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The city of San Francisco detailed its plans to house vulnerable homeless residents on Wednesday, a day after supervisors approved an emergency ordinance that would require the city to house all homeless residents, regardless of age or health status.
As of Wednesday, 17 people have died from the coronavirus in San Francisco. From March 1 to April 14, 12 people have taken their own lives. KPIX spoke to someone who suffers from depression with a hopeful message for those who may need to hear it.
Even before the coronavirus outbreak, many Bay Area restaurants were struggling to keep their doors open. They faced rising rents, labor costs and fees that made it tough to do business. They know they'll have to adapt once the pandemic ends.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance requiring the city to secure at least 8,250 hotel rooms for three affected groups amid the stay-at-home order, with 7,000 reserved for the city's homeless.
Bay Area business owners have already made big changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and are willing to make more, but they're not sure how feasible Gov. Newsom's plan to reopen the state is.
When it comes to beating the coronavirus pandemic and reopening the state, a lot more testing for the virus has to be conducted, medical experts and California governor Gavin Newsom say.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously passed emergency legislation to immediately provide two more weeks of paid leave for the city's healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tamalpais High School senior Kylie Frame wanted to help the essential workers -- and when Kylie Frame wants to do something, apparently, it gets done!
With many of us spending so much extra time at home, financial experts say it's the perfect time to handle financial planning tasks we may have been putting off.
Due to the shelter in place order, performances from June 7 through July 3 at the War Memorial Opera House, are canceled, according to a statement. on Tuesday.
There's been a lot of attention about first responders and the medical community running short of PPE. But, what about those who put food on our table?
The reopening of cities and the return to normal life cannot be rushed and won't happen until a vaccine is available, and that's still at least 12 to 18 months away, experts say. When society reopens, it will be slow and happen in stages.
The number of inmates at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin who have the coronavirus has decreased by six because six who tested positive have completely recovered, Alameda County sheriff's officials said on Monday.
A new online mapping tool is helping researchers more accurately locate California communities most at risk from the novel coronavirus.
As of Friday, people in Sonoma County will be reqired to wear a facial covering in any enclosed space or indoor facility, except their home, including grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A rare celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night, as six planets are expected to be visible in what is being called a "planetary parade."
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of a man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with an assault near San Francisco's Pier 39 last week, prosecutors said on Friday.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with an assault near San Francisco's Pier 39 last week, prosecutors said on Friday.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
A shooting in San Francisco on Friday morning left at least one person dead and another person injured, police said.
Trials were paused and juries sent home until Monday as courtroom clerks demanded change on the hall of justice steps.
A teacher strike in Oakland has been averted after the teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative agreement on Friday morning, preventing disruptions for students and families.
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.
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball has been America's fastest-growing sport for four straight years.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of a man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
From the Winter Olympics spotlight to his base with the San Jose Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has made a global splash and now he's bringing that momentum back to the Bay Area.
To protect and serve took on a whole new meaning for two officers in the San Francisco Bay Area last weekend.
Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
A suspect is accused of animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and evidence consistent with bird fighting were located at a home just outside of Santa Rosa city limits on Wednesday, authorities said.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.
The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue, between River Lane and Montesano Avenue, due to landslide and tree fall risk.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
Bo Davidson has torn through the minors in his first two full seasons in the Giants system.
Early on at spring training, Giants veterans Willy Adames and Matt Chapman pulled some of the young position players in camp aside with a simple message: just be yourself.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 on Sunday.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of a man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with an assault near San Francisco's Pier 39 last week, prosecutors said on Friday.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.
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.
A celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night (2/28/26), as six planets are expected to be visible. Zoe Mintz has the details on how to view the "planetary parade."
Expect the spring-like warming trend to continue on Saturday, with highs well into the 70s in many Bay Area locations. Temperatures are expected to cool at the start of next week. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
Andrea Nakano reports.
As California faces a fentanyl crisis, 53 people died in San Francisco from unintentional drug overdoses in January alone. Now, a breakthrough treatment has promising results to help patients kick the addiction. Kara St. Cyr reports.
A major earthquake upgrade to keep water flowing at San Francisco General Hospital is almost finished. Kenny Choi reports on how a new pipeline is designed to bend, not break.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.