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The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Before she became a groundbreaking U.S. Senator, Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday at the age of 90, made history as the first woman to become mayor of her hometown of San Francisco.
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of eclectic sounds this weekend.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars.
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein was a champion for the environment and conservation of California's wild places.
Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein was a champion for the environment and conservation of California's wild places.
Before she became a groundbreaking U.S. Senator, Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday at the age of 90, made history as the first woman to become mayor of her hometown of San Francisco.
From the launch of Pier 39 to Fleet Week to saving the cable cars, Dianne Feinstein's remarkable life was itself a San Francisco landmark. Lauren Toms reports. (9-29-23)
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Betty Yu spoke with Carol Ruth Silver who was a San Francisco supervisor with Dianne Feinstein in the late 1970s and was among those believed to have been targeted by Dan White. (9-29-23)
An endangered species of fox that has surfaced on a Southern California college campus is providing proof that one of the biggest weapons against climate change is maintaining biodiversity of the planet.
A controversial plan to release more than one million tons of treated radioactive water into the sea is now underway in Japan, giving scientists here in the Bay Area pause as well as those who seek escape on the open water.
California researchers are scrutinizing the spread of a fungus that causes debilitating Valley fever, now being exacerbated by climate change.
A Bay Area biotech startup is fighting climate change by genetically enhancing the ability of trees to capture and store carbon dioxide.
Twice a month, community scientists in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties -- all trained volunteers -- head out to Elkhorn Slough, a 7-mile arm of Monterey Bay to observe sea otters.
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.
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.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
CEO of Lamorinda Gynecology Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, talks with Weekend Morning Anchor Max Darrow on the potential risks women are missing when not scheduling appointments with a gynecologist and the symptoms to watch out for. (09-30-23)
Max Darrow speaks with CBS Correspondent Bradley Blackburn on who will be affected by the potential government shutdown if votes are not met after midnight on September 30th. (09-30-23)
with Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen
CBS News Bay Are morning edition headlines for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Evangelical Christians are the group that is most skeptical of climate change, data shows, but a new generation of believers inside the church is trying to change their minds. Young activists are trying to fight climate denial among their peers and leaders. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Kyle Shanahan grew up around the NFL following his father from stop to stop on the coaching carousel before getting on it himself so he knows full well how rare it is to have a long stay at one spot.
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.
Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing as respiratory virus season is picking up. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto speaks to an infectious disease doctor at Stanford health care, Dr. Aruna Subramanian, about how well these new shots protect against newer variants.
A bill that would decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics is on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after a measure passed the state legislature. Dr. Trisha Suppes, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of psychedelic use
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
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 187,000 jobs gained in August and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8%. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to former EDD Director Michael Bernick to understand what these numbers mean.
New proof of concept technology is paving the way for people with ALS or other speech-impairment disabilities to communicate again. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook speaks with Frank Willett, a research scientist in the Neural Prosthetics Translational Laboratory at Stanford.
Instacart and Arm are among the companies preparing for their IPOs. Global strategist and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, explains how they're proceeding with caution.
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
A San Francisco woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of retail thefts targeting Walgreens pharmacies in the city.
A 25-year-old man who died when a trench collapsed in San Francisco on Thursday morning was a contractor working on a sewer upgrade construction project, city officials said.
Flags at San Francisco City Hall and other city buildings will be lowered to half-staff from Friday through Sunday in honor of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has died at the age of 90.
There are many layers to the looming government shutdown and its potential impact with Fleet Week is just around the corner.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
San Leandro police said Friday that there have been two separate fatal shootings this month that both occurred in the parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness gym at the Bayfair Center mall.
BART service has resumed on the Oakland Airport line Friday afternoon after an equipment problem on the tracks stopped service for hours, according to the transit agency.
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
The California wildfire season has been tame enough so far that Cal Fire officials have sent a pair of fire-fighting helicopters home until next year.
Some Bay Area high school students are providing crucial help to search and rescue operations.
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in California and across the U.S. is rooted in one of the most heinous chapters in the state's history and its consequences continue to be felt.
We're looking into a largely unseen crisis in California - the growing reports of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A little-known federal law passed in the 1950s may actually be hindering the investigations, leaving loved ones desperate for action and answers.
with Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has a rainy end-of-September forecast.
with Jessica Burch
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen says there's a bit of damp weather in our near future.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Launched in 2019, "Eat. Learn. Play." has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs.
What would you do if you found $100? What about $1,000? What about much more than that?
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars.
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
Sherri Papini, the Redding mother who faked her own kidnapping, is now out of a halfway house eight months early in her 18-month prison sentence.
During her three decades on Capitol Hill, one of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's top priorities was fighting the gun lobby.
San Leandro police said Friday that there have been two separate fatal shootings this month that both occurred in the parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness gym at the Bayfair Center mall.
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.
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.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
British rock favorites the Arctic Monkeys played a career-spanning set of songs at San Francisco's Chase Center Tuesday with support from celebrated Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C.
87-year-old Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brought his farewell tour to San Francisco Sunday, delivering a scorching set on an unusually warm afternoon at Stern Grove.
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour landed in Santa Clara for the first of two concerts Friday night and did not disappoint the massive crowd of Swifties gathered as the songwriter powered through an epic 45-song set.
Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans came together Friday for the first of two Bay Area concerts of the pop megastar's Eras Tour, making for a festive atmosphere outside Levi's Stadium.
The Stern Grove Festival continued this past Sunday with the San Francisco Symphony adding a twist to its annual performance, collaborating with guest artist Lettuce.
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.