COVID cases surge in the Bay Area
Dr. Abraar Karan, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, discusses the latest COVID-19 variants of interest, the symptoms to be aware of, and the latest information on the next booster shot.
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Dr. Abraar Karan, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, discusses the latest COVID-19 variants of interest, the symptoms to be aware of, and the latest information on the next booster shot.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
San Francisco's response to the COVID-19 crisis resulted in one of the lowest coronavirus-related death tolls among U.S. metropolitan cities, a study has found.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports.
San Mateo-based software company Fujisoft Inc. will pay over $1 million for lying to receive a pandemic-related federal relief loan intended for small businesses.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sparred with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
Lyft began the year mired in the same ditch it ended in last year.
Communities all over the state are reporting impacts on enrollment and test scores for school-age children in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Sonoma County has released a sobering, detailed report focusing on kindergarteners there and how they are faring post-pandemic.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Places of worship continue to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with a new Pew Research poll showing that the number of adults attending in-person services have declined.
Members of the California Nurses Association say the state's decision to stop requiring masks in health care settings this week puts them at higher risk for catching COVID-19
Businesses near Oakland's City Hall are still recovering from the pandemic shutdowns, with some owners trying to stay optimistic as they see more activity downtown.
Officials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on Thursday announced plans to end the city's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration and associated health orders on February 28.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Students nationwide face lower earnings over their lifetime because of a loss of education during the pandemic, a Stanford economist said in a recently completed study, adding that the loss will be even greater for California students.
California's public health officer says the strongest increase of COVID-19 is happening here in the Bay Area.
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
Recent reports show that undergraduate enrollment at California State Universities still suffers from a pandemic-induced drop as fewer transfer students arrive from the state's community colleges.
Once again a spike in new COVID cases is a concern as San Francisco Bay Area residents will travel or gather with families or friends over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Oakland's requirement to wear a mask at large indoor events is expiring on Tuesday, city officials said.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A person was barricaded inside a residence in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon in a standoff with officers, police said.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A person was barricaded inside a residence in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon in a standoff with officers, police said.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A person was barricaded inside a residence in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon in a standoff with officers, police said.
A man suspected in an attack that injured two people in San Francisco last month has turned himself in to authorities, police said Tuesday.
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
Lafayette police said the suspect is from Chico, which is about 151 miles north of Lafayette. An investigation into a motive is ongoing, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office believes the killing was a targeted act.
Arizona State has lured Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary's to become its next men's basketball coach.
With months to go before the midterm election, UC Berkeley Professor Eric Schickler has analyzed a newly released campus poll that reveals promising signs for proponents of the proposed tax on billionaires.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
A suspect in the shooting death of two people in Downtown San Jose last month surrendered to police and was charged with manslaughter, police said.
The caretaker of a 40-year-old San Jose man with developmental disabilities who died of neglect was arrested on a homicide charge last week, police said.
Authorities in Monterey County located two toddlers who were reported missing after they left their rural home Monday morning.
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after he allegedly shot his wife inside their home, police said.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter was brought in to rescue a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion at Big Sur over the weekend.
The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring. The $270 million in funding for the extension is already in place, and SMART expects to be pulling into the old Healdsburg station sometime in late 2028.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after a woman died following an attack inside a mobile home near Santa Rosa Wednesday evening.
The county says once funding is completed, construction could begin as soon as this fall, with completion sometime in 2028.
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Ryan Borucki have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry will be available for the play-in tournament if his ailing right knee allows.
Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131.
It was a packed house at Sutter Health Park for the fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and the San Francisco Giants.
Stephen Curry will begin participating in full team practices in the coming days as he works back from a right knee injury that forced the Golden State Warriors star to miss his 21st straight game at Atlanta.
Lafayette police said the suspect is from Chico, which is about 151 miles north of Lafayette. An investigation into a motive is ongoing, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office believes the killing was a targeted act.
A suspect in the shooting death of two people in Downtown San Jose last month surrendered to police and was charged with manslaughter, police said.
A man suspected in an attack that injured two people in San Francisco last month has turned himself in to authorities, police said Tuesday.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
The caretaker of a 40-year-old San Jose man with developmental disabilities who died of neglect was arrested on a homicide charge last week, police said.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Illuminate, the nonprofit hosting the event, said founder Ben Davis, and the artist behind The Bay Lights, Leo Villareal, will be in attendance and speak ahead of the grand relighting.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
Sooji Nam reports on the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families.
John Ramos reports on a push for a new library branch in Oakland.
Brad Hamilton reports on the RSAC conference.
Kenny Choi reports San Francisco police facing scrutiny over their actions during an immigration detainment at SFO.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says a cooldown is coming, along with chances of rain.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
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.