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Police in Richmond are investigating a horrific crash in a stolen car early Monday morning that left a 14-year-old girl dead and her 11-year-old sister in critical condition, authorities said.
The trial of the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee on a San Francisco street continued on Tuesday with testimony from police officers and crime scene investigators who responded to Lee's desperate 9-1-1 call.
In Oakland Tuesday, the city's budget woes and a pending recall vote were in the spotlight as supporters and opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao held dueling rallies a short distance apart ahead of her "State of the City" address.
San Francisco Muni's recovery from the pandemic downturn has hit another milestone. In September, more than half-million risers used the system every single weekday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Area for later this week, due to expected strong winds and low humidity significantly raising the risk of fires.
PG&E is warning customers across its service region of possible power shutoffs in the coming days as concerning weather moves into Northern California.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
With this year being the first year in which 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in the Oakland school board election, education leaders are on a mission to register 1,000 students across the city's school district before next month.
In Oakland Tuesday, the city's budget woes and a pending recall vote were in the spotlight as supporters and opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao held dueling rallies a short distance apart ahead of her "State of the City" address.
With this year being the first year in which 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in the Oakland school board election, education leaders are on a mission to register 1,000 students across the city's school district before next month.
Mayor London Breed on Tuesday called on the San Francisco Unified School District to halt the closing of schools to address the district's budget deficit and blasted the superintendent's handling of the process.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday afternoon that seeks to lower gas prices in California by granting the energy regulators the ability to require oil refineries to have a minimum amount of gasoline in storage at all times.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seized on the moment with a social media post saying the former president looked "confused."
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
For 16 years, filmmaker Mabel Valdiviezo lived in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant, unable to return to her family in Lima, Peru. In her latest documentary, "Prodigal Daughter," Valdiviezo explores the emotional toll of being separated from her loved ones for over a decade. Jose Martinez reports.
In her latest documentary, "Prodigal Daughter," Valdiviezo explores the emotional toll of being separated from her loved ones for over a decade.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
Alfonso Dominguez, who helps run Mia Comida Casera in Jack London Square, has his sights on helping spark a business revival in Oakland, by helping his neighbors build a foundation for success. Len Ramirez reports.
Introduced to the sport of rugby while at San Jose State, Aimee Ramos has gone on to play for Mexico’s national rugby team. Kevin Ko reports.
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
A Bay Area testing ground for high-tech public transportation can be founded in the most unlikely of places: Walnut Creek's Rossmoor retirement community.
New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Once seen as an organism fouling up the works in shellfish aquaculture, seaweed is now considered a valuable and sustainable commercial product feeding a growing demand with a positive impact in the battle against climate change.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
After a slight chance of rain Wednesday, the Bay Area sees windy and dry conditions that will elevate fire danger through Saturday.
Jessica Burch has the current weather forecast, which now includes a warning of increased fire danger between Thursday and Saturday. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/bay-area-red-flag-warning-oct17-high-fire-danger/
On Tuesday, expect increasing winds and highs ranging from the 60s along the coast to the lower 80s inland. On Wednesday, a storm is expected to bring a chance of showers to the region. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Expect increasing clouds Tuesday and possible showers as a storm is headed towards the region midweek. By the weekend, expect windy and dry conditions to return, raising the risk of fire. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Wilson Walker reports on SF Muni showing substantial recovery of riders since COVID with latest numbers.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
Juliette Goodrich reports on a Santa Rosa man who was arrested in Nevada after allegedly making a threat that led to an elementary school lockdown Monday.
Sooji Nam reports on an Oakland high school senior who is on a mission to activate students to vote in the upcoming school board election.
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks with USF professor of law and migration studies Bill Ong Hing about the positions of the Trump and Harris campaigns when it comes to immigration reform and the situation at the border
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about how AI could play a role in potential election interference
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi if Covid is any more serious than a cold these days, the latest on long Covid, and if the bird flu poses any threat of becoming the next pandemic
The race for the White House is flooding our feeds. CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks Dr. Nolan Higdon with CSU East Bay about the impact of influencers in the presidential race, and if they can really tip the scales in battleground states
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec hears from Niku Sedarat from San Jose, an incoming Stanford student and member of DoSomething.Org, about an initiative that allows students to share ideas about addressing mental health in their communities. Anne also asks Dr. Nicole Stelter from Blue Shield of California how parents can provide support for their children
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook has been reporting extensively on the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smoking Asian American women. Now, Liz talks to a Bay Area mother whose trip to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center after a car crash may have saved her life. Liz also talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women and what may be causing them
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Coalition on Homelessness Executive Director Jennifer Friedenbach and Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council Adrian Covert to hear both sides of the debate over Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
San Francisco Muni's recovery from the pandemic downturn has hit another milestone. In September, more than half-million risers used the system every single weekday.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
The trial of the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee on a San Francisco street continued on Tuesday with testimony from police officers and crime scene investigators who responded to Lee's desperate 9-1-1 call.
Mayor London Breed on Tuesday called on the San Francisco Unified School District to halt the closing of schools to address the district's budget deficit and blasted the superintendent's handling of the process.
Police in Richmond are investigating a horrific crash in a stolen car early Monday morning that left a 14-year-old girl dead and her 11-year-old sister in critical condition, authorities said.
In Oakland Tuesday, the city's budget woes and a pending recall vote were in the spotlight as supporters and opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao held dueling rallies a short distance apart ahead of her "State of the City" address.
With this year being the first year in which 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in the Oakland school board election, education leaders are on a mission to register 1,000 students across the city's school district before next month.
Police in Hayward arrested a Newark man suspected in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in July, the department said Monday.
The lawyer of a man charged with two Antioch rapes and being investigated for others was defended Tuesday by his attorney, who said his client is innocent.
Members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition.
A man was killed after crashing his vehicle Sunday night on southbound state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
For four decades, Pizza My Heart has been a beloved fixture in the Santa Clara community, serving quality pizza and fostering a strong local spirit.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
The Sonoma County Sheriff on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Santa Rosa man in connection with a threat that locked down Penngrove Elementary School late Monday morning.
Authorities are searching for a man who tried to steal a private airplane over the weekend at Sonoma County Airport.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
One North Bay grower competing in the Half Moon Bay for the 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Monday has his sights set on the state record and pumpkin immortality.
One person was killed and five others injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Geyserville Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
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.
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is currently hosting Black Art Week, showcasing three new exhibits that aim to celebrate Black creative excellence. It's the first time the initiative is taking place in San Francisco.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education.
Bay Area people with connections to Israel and Iran on Tuesday were anxiously watching the latest developments play out.
Police in Richmond are investigating a horrific crash in a stolen car early Monday morning that left a 14-year-old girl dead and her 11-year-old sister in critical condition, authorities said.
In Oakland Tuesday, the city's budget woes and a pending recall vote were in the spotlight as supporters and opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao held dueling rallies a short distance apart ahead of her "State of the City" address.
San Francisco Muni's recovery from the pandemic downturn has hit another milestone. In September, more than half-million risers used the system every single weekday.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
The idea for this new experimental program is simple: use food to bring forgotten stories back to life.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Police in Richmond are investigating a horrific crash in a stolen car early Monday morning that left a 14-year-old girl dead and her 11-year-old sister in critical condition, authorities said.
The trial of the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee on a San Francisco street continued on Tuesday with testimony from police officers and crime scene investigators who responded to Lee's desperate 9-1-1 call.
The Sonoma County Sheriff on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Santa Rosa man in connection with a threat that locked down Penngrove Elementary School late Monday morning.
Police in Hayward arrested a Newark man suspected in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in July, the department said Monday.
The lawyer of a man charged with two Antioch rapes and being investigated for others was defended Tuesday by his attorney, who said his client is innocent.
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.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself.
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
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.