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A San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of homicide about a month after allegedly attacking his girlfriend's father, police said.
The Diocese of Sacramento will seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after more than 250 lawsuits claiming sexual abuse by clergy and other staff, Bishop Jaime Soto said.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the "suffering of the children in Gaza" is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.
San Mateo police arrested a man suspected of flashed a gun during a road rage incident just after midnight on Sunday
Fire crews in San Francisco knocked down a three-alarm fire in the city's north of Panhandle neighborhood early Monday morning that sent two people to the hospital and displaced seven, according to fire officials.
A group of current and former employees at an Oakland coffee shop claimed the cafe's owners were aware of bathroom graffiti that could be construed as anti-Semitic for months prior to a recent confrontation that went viral.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a woman Sunday afternoon for allegedly carrying a loaded firearm while in possession of illegal drugs, according to police.
California food banks used to distribute primarily canned and boxed food, but thanks to an innovative idea from a Bay Area man, they are also able to give away mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need even as federal commodity programs are providing less product to distribute, grocery store donations are waning and cash gifts don't go nearly as far as inflation hovers near a 40-year high.
Even in fertile agriculture regions like the North Bay counties there are people going hungry who the Redwood Empire Food Bank helps every day.
A Bay Area resident who sometimes struggled to get meals while in college has found success in a career where his main job is to make sure people are fed.
Bay Area members of the Boy Scouts of America helped to collect thousands of pounds of donations for local food banks this month as part of an annual campaign to help those in need.
After the Niners beat the Seahawks 28-16 earlier in the day, Faithful fans celebrated another win of sorts Sunday evening.
Deebo Samuel scored on a catch and a run and the San Francisco 49ers won their 11th straight division game, beating the Seattle Seahawks 28-16.
Geno Smith will miss Seattle's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with a groin injury, setting the stage for Drew Lock to make his first start for the Seahawks.
Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC super welterweight title in his hometown on Saturday night.
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
Berkeley students led by their science teacher are planting tiny micro forests to curb the impacts of climate change.
In order to combat the impacts of sea level rise, the Port of San Francisco and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are planning on raising the iconic, historic Ferry Building by as much as seven feet.
With ridership less than half what it was pre-pandemic, BART needs to come up with a new source of funding fast.
Funding concerns have previously brought BART's future into question, and while it secured funding, what would the Bay Area be like if it had not?
Despite the problems plaguing BART, some riders are happy to continue using the transit system they love and are optimistic it will recover.
BART is on the brink, and it's not just remote work keeping passengers away.
BART enables San Francisco residents to make a South Bay commute between home and office seamlessly without owning a car.
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.
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.
KPIX meteorologist Jessica Burch says the Bay Area can expect cool and mild weather this week (12-11-2023)
Wet weather is expected to return to the Bay Area mid to late December, the National Weather Service said early Monday morning.
Cool temperatures continue this weekend with the possibility of rain returning late next week (12-10-2023)
Meteorologist Darren Peck says there is a chance of rain at the far end of his work week forecast.
The World Health Organization launched a Commission on Social Connection after declaring loneliness to be a pressing global health threat. The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness is as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day when it comes to the mortality effects. Dr. David Spiegel, professor and associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, explains what's behind the loneliness epidemic, and discusses some ways to combat loneliness
Sharon Chin reports on Boy Scout Pack 28 presenting a check for over $21,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (12-11-2023)
Matt Lively's postgame report from Levi's Stadium following the 49ers 28-16 win against the Seahawks. San Francisco improved to 10-3 and now has the best record in the NFC. (12-11-23)
Cal freshman Fernando Mendoza began the season as the third string quarterback. He'll end it as the starter in a bowl game and the QB of the future in Berkeley. (12-11-23)
Reed Cowan reports on the latest developments in the controversy surrounding an Oakland coffee shop where video of a confrontation over graffiti that could be construed as anti-Semitic went viral.
The World Health Organization launched a Commission on Social Connection after declaring loneliness to be a pressing global health threat. The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness is as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day when it comes to the mortality effects. Dr. David Spiegel, professor and associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, explains what's behind the loneliness epidemic, and discusses some ways to combat loneliness
Ryan Yamamoto spoke with Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin, Temple Sinai Oakland and Zahra Billoo, Council on American-Islamic Relations about the threat of violence against U.S. Jews and Muslims. (12-3-23)
A new study from Stanford Medicine shows the potential benefits of going vegan. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto spoke to Professor of Medicine at Stanford and senior author of the study, Doctor Christopher Gardner, about the findings.
Dr. Gina Fromer is the new president and CEO of Glide, and is a former Glide client herself. She joined CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook to talk about the types of need that Glide is seeing right now, and about some of her goals as she takes on this new role
Kaiser Permanente looked at more than 360,000 mothers and infants and found types of health risks that could be associated with cannabis use during pregnancy. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto talks to Lyndsay Avalos, PhD, MPH, from Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Division of Research about the findings
According to the CDC, between 58,000 to 80,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized with RSV in the U.S. every year. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto talks to Dr. Dean Winslow, infectious diseases specialist at Stanford Health Care, about the symptoms that parents should be aware of, and what they should do if they're unable to get a shot
Fire crews in San Francisco knocked down a three-alarm fire in the city's north of Panhandle neighborhood early Monday morning that sent two people to the hospital and displaced seven, according to fire officials.
San Francisco Police are offering a reward in connection to the homicide case of a man who was shot and killed in August.
San Francisco crews have contained a 1-alarm fire on the 600 block of Judah Sunday morning that impacted two homes.
Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC super welterweight title in his hometown on Saturday night.
Families came together at a Redwood City elementary school Friday for a community Las Posadas celebration.
A group of current and former employees at an Oakland coffee shop claimed the cafe's owners were aware of bathroom graffiti that could be construed as anti-Semitic for months prior to a recent confrontation that went viral.
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office is declining to charge an Oakley police officer for fatally shooting a suspect in August 2022, the office said Friday.
In Oakland's Laurel District, neighbors on and near Georgia Street are uniting to keep each other safe following a number of home burglaries and violent assaults.
Benicia police on Sunday said they arrested an allegedly intoxicated driver Saturday after he crashed into a power pole and ended up on fire on its roof.
Three Oakland cafe workers are no longer on the job following a confrontation this past week with a customer over anti-Semitic graffiti found in the coffee shop's bathroom.
A San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of homicide about a month after allegedly attacking his girlfriend's father, police said.
San Mateo police arrested a man suspected of flashed a gun during a road rage incident just after midnight on Sunday
Police in Pacific Grove over the weekend released the names of two people arrested in connection with an attempted homicide there last month.
San Jose police arrested a man early Sunday for alleged domestic violence and found a firearm and illegal drugs at his home.
A rocket launcher and an Uzi were among the 408 firearms collected by law enforcement at a gun buyback in San Jose last weekend.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a woman Sunday afternoon for allegedly carrying a loaded firearm while in possession of illegal drugs, according to police.
A Santa Rosa teen has been holding holiday fundraisers for 10 years and has now set an ambitious goal that defies people's expectations of him.
San Rafael police arrested two people for allegedly shoplifting at a department store at the Northgate Mall on Saturday.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly stabbing another woman after a physical confrontation in Santa Rosa, police said.
After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out California's underwater bull kelp forests, biologists say they're seeing promising signs that efforts to save them may be helping.
In Oakland's Laurel District, neighbors on and near Georgia Street are uniting to keep each other safe following a number of home burglaries and violent assaults.
A Santa Rosa teen has been holding holiday fundraisers for 10 years and has now set an ambitious goal that defies people's expectations of him.
Bay Area shelters, already stretched to the limit, are bracing for tough times as more and more people surrender their pets because they can no longer afford them.
In the heart of downtown Alameda, holiday shopping takes center stage, offering a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.
East Bay seniors are learning to defend themselves by any means necessary.
A San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of homicide about a month after allegedly attacking his girlfriend's father, police said.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution.
The Diocese of Sacramento will seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after more than 250 lawsuits claiming sexual abuse by clergy and other staff, Bishop Jaime Soto said.
San Mateo police arrested a man suspected of flashed a gun during a road rage incident just after midnight on Sunday
Fire crews in San Francisco knocked down a three-alarm fire in the city's north of Panhandle neighborhood early Monday morning that sent two people to the hospital and displaced seven, according to fire officials.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said Wednesday the city is suing three online tobacco retailers for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to consumers in San Francisco.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
A San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of homicide about a month after allegedly attacking his girlfriend's father, police said.
San Mateo police arrested a man suspected of flashed a gun during a road rage incident just after midnight on Sunday
Santa Rosa officers arrested a woman Sunday afternoon for allegedly carrying a loaded firearm while in possession of illegal drugs, according to police.
San Francisco Police are offering a reward in connection to the homicide case of a man who was shot and killed in August.
Police in Pacific Grove over the weekend released the names of two people arrested in connection with an attempted homicide there last month.
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.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
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.
Iconic electronic pop band Depeche Mode brought their "Memento Mori Tour" to Chase Center Sunday night, playing hits from the last four-plus decades to a full house.
Over 100 protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict shut down the westbound Bay Bridge at the height of the morning commute Thursday.
Founding members of Queen Brian May and Roger Taylor brought "The Rhapsody Tour" with singer Adam Lambert to the Chase Center in San Francisco for the first of two nights Wednesday.
R&B maverick Janelle Monáe delivered a splashy, colorful spectacle at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco Tuesday night, playing fan favorites and songs from her latest effort 'The Age of Pleasure.'
A steady stream of mourners, some of them in tears, arrived at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to pay their respects to the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.
California food banks used to distribute primarily canned and boxed food, but thanks to an innovative idea from a Bay Area man, they are also able to give away mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
A pair of volunteers working for a South Bay organization go out of their way to bring warmth and nourishment to the unhoused, not just during the holidays, but all year round.
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
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.
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.