San Jose breaks ground on new interim housing project on private land
Len Ramirez reports on San Jose officials breaking ground of new homeless housing project on private land.
Len Ramirez reports on San Jose officials breaking ground of new homeless housing project on private land.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
Residents and many of the unhoused in the Tenderloin say sidewalk sweeps happen consistently, and the Supreme Court may give cities more leeway in continuing the practice.
Jose Martinez reports on the most significant case involving homelessness to come before the nation's highest court in decades, and its outcome could impact how cities and states respond to high rates of homelessness.
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
The U.S. Supreme Court was poised to hear a case Monday that could have far-reaching implications on how cities treat people experiencing homelessness.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model.
San Jose is declaring war on abandoned vehicles. Residents have complained it takes too long for cars to be removed. Len Ramirez reports. (4-12-24) 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 state audit has found that California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five year period but didn't consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs.
Homelessness is often a serious consequence for immigrant families, especially those who come to San Francisco because of its designation as a sanctuary city.
Homelessness is often a serious consequence for immigrant families, especially those who come to San Francisco because of its designation as a sanctuary city. Sara Donchey reports. (3-29-24)
While plenty of photographers have documented the hardships of those living on the gritty streets of the Tenderloin, Amos Gregory takes a different approach, actually inviting subjects into his studio.
Street photographers have documented the hardships of people living in the Tenderloin but Amos Gregory takes a different approach, actually inviting subjects into his studio. Itay Hod reports. (3-21-24) 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
Proposition 1, a state bond championed by Gov. Newsom to address mental health and homelessness, has secured enough votes to pass. Kelsi Thorud reports. (3-21-24)
Despite the backing of Gov. Gavin Newsom and multi-million-dollar campaign, a key measure to combat homelessness in California barely passed, reflecting voter fatigue and frustration about the crisis that continues to dog the state's Democratic leadership.
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Two hotels and residents of San Francisco's troubled Tenderloin district have sued San Francisco for streets free of drugs and tent encampments.
Tom Wait reports on votes in favor of Prop 1's overhaul of California's response to the homeless crisis leading by a small margin.
San Jose must address the environmental impacts created by homeless encampments near waterways, and it's leaving many homeless residents in limbo.
Mayor London Breed is pledging even greater improvements under a pair of controversial public safety proposals voters approved this week.
Voters in San Francisco turned out at City Hall throughout the day Tuesday to cast their ballots in hopes this election could bring some positive news to the city's battle against homelessness and drug addiction.
San Jose mayor Matt Mahan announced a new crackdown on homeless encampments that run along the city's many creeks and waterways. Len Ramirez reports. (3-1-24) 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 most consequential measure on the March primary election ballot in California might be Proposition 1. The $6.3 billion bond measure is a key part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to create drug and mental health treatment beds.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
Nearly two months into spring, a potent storm was poised to bring significant rain, gusty winds, and chilly temperatures to the Bay Area on Saturday ahead of a warming trend, forecasters said.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
One of the most impressive free concert series in the Bay Area kicks off this weekend when the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band Saturday.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
Nearly two months into spring, a potent storm was poised to bring significant rain, gusty winds, and chilly temperatures to the Bay Area on Saturday ahead of a warming trend, forecasters said.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
One of the most impressive free concert series in the Bay Area kicks off this weekend when the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band Saturday.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
One of the most impressive free concert series in the Bay Area kicks off this weekend when the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band Saturday.
A Newark man suspected of trying to solicit a 14-year-old girl earlier this week in Redwood City was arrested on Thursday, police said.
This weekend there will be a special food and wine festival curated by and for people of color with events happening on both sides of the Bay.
San Francisco police recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property, including camera equipment, and arrested four suspected auto burglars this week after a brief chase.
A Berkeley company was about to win top honors in a prestigious food competition for its vegan blue cheese, until a change in the rules led to a big stink.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has accused Tesla's Fremont plant of potentially emitting thousands of tons of illegal air pollutants in recent years and is seeking an order to force the company to take measures to stop.
A hair salon owner in Concord has been arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of sexual assault against a minor, police said Thursday.
An East Bay city struggling to keep up with its ever growing population is finally getting a brand new high school.
Violence broke out Wednesday evening at an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus after days of peaceful assembly in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a contrast to arrests and turmoil at other American schools.
A San Jose officer was in critical condition following a shootout with a domestic violence suspect on Thursday night in the city's Santa Teresa neighborhood, police said.
The recount to break a historic tie in the race for the 16th Congressional District ended with Assemblymember Evan Low narrowly securing second place over Santa Clara Co. Supervisor Joe Simitian, moving Low to the November election.
Police in Sunnyvale are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in a vehicle Tuesday.
The tie for second place in the Congressional District 16 race isn't officially broken yet, but on Tuesday Santa Clara County announced both candidates gained additional votes during the recount.
A passenger beaten by famous boxer Mike Tyson in a widely publicized altercation on a JetBlue flight in 2022 has filed a lawsuit Tyson.
Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.
The size and scope of a planned affordable housing complex in Marin City has been scaled down virtually by half after pushback from the community, according to Marin County.
A man who apparently drowned Wednesday after going into the water at Drakes Beach was identified as the Mill Valley music teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges a day earlier, according to authorities.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a man who allegedly stole an ambulance after he asked for a ride to go a hospital, police said Thursday.
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation expanding the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, the White House announced Thursday.
Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday.
Kutter Crawford pitched a career-high seven innings, Connor Wong had three hits and the Boston Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2.
The Oakland Ballers on Wednesday released more details of their $1.6 million plan to renovate the independent professional baseball team's new home, Raimondi Park.
Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit two home runs to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 to complete their first series sweep of the season.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.
A Newark man suspected of trying to solicit a 14-year-old girl earlier this week in Redwood City was arrested on Thursday, police said.
A San Jose officer was in critical condition following a shootout with a domestic violence suspect on Thursday night in the city's Santa Teresa neighborhood, police said.
San Francisco police recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property, including camera equipment, and arrested four suspected auto burglars this week after a brief chase.
A hair salon owner in Concord has been arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of sexual assault against a minor, police said Thursday.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Despite posting its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the beginning of the pandemic, Apple's stock surged Thursday after the company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend and a $110 billion stock buyback plan.
Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don't see — on their feeds.
A move by Elon Musk to lay off the department behind Tesla's electric vehicle chargers this week has touched off concerns in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
A state assemblymember from San Francisco introduced a new bill this week that aims to regulate kratom products sold in California.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
One of the most impressive free concert series in the Bay Area kicks off this weekend when the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band Saturday.
This weekend there will be a special food and wine festival curated by and for people of color with events happening on both sides of the Bay.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
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.
Bad Witch Crystals is one of the newest businesses opening in downtown San Jose with the help of Moment, which specializes in pop-up retail opportunities. Shawn Chitnis reports one entrepreneur finally seeing the fruits of her labor.
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“48 Hours” Correspondent Nikki Battiste investigates the case of a widowed husband who turns out to be the prime suspect in their investigation. An all-new "48 Hours" episode airs Saturday on KPIX and streaming on Paramount+. (05-03-2024)
Jessica Burch looks at the big soaker headed to the Bay Area and when most of the rain will hit. 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
San Francisco’s Fire Department Captain Justin Schoor joins the Morning Edition to discuss the hurdles firefighters encounter when navigating the city's streets to reach blazes and the unique challenges of urban firefighting. The fire department will host a “Bike Rodeo” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pier 30/32. (05-03-2024)
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
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.