Phil Matier

Today, we looked at an early poll of California's 2028 presidential primary candidates. Gavin Newsom, whose time as governor will end later this year, leads former vice President Kamala Harris by 14 points among likely voters. For more, KCBS's Matt Bigler spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A voter-approved bond measure passed by voters in 2024 to help with mental health treatment has so far failed to open any of its first 10 projects. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

A San Francisco judge has ordered the release of the man charged with assaulting Mayor Daniel Lurie's police bodyguard after viewing security footage and saying it appeared the man was, quote, "violently assaulted." The confrontation happened last week near the Tenderloin. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A video is circulating on social media showing petition signature gatherers paying people to sign, using names and addresses they're provided with. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider 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.

Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

The field of Democrats running to become the next governor of California is thinning ever so slightly. For more on this, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is being inducted into the California Hall of Fame along with 8 others. His inclusion may come as a surprise to some as his name was NOT on a short-list the governor mentioned months ago. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?

Amid a packed Democratic field and no clear leader of the pack, California's Democratic party chair has sounded the alarm about a possible party lockout. For more KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.