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While Students Rising Above scholars are well known to be successful in school and beyond, some have hidden talents. Such was the case for Jenny Hoang who is a whiz when it comes to baking.
Students applying for admission to the University of California system can't submit standardized test scores with their applications as the system works to phase out the exam requirements, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
High housing costs in the Bay Area plus a lack of child care are forcing low-income moms to make tough choices.
Student applicants to the University of California can't submit their standardized test scores with their admissions as the system works to phase out the exam requirements, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Thirty-seven percent of high school students in Sonoma County – nearly four in 10 -- are failing one or more classes, compared to 23 percent last year.
Losing a Wi-Fi signal can be a big problem for kids trying to do remote learning, but what if you're the teacher?
Alameda County health officials announced November 9 as the earliest date that middle and high schools can return to in-class instruction.
A week before Election Day, a new poll shows Proposition 16, which would reinstate affirmative action in college admissions, public employment and the issuance of government contracts, is trailing.
Officials with the Oakland Unified School District apologized Thursday for a racist term that was included in a survey sent out to families about returning to in-person learning.
School bells are still largely silent around the Bay Area and California as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on. The question is, is it safe to get in person learning started again?
The history, culture and contributions of African Americans will be taught to every K-12 student in San Francisco public schools by 2022-2023, according to a resolution passed Tuesday.
The Contra Costa Community College District will continue with mostly online courses and student services for the entire 2020-21 academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SRA scholar Steven Palomares' passion for science is deeply personal with his own mother's health being a primary motivation.
Nearly two-thirds of California parents are uncomfortable sending their children to in-person classes and do not believe schools will be sufficiently safe, according to a poll released Thursday by the California Teachers Association.
A measure on the ballot this November would, if approved, allow students as young as 16 years old to vote in Oakland Unified School District school board elections.
Bay Area air quality regulators are ordering the landfill to take new steps to reduce the odor and better monitor emissions.
Bay Area skywatchers have an opportunity to view a lunar eclipse Thursday night, with the next one not coming for another three years.
Two people were found dead inside a home in Pleasanton in what police believe is a possible murder-suicide.
A red flag warning has been issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast beginning Friday morning amid concerns about potential lightning and strong winds.
Authorities in Napa County have charged a man for allegedly setting the 2025 Pickett Fire near Calistoga, which burned thousands of acres of Wine Country and ruined grape harvests.
According to the Preetesh Karki of the Nepali Association of Northern California, there are about 100,000 people of Nepali origin living in California.
Adam Raine was 16 years old when he died by suicide. His parents say an AI chatbot guided him to the decision.
Transportation officials in San Francisco are investigating after video apparently showed a Muni metro train operator dozing off moments before a crash last month.
Users chat with an AI chatbot about what they're looking for, and Ditto handles the rest.
Two employees of a navigation center serving San Francisco's homeless population have been arrested for allegedly harboring a man charged in the shooting of a police officer, the department said.
Two people were found dead inside a home in Pleasanton in what police believe is a possible murder-suicide.
Police in Oakland made an arrest and recovered a weapon after officers said a woman was kidnapped in East Oakland on Tuesday.
California is taking the tarps off the seats in the south end zone of Memorial Stadium and is trending toward having its biggest home crowd in nearly a decade for its season opener against UCLA.
After becoming the first U.S. woman in more than two decades to win an individual Olympic gold medal in figure skating, Alysa Liu said she will take a break from competing.
The next chapter in the ongoing fight over Berkeley's Harrison Street encampment is taking shape.
Bay Area air quality regulators are ordering the landfill to take new steps to reduce the odor and better monitor emissions.
A red flag warning has been issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast beginning Friday morning amid concerns about potential lightning and strong winds.
Two men, one of whom posed as a player for the San Francisco 49ers, have been arrested and charged in a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of more than $1 million, federal authorities said.
The Timber Fire in Big Sur has grown to the state's third largest wildfire this year, as officials closed a stretch of Highway 1 as part of firefighting efforts.
A wrong-way crash in Santa Clara on Wednesday morning killed the drivers of both vehicles involved, police said Thursday.
Authorities in Napa County have charged a man for allegedly setting the 2025 Pickett Fire near Calistoga, which burned thousands of acres of Wine Country and ruined grape harvests.
A toddler choking on a grape was saved by a Vallejo police officer who dislodged it from the child's throat over the weekend, the department said on Wednesday.
One year after a deadly apartment fire in San Rafael killed two women and two cats, the investigation into what happened remains ongoing, with the victims' families still waiting for answers.
As cities across California struggle to meet state housing goals, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is moving forward with plans to build what would become the largest affordable homeownership community in Marin County.
St. Helena residents say they are still dealing with discolored, foul-smelling water months after the city's water system came under scrutiny in a Napa County Civil Grand Jury report.
California is taking the tarps off the seats in the south end zone of Memorial Stadium and is trending toward having its biggest home crowd in nearly a decade for its season opener against UCLA.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on their former Bay Area rivals the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the 2026 NFL preseason on Thursday in Sin City.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Golden State closed the first half on a 14-0 run to help build a 55-27 lead. Connecticut went the final 3:51 without a point and went into the break 9 of 33 from the field.
Two people were found dead inside a home in Pleasanton in what police believe is a possible murder-suicide.
Two men, one of whom posed as a player for the San Francisco 49ers, have been arrested and charged in a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of more than $1 million, federal authorities said.
Police in Oakland made an arrest and recovered a weapon after officers said a woman was kidnapped in East Oakland on Tuesday.
A California mother was arrested this week after allegedly smashing a school bus door during a disturbance and climbing through a window to get her child.
A suspect accused of stabbing coworkers at a restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino has pleaded not guilty to felony attempted murder charges, officials said Wednesday.
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Users chat with an AI chatbot about what they're looking for, and Ditto handles the rest.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
State lawmakers, a coalition of advocacy groups and protesters rallied at the California State Capitol, calling out Democratic lawmakers and the governor for what they claim to be an attack on the First Amendment and journalists' rights to free speech.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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.
The death of country music legend, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton at age 80 has Bay Area music stores scrambling to stock up for an expected rush to buy her music.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
San Francisco rock group Train will perform during a block party in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood where the pub Mad Dog in the Fog is located. Maddie White reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says there is a small chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday morning, amid a red flag warning for possible lightning and accompanying winds.
A Red Flag Warning was issued Thursday for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast amid concerns about potential lightning and strong winds near the ongoing Timber and Plaskett fires.
On Thursday, expect highs near 70 around the coast, while inland areas will see temperatures reaching the 80s and 90s. Expect significant cooling heading into the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.