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An uptick in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and intensive care admissions in California over the last two weeks prompted warnings Tuesday from state officials, despite the number of new cases remaining well below the recent surge across much of the nation.
A program that provides job training and placement for low-income San Franciscans will now be offered to some 3,600 more residents under a new expansion of the program announced by Mayor London Breed on Tuesday.
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.
One week out from Election Day and about half the Bay Area's registered voters have already cast their ballots. In some counties, those ballots are already making their way through the scanning machines.
Less than a week before Election Day, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to be grilled by Republican senators making unfounded allegations that the tech giants show anti-conservative bias. Democrats want to expand the discussion to include issues such as the companies' impact on local news.
Faced with repeated COVID-19 health order violations, and capped by an Oct. 17 fight within a section of Hartz Avenue, the town of Danville will cancel the weekend closure of the street for the immediate future.
A San Francisco Bay Area teenager issued an impassioned plea Tuesday to federal immigration officials, asking them to halt the deportation of her father back to Mexico.
Solano County's public health officer warned Tuesday that the county is on track to move into the state's most restrictive coronavirus reopening tier next week if county residents continue to flout public health guidelines.
A longtime fixture on KCBS Radio, retired political reporter Barbara Taylor has died, according to reports.
District attorneys in Alameda and Contra Costa counties announced a $140,000 settlement with Safeway in a price gouging lawsuit involving hand sanitizer sold during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
California's process for imposing the death penalty "is now, and always has been, infected by racism," Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Monday in a brief filed with the state Supreme Court.
The Warriors may have moved to San Francisco, but they are still very active in the Oakland community. From Saturday through Election Day, people can vote at the team's former practice facility in Oakland.
Election officials in San Mateo County are trying to make it easier and more convenient to vote, travelling with a mobile voting center to remote corners of the sprawling county.
As San Francisco's indoor bars and nightclubs remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor London Breed on Monday announced the city will provide $2.5 million for the city's entertainment and nightlife industry.
The Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday with just days to go before Election Day, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile cases in the coming months.
A tire shop in downtown San Jose sustained heavy damage after a three-alarm fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
For Chantel Brooks' family, the lack of answers has made the past month especially difficult.
Oakland police said people who had been stabbed were found at various locations between 7:30 p.m. and 8.
Newly released surveillance video shows an Amazon delivery driver striking a 71-year-old man inside an Elk Grove gas station earlier this year after a dispute over a parking space, officials said.
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.
A group of protesters who blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were sentenced on Friday to one month in jail following their convictions on misdemeanor charges last month.
An 18-year-old suspected in a hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist on the Peninsula early Thursday morning was arrested about 200 miles away in Central California, authorities said.
Authorities in the East Bay arrested four people suspected of attempted robbery on the Peninsula Thursday afternoon.
Oakland police said people who had been stabbed were found at various locations between 7:30 p.m. and 8.
The delay comes just one day after police confirmed the children's mother died from her burn injuries, bringing the death toll to four.
A shooting in Oakland on Monday morning left one person dead, police said.
Just before midnight Saturday, police were called and alerted to a fight happening at a business on the 300 block of Winton Avenue.
A fatal shooting in a Fremont neighborhood on Friday began as a home invasion robbery that ended with the resident wresting a gun from one of the teenage suspects and opening fire, police said.
A tire shop in downtown San Jose sustained heavy damage after a three-alarm fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Officials said about 73% of the city's unhoused residents are living in vehicles, which the city said is high compared to countywide data of 53%.
Two climbers who became stranded in Big Sur on California's Central Coast were brought to safety following a weekend rescue that was captured on video.
The Timber Fire burning in California's Big Sur significantly grew over the weekend, prompting expanded evacuation orders and warnings.
Despite San Jose's rent control laws, one group of park residents feels they are being retaliated against for trying to stand up for their rights.
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.
Drivers who rely on Interstate 80 between Solano County and the East Bay should expect delays this weekend, as Caltrans is set to close the westbound direction of the Carquinez Bridge for repaving.
A 9-year-old boy crossing a Santa Rosa street on Tuesday night was struck by a passing vehicle, leaving him with significant injuries, aurhorities said.
That's a much higher rate than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Oakland police said people who had been stabbed were found at various locations between 7:30 p.m. and 8.
Newly released surveillance video shows an Amazon delivery driver striking a 71-year-old man inside an Elk Grove gas station earlier this year after a dispute over a parking space, officials said.
The delay comes just one day after police confirmed the children's mother died from her burn injuries, bringing the death toll to four.
A shooting in Oakland on Monday morning left one person dead, police said.
Just before midnight Saturday, police were called and alerted to a fight happening at a business on the 300 block of Winton Avenue.
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.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.
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.
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.
California lawmakers are pushing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs and making clean energy more accessible as residents continue to face some of the highest utility rates in the country.
Officials said about 73% of the city's unhoused residents are living in vehicles, which the city said is high compared to countywide data of 53%.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Tuesday, expect warmer conditions, with highs around 70 in San Francisco and temperatures reaching the mid-90s inland. Additional warmth is expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
One person has died, four others were injured following a series of stabbings in Oakland on Monday evening. Police made an arrest in one of the stabbings, but it was not immediately known if the person is linked to all of the incidents.
Kevin Ko reports.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend. Brad Hamilton reports.
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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.