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Remains of WWII-era plane downed by Soviet bombers found by divers
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
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The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
France is America's oldest ally, and the two nations are in general agreement on some of the thorniest global issues of the moment, making President Biden's state visit to Paris Saturday an opportunity to reinforce the importance of their alliances. Ed O'Keefe reports from Paris.
When Allied military leaders began preparing for the D-Day invasion, it was Papa Jake Larson who helped type up their plans. And this week, the 101-year-old who fought at Omaha Beach, returned to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. John Lauritsen has his extraordinary story.
In Normandy this week for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, "Papa Jake" Larson has connected with a new generation via social media. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (6-7-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A D-Day survivor from Martinez who attended commemoration ceremonies at Normandy had an insider's view of the WWII operation. John Ramos reports. (6-624)Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A D-Day survivor from Martinez who attended Thursday's commemoration ceremonies at Normandy had an insider's view of the WWII operation and has inadvertently become an internet star because of it.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
Amanda Hari reports on one veteran of the World War II shipbuilding effort remembering what she did almost 80 years after D-Day.
During WWII, millions of "Rosies" helped set the groundwork for historic military operations such as D-Day, when more than 100,000 Allied Troops landed on the beaches of Normandy.
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
A Northern California World War II veteran is headed back to France to visit Normandy for the first time since the war.
One family who lost two sons in World War II waited 80 years to bring their last child home from overseas thanks to a federal defense agency that accounts for fallen soldiers.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
The USS Harder -- which earned the nickname "Hit 'em HARDER" -- was found off the Philippines, sitting upright and "relatively intact."
Benicia dedicated a new monument to Harold Bray, a local living legend.
Benicia dedicated a new monument to Harold Bray, a local living legend. John Ramos reports. (5-18-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Northern California who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II have been accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Tuesday.
Two cousins from Chicago recently made the cross-country journey to a Northern California community to see if they could find answers about their family history.
At the Rosie the Riveter WWII Homefront National Historical Park in Richmond, a special group of "Rosies" was honored on Saturday.
In Danville Tuesday, a World War II veteran was honored with a party and presented the key to the city as he celebrated his 104th birthday.
Elizabeth Cook and Ryan Yamamoto report on a special birthday celebration for a WWII vet in the East Bay.
In Santa Cruz County, the bomb squad had to be called in after an inactive bomb washed ashore at a Pajaro Dunes beach this past weekend.
Lauren Toms reports on the National Parks Service volunteers who share history of WWII guns at Battery Townsley in Marin Headlands (10-6-2023)
A Navy veteran now living in Benicia survived one of the most harrowing ordeals of World War II.
For nearly 80 years, the family of Wilbur Mitts has been waiting for the moment they could finally say goodbye.
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A Visitacion Valley park has been renamed after a great-grandmother who died from her injuries a year after being attacked at the park.
San Bruno police accused a juvenile of threatening a person who was praying in a shopping center parking lot on Saturday.
Firefighters successfully contained a structure fire that raged in San Francisco's financial district Sunday morning.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A Visitacion Valley park has been renamed after a great-grandmother who died from her injuries a year after being attacked at the park.
San Bruno police accused a juvenile of threatening a person who was praying in a shopping center parking lot on Saturday.
Firefighters successfully contained a structure fire that raged in San Francisco's financial district Sunday morning.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
A Visitacion Valley park has been renamed after a great-grandmother who died from her injuries a year after being attacked at the park.
San Bruno police accused a juvenile of threatening a person who was praying in a shopping center parking lot on Saturday.
Firefighters successfully contained a structure fire that raged in San Francisco's financial district Sunday morning.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.
California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.
If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Santa Clara County on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A San Jose restaurant owner has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining and misusing millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on state Highway 87 in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol.
Mike's Diner Bar, a fixture in the Palo Alto community, is set to close its doors for good, marking the end of an era.
There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.
Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
State wildlife officials hope one million fall-run Chinook salmon will think of San Pablo Bay as home after they were introduced there this week.
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
The game between the A's and Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday.
The Los Angeles Angels held off the Giants 8-6 on Friday night.
Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 6-5 victory over the A's on Friday night.
The Ballers are breathing new life into West Oakland where a big crowd is expected once again for a Friday night baseball game.
San Bruno police accused a juvenile of threatening a person who was praying in a shopping center parking lot on Saturday.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
A tech company in San Mateo is making a focused effort to help the downtown area it calls home with a unique perk that gives both businesses and employees a boost.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Without any explanation, Elon Musk on Tuesday abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, just a day before a scheduled hearing on the case.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
A former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is suing for wrongful termination amid allegations of racial discrimination, retaliation and serious violations of California's open records law.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Dozens of former and current Google workers gathered Wednesday outside one of the Google offices in San Francisco at One Market Street to protest what they claim is retaliation and repression against pro-Palestine organizing actions.
Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, revealed in his obituary that he was gay and that he had been in a quarter-century relationship with the "love of my life." He will be buried next to him.
Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee R.E.M. sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a rare interview in Georgia, where they talk about their iconic careers, the band's amicable breakup and their lifelong friendship.
Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
with Darren Peck.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sunday, June 16, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Amanda Hari reports on how a community helped the Pittsburg Theatre Company put on its production after a warehouse damaged their props. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 15, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Da Lin reports on a park tribute for an Asian-American woman who died from her injuries a year after she was attacked.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.