Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
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CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a "massive testing and research effort" will focus on the cause of autism, but his approach has raised alarms.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet. Itay Hod reports.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group. Kenny Choi reports.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
For the Jimenez family, recent immigrants to the South Bay from Colombia, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has been providing food assistance that has proven to be vital. Jose Martinez reports.
A special school now completing reconstruction following the deadly Tubbs Fire is being held up by delays from PG&E.
A San Jose therapist and elementary school aide was arrested following an investigation into a child sexual assault, police said Wednesday.
The fifth annual "Trunk or Treat" is just around the corner, marking its return after a few pandemic-related years off. Halloween-themed and family-friendly, it happens Saturday afternoon at The Hub in the Hayward Unified School District Parent Resource Center.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
Across the country, there is a shortage of mental health professionals. A Bay Area doctor is among those training to be a part of the solution. Lezla Gooden reports. (6/14/23)
April is Autism Awareness Month, and the San Mateo Police Department is taking it as an opportunity to remind the community about its Project Guardian program.
Lezla Gooden reports on BART promoting Autism Awareness Month with station announcements recorded kids with autism (4-10-2023)
For children with autism, trick-or-treat excitement can be too much so, on Sunday, autism families got a chance to celebrate in a much calmer setting. John Ramos reports. (10-30-22)
For children with autism, trick-or-treat excitement can be too much so, on Sunday, autism families got a chance to celebrate in a much calmer setting.
A private school in Northern California and three of its staffers have been charged for involuntary manslaughter in the 2018 death of a 13-year-old autistic student, who died after being restrained for almost two hours for allegedly spitting at a classmate.
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
The Warriors celebrated a thrilling victory and Autism Awareness Day Saturday evening at Chase Center, with star player Draymond Green hosting a former Michigan State teammate with autism for the special night.
Police need the public's health finding a runaway autistic teen from Oakland.
The Santa Clara County sheriff's office voluntarily added an autism workshop 15 years ago as an academy requirement.
Longtime autism rights activist Feda Almaliti, 43, who fought "boldly and fiercely" for treatment for her autistic son Muhammed, died after she ran back into their burning home to try and rescue him Saturday morning.
Young people with disabilities can find a sense of belonging on a ranch, thanks to a Half Moon Bay couple who's created a special place where "everyone fits," both the riders and the horses.
Janet Lawson and Dan Swearingen founded Autistry Studios 12 years ago after the husband-and-wife team saw their own son, who also has autism, struggle with opportunities after high school.
As a young student, David Colby was told by a social worker he would never experience this kind of success.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
While Saks has been a fixture on the corner of Post and Powell since 1997, retail real estate experts say the store's departure isn't a sign of the trend they're seeing downtown.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
Crews had the blaze under control shortly after 9 a.m. No one was injured, the fire department said.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash early in the morning and found that several parked cars had been hit.
In Oakland, people filled the Cathedral of Christ the Light to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis, who died on Monday.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
On Saturday in San Jose, and around the country, an army of volunteers went to work helping seniors stay in their homes.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
The body of a man has been pulled from a car that was found submerged in the Russian River near the community of Jenner, authorities say.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
The city of Napa has settled a civil lawsuit for $1 million over police shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in 2021.
When Pat Townsley heard of the tragic crash that took the lives of four Marin County high school students, he immediately channeled his restaurant's website into an informational hub for his community.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove and got hot while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2.
After watching several starters leave for other teams at the start of the free agent period, the San Francisco 49ers had some glaring holes on their defensive depth chart.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash early in the morning and found that several parked cars had been hit.
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
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 fundraising campaign aims to raise enough money so that the more than century-old San Francisco theater can buy its own building and stay in the Mission District.
With Darren Peck.
All across Northern California, the fight is on to prevent the spread of an invasive shellfish called the golden mussel. It has the potential to do billions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure and, as a result, the East Bay Regional Park District has announced changes to the way boaters can operate on its lakes.
The union accuses the district of failing to provide financial information about recent budget cuts.
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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.