About Phil Matier
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."
A's Consider Moving New Stadium Near BART
12/03/08
Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff said that he's considering moving the baseball team's proposed Fremont ballpark to within walking distance of the planned Warm Springs Bay Area Rapid Transit District station in Fremont.
Until now, the A's have been planning on building their proposed new 32,000-seat stadium, which is to be called Cisco Field, at a site west of Interstate 880.
Critics of the project had complained that the current site could cause traffic problems because it's about four miles from the existing BART station in downtown Fremont, so most fans would wind up driving to A's games.
Watch and learn more.
See images of proposed stadium.
Cash-Poor Golden Gate Bridge District Buys 2 Ferries
12/1/08
Two of Washington state's fastest ferries are on their way to the San Francisco Bay after lengthy attempts to sell the out of service vessels.
The Golden Gate Bridge District has agreed to buy them for $4 million. The Bridge District will spend an additional $18 million getting the boats ready for the Bay.
So, the total $22 million price tag will be taken on by the district, which is already cash-poor and running a significant deficit.
Watch and find out more details.
Barry Bonds The Hunter?
11/24/08
Forget baseball.
Homerun king Barry Bonds is becoming a pitchman for a hunting rifle company.
You've gotta see it to believe it.
So, click here to see the video.
NorCal Conservatives Thank Palin, Urge 2012 Run
11/18/08
About 200 Sarah Palin fans gathered Monday outside of Sacramento to send her a Thanksgiving message and appear in what may be the first national TV ad of the 2012 Presidential election.
Click here and check it out.
Bay Area Has Obama Inaugural Fever
11/17/08
Whats the best way to get tickets to the inaugural?
What are the "dos" and "don'ts" of the landing an appointment in the new Barack Obama administration?
Just ask political career consultant Willie Brown.
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Prez Race Goes Down To The Wire
11/2/08
It's down to the wire in the biggest political race of our time.
Can you really believe the polls?
Where will the voters turn out - and what will turn them on and off.
Who better to help call the final lap but former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and his Republican counterpart Leo LaCayo.
It's a combination that will have you both learning and laughing out loud.
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Chevron Accused Of Human Rights Abuses
10/27/08
A federal trial is getting underway to determine if San Ramon-based Chevron is responsible for a deadly clash between Nigerian forces and locals occupying an oil platform ten years ago.
The trial in San Francisco federal court concerns the death of one protestor and the injury of several others who shut down the platform for three days before armed forces flew in on a Chevron contractor's helicopters to respond.
The case was brought against Chevron by one of the platform occupiers who was injured in the 1998 clash.
The platform protest was held by local villagers who accused Chevron of polluting their water.
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