Phil Matier

The Bay Area's population may have shrunk permanently thanks to pandemic-era losses... The region's AI boom is not enough to offset the sky-high cost of living and failure to build housing

A new report by the Bay Area Council says that a crackdown on illegal immigrants could cost the region up to 67 billion dollars. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

There's a California bill that's pushing to create the country's first "seal of approval" for NON-ultraprocessed foods. The bill would require stores to display those products prominently

A recent poll finds that a large number of prospective voters don't know...and don't care...who a number of the candidates running for governor in the June primary are. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.

USC has cancelled a debate between several candidates in the California gubernatorial race. The university received complaints about its selection criteria which would have left several candidates off the stage. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

While recent polls show the governor's race is still way too close to call, one predictor is leaning heavily towards East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

The San Francisco Police Department is in the middle of its biggest hiring surge in years. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

More on the recent disturbing allegations against Cesar Chavez by Dolores Huerta and other members of the farmworker and labor movements. Also, San Francisco is celebrating former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown's 92nd birthday and the half of the Bay Bridge that has been named after him. KCBS's Matt Bigler spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The latest gubernatorial poll shows San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan trailing the leaders, with only 4 percent support. But, he appears to be the favorite of one particular group. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Horrific allegations by multiple women against iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have raised questions about his legacy. Experts weigh in on how to react to the news, why it took thirty years after his death to hear them. And one wonders, "can we hold the dark with the light?" when it comes to his legacy?

Public officials and community leaders are re-examining Cesar Chavez's legacy and the several buildings and places dedicated in his honor. This comes in light of the emerging allegations about Cesar Chavez's history of sexual abuse. For more, KCBS' Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A New York Times report accusing labor leader Cesar Chavez with sexually assaulting three women, including United Farmworkers co-founder Dolores Huerta have state and local officials taking a look at monuments and events honoring him. For more KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

64% of workers over the age of 50 feel workplace discrimination and 1 in ten feel like they've been passed over because of age. Learn more, plus get the latest economic numbers and discover how AI is making it harder for job seekers and hiring managers to find the right fit.

Among the several ideas being considered to save Muni is the possibility of bringing back Sunday parking meters in San Francisco. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's been three years since state lawmakers passed a law intended to stop spikes in gas prices, and with prices are on the rise, some are wondering why implementing that law was delayed. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Vice President JD Vance is leading the federal investigation into fraud in California. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

First there was the Billionaire's tax, now organizers in San Francisco are launching a drive for a ballot measure that's being called the Overpaid CEO Act. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The war in Iran is spiking prices and there's no end in sight. Get the latest, plus a survey on the American Dream shows how stressed Americans really feel.