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San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday could approve an emergency ordinance to raise wages by $5 per hour for some grocery and retail workers as the COVID-19 pandemic endures.
Many who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in the Bay Area are still struggling to find an appointment. That's where some online vaccine hunters are stepping in to help.
Twitter filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the U.S. Capitol riot.
Officials with the San Francisco Unified School District released additional details Monday about a plan to resume in-person learning for some schools starting in April, after reaching a tentative deal with teachers late last week.
The judge in the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire case has accepted a plea deal from master tenant Derick Almena in the 2016 warehouse fire. With time served, Almena will serve the rest of his sentence at home with an ankle monitor after pleading guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Police in Oakland on Monday offered an update on their sideshow enforcement efforts over the weekend, saying officers issued citations towed four vehicles, recovered a weapon and made an arrest.
UCSF scientists are trying to understand how stress, lack of sleep, even social isolation might diminish how well COVID-19 vaccines work.
A group of San Francisco Unified School District parents, frustrated that schools remain closed for in-person learning, proposed on Monday doing away with elections for Board of Education commissioners and instead moving to an appointment-based system.
Roughly 6,300 people who received a COVID-19 vaccination at the Oakland Coliseum last week may have received slightly less than the dosage recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but are not advised to repeat the dose, the California Department of Public Health said Monday.
Two suspects are being sought by UC Berkeley Police following an aggravated assault at People's Park on Monday morning.
A popular pet flea and tick collar has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, and thousands of other pets injured, and hundred of humans harmed as well, according to a published report.
A woman charged with a hate crime in connection with an anti-Asian attack in Mountain View last month is expected to appear in court Monday. Meanwhile, prosecutors released additional details about the incident.
A 750,000-square foot San Francisco office complex in the Mission Bay neighborhood is set to sell for a record $1.08 billion, according to the realty company that put the property on the market.
Trevor Noah hosts the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS, airing Sunday, March 14th.
The push is on to fix ruptures in the levee around Pajaro before the rainy season returns. Kelsi Thorud reports. (9-15-23)
Ever since the pandemic began, Lake County has seen an influx of new residents. Max Darrow reports. (9-15-23)
BART is reconsidering a tree-trimming operation in Fremont after concerns raised about bald eagles in the area. Wilson Walker reports. (9-15-23)
The night market arrives at a crucial time for businesses in the Sunset District which have been grappling with an increase in crimes that have driven customers away. José Martínez reports. (9-15-23)
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen says this weekend will feel like a mild combination of late summer and early fall -- just like the calendar says it is.
People heading to the Northern and Central California coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend are urged to exercise caution and watch for potential sneaker waves, as a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
Drivers who rely on U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco should expect major delays over Labor Day weekend, as a stretch of the freeway will be closed for construction work.
An investigation is underway after two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Solano County on Thursday evening, authorities said.
The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Melbourne for their season-opening NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
People heading to the Northern and Central California coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend are urged to exercise caution and watch for potential sneaker waves, as a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect.
Drivers who rely on U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco should expect major delays over Labor Day weekend, as a stretch of the freeway will be closed for construction work.
San Francisco International Airport passengers are facing more delays than officials initially expected as crews continue a major runway repaving project.
An HVAC expert said he is using AI to collect data on every call for service, so when another technician runs into a similar situation, they can check previous information.
San Francisco unveiled a new plaza at the city's landmark Fisherman's Wharf area on Wednesday, months after the demolition of a longtime restaurant at the site.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
A shooting at Pittsburg police headquarters on Thursday injured an officer and a suspect who brought a gun into a holding cell after not being properly searched, sources told CBS News Bay Area.
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for a suspected shooter after a driver in a pickup was shot on Interstate 80 on Tuesday night.
Fire burned three buildings in downtown Oakland adjacent to Interstate Highway 880 on Wednesday.
The shooting happened Aug. 23, around 12:15 a.m., in the Del Norte Plaza shopping center. According to police, a 21-year-old from Oakland was shot and killed during what detectives now say was a planned marijuana robbery.
A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman has been charged after police said she intentionally ran over her friend with her vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex where they both lived.
San Jose police are searching for a suspect after a shooting left a man with life-threatening injuries late Wednesday night.
Firefighters battling two large wildfires in California's Big Sur region said Thursday that while they are making progress on the Timber Fire, the larger Plaskett Fire continues to grow.
Two wildfires burning in California's Big Sur region have burned more than 54,000 acres, officials said, as the fast-moving Plaskett Fire has now overtaken the Timber Fire in size.
A minor earthquake shook Sonoma County Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
Two campers who were found dead after they went missing during a canoe trip on Tomales Bay over the weekend have been identified.
A man arrested in connection with a series of home burglaries in the North Bay and the East Bay has been connected to additional thefts, deputies said.
As wildfire risk and rising insurance costs put increasing pressure on California homeowners, some residents in high-risk areas are looking for new ways to protect their properties.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Melbourne for their season-opening NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
An investigation is underway after two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Solano County on Thursday evening, authorities said.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
Five people were arrested in two separate burglary investigations at Woodland's County Fair Mall, police said Thursday.
A shooting at Pittsburg police headquarters on Thursday injured an officer and a suspect who brought a gun into a holding cell after not being properly searched, sources told CBS News Bay Area.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman has been charged after police said she intentionally ran over her friend with her vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex where they both lived.
An HVAC expert said he is using AI to collect data on every call for service, so when another technician runs into a similar situation, they can check previous information.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.
A bill that would toughen penalties for assaults against utility workers is being sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the California legislature.
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The mayor's office said the City plans to redo all contracts involving homeless services to focus on better "outcomes and accountability for results."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Fans of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies lined up outside legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett's Berkeley studio Friday, hoping to take home a piece of movie history.
Pokémon fans from across the country and around the world are pouring into San Francisco this weekend for the largest Pokémon World Championships in the event's history.
Sixty years ago, San Francisco native Gus Tham was living the dream.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
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.
Kevin Ko reports that as travelers hit the airports, travel costs are up from last year.
Authorities in the East Bay are investigating after a Pittsburg Police officer was shot by an armed suspect and a Richmond police officer was shot following a standoff, both on Thursday evening. Kevin Ko reports.
Expect continued mild conditions on Friday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. For Labor Day weekend, expect continued cooling before temperatures warm up starting on Monday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
A woman was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Richmond after a police officer was shot on Thursday evening.
A suspect who was not properly searched or not searched at all produced a handgun inside a holding cell at the Pittsburg Police Department, sources told CBS News Bay Area, which led to a shooting that injured an officer and the suspect. Andrea Nakano reports.
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.