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Officials at Hercules Middle School arrived Monday morning to discover the school's cafeteria had been damaged after someone allegedly sneaked into it and drove a golf cart inside, according to police.
The crime rate on and around the University of California's Berkeley campus has students and administrators alarmed.
The South San Jose high school student has a fantastic record on the football field -- so why can't he play?
They've been called elitist snobs, nerds and brainiacs -- but the fact is, folks in the Bay Area are among the brightest, most well-educated people in the country.
UC Berkeley scientists observing how mussels attach themselves to submarine surfaces have developed a new surgical glue.
After multiple delays, California's public school curricula will include prominent gay people and LGBT rights milestones in history classes.
Diana Lizarraga guides more than 100 minority and low income students into STEM careers.
A whistleblower has filed a complaint accusing UC Berkeley chancellor Nicolas Dirks of misusing public funds.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted 10-1 in favor of a resolution to make CCSF free to residents and city workers.
Police in Morgan Hill are searching for someone who let nearly two dozen pigs out of their pens at Live Oak High School over the weekend.
The University of California system is pledging more than $3 million to fight hunger on campus, as a new survey finds nearly 20 percent of students don't get enough to eat.
More money from state coffers allowed university officials to make the offers.
Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, joining a dozen other states in the latest fight over LGBT rights.
Dressing for school can get complicated. One school district has rewritten a dress code that may go down as the simplest set of guidelines ever.
The Oakland woman said she searched far and wide for her pet, Dash, with no luck. Shethen turned to the Internet for help, posting pictures and details about Dash's disappearance on several apps.
As Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated, one Northern California artist is keeping the centuries-old tradition of Islamic calligraphy alive, one carefully measured stroke at a time.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Economists say the next phase of recovery hinges on bringing back international visitors, especially from China, who historically spend more and stay longer.
Crimson is a mountain lion cub who was found alone in the Santa Monica Mountains. One of the youngest animals the Oakland Zoo has ever taken in, and likely one of its cutest.
Economists say the next phase of recovery hinges on bringing back international visitors, especially from China, who historically spend more and stay longer.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region beginning around 10 a.m. Residents may see lightning, heavy rainfall and small hail through the morning.
A Daly City patrol vehicle struck two bicyclists in San Francisco on Monday, the fire department said. Both cyclists were taken to the hospital in serious condition, San Francisco Fire said.
Police in Redwood City issued a warning to residents of a neighborhood Monday morning, after coyotes were spotted in the area.
Caltrans reopened a stretch of eastbound Interstate 80 in downtown San Francisco late Sunday night, after the roadway was closed for much of the weekend for repairs.
Crimson is a mountain lion cub who was found alone in the Santa Monica Mountains. One of the youngest animals the Oakland Zoo has ever taken in, and likely one of its cutest.
Crews unearthed the skeletal remains on April 15, and the Alameda County Coroner's Office determined they were not connected to any crime and that they were likely of Native American origin.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region beginning around 10 a.m. Residents may see lightning, heavy rainfall and small hail through the morning.
On Tuesday, councilmembers tentatively approved a change in the law, increasing the number of signatures from 50 to 200.
Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in East Oakland on Saturday night, officials said.
A San Jose man suspected of attacking a customer at a local bakery late last year was arrested by authorities more than 1,500 miles away in Arkansas.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said they busted a suspected retail theft crew allegedly linked to nearly 100 retail thefts across Northern California and Nevada.
An 18-year-old San Jose man was charged with the sexual assault and murder of his 2-year-old foster brother, authorities said on Monday.
A San Jose teen is facing multiple felony charges, including murder and sexual assault, following the death of his two-year-old foster brother, authorities said.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
With weather forecasts calling for rain and reservoirs at, or nearing, capacity, it seems strange to think that parts of Sonoma Water are under a "dry water supply" designation.
A teenager that police said was involved in a deadly crash in Novato earlier this month has been arrested after being released from the hospital.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region beginning around 10 a.m. Residents may see lightning, heavy rainfall and small hail through the morning.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams have agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract that gives the team clarity about the future of one of its most important players before the NFL draft.
Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' 593-minute scoreless run to begin the season, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 in an early Western Conference showdown.
The multiyear rebuild era for the San Jose Sharks is complete.
Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Andrew Alvarez worked 4 1/3 sharp innings in relief and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
A teenager that police said was involved in a deadly crash in Novato earlier this month has been arrested after being released from the hospital.
A San Jose man suspected of attacking a customer at a local bakery late last year was arrested by authorities more than 1,500 miles away in Arkansas.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said they busted a suspected retail theft crew allegedly linked to nearly 100 retail thefts across Northern California and Nevada.
The Oakland woman said she searched far and wide for her pet, Dash, with no luck. Shethen turned to the Internet for help, posting pictures and details about Dash's disappearance on several apps.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
A North Bay marijuana growing business said the industry has not panned out as many hoped it would when recreational marijuana was legalized.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
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.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
Kara St. Cyr reports on a scam involving AI and lost pets.
Itay Hod reports on Crimson, the mountain lion cub.
Max Darrow reports on the BARK program at California prisons.
Kenny Choi reports on the San Francisco tourism industry.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says after Tuesday's rain, another band of showers could hit overnight, followed by clear skies.
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.