisco voters

    Why Mayor Breed lost support from wealthy San Francisco voters
    Nov 22 2024
    San Francisco Mayor London Breed saw her support among wealthy voters dwindle in the city's mayoral election. Though Breed retained lower income voters and residents of progressive areas, her administration took the blame for the city's crime, homelessness, and drug crises in the post-pandemic era. For more on this shift in San Francisco voters, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    Show more Show less
    4 mins
  • SF transit officials' plan for city-wide bike lane is met with mixed reaction

    SF transit officials' plan for city-wide bike lane is met with mixed reaction
    Nov 22 2024
    It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Daniel Lurie is facing several challenges when he takes office as Mayor of San Francisco next year. One of his biggest headaches may be keeping both bicyclists and drivers happy on the streets. This as transit officials have unveiled a draft of a city-wide bike lane plan that not all cyclists are happy with.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Take out your tape measure if you want to park in San Francisco

    Take out your tape measure if you want to park in San Francisco
    Nov 21 2024
    Be sure to take extra caution where you park in San Francisco; a new law means you'll get a ticket for parking too close to a crosswalk, even if there's no marking on the street. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Oakland budget deficit leads to tough choices for city council

    Oakland budget deficit leads to tough choices for city council
    Nov 21 2024
    It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. With Oakland facing a $115-million budget deficit at the end of the fiscal year, officials say talks of having to declare bankruptcy are premature, but it is an option that remains on the table. The City Administrator says he plans to present options to address the shortfall to the city council next month.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • San Mateo advance a charter amendment to oust their elected sheriff

    San Mateo advance a charter amendment to oust their elected sheriff
    Nov 20 2024
    Supervisors in San Mateo County are looking for a way to force their sheriff out amid scandals plaguing the office. For more KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Did "California politics" cost the Democrats this election?

    Did "California politics" cost the Democrats this election?
    Nov 20 2024
    California politics has been a driving force in the Democratic Party. But, some are now wondering if those politics could have cost the party the Presidential election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Could Sam Altman bring tech companies back to San Francisco?

    Could Sam Altman bring tech companies back to San Francisco?
    Nov 19 2024
    San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is getting his staff together as he prepares to transition into City Hall, featuring notable business and tech leaders including Open AI CEO Sam Altman. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
    Show more Show less
    3 mins
  • Pamela Price concedes in recall election

    Pamela Price concedes in recall election
    Nov 19 2024
    It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil was joined by KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. Almost two weeks after Election Day, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price conceded the recall race this afternoon.
    Show more Show less
    4 mins