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CBS California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts provides a glimpse into how things really work inside the state capitol. (4-26-24)
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
The Assembly Committee on Education passed a new homework policy bill in California for schools to set up clear homework guidelines for students to experience less stress mentally and physically. We hear from parent's perspectives and people online as they weigh in on school and life balances. (04-25-2024) 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
Sacramento, and much of California, received unfavorable grades in this year's State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Gavin Newsom asking lawmakers to fast-track a bill giving Arizona doctors the right to perform abortions in California.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
From the Sacramento River to the coast, salmon populations have struggled to survive and California has put another ban on fishing for them for another year. Here are the problems the fish are facing and what's being done to save them.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
His donations over the years have been funded entirely by his personal savings, including money he invested from his earnings in the stock market.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets.
California pet owners struggling to find an apartment that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees.
The land had been sinking so fast for so long that the canal was failing, so they built an entire new canal, but now that's sinking as well. It's a dramatic reminder that after two good years, California's water challenges still run deep.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has completed a book about her years in public life.
Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices over a cloud computing contract with the Israeli government.
Julie Watts reports on a new bill that would force the state to reveal what companies DNA samples are being shared with. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/baby-dna-parental-consent-genetic-records-california-law-newborns/ 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
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
The federal Bureau of Prisons on Monday announced it plans to close a troubled women's prison in California known as the "rape club" despite attempts to reform the troubled facility, according to the Associated Press.
Santa Catalina Island is the crown jewel of California's Channel Islands. But it is threatened by an invasive species literally eating away at it. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
People are talking about the latest surge in gas prices around the Bay Area. AAA spokesperson, John Treanor comes to the Morning Edition to break down the prices as they are much higher than the statewide average. (04-12-2024) 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
California car owners have quite a few options when it comes to paying extra for vanity license plates, but where does that money actually end up going?
As California's oldest restaurant turns 175, its owners are committed to keeping Tadich Grill serving downtown San Francisco diners for decades to come.
The Sundance Institute is considering moving its film festival out of Park City, Utah and San Francisco is bidding to be the new host.
Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.
Brent Rooker doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning to cap a late comeback that carried the A's past the Orioles 3-2.
A Bay Area film producer who co-founded the Landmark cinema chain sees local theaters as almost sacred spaces.
As California's oldest restaurant turns 175, its owners are committed to keeping Tadich Grill serving downtown San Francisco diners for decades to come.
The Sundance Institute is considering moving its film festival out of Park City, Utah and San Francisco is bidding to be the new host.
A Bay Area film producer who co-founded the Landmark cinema chain sees local theaters as almost sacred spaces.
The city of San Francisco is investing in criminal justice reform, pumping more money into Young Adult Court, a program focused on getting repeat offenders' lives turned around.
Wind whistled through San Francisco with gusts exceeding 30 mph. That didn't stop one mother and daughter's daily skate excursion.
As California's oldest restaurant turns 175, its owners are committed to keeping Tadich Grill serving downtown San Francisco diners for decades to come.
The Sundance Institute is considering moving its film festival out of Park City, Utah and San Francisco is bidding to be the new host.
A Bay Area film producer who co-founded the Landmark cinema chain sees local theaters as almost sacred spaces.
The city of San Francisco is investing in criminal justice reform, pumping more money into Young Adult Court, a program focused on getting repeat offenders' lives turned around.
Wind whistled through San Francisco with gusts exceeding 30 mph. That didn't stop one mother and daughter's daily skate excursion.
A popular Oakland business that has had its share of recent struggles is now banking on a new downtown location for its comeback.
Contra Costa County fire crews and a hazardous materials team were called to the Costco location in Concord Friday afternoon after a report of a refrigerant leak, according to authorities.
Authorities in the East Bay on Friday have announced the arrests of three people in connection with a string of at least 11 armed robberies dating back to last summer.
Authorities in Pleasanton on Friday said that arriving first responders tried to render aid to one of the two children in Wednesday night's deadly crash that killed a family of four, but were unable to save the child.
A group of Alameda County residents and community leaders held a rally Friday in Oakland to support District Attorney Pamela Price and urge the county's Board of Supervisors not to schedule a special election for her recall.
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged.
A former president of a San Jose elementary school enrichment program allegedly enriched herself by embezzling over $400,000 from the organization, police said Wednesday.
A bomb threat at San Jose City College Wednesday evening led the school to evacuate the campus and cancel all night classes, according to school officials.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
Golden Gate Ferry service in and out of Sausalito will remain suspended into next week as repairs continue at the Sausalito Ferry Landing, the city said Friday.
A man was sentenced earlier this week to 12 years and eight months in prison after he was convicted last year of molesting two children, Sonoma County prosecutors said.
If you're sick of scrolling through streaming services to find a movie to watch on your couch, the North Bay might be your next destination. A Benicia vintage store has set up a 'Free Blockbuster', and it's proving to be popular.
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.
Brent Rooker doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning to cap a late comeback that carried the A's past the Orioles 3-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly talked to the San Francisco 49ers about trading for Deebo Samuel.
The Niners ended the first day of the NFL draft by adding a rookie receiver in Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall and keeping its established stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 Thursday night for a four-game split.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
San Francisco has earned an unwelcome national reputation for car burglaries that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff was reminded of the hard way.
Authorities in the East Bay on Friday have announced the arrests of three people in connection with a string of at least 11 armed robberies dating back to last summer.
A group of Alameda County residents and community leaders held a rally Friday in Oakland to support District Attorney Pamela Price and urge the county's Board of Supervisors not to schedule a special election for her recall.
Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate, critically injured more than five years ago in a collision while responding to a call, was remembered by family and friends at a memorial Friday following his death last week from injuries suffered in the crash.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
Congo's government is questioning Apple about the tech company's knowledge of "blood minerals" from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The California Department of Public Health issued a warning to distributors and retailers to not sell raw oysters from a Korean company over a potential link to norovirus cases.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt announced Friday that all classes and school business will be conducted remotely for the rest of the semester amid a student occupation on campus protesting the ongoing war in Gaza.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Students at Stanford University have joined the national wave of protests on the war in Gaza on college campuses.
San Francisco has earned an unwelcome national reputation for car burglaries that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff was reminded of the hard way.
A group of Alameda County residents and community leaders held a rally Friday in Oakland to support District Attorney Pamela Price and urge the county's Board of Supervisors not to schedule a special election for her recall.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
A Bay Area film producer who co-founded the Landmark cinema chain sees local theaters as almost sacred spaces.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Winters Tavern in Pacifica hosts a free garage-rock birthday throwdown Friday night featuring local bands Hot Laundry, the Control Freaks and Minds Without a Face.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
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.
Wind whistled through San Francisco with gusts exceeding 30 mph. That didn't stop one mother and daughter's daily skate excursion. Andrea Nakano reports. (4-26-24) 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 Sundance Institute is considering moving its film festival out of Park City, Utah and San Francisco is bidding to be the new host. Amanda Hari reports. (4-26-24) 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Friday Apr. 26, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
As he prepared to receive the San Francisco International Film Festival’s Mel Novikoff Award, Gary Meyer reflects on the importance of the theatrical experience of cinema. Loureen Ayyoub reports. (4-26-24)
The city of San Francisco is investing in criminal justice reform, pumping more money into Young Adult Court, a program focused on getting repeat offenders back on the right track. Kenny Choi reports. (4-26-24)
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.