KCBS & Chronicle Insider Phil Matier offers breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond.409Wed, 22 May 2013 12:29:44 GMThttp://kcbs.cbslocal.com/shows/phil-matier/nonophil matier2012 CBS Radioen-ushttp://cbskcbsam.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/matier125x125.jpghttp://kcbs.cbslocal.com/shows/phil-matier/kcbscomments@kcbs.com (KCBS)Tue, 21 May 2013 15:12:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56312621KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains why hundreds of at risk rods on the new span of the Bay Bridge need to be examined and possibly replaced, forcing Caltrans to face new questions and dilemmas.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains why hundreds of at risk rods on the new span of the Bay Bridge need to be examined and possibly replaced, forcing Caltrans to face new questions and dilemmas.146no Tue, 21 May 2013 01:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56306635As more information surfaces on problems involving the Bay Bridge Project, it looks as though it may not open on schedule. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the delay could be up to the Governor.KCBSAs more information surfaces on problems involving the Bay Bridge Project, it looks as though it may not open on schedule. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the delay could be up to the Governor.102no Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56306118News of the possible corrosion of metal tendons that would be used in the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge has once again brought doubts to plans to open by Labor Day. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that with timetables in question and a ballooning budget, Caltrans has asked the Federal government for assistance.KCBSNews of the possible corrosion of metal tendons that would be used in the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge has once again brought doubts to plans to open by Labor Day. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that with timetables in question and a ballooning budget, Caltrans has asked the Federal government for assistance.178no Sat, 18 May 2013 01:36:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56300403KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains why two Oakland police officers have been restored to their previous ranks after being demoted in 2009 when a parolee killed four police officers in an east Oakland SWAT operation.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier explains why two Oakland police officers have been restored to their previous ranks after being demoted in 2009 when a parolee killed four police officers in an east Oakland SWAT operation.121no Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56300014The 102nd annual Bay to Breakers footrace takes place on Sunday in San Francisco. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the event is a “dry run” for security for future big events in the city, and participants and spectators can expect a large police presence on the 7.46 mile course.KCBSThe 102nd annual Bay to Breakers footrace takes place on Sunday in San Francisco. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the event is a “dry run” for security for future big events in the city, and participants and spectators can expect a large police presence on the 7.46 mile course.173no Fri, 17 May 2013 01:08:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56294154KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier sheds light on the Crowdtilt account a local man has created in order to raise funds to pay for the Blue Angels to return to San Francisco after the Navy canceled the October appearance following sequester cuts.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier sheds light on the Crowdtilt account a local man has created in order to raise funds to pay for the Blue Angels to return to San Francisco after the Navy canceled the October appearance following sequester cuts.115no Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56293889Oakland’s City Council avoided putting on a spectacle by tabling an audit which contained allegations of racist orders given by council members to their staff. KCBS, KPIX 5. and Chronicle insider Phil Matier says it would have been great show.KCBSOakland’s City Council avoided putting on a spectacle by tabling an audit which contained allegations of racist orders given by council members to their staff. KCBS, KPIX 5. and Chronicle insider Phil Matier says it would have been great show.136no Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56282775KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget, who benefits most and who is less than pleased.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget, who benefits most and who is less than pleased.125no Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56282255Governor Jerry Brown revealed his new revised budget plan yesterday. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the proposed plan gives Governor Brown immense oversight power, but will ultimately leave most organizations pleased.KCBSGovernor Jerry Brown revealed his new revised budget plan yesterday. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the proposed plan gives Governor Brown immense oversight power, but will ultimately leave most organizations pleased.128no Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56281400The KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses the questions around the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge as the Senate Transportation Committee plans to hold a hearing Tuesday afternoon into the overall structural integrity of the span and the ability of Caltrans to manage large, complex projects.KCBSThe KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses the questions around the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge as the Senate Transportation Committee plans to hold a hearing Tuesday afternoon into the overall structural integrity of the span and the ability of Caltrans to manage large, complex projects.180no Tue, 14 May 2013 01:21:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56275832KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says Oakland’s new interim Police Chief Sean Whent has a challenge ahead of him in taking over the post and getting things turned around.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says Oakland’s new interim Police Chief Sean Whent has a challenge ahead of him in taking over the post and getting things turned around.128no Mon, 13 May 2013 15:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56275347Bay Area leaders are making a strong financial push in order to secure hosting honors of the 50th Super Bowl in 2016 at Santa Clara’s newly named Levi’s Stadium. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the positive impacts of hosting extend far beyond the actual game, and it means “big bucks” for the region.KCBSBay Area leaders are making a strong financial push in order to secure hosting honors of the 50th Super Bowl in 2016 at Santa Clara’s newly named Levi’s Stadium. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the positive impacts of hosting extend far beyond the actual game, and it means “big bucks” for the region.174no Sat, 11 May 2013 01:17:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56268043KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the current issues the Oakland Police Department is dealing with and Sean Whent, their second interim police chief since Howard Jordan resigned two days ago.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about the current issues the Oakland Police Department is dealing with and Sean Whent, their second interim police chief since Howard Jordan resigned two days ago.110no Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56267667With the recent death of an America’s Cup competitor on the waters of the San Francisco Bay, concerns about the event are arising. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the event is still on solid footing financially and any perceived dangers are inherent in the sport. Brown and Matier also discuss the naming of Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium.KCBSWith the recent death of an America’s Cup competitor on the waters of the San Francisco Bay, concerns about the event are arising. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the event is still on solid footing financially and any perceived dangers are inherent in the sport. Brown and Matier also discuss the naming of Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium.206no Fri, 10 May 2013 01:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56263368KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the crime reduction plan released after the police chief’s departure reveals a department lurching from crisis to crisis.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the crime reduction plan released after the police chief’s departure reveals a department lurching from crisis to crisis.112no Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56262988Oakland Police Department is now facing a difficult task in dealing with the Federal mandates and looking for a new Police Chief. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says there will be plenty of ambitious candidates to choose from.KCBSOakland Police Department is now facing a difficult task in dealing with the Federal mandates and looking for a new Police Chief. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says there will be plenty of ambitious candidates to choose from.132no Thu, 09 May 2013 01:19:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56257773KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier reveals Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan’s reputation among the department’s officers and what may have played a role in his resignation.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier reveals Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan’s reputation among the department’s officers and what may have played a role in his resignation.123no Wed, 08 May 2013 15:05:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56257271The KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses the latest developments for the 49ers' Santa Clara stadium, including a possible announcement on the naming rights for the venue.KCBSThe KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses the latest developments for the 49ers' Santa Clara stadium, including a possible announcement on the naming rights for the venue.171no Wed, 08 May 2013 01:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56254295State officials plan to update the public about their plans to fix broken bolts on the new eastern span…KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier tells us what Governor Jerry Brown has to say.KCBSState officials plan to update the public about their plans to fix broken bolts on the new eastern span…KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier tells us what Governor Jerry Brown has to say.132no Tue, 07 May 2013 15:34:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56253830The KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses a ruling by California's highest court that gives cities and counties the ability to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders and what it will mean for local governments and medical pot shops.KCBSThe KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider discusses a ruling by California's highest court that gives cities and counties the ability to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders and what it will mean for local governments and medical pot shops.124no Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56249012A couple of entrepreneurs hope to open a new attraction in San Francisco's Castro District. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says it is being pitched as a high end strip club.KCBSA couple of entrepreneurs hope to open a new attraction in San Francisco's Castro District. KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says it is being pitched as a high end strip club.126no Mon, 06 May 2013 15:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248624The Golden State Warriors took the next step towards a new arena on the San Francisco waterfront by releasing a new set of artist-rendered images depicting the venue. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the images showed the arena planners’ efforts to make the venue appear more “people friendly”.KCBSThe Golden State Warriors took the next step towards a new arena on the San Francisco waterfront by releasing a new set of artist-rendered images depicting the venue. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says that the images showed the arena planners’ efforts to make the venue appear more “people friendly”.141no Sat, 04 May 2013 01:10:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56237257Florida decided not to fund a key part of Miami's bid for Super Bowl L, putting the Bay Area bid for 2016 in the lead. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the NFL’s choice to host a major anniversary game will communicate a lot about the character of pro football in the 21st century.KCBSFlorida decided not to fund a key part of Miami's bid for Super Bowl L, putting the Bay Area bid for 2016 in the lead. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the NFL’s choice to host a major anniversary game will communicate a lot about the character of pro football in the 21st century.139no Fri, 03 May 2013 16:13:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56236812San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr is pushing the city for additional cameras to be installed along Market Street. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the privacy concerns that come with additional governmental surveillance are significantly less when it comes to cameras employed by private businesses or individuals.KCBSSan Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr is pushing the city for additional cameras to be installed along Market Street. KCBS, KPIX 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown say that the privacy concerns that come with additional governmental surveillance are significantly less when it comes to cameras employed by private businesses or individuals.156no Thu, 02 May 2013 15:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56235885KCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the discovery of defective bolts on the Bay Bridge Project raises questions about other aspects of construction on the new eastern span.KCBSKCBS, KPIX 5, and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says the discovery of defective bolts on the Bay Bridge Project raises questions about other aspects of construction on the new eastern span.120no