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5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
San Leandro police chief charged in 2025 hit-and-run collision, placed on leave
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
Backlash grows from San Francisco mayor's spending cuts as $643M budget deficit looms
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing growing backlash from labor unions as the city works to close a massive budget deficit, with critics warning proposed cuts could impact essential services and cost hundreds of jobs.
Family injured in massive Hayward home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, Alameda County
A family injured in a massive explosion in their Hayward home from a gas leak in December 2025 filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric and Alameda County on Wednesday, their attorneys said.
Victims identified in deadly Santa Clara shooting, house fire
Authorities in the South Bay have identified two people who died in a deadly shooting and suspicious fire that took place in a Santa Clara neighborhood last week.
76-year-old driver in fatal SF Chinatown pedestrian crash charged with manslaughter
A 76-year-old man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a crash in San Francisco's Chinatown in March that killed one pedestrian and injured another, prosecutors said.
3 hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms picked in California's Napa County
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
Final California governor debate before June primary set, hosted by CBS News Bay Area, San Francisco Examiner
Candidates for California governor were set to hold their final debate before the June Primary Election on May 14 in San Francisco.
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Final California governor debate before June primary set, hosted by CBS News California, SF Examiner
Candidates for California governor were set to hold their final debate before the June Primary Election on May 14 in San Francisco.
Top takeaways from the CBS California Governor's Debate
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
CBS News poll on California governor's race: What are primary voters looking for?
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
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No driver's license, no problem: How Uber, DoorDash and Lyft accounts are being rented and stolen online for hundreds.
CBS News California Investigates found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without needing to provide identification.
L.A. County spends millions to stop overdoses. Critics say naloxone enables addicts, but city data show scores of lives saved
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
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Amid fraud probe, Medicare pauses enrolling new hospice, home health providers
The Trump administration is also warning states to crack down on Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding for their anti-fraud units.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
Backlash grows from San Francisco mayor's spending cuts as $643M budget deficit looms
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing growing backlash from labor unions as the city works to close a massive budget deficit, with critics warning proposed cuts could impact essential services and cost hundreds of jobs.
Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after internal tensions
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.
Trump heads to China for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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San Francisco 49ers to face Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City, league says
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Giants beat Dodgers 6-2 as Bader and Haase hit back-to-back homers off Yamamoto
Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Super Bowl winning tight end Charle Young dies at age 75
Charle Young, an All-Pro tight end who helped the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl title, has died.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Steve Kerr signs new 2-year contract to remain Golden State Warriors coach
Steve Kerr has signed his new two-year contract to remain as coach of the Golden State Warriors.
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Historic East Bay watershed thrives as nonprofit marks 30th year of restoration effort
From its headwaters high in the Oakland Hills throught the city's Fruitvale District to where the waters eventually empty into the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay, Sausal Creek is a historic treasure.
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
At the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, an incredible collaboration is taking place between a 16-year-old high school student and the medical staff.
Alameda brewery pulls CO2 out of the air to carbonate its beer
A few weeks ago, the brewery launched Flow on tap and in cans. It's the first commercial beer on the planet carbonated with carbon dioxide pulled directly from the surrounding or ambient air.
Bay Area artist inspired by pioneering city agency, fighting climate change
On the sand dunes near Ocean Beach in San Francisco, artist Alicia Escott felt the pull of history and the sense of loss, heartbreak, and grief.
Students plant pocket forest at East Bay school to help fight climate change
Schilling Elementary School in Newark is packed with young pioneers, willing to get their hands dirty. Schilling is the first school in its district to plant a pocket forest on its campus.
Half Moon Bay recycling initiative tests reusable food containers for deliveries
A pilot program is testing the use of reusable containers for DoorDash-delivered meals.
Bay Area brothers form nonprofit to recycle used school uniforms for families in need
Inside a family garage on the Peninsula, instead of seeing parked cars, one can find bins packed with clean, used school uniforms and two busy young brothers.
Pilot program teaches Bay Area high schoolers about local water sources
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
Team of scientists retrieve massive Antarctic core sample to better understand warming planet
Under bone-chilling conditions, an international team of scientists has unlocked the secrets to better understand a rapidly-warming planet.
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Wednesday evening First Alert Weather foerecast 5/13/26
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says gusty winds are headed toward the Bay Area along with a minor cooldown during the weekend.
Wednesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 5/23/26
Expect cooler temperatures throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday, with coastal highs around 60 and inland highs in the 70s. Temperatures are expected to warm up just in time for the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Tuesday evening First Alert Weather forecast 5/12/26
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says temperatures will be above average for the next week or so.
Tuesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 5/12/26
Expect cooler and cloudier conditions on Tuesday, with highs around 60 along the coast, to the mid 70s inland. Temperatures are expected to warm up to seasonal norms later this week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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CSU introducing 3-year degree programs
The California State University system is introducing a new class of undergraduate degrees that could take students only three years to graduate. John Ramos reports.
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett placed on leave after hit-and-run charge
Police Chief Angela Averiett was placed on administrative leave Wednesday after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision. Katie Nielsen reports.
San Jose mayor's claims on reducing homelessness face scrutiny
Gubernatorial candidate and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has touted his progress in addressing housing and homelessness, claiming that he has "reduced homelessness by a third." Devin Fehely takes a closer look at Mahan's approach and his track record on homelessness.
San Francisco Chinatown native helps empower next generation of Asian American women
For decades of volunteerism that includes empowering AAPI women through the Asian America Foundation, this week's CBS News Bay Area Icon Award goes to Rose Chung.
Wednesday evening First Alert Weather foerecast 5/13/26
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says gusty winds are headed toward the Bay Area along with a minor cooldown during the weekend.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
What to know about Tesla's robotaxi plans in the Bay Area
Business Insider tech reporter Grace Kay shares where plans stand with Tesla's robotaxi service in the Bay Area.
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Skincare brands make billions selling products, including some harmful to young skin, to tweens | Investigating "Sephora kid" Concerns
Skincare brands make billions of dollars annually selling stuff to children 12 and under, even though dermatologists caution against minors using some of these products that are meant for adults. The CBS News Confirmed team analyzed top kidfluencers with more than 42 million followers combined and found that 94% of their recent skincare posts did not let kids know they were getting free products or commissions from the brands they promote. That social media marketing is turning many in this generation into so-called "Sephora kids," but they often don't realize that some viral products can harm young skin. Check out what happened when CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts sent her 11-year-old daughter undercover shopping with her friends. BEHIND THE INVESTIGATION: CBS News California investigates troubling trend in skincare industry WATCH PART 1 - Investigating "Sephora Kid" Concerns: How skincare brands make billions selling products to tweens. WATCH PART 2 - Investigating "Sephora Kids" Solutions: Fifth-graders investigate California bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors. READ MORE HERE: How the skincare industry makes billions marketing products to tweens, including some that could harm young skin
USF immigration policy expert discusses presidential 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
UC Berkeley professor discusses threat of artificial intelligence in elections
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
UCSF doctor discusses summer Covid surge
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
Bay Area political expert on campaigns tapping into social media influencers
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
Bay Area teen provides mental health resources for students
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
Bay Area lung cancer survivor recalls how car crash may have saved her life
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
Reaction to Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
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
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San Francisco Chinatown native helps empower next generation of Asian American women
For more than 40 years, a San Francisco Chinatown native has been serving the Asian American community, especially empowering Asian American women to become leaders.
76-year-old driver in fatal SF Chinatown pedestrian crash charged with manslaughter
A 76-year-old man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a crash in San Francisco's Chinatown in March that killed one pedestrian and injured another, prosecutors said.
Overnight fire damages 6-story apartment building in San Francisco's Tenderloin
More than two dozen residents were displaced after a fire broke out in an apartment building in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood overnight.
Backlash grows from San Francisco mayor's spending cuts as $643M budget deficit looms
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing growing backlash from labor unions as the city works to close a massive budget deficit, with critics warning proposed cuts could impact essential services and cost hundreds of jobs.
Tennessee trio face federal charges in California crypto robbery spree, prosecutors say
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
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San Leandro police chief charged in 2025 hit-and-run collision, placed on leave
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
Family injured in massive Hayward home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, Alameda County
A family injured in a massive explosion in their Hayward home from a gas leak in December 2025 filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric and Alameda County on Wednesday, their attorneys said.
2 charged for organizing sideshow as IShowSpeed was visiting Oakland
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
Oakland home prices fall sharply, among the steepest declines in the nation
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
Boat crashes into restaurant pier near Antioch Marina; 2 injured
Two people were injured in Antioch when their boat plowed into the pier of a popular restaurant hosting Mother's Day diners.
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Victims identified in deadly Santa Clara shooting, house fire
Authorities in the South Bay have identified two people who died in a deadly shooting and suspicious fire that took place in a Santa Clara neighborhood last week.
Suspected rat poison sickens dog in Santa Clara city park, officials say
A portion of a South Bay park is closed and an investigation is underway after a dog was sickened by suspected rat poison.
Tennessee trio face federal charges in California crypto robbery spree, prosecutors say
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
Santa Clara County sues Meta in California alleging tech giant profited from scam ads
Meta is being sued by a California prosecutor alleging that the tech giants is knowingly facilitating and profiting billions of dollars from scam ads on its social media platforms.
Bay Area resident exposed to hantavirus on MV Hondius showing no symptoms, health officials say
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
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Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
3 hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms picked in California's Napa County
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
1 dead in Napa County crash involving motorcycle, 2 other vehicles
At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash in Napa County on Tuesday afternoon involving two vehicles and a motorcycle, authorities said.
Suspect driver surrenders in Santa Rosa wheelchair user hit-and-run fatal collision
A suspect driver surrendered to police following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a wheelchair user in Santa Rosa on Monday, the department said Tuesday.
Man in wheelchair struck, killed in Santa Rosa by hit-and-run driver
A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
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Handmade gifts from East Bay woman's nonprofit give comfort to kids in crisis
For more than 20 years, a Pleasanton woman has provided special handmade gifts of comfort to children in crisis.
Recalling the resiliency of Dick Miyagawa, 1942 SJSU boxing champ after Pearl Harbor
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to highlight the life and legacy of Japanese American Takayoshi "Dick" Miyagawa.
Bay Area woman talks about impact of scalp cooling during cancer treatment
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would ensure insurance companies cover the cost of scalp cooling technology for cancer patients.
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
At the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, an incredible collaboration is taking place between a 16-year-old high school student and the medical staff.
New artifacts from 19th-century Monterey Bay Chinese fishing village deepen community connection
Archaeologists are learning more about one of the oldest Chinese villages in California history, which is part of this reporter's own heritage.
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Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
San Francisco Chinatown native helps empower next generation of Asian American women
For more than 40 years, a San Francisco Chinatown native has been serving the Asian American community, especially empowering Asian American women to become leaders.
5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
San Leandro police chief charged in 2025 hit-and-run collision, placed on leave
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
Family injured in massive Hayward home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, Alameda County
A family injured in a massive explosion in their Hayward home from a gas leak in December 2025 filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric and Alameda County on Wednesday, their attorneys said.
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5th Californian possibly exposed to hantavirus identified, health officials say no confirmed cases
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
3 hospitalized after consuming wild mushrooms picked in California's Napa County
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Sacramento County resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure tied to deadly cruise outbreak
A Sacramento County resident is among four Californians being monitored for possible exposure to the Andes hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, state health officials announced.
Bay Area resident exposed to hantavirus on MV Hondius showing no symptoms, health officials say
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
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Victims identified in deadly Santa Clara shooting, house fire
Authorities in the South Bay have identified two people who died in a deadly shooting and suspicious fire that took place in a Santa Clara neighborhood last week.
76-year-old driver in fatal SF Chinatown pedestrian crash charged with manslaughter
A 76-year-old man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a crash in San Francisco's Chinatown in March that killed one pedestrian and injured another, prosecutors said.
2 charged for organizing sideshow as IShowSpeed was visiting Oakland
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
Suspect driver surrenders in Santa Rosa wheelchair user hit-and-run fatal collision
A suspect driver surrendered to police following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a wheelchair user in Santa Rosa on Monday, the department said Tuesday.
Suspected rat poison sickens dog in Santa Clara city park, officials say
A portion of a South Bay park is closed and an investigation is underway after a dog was sickened by suspected rat poison.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
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.
VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels
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.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
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.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will return Pride flags to cafés in reversal of policy that removed them
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee flag policy sparks backlash in San Francisco's Castro District
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos: Danny Elfman plays film music, Oingo Boingo hits in Mountain View
It happened several days after Halloween, but composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman delivered an appropriately macabre set of movie soundtracks and '80s hits for a full house at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Photos: Green Day holds massive homecoming bash at Oracle Park
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.
Photos: All-star quartet Beat revives King Crimson songs in Napa
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.
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2024 Jefferson Award winners remembered as Icon Award program launches
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.
South Bay "Mrs. Claus" brings Christmas joy and more to San Jose families
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.
Longtime Oakland Hills resident's nonprofit helps promote fire preparedness
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.
East Palo Alto Boys & Girls Clubs provide artistic outlet for teens
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.
85-year-old Army vet continues life of service by feeding San Francisco families
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.
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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
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.
North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home duties
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.
Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents
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?
Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college
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.