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A whale was disentangled from debris Monday in the ocean near Santa Cruz by personnel with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
For the first time, a nearly city-wide student voter registration drive took place in San Jose. Thirteen high schools across the city participated in the pilot project aimed at sparking more civic engagement among young people.
By the time they reached Mexico City in October 1968, San Jose State track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos were representing a country being torn apart.
President Donald Trump revived Tuesday his "Pocahontas" nickname for Elizabeth Warren, a day after the Massachusetts senator released a DNA test amplifying the controversy over her claimed Native American heritage.
The son of former Obama administration official Susan Rice has decided to drop charges against a fellow Stanford student he claims assaulted him.
Officials in Santa Cruz are being pressed to figure out a fix for an upscale waterfront street that is being threatened by an eroding cliff.
East Palo Alto was once known as the murder capital of the country. Now, for many longtime residents, it's too expensive for them to afford. There is a measure on the November ballot that seeks to help them.
A fatal accident involving a Caltrans vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose Monday morning left southbound lanes closed for over eight hours.
A 47-year-old Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after allegedly causing a crash on state Highway 17 in Scotts Valley late Sunday night.
Responding to years of derision by President Donald Trump and other critics, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday released a report on a DNA analysis that provides strong evidence she does, in fact, have Native American heritage.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk may be going into the liquor business. The Palo Alto-based automaker has filed an application to trademark 'Teslaquila' with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Three small earthquakes, one magnitude 3.2, shook Pinnacles National Park near Salinas at 6:46 a.m. Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Two suspects were in custody Friday after they were arrested while allegedly installing an illegal credit card reader into a gas pump at a Sunnyvale service station.
Police in San Jose have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing a business by drawing swastikas on it early Sunday morning.
The proposed tax varies slightly in each city, but all three would direct the revenue into public services like police, emergency services and infrastructure repair.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
A Peninsula pastor is one of the first in the Bay Area to help provide a safe place for them while they search for housing in expensive Silicon Valley.
The supervisor introduced the "Affordable Groceries Act," which includes two measures he hopes will get on the November ballot. One of the measures would tax large-chain grocery stores that have closed, yet are holding onto the property.
A local floral studio had the privilege of doing the floral arrangements for the "Love is You" gathering in San Francisco, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility during the World Cup and Pride Month.
A man arrested after a fire at a Berkeley animal shelter was charged with felony arson on Wednesday along with other charges, prosecutors said.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
The supervisor introduced the "Affordable Groceries Act," which includes two measures he hopes will get on the November ballot. One of the measures would tax large-chain grocery stores that have closed, yet are holding onto the property.
A local floral studio had the privilege of doing the floral arrangements for the "Love is You" gathering in San Francisco, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility during the World Cup and Pride Month.
The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season in the final night of Commissioner's Cup group play.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
A man arrested after a fire at a Berkeley animal shelter was charged with felony arson on Wednesday along with other charges, prosecutors said.
A Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on multiple felony charges, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday.
An interim police chief was appointed in San Leandro amid the investigation into Chief Angela Averiett, who has been charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
Emeryville police said the body found at a landfill facility in San Leandro has been identified as a man who was reported missing on June 1.
A Peninsula pastor is one of the first in the Bay Area to help provide a safe place for them while they search for housing in expensive Silicon Valley.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
San Jose police said a driver ran a red light and crashed into an uninvolved vehicle after refusing to pull over for Santa Clara officers. The driver who ran the red light was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the crash, police said.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A deer fawn was rescued on Wednesday from an outdoor wire dog crate at a Sonoma County home, authorities said.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
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 teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season in the final night of Commissioner's Cup group play.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.
A man arrested after a fire at a Berkeley animal shelter was charged with felony arson on Wednesday along with other charges, prosecutors said.
A Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on multiple felony charges, the Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday.
An interim police chief was appointed in San Leandro amid the investigation into Chief Angela Averiett, who has been charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The supervisor introduced the "Affordable Groceries Act," which includes two measures he hopes will get on the November ballot. One of the measures would tax large-chain grocery stores that have closed, yet are holding onto the property.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are deciding who will fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional seat in a special primary election on Tuesday.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
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.
Anne Makovec reports on a Bay Area man who now has more time with his family after getting a specialized surgery.
Max Darrow reports on a floral studio that designed a floral arrangement for the “Love is You” gathering.
Sooji Nam reports on how a San Francisco supervisor is trying to address food deserts and grocery prices.
Community groups in Pajaro Valley in California's Central Coast say pesticides used near schools are contributing to higher rates of childhood cancer and are demanding change. Veronica Macias reports.
John Ramos reports on the reaction to the Trump administration’s deal with Iran.
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.
