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The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against credit card company Visa Inc. to block the company's purchase of financial technology startup Plaid, calling it a monopolistic takeover of a potential competitor.
San Francisco voters concerned about economic disparity have overwhelmingly approved several tax measures targeting landlords and big businesses whose CEOs earn far more than their average workers.
Tesla has become the most valuable and (by some measures) the most profitable automaker in the world. But a short while ago, the Bay Area based manufacturer of electric vehicles nearly toppled into bankruptcy.
In a move to help a cash-strapped fire district cope with protecting a fast-growing area, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved updated facility fees to help the district pay for new future facilities.
Today's stock market gains come despite all the election uncertainty, but may suggest optimism for a second stimulus package down the line.
Novato residents Tuesday appeared to favor, by a three-to-one margin, a ballot measure that would increase the city's hotel tax by 2 percent.
A ballot measure to partially dismantle California's longtime system of tying property taxes to the last sales price was trailing narrowly Tuesday with several million votes still to be counted.
Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services have prevailed in their expensive gamble to keep drivers classified as independent contractors.
Voters have rejected a measure that would have let California cities expand rent control. Proposition 21 would have let cities limit rent hikes on properties that are more than 15 years old.
San Francisco could soon become the largest city in the country to ban smoking inside most multi-unit residential buildings, including inside units.
Waymo, the self-driving company of Google's parent company Alphabet, has suspended its self-driving operations in San Francisco as businesses and cities in the Bay Area and across the country brace for potential unrest.
Flights between Mineta San Jose International Airport and Hawaii have resumed just in time for the holidays and after the state has reopened to tourists for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In many places around the Bay Area, people are boarding up shops and preparing for the unknown in the wake of Tuesday's presidential election.
Pandemic closures have had a deep impact on the businesses in San Francisco's Japantown, an impact that some fear may be permanent.
Whoever wins the presidency will face dual challenges of reining in the pandemic and rebuilding the economy.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Santa Rosa kicked off a pilot program Friday night to bring life back into the downtown area. The goal is to help local businesses keep their doors open and flourish. But it's also an opportunity to bring community back to the city.
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
The 58-acre coastal property once tied to singer Chris Isaak is opening to the public after years of preservation, restoration and construction.
A new grocery store opened Thursday at the border of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach neighborhoods, giving thousands of residents a long-awaited option after the site sat vacant for three years.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man for sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Muni bus last year, the District Attorney's Office said.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
But these days, she's also planting something that's taken her cooking to new heights, and maybe her mood too.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large, bulky piles of trash.
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.
A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.
A car plunged off a cliff into the ocean at a well-known surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, early Thursday morning, leaving one occupant dead and a second injured
Looming thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday afternoon could pose challenges for firefighters as the Timber Fire continues to threaten hundreds of structures.
The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast.
A Morgan Hill resident and San Benito County probation employee has been charged with possessing sexually explicit images of a minor he was communicating with on social media, authorities said.
Santa Rosa kicked off a pilot program Friday night to bring life back into the downtown area. The goal is to help local businesses keep their doors open and flourish. But it's also an opportunity to bring community back to the city.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
An animal rescue group in the Bay Area said it has rescued a young coyote that was recently found in an illegal trap.
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who spent much of his life in hospitals had one simple wish for his birthday: for him to watch a basketball game. A community of strangers in San Anselmo made sure he got it.
Neighbors said the FAA's temporary adjustment during the recent Bohemian Grove gathering dramatically reduced the number of aircraft flying over their homes. But after the event ended, the FAA returned to its normal departure procedures.
Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.
San Francisco will host its fourth MLB All-Star Game and first since 2007, bringing baseball's showcase week back to Oracle Park as the city pushes to draw more major events.
Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams.
The San Francisco 49ers begin their quest for a sixth Super Bowl title on Thursday, kicking off the 2026 preseason with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Two coaches who carry the same principles of leading with heart and purpose were presented with the inaugural service awards.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Tyler Muehl, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court after a viral video captured him attacking the sea lion at La Jolla Cove.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
Officials in the City of Pittsburg announced Wednesday that it lost nearly $1 million in a phishing incident earlier this year, adding that most of the money has been recovered.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
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.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Richmond community is looking for answers after testing found a chemical called PCE underneath the Kennedy High School campus, which is currently under construction for modernization.
A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.
Paul Pelosi, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, pleaded not guilty on Friday through his attorney to charges in connection with an alleged hit-and-run crash in Northern California last month.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
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.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
The Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert scheduled for Thursday night at San Francisco's Chase Center was postponed because of a medical emergency involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
After more than three years of work, a new food hall has opened in the Presidio of San Francisco.
with Zoe Mintz.
Andrea Nakano reports.
Devin Fehely got a chance to sit down with a resident of a San Jose emergency housing facility to see how the program got him back on his feet.
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.