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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."
6/29/09
The other night Willie Brown and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger were at a diner party.
Brown advised the Governor that given the sour nature of the state's finances and the depth of the cuts facing lawmakers, he'd best make it an "all or nothing" deal.
Well, from the looks of things Arnold was listening.
Whether it works or not is another question - as we found out when we traveled to Sacramento for the latest edition of "Ground Hog Day."
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6/26/09
Could there be a worst time for workers to walk over raises and benefits?
Especially, when they have pay and bennie packages that most of us only dream of.
None the less, that is just what Bay Area Rapid Transit workers are threatening to do if talks with management don't work out.
What are they thinking, you ask?
Well we asked and got an answer from union chief Jesse Hunt.
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6/17/09
For the first time in 30 years, San Francisco has an outsider as Police Chief. George Gascon arrived from Mesa, Arizona -- by way of L.A.
About an hour after the introduction news conference, San Francisco Police Officer's Association President Gary Delagnes was warning that the "knives were out."
Sounds like it is going to be one interesting ride.
Check it out.
6/12/09
I've often said that San Francisco exists to give the rest of the world something to talk about.
Well, we did it again, passing a "landmark" conservation composting law that could land you a fine for putting your coffee grinds in the wrong can.
How will this latest example of social engineering really work?
Join us with Department of the Environment head Jared Blumenthal for a curbside report.
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