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Missing the big screen? Slowly, movie theaters are reopening in some corners of the Bay Area, as a few counties graduate into a less restrictive tier of Gov. Gavin Newsom's COVID-19 business reopening plan.
Tuesday's blue skies seemed like a novelty after a week of otherworldly phenomena due to unhealthy air.
A Senate panel put a top Google executive on the defensive over the company's powerful position in online advertising as some lawmakers look hopefully toward an expected antitrust case against the tech giant by the Trump administration.
A program to assist small landlords financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was approved Tuesday by San Mateo County supervisors.
There may not be a new 5G iPhone just yet, but Apple tried to compensate for any disappointment by giving its fans several new devices to play with while they wait.
Mayor London Breed acknowledged people's frustrations in dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as the Bay Area marks six months since the coronavirus led to a host of restrictions and closures.
California fitness centers have filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom's measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus unfairly target the industry.
Contra Costa County Health officials have decided to align the county guidelines with the state, effectively doing away with any local restrictions.
Wildfires are destroying property, running up huge losses for property insurers and putting a strain on economic activity along the West Coast that could linger for a year or more.
On Monday, COVID-19 reopenings were expanded for a number of San Francisco businesses with gyms, hair salons and other personal services now being allowed to have a limited number of customers indoors.
The owner of a Pittsburg bar was charged Monday with violating the county health officer order related to COVID-19 by allowing the bar to be open for indoor use, authorities said.
The coalition that led the boycott that saw some of the world's biggest companies pull their ads from Facebook in July announced a week of new action against the company based in Menlo Park.
The smoke and ash from the wildfires seem to permeate every corner of the Bay Area but this is also home to one of the most renowned wine regions in the world and that's presenting a tough choice for grape growers.
Some of the people braving outdoor dining Saturday in the East Bay said they thought conditions had improved a little.
With empty tables, deserted parks, and very slow streets, for the second day in a row, the bad air gave San Francisco an emptiness that felt more like the start of the shutdown.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
Solano County is experiencing blow after blow when it comes to mass layoffs, with the potential for even more jobs to be cut.
The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
A judge in San Mateo County has set a trial date in early 2027 for the man accused of killing seven farmworkers during a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.
Voters in San Francisco are set to decide on a proposed charter amendment that would restrict lawmakers to serving two terms for life, following a decision by the Board of Supervisors.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
In addition to the market, there's also a restaurant inside. The "Hand Roll Factory" specializes in sushi rolls, rice and sashimi. It's only the second Tokyo Central in Northern California.
A person was shot and killed in Fremont on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A dismembered body was discovered in an industrial area of Oakland over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating after a body was found in an agricultural field near Salinas on Wednesday morning.
One city in the Bay Area has been declared the world's absolute worst in the world when it comes to housing affordability for new homebuyers, a new analysis finds.
The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center said suspicious conduct or criminal activity flagged by law enforcement will be entered into its database, where it "can link the locations to the information and really tie it all together in near-real time."
The driver of a stolen vehicle fleeing from San Jose police officers was killed after losing control and crashing over the weekend, police said Tuesday.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Four suspects remain at large and two were arrested after an armed robbery at a Petaluma jewelry store on Saturday, police said.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
The federal government said that unless homeowners downstream consent to it, the removal of the bridge cannot go forward. Meanwhile, residents opposed to the demolition say it's time to stop trying to fight Mother Nature.
San Darnold's NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing.
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is the USAA 2025 Salute to Service award winner.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
The Super Bowl LX countdown has the NFL trying to tackle concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around Levi's Stadium.
Tom Brady is not taking sides in Super Bowl LX between his former team, the Patriots, and the Seahawks.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating after a body was found in an agricultural field near Salinas on Wednesday morning.
A judge in San Mateo County has set a trial date in early 2027 for the man accused of killing seven farmworkers during a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
The bipartisan effort aims to place harsher penalties on first-time offenders and to close a loophole that allowed drunk drivers in deadly crashes to avoid jail time.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center said suspicious conduct or criminal activity flagged by law enforcement will be entered into its database, where it "can link the locations to the information and really tie it all together in near-real time."
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
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.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Voters in San Francisco are set to decide on a proposed charter amendment that would restrict lawmakers to serving two terms for life, following a decision by the Board of Supervisors.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
The Super Bowl LX countdown has the NFL trying to tackle concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around Levi's Stadium.
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.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
NPU Live, the company behind The Midway and Portola Festival, is hosting several concerts and parties in one of the city's unique spaces, Pier 80.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
Andrea Nakano reports on a block party held in San Francisco Chinatown. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on a veteran who recieved free tickets to the Super Bowl courtesy of USAA insurance company. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Devin Fehely reports on artworks focusing on Afrofuturism. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kelsi Thorud reports on the descendants of Piedmont's first Black family suing the city over its actions in ousting the Dearing family in the 1920s. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Brad Hamilton reports on homeless outreach services in San Francisco in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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.
