The Sojourn Project provides immersive journey into civil rights history
When visitors enter the home of Jewish American peace activist Jeff Steinberg, they step into a living tribute to civil rights history.
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When visitors enter the home of Jewish American peace activist Jeff Steinberg, they step into a living tribute to civil rights history.
Veronica Macias reports on how Bay Area Black tech pioneer Roy Clay fought for diversity while working at Hewlett Packard
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.
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.
An Oakland man who served in World War II turned 100 years old and had some things to say about the country that called him to duty.
Anne Makovec reports on a San Francisco artist getting well-deserved recognition with exhibit.
An East Bay woman's desire to give back to her community uncorked the next generation of Black-owned wineries and vintners.
The Rev. Amos Brown says his decades-long mission to bring equality to people in underserved communities won't end anytime soon. Veronica Macias reports.
For Black History Month, we're taking you to Napa to explore African American travel experiences right here in the Bay Area. Travel expert and creator of the ABC Travel Greenbook, Martinique Lewis, joined Gianna Franco this morning to share how her app has become the top digital resource for connecting Black travelers to destinations across the globe!
Kara St. Cyr reports on noted Bay Area Black medical inventor Eric Williams.
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.
Gianna Franco and Reed Cowan talk to Bay Area Black labor historian and activist John William Templeton about challenges and changes impacting Black workers in the U.S. Templeton is holding an event entitled "Innovation and Equity 24" at The Marlowe in San Francisco on Feb. 12, 2025, Speakers at 10 a.m., reception starts at 6 p.m. To register go to BLACKMONEY.COM/INNOVATIONEQUITY24.
Vern Glenn reports on NBA writer Marc Spears, his trailblazing career, and his efforts to mentor young journalists. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In Oakland, a dance instructor is helping young people build an appreciation for African American culture through the arts. It’s a passion she has shared for more than 50 years. Sharon Chin reports.
A San Francisco tech startup is developing an artificial intelligence tool to help immigrants around the world, including the estimated 10 to 12 million who are undocumented in the U.S., navigate red tape and bureaucracy.
Dr. Harry Edwards may be best known as the architect of the 1968 Olympics protest, but that was only the beginning of a very long career in the field of study that he pioneered: the sociology of sport.
Black History Month is marked in February, and the history of the observance dates back almost a century.
The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a memo to pause activities marking MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month, among other "special observances."
Reverend Fong, one of the founders of the gathering, has shared a special message each year for the past 15 years, blending the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Chinese blessing for the Lunar New Year.
Devin Fehely hosts the CBS News Bay Area "Black in the Bay" Special with guest commentator Precediha Dangerfield.
A small business owner is celebrating her grand opening in Oakland after a yearlong search to find the right retail spot, even as many retailers have closed their doors amid a rise in crime.
Tens of thousands of people gathered on the streets of Oakland Sunday to celebrate the happiness and joy of being Black.
Bernard and Shirley Kinsey started their art collection in the early 1970s. It now numbers more than 700 pieces and counting, and is recognized as one of the largest, most encompassing collections chronicling the Black American experience. Elise Preston has their story.
Demjuan Julian talks about the hundreds of groups participating in the parade, highlights to look out for, and how to volunteer. Attend the Black Joy Parade on Sunday, February 25th.
Marin County students are learning new details about a little-known period of Black history thanks to a Marin City woman.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
On Sunday afternoon, a few hundred demonstrators gathered outside San Francisco City Hall to protest the mass firings of federal employees.
While the display has been threatened in the past by developers, it now looks like it may be saved by a developer.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
Two children are dead and their mother is behind bars suspected of driving under the influence following a crash in Napa Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
On Sunday afternoon, a few hundred demonstrators gathered outside San Francisco City Hall to protest the mass firings of federal employees.
While the display has been threatened in the past by developers, it now looks like it may be saved by a developer.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
Two children are dead and their mother is behind bars suspected of driving under the influence following a crash in Napa Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
On Sunday afternoon, a few hundred demonstrators gathered outside San Francisco City Hall to protest the mass firings of federal employees.
Part of BART's Red and Yellow line service on the Peninsula was affected by an equipment problem on Sunday.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said a man being held at a correctional facility died Saturday afternoon.
The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Sunday calls for cloudy and rainy skies.
After just one day of the Great Highway shutting down to cars, a new mural was vandalized overnight.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
While the display has been threatened in the past by developers, it now looks like it may be saved by a developer.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Sunday calls for cloudy and rainy skies.
A beloved community resource in Oakland's Fruitvale District, the Cesar Chavez Library, may soon face eviction over a dispute regarding unpaid rent.
Vibrant colors exploded over Discovery Meadow Park. Holi Fest is an Indian festival that welcomes spring and celebrates new beginnings, new hope, unity and diversity.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has requested Gov. Gavin Newsom to intervene to get striking VTA employees back to work.
The latest attempts at mediation between the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and the union representing striking VTA workers did not reach an agreement, transit officials said in a release Friday.
Authorities in the South Bay this week announced the recent San Jose arrest of three retail theft suspects who earned the moniker "the TJ Maxx Trio" from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department.
At least one person died in a crash on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Milpitas early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two children are dead and their mother is behind bars suspected of driving under the influence following a crash in Napa Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
The passengers in a drunk-driving crash in Vallejo early Sunday morning died, police said.
The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Sunday calls for cloudy and rainy skies.
A 73-year-old woman was inside her home as a large eucalyptus tree came crashing down. Now, she has nowhere to go after her home was red tagged.
A large eucalyptus tree fell into a home in Rohnert Park Friday afternoon, trapping a resident inside and damaging the house enough for officials to red-tag the uninhabitable structure, authorities said.
Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State Warriors past the New York Knicks 97-94 on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr passed late Hall of Famer Al Attles for most coaching wins in Warriors franchise history with 558 as Golden State beat the New York Knicks 97-94.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The Golden State Valkyries, who are set to begin play later this year, are trying to better the community with their uniform sales and they have partnered with Kaiser Permanente to do it.
Chucky Hepburn's putback jumper at the buzzer helped No. 13 Louisville overcome a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Stanford 75-73 and advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
The passengers in a drunk-driving crash in Vallejo early Sunday morning died, police said.
Martinez police said a suspected intruder died Saturday after entering a home and attacking the resident.
Two men who were convicted in Bay Area drug trafficking cases after they were extradited from Honduras have been sentenced to federal prison, prosecutors said.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, the effects on his car company have been dramatic, with the stock price significantly down. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been the target of vandals.
There is quite the photo shoot happening right now in Golden Gate Park, but instead of models, the muse of choice is a collection of leaves, branches, and dried flowers.
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases across the country.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston will hold a town hall meeting Thursday evening on last month's Martinez Refining Company fire.
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.
As Oakland's special mayoral election approaches, campaign rhetoric is intensifying with about 30 days to go before the April 15 vote.
An outspoken Sonoma Valley Unified School District trustee resigned Thursday following incendiary comments she made about supporters of President Donald Trump on her personal Facebook page.
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.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Acclaimed troupe the Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek for two performances on Friday and Saturday.
Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," an action thriller hitting theaters Friday.
Two leading lights of the West Coast metal scene visit San Francisco Friday when LA band Deathchant and Portland, OR-based crew Bewitcher bring their co-headlining tour to the Bottom of the Hill.
Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host.
Uzo Aduba stars in the new Netflix murder-mystery series, "The Residence." The Emmy winner spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her love for her character and the impact her daughter has had on her life.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Emily Fromm, the artist of the mural, was grateful for the support that showed up to help repair the vandalized mural.
A dozen Bay Area counties issued a joint warning urging that people ensure they are vaccinated for measles.
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The crosses on a Lafayette hillside may get to stay after developers threatened to build on the land.
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.