San Francisco native uses art to show love for her hometown
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month, we want to introduce you to a Chinese American graphic designer and illustrator whose work is featured in San Francisco.
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As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month, we want to introduce you to a Chinese American graphic designer and illustrator whose work is featured in San Francisco.
We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers.
A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October.
In a world obsessed with likes and legacy, a new wave of artists is embracing the opposite: impermanence.
This week's CBS News Bay Area Icon Award winner is a woman credited with saving and revitalizing a cultural centerpiece in San Francisco's Mission District.
Itay Hod reports on the rising popularity of "urban sketching" in the Bay Area.
Flash mobs for dancing, for singing and even for playing music have been documented in viral videos, but a new movement has people gathering together in San Francisco to create a different kind of art.
Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, Archbishop Franzo King sees something more divine.
Anne Makovec reports on a San Francisco artist getting well-deserved recognition with exhibit.
In San Francisco's Dolores Heights, an unusual design and branding studio is the home of two creative artists who earned a Grammy nomination for their groundbreaking album artwork.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a South Bay artist who continues to cultivate the connection he had with his "Lola" through her watercolors.
Many of us wish we could go back in time to ask our grandparents questions about their life, their family, and what it was like growing up, but Filipino artist Kenneth Tan didn't need a time machine.
At the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, a celebration of the Bay Area's Black artist community is underway. Loureen Ayyoob reports.
A new art installation is causing such a stir Petaluma that its receiving around the clock surveillance to deter vandals.
Have you ever wondered what happens to guns collected at local buybacks? One artistic Oakland blacksmith is transforming the firearms into gardening tools.
A group of creatives looking for unique venues to host shows and art experiences is bullish on the old Hibernia Bank building in San Francisco. Andrea Nakano reports. (7-12-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A North Bay woman isn't letting cerebral palsy and her limited mobility stop her from pursuing her passion.
James Shields took his sculpture "Watermelon Couch" to Alabama and Georgia to strike up conversations with Black farmers. Kenny Choi reports. (6-19-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The artist took his sculpture, "Watermelon Couch," to Alabama and Georgia to strike up conversations with Black farmers who have overcome immense obstacles and systemic racism over generations.
An Oakland artist will be creating the first single monument honoring the Black Panther Party as a whole. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (6-19-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-14-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities. Kenny Choi reports. (6-14-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
The Marines will defend federal property and personnel, rather than operating law enforcement operations, according to an Army general
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
Authorities are asking for help in finding the suspect who was captured on camera tearing down an Israeli flag from a Davis home.
Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, is recalling 1.15 million PowerCore portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.
The Marines will defend federal property and personnel, rather than operating law enforcement operations, according to an Army general
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
Authorities are asking for help in finding the suspect who was captured on camera tearing down an Israeli flag from a Davis home.
Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, is recalling 1.15 million PowerCore portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.
In a post to Truth Social on Thursday, President Trump promised farmworkers that changes are coming to how ICE operations are conducted.
In the community of Burlingame, a petition is urging the city and Caltrain to bring back weekday train service to the area, one that is seeing both commercial and residential development.
Two former Caltrain employees have been sentenced after being convicted for their role in a scheme where they secretly built homes inside stations, prosecutors said.
During the trial, the defense argued that the lack of positive activities for youth contributed to the shooter's criminal history. After sentencing, Dr. Frank Merrill got to thinking about what he could do for underserved young people.
Police in Redwood City announced the arrests of two people who are suspected of stealing nearly $200,000 in items from a local rug store last week.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
BART trains are again running between the Downtown Berkeley and Richmond stations Friday morning after a medical emergency disrupted service, officials said.
Some Democratic California lawmakers were in Oakland on Thursday to condemn the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and its response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
The FBI is asking for help finding a woman accused of assaulting a federal officer after a protest in the East Bay turned violent this week.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service in the East Bay is experiencing major disruptions Thursday morning due to a medical emergency at the Hayward station, officials said.
A suspect was arrested two days after a motorcyclist was hospitalized in a hit-and-run in San Jose, police said.
Around 9 a.m., deputies and California State Parks officers were alerted to a boat crash at Moss Landing Harbor, the Sheriff's Office said.
Named the Dino Fire, it started burning near eastbound Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road.
One person has died after a crash in San Jose early Wednesday morning, police say.
The San Jose City Council approved a controversial ordinance on homelessness at its regular meeting on Tuesday.
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Two people were found dead inside a Santa Rosa apartment Wednesday afternoon by officers who were responding to a domestic violence call, police said Thursday.
Prosecutors in Napa County have charged a man with multiple counts of murder after a woman pregnant with twins was found dead in her home over the weekend.
Around 8:30 a.m., police said they got a call about a man with a knife slashing tires near A and 8th streets.
A 15-year-old on probation was arrested after a high-speed chase of a stolen vehicle in Santa Rosa Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Orlando Arcia hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Thursday to snap a five-game losing streak.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Natalie Nakase is the first Asian American WNBA coach, but before even entering the world of coaching, she was a great basketball player.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been placed on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand after a weekend injury against Atlanta.
Janelle Salaun had 21 points and eight rebounds, Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81.
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
A suspect was arrested two days after a motorcyclist was hospitalized in a hit-and-run in San Jose, police said.
Two people were found dead inside a Santa Rosa apartment Wednesday afternoon by officers who were responding to a domestic violence call, police said Thursday.
Prosecutors in Napa County have charged a man with multiple counts of murder after a woman pregnant with twins was found dead in her home over the weekend.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
Some Democratic California lawmakers were in Oakland on Thursday to condemn the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and its response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
A retired Marine colonel in the Bay Area said he is concerned about the possibility of Marines being deployed on Los Angeles streets.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Memorial Day weekend is filled with events around the Bay Area. But in San Francisco's Chinatown, a fairly new event will look to bring together community and culture.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
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.
A Bay Area summer tradition returns Friday with the opening of the 2025 Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Veronica Macias reports.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for June 13, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
On Friday, expect continued mild temperatures, with inland highs reaching the low 80s. Conditions should remain constant through Father's Day weekend, with a warmup expected by the middle of next week. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 13, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Bay Area nonprofits are on edge with budget cuts threatening to force them to either close or cut back on services.
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.