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Whether it's politics, personalities or analysis Phil Matier is one of best informed insiders in the Bay Area.
In addition to his work with CBS 5, Matier and fellow journalist Andy Ross co-write a news column for the San Francisco Chronicle. Their column, Matier & Ross, runs Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, offering scoops and insights about one of the most fascinating and trend setting regions in the country. Matier can also be heard on KCBS Radio during morning and afternoon drive time.
"I've long said the Bay Area was put here to give the rest of the country something to talk about,'' says Matier. "And we don't let them down."
8/25/09
None of us ever knows how we will react when confronted with real danger until we actually come face to face with it.
The actions taken by the faculty at San Mateo's Hillsdale High School were truly heroic.
When the bombs went off they didn't run away from the danger, but rather right to it.
I talked with Jeff Gilbert, the principal who help hold down the alleged bomber until police arrived, knowing all the while that the pipe bombs strapped to his chest could go off at anytime.
Take a look.
8/24/09
The early release of tens of thousands of prison inmates takes center stage in Sacramento as the State Assembly once again takes up one of toughest issues of the year.
The initial plan - which was aimed at saving the state a couple of billion dollars - made it through the State Senate, largely on partisan lines. Democrats voted yes - Republicans voted no.
The plan hit the wall however, when it went over the State Assembly last week as fears of another "Willie Horton" had Democrats took hold among lawmakers worried about voter reaction.
Where does it all stand? State Senator Mark Leno - never one to be shy about his opinions - gives us the latest.
Click here to watch.
8/6/09
The business of parking tickets has turned into quite a business these days for cash strapped cities.
But one of the biggest money makers are the $250 tickets being handed out for even so much as stopping in an AC Transit bus zone.
Talk about swimming in shark infested waters - the District has contracted a special unit of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department to act as enforcers.
And boy are they doing the job as we went down and caught them on tape.
Take a look.
7/24/09
It took forever, it put the state in hock, but despite all the angst the state budget deal will be lucky to last until Thanksgiving, former state Assembly Speaker Willie Brown predicted this morning.
Speaking with our own Phil Matier on the CBS-5 news, Brown said the budget is based on the assumption that the economy will rebound and that more tax revenue will flow to the state.
"None of those things are in fact predictable," Brown said. "You have a better shot on the lottery."
For more of Brown's unique insights - click here
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