The CBS News Bay Area Icon Award honors our local community heroes who do outstanding service to make our San Francisco Bay Area a better place.
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The CBS News Bay Area Icon Award honors our local community heroes who do outstanding service to make our San Francisco Bay Area a better place.
An East Bay woman has inspired a love of music for more than three decades through a competition that's drawn young people from around the world.
A Peninsula woman is working to make sure people with autism feel included at a San Mateo County ranch providing a fulfilling place for everyone to feel and "be okay."
A San Francisco husband and wife have been connecting people to cultural music and dance traditions in the Mission District for 18 years.
This week's CBS News Bay Area Icon Award winner is a woman credited with saving and revitalizing a cultural centerpiece in San Francisco's Mission District.
A Contra Costa County woman brings the gift of music to foster and at-risk children every week, providing benefits ranging from self-confidence to healing from trauma.
Contra Costa County serves 14,000 unsheltered people every year, according to its annual report. The leader of a nonprofit is developing innovative new hopeful solutions for housing and healing.
A community of support is critical for people recovering from addiction and other challenges, and in San Jose, a new model of care is making a big difference, thanks in part to a local pastor.
More than 2,000 people in San Mateo County are living with homelessness, according to the latest annual count. A nonprofit on the county's coast is working to bring those numbers down.
The application process to become a U.S. citizen can be time-consuming and complicated, and a longtime Napa Valley volunteer reflects on her experience while helping other newcomers.
A native San Franciscan is working to grow the city as an epicenter for music by celebrating musicians of the past and supporting new artists of the future.
A South Bay retiree has turned a hobby into a life-changing employment program for people in need of a second chance.
A North Bay attorney who provides a safety net for people who are seeking a new start in life after serving their prison sentences is the recipient of the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award.
CBS News Bay Area presents its very first Icon Award to a Grammy Award-winning duo who creates a whole new generation of music makers geared towards making change.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
While Saks has been a fixture on the corner of Post and Powell since 1997, retail real estate experts say the store's departure isn't a sign of the trend they're seeing downtown.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
Crews had the blaze under control shortly after 9 a.m. No one was injured, the fire department said.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash early in the morning and found that several parked cars had been hit.
In Oakland, people filled the Cathedral of Christ the Light to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis, who died on Monday.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
On Saturday in San Jose, and around the country, an army of volunteers went to work helping seniors stay in their homes.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
The body of a man has been pulled from a car that was found submerged in the Russian River near the community of Jenner, authorities say.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
The city of Napa has settled a civil lawsuit for $1 million over police shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in 2021.
When Pat Townsley heard of the tragic crash that took the lives of four Marin County high school students, he immediately channeled his restaurant's website into an informational hub for his community.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove and got hot while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2.
After watching several starters leave for other teams at the start of the free agent period, the San Francisco 49ers had some glaring holes on their defensive depth chart.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash early in the morning and found that several parked cars had been hit.
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
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 fundraising campaign aims to raise enough money so that the more than century-old San Francisco theater can buy its own building and stay in the Mission District.
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All across Northern California, the fight is on to prevent the spread of an invasive shellfish called the golden mussel. It has the potential to do billions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure and, as a result, the East Bay Regional Park District has announced changes to the way boaters can operate on its lakes.
The union accuses the district of failing to provide financial information about recent budget cuts.
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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.