Phil Matier

Ikea says the new store it's planning to open in San Francisco's mid-Market area as early as next month will be staffed with security around the clock. The announcement comes a week after Whole Foods closed its mid-Market location over safety concerns. Why do you think they announced this now?

As we've been reporting on KCBS, Oakland A's legend Reggie Jackson was honored at a 50 year reunion of the 1973 team this weekend. And when asked about the team's future in Oakland, Jackson wasn't shy about his doubts.

The Controller's City survey is out for San Francisco, and when it comes to feeling safe, residents are not in agreement with the city's Police Chief. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, an acquaintance of tech executive Bob Lee has been arrested in connection with his fatal stabbing. Police are not saying how the two knew each other or what may have led to the stabbing. But, the arrest does counter the early narrative that Lee's stabbing was the result of a random crime. Some were using this case to suggest San Francisco is unsafe.   What are they saying now? To answer that question, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Maiter.

An arrest has been made in the the killing of tech exec Bob Lee. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Senator Dianne Feinstein responded this afternoon as a growing number of Democrats call on her to step down. Feinstein has been working from home since being diagnosed with shingles earlier this year, and the senator's absence on the Senate Judiciary Committee has stalled the advancement of several judicial nominees. South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna tweeted this afternoon that while the Senator has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious that she can no longer fulfill her duties. Feinstein released a statement saying she will ask Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until she's able to resume her committee work. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. Phil will be on live again at 7:50 tomorrow morning.

Democrats are preparing to shell out big bucks in efforts to take back the House in 2024 as a Super PAC tied to Nancy Pelosi has pledged $35 million dollars to be spent on competitive congressional races in California saying the state will be central to that goal. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Plans to open a safe injection site in San Francisco appear to have hit a stumbling block. This is something a lot of City officials support. So what's the problem? KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

As we've been reporting on KCBS Radio, the new downtown San Francisco Whole Foods has been temporarily closed, with the store citing "public safety issues." The move comes only a year after opening and shows how the city is still trying to get a handle on crime in the area. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says the state has an emergency stockpile of an alternative abortion pill after a Texas judge ordered the FDA to revoke the approval of the widely-used Mifepristone pill. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Financial incentives enjoyed by Californians who put solar panels on their houses are getting cut this week. This is making industry experts fear that after an expected mad-dash ahead of the deadline, that will be followed by a huge dip in interest. For more KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Although there is data indicating a decrease in violent crimes in San Francisco, two distinct and vicious attacks that resulted in one fatality and one person being hospitalized have caused residents of San Francisco to be extremely cautious. For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It turns out California may not be ending its contract with Walgreens after all. Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement last month saying the state was done doing business with the chain. This after Walgreens said it would stop selling a popular abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. What happened?

The pandemic changed a lot of things, including where we live, as new census data out shows the pandemic pushed a lot of people away from California's urban centers. But now, analysts are saying it looks like people may be returning to counties that previously saw big losses. For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Police in San Francisco are continuing to investigate the fatal stabbing of a tech executive in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood early yesterday morning. The stabbing has some, including Elon Musk, decrying the city for its "horrific levels of violent crime." KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier, who has been looking at the city's crime statistics.

As we've reported on KCBS, Oakland's police department continues to be immersed in an internal affairs scandal, making it unclear how much longer the department will be under federal oversight. And although it was set to end this May, officials are now saying they may need more time. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's been six weeks since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired the city's police chief, but it doesn't appear that city officials are close to finding a replacement. Where do things stand?

The CEO of 'Ripple' has injected $600,000 from his personal funds into an assertive advertising campaign for the San Francisco Police Department. This comes as the department struggles to cope with persistent staffing deficits. For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

UC College of the Law is behind a new plan that could bring more affordable housing units to San Francisco's Tenderloin in a quicker timeframe than usual. So what's different about this housing project?

As San Francisco grapples with a mounting drug problem, Mayor London Breed has sought assistance from the newly appointed US Attorney for Northern California to address the proliferation of open-air drug markets, while the city deals with ongoing staffing shortages. For more KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.