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President Biden and former President Donald Trump won commanding victories across nearly all the states holding nominating primaries and caucuses on Super Tuesday.
Tuesday appeared to be a very strong night for moderates in San Francisco, their ballot measures, and ultimately the mayor herself, as she heads towards a reelection fight in November.
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian have emerged as frontrunners in a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo in Congress.
Jackie Speier appears to have won a seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in Tuesday's election, giving the former longtime congresswoman a chance to serve again where she first began her career as an elected official in 1980.
Supporters held a joint watch party for U.S. Representative Barbara Lee and Lateefah Simon, who's running to succeed Lee, in Downtown Oakland on Tuesday night.
A group of protesters interrupted Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff's victory speech on Super Tuesday
A bevy of countywide and city-specific ballot measures were poised to win voter approval, according to preliminary election results posted to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters website late Tuesday.
A woman who worked for Safeway for 22 years had to enter a legal battle with the company to get unemployment after they fired her for stopping a shoplifter.
Police in Santa Rosa have identified the suspect killed Monday after a shootout and pursuit with the sheriff's department.
A Santa Rosa resident was arrested Tuesday for illegal firearms following an investigation into the seizure of narcotics and firearms last month.
In Danville Tuesday, a World War II veteran was honored with a party and presented the key to the city as he celebrated his 104th birthday.
An individual brandishing a firearm in Oakland led police to recover a small arsenal of 16 firearms and ammunition at a home in the city's Redwood Heights neighborhood.
Police in Lafayette on Tuesday teamed with officers from Concord to pursue and arrest a suspect who was driving a vehicle connected to an armed robbery at a Danville gas station last month.
Voters in San Francisco turned out at City Hall throughout the day Tuesday to cast their ballots in hopes this election could bring some positive news to the city's battle against homelessness and drug addiction.
Attorneys for Meta and founder Mark Zuckerberg are seeking dismissal of shareholder lawsuit alleging the company has deliberately failed to protect users of its social media platforms from human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says light showers will remain Friday but the Bay Area will dry out for the weekend ahead of a new storm system.
Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing how traditional interrogation techniques failed them. Denise and Quinn gained worldwide notoriety when their 2015 kidnapping was detailed in Netflix's highest-rated docuseries of 2024, "American Nightmare." The couple survived, only to be publicly defamed by police and the FBI, who claimed they made the whole thing up. Meanwhile, their kidnapper continued terrorizing other families. In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Huskins and Quinn detailed what happened after the documentary ends. Huskins and Quinn are now working with law enforcement. They're using their trauma to retrain officers (and solve crimes along the way).
Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing how traditional interrogation techniques failed them. Denise and Quinn gained worldwide notoriety when their 2015 kidnapping was detailed in Netflix's highest-rated docuseries of 2024, "American Nightmare." The couple survived, only to be publicly defamed by police and the FBI, who claimed they made the whole thing up. Meanwhile, their kidnapper continued terrorizing other families. In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Huskins and Quinn detailed what happened after the documentary ends. Huskins and Quinn are now working with law enforcement. They're using their trauma to retrain officers (and solve crimes along the way).
Amanda Hari reports on San Francisco launching a pilot program for automated speed cameras that will be set up at busy intersections.
Kenny Choi reports on a San Francisco startup that is developing an AI tool to navigate the bureaucracy of the immigration system.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
Drivers who rely on 19th Avenue in San Francisco should expect delays this Memorial Day weekend, as repaving work will close a section of the roadway.
San Francisco's "canine court" is expected to reopen after a year without hearings for vicious and dangerous dog cases.
With the World Cup coming to the Bay Area, local youth players say they've been waiting for this moment their whole lives.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
A vegetation fire was burning in a remote area of eastern Contra Costa County on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
If approved by voters, "Measure E" would tax single-family homes $192 per year to go towards emergency services, public safety and clean streets. City leaders anticipate that the tax would raise about $34 million per year.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city's progress in its homelessness strategy, crime rate, and overall outlook.
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
Many residents living in apartment complexes in Mountain View have not been getting mail at their homes for months and the postal office is at a loss to find a permanent fix to the mail theft problem.
A high school teacher in Marin County was arrested and suspended from his job over alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor, police said.
A Vallejo man is suspected of killing a woman on May 1 and then shooting a man on Tuesday, before being arrested by officers, police said.
A North Bay man is being held on more than $1 million bail after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of arsons in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Lucas Ye, who is from Mountain View, designed his plushie based on the photographic capture of Apollo 8's view of the Earth. He and his family also traveled to Florida to watch the launch of Artemis II in April.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Gabby Williams scored 16 points to lead a balanced offense and help the Golden State Valkyries rout the New York Liberty 87-70, spoiling the season debut of Satou Sabally.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
The Valkyries assistant coach was a WNBA Champion, All Star, and a Sixth Woman of the Year throughout her career.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
The Fairfield Police Department released body camera footage of officers breaking up a fight and arresting two students at Fairfield High School on Wednesday as videos of the incident circulated on social media.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The first major step in saving the whales from ship strikes officially launched this week. A group of marine mammal experts gathered in San Francisco to launch Whale Spotter.
Ken Paxton notes that Meta Glasses are able to use cameras, speakers, and other components to capture data, including video and audio recordings and peoples' facial geometry.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Officials in Monterey County are moving forward with a proposal that would ban parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge at Big Sur, amid growing safety concerns involving tourists who stop along Highway 1 to take photos.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
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 once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
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 are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
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.
Two Heritage High School students were injured in a chemistry experiment at adjacent Adams Middle School in Brentwood, authorities said.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen reacts after a judge found a 14-year-old teen guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 15-year-old David Gutierrez at Santana Row in San Jose on Valentine's Day 2025.
A shuttered building that was the site of a fast-food restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District could become a community space for up-and-coming local musicians and artists. Loureen Ayyoub reports.
Expect cloudy conditions along the coast in the 60s on Friday, while inland areas will be clear, with highs in the 80s. The cooling trend will continue through Memorial Day weekend. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
Mail pick up is only available on Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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.