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Two juveniles have been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two high school students at a house rented through Airbnb last October, the Oakland Police Department announced on Tuesday.
Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black.
To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.
Several Bay Area cities have transient occupancy taxes (TOTs) on the Nov. 8 ballot in an attempt to collect more taxes from hotels, motels, inns and share-rental sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo.
Airbnb is taking steps to deter unauthorized parties at its listings during the Halloween weekend, the home rental service announced Monday.
Sonoma County supervisors approved updates Tuesday to the county's regulations on vacation rental units, capping them in some areas of the county and prohibiting them altogether in others.
Airbnb said Tuesday that it earned $379 million in the second quarter on record bookings and rising rates, and the short-term rental giant announced a plan to spend up to $2 billion to buy its own stock.
Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
Sonoma County supervisors on Monday rejected the pleas of more than a dozen homeowners and rental industry professionals and extended a moratorium on new permits for vacation rental homes for up to a year.
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Supervisors in Marin County have unanimously approved a moratorium on short-term rentals in coastal West Marin. John Ramos reports. (5/25/22)
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
An Airbnb company official announced on social media Tuesday that the company will stop listing homes and experiences inside China this summer and instead focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad.
Sonoma County will not approve new vacation rental applications for roughly the next six weeks after the county Board of Supervisors approved a temporary moratorium Tuesday on processing new permits.
Airbnb overhauled the way that users search for rental listings, adding dozens of categories including "chef's kitchens" and "historical homes" to its current listings, which are mostly searched by location, the company announced Wednesday.
Sonoma County could place a temporary moratorium on vacation rental permits next week under a proposal being considered by the county's board of supervisors.
The work-from-home policy adopted by Airbnb and other tech companies could reshape downtown San Francisco. Betty Yu reports. (4-29-22)
A Southern California couple who rented an Airbnb house in Sonoma allegedly checked out and left with a neighbor's cat.
With the holidays looming, Airbnb announced Friday several measures aimed at preventing unauthorized house parties in the Bay Area and across the country over the New Year's Eve holiday weekend.
It's been two years but the 2019 Halloween night in Orinda, where five people were shot and killed, remains unsolved and families of the victims still have no answers.
Between a new CDC warning about the dangers of traveling amid the delta variant COVID-19 case surge and the widely felt impacts of the Northern California wildfires, some Bay Area residents aren't feeling a lot of enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Airbnb said Tuesday it was taking legal action against a booking guest who held an unauthorized party at a house in Sunnyvale where two people were shot and one died.
Airbnb reported Thursday that its first-quarter loss more than tripled, to $1.17 billion, as travel remained depressed by the pandemic, but revenue topped the same period in 2019.
Brisbane's City Council scheduled a discussion on short-term rental compliance and whether to collect back taxes from short-term rental hosts during its meeting Thursday.
San Francisco-based home-sharing site Airbnb posted a $3.9 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as it suffered from the pandemic downturn in travel and recorded one-time costs for becoming a public company.
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
When police officers in Milpitas scrambled to respond to another deadly stabbing Thursday amid an ongoing violent crime spree in San Jose, they were faced with the prospect of a killer on the loose just steps away from a packed high school graduation ceremony.
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose has a history of assault convictions and was on active probation at the time of the attacks, police said Friday.
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
Edward Cabrera struck out 10 in six innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland A's 4-0 on Friday night.
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
When police officers in Milpitas scrambled to respond to another deadly stabbing Thursday amid an ongoing violent crime spree in San Jose, they were faced with the prospect of a killer on the loose just steps away from a packed high school graduation ceremony.
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose has a history of assault convictions and was on active probation at the time of the attacks, police said Friday.
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
Farmworkers may find it easier to buy or keep a home in California through a $16 million grant program announced by the state Thursday.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is suing a Bernal Heights landlord over dozens of alleged building and fire code violations going back years.
A shooting left a man injured in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, a police spokesperson said.
Police officers were at San Mateo High School Friday morning following an altercation involving a knife.
The teenage crew members of the Sea Scout Ship Viking ship of San Francisco are making a name for themselves, having recently received one of the highest honors in their program.
Police in Los Altos have arrested a suspect in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation.
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
The superintendent of a school district in Monterey County is leaving to take a similar job with the Stockton Unified School District.
A murder suspect, who shot his pregnant ex-girlfriend seven times in the head in front of the couple's 5-year-old son, will be charged with murder with a gun enhancement
The driver of a vehicle fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit was killed Thursday in Brentwood when he lost control and crashed in a gully below an overpass.
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
When police officers in Milpitas scrambled to respond to another deadly stabbing Thursday amid an ongoing violent crime spree in San Jose, they were faced with the prospect of a killer on the loose just steps away from a packed high school graduation ceremony.
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose has a history of assault convictions and was on active probation at the time of the attacks, police said Friday.
Farmworkers may find it easier to buy or keep a home in California through a $16 million grant program announced by the state Thursday.
Fire crews are at the scene of a brush fire that broke out near Coyote Creek early Friday evening, according to authorities.
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
At one Bay Area seafood company, the mercury content of each individual fish is measured to make sure what goes in the can is safe to consume.
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
A Santa Rosa mom has been arrested after her 1-year-old daughter was discovered on the ground unconscious and not breathing inside a Boyd Street home.
A Concord man was convicted Tuesday for the 2019 murder of a teenager at the Petaluma Factory Outlets.
Edward Cabrera struck out 10 in six innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland A's 4-0 on Friday night.
Drake Jackson's promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.
The new National Women's Soccer League team in the San Francisco Bay Area will be called Bay Football Club, or Bay FC for short.
Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Wednesday to climb back above .500.
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
When police officers in Milpitas scrambled to respond to another deadly stabbing Thursday amid an ongoing violent crime spree in San Jose, they were faced with the prospect of a killer on the loose just steps away from a packed high school graduation ceremony.
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose has a history of assault convictions and was on active probation at the time of the attacks, police said Friday.
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is suing a Bernal Heights landlord over dozens of alleged building and fire code violations going back years.
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders have rejected multi-million dollar pay packages for the company's top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant.
Take a walk through downtown San Francisco, and it's tough to miss the numerous "for lease" signs and vacant spaces.
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant.
The city of San Jose could soon open a new site for unhoused residents to park their RVs and cars that would be the largest of its kind in the city.
Reed Cowan and Ryan Yamamoto kick off KPIX coverage of Pride Month, live from San Francisco's Castro District
An all Asian-American drag troupe says the recent rise in anti-drag sentiment -- including an attack on one of their own -- has made them extremely cautious about where and when they perform.
June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month and Bay Area cities and groups were showing their rainbow colors to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the United States and some parts of the world, a season intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and to protest against the rollback of hard-won civil rights gains.
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Over two decades after songwriter Vanessa Carlton scored a huge hit with "A Thousand Miles," a creative team has made a robot puppet of the singer and recreated the song's video on the streets of San Francisco.
Jazz Is Dead presents a rare performance of otherworldly Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal at the UC Theatre Sunday night.
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays its first hometown show since 2019, performing tunes from the band's latest effort 'Beyond Vision' at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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 chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Artificial intelligence will likely remake the workplace. A recent analysis from Goldman Sachs looked at the global impact, and found that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. Futurist Martin Ford joined CBS News to discuss the jobs he believes AI likely won't take, and what you can do if you're concerned your job may be replaced.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Friday, June 2, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life. Itay Hod reports. (6-2-23)
The owner of an auto repair shop in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is working with SFPD to put a dent in the number of catalytic converter thefts plaguing the city. Lauren Toms reports. (6-2-23)
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen says this weekend should provide a good opportunity to shake off any lingering cabin fever.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.