Melissa Griffin: California High-Speed Rail Funding Approved
On Friday the State Senate endorsed an $8 billion dollar package for high speed rail. Not everyone is excited about it.
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On Friday the State Senate endorsed an $8 billion dollar package for high speed rail. Not everyone is excited about it.
Governor Jerry Brown and civil rights attorney Molly Munger are going head to head over whose tax proposal is listed first on the November ballot, and July 1 marks the start of new laws in California.
A critical vote is expected to take place this week in Sacramento as California legislators will decide on whether to issue almost $3 billion in state bonds for the high-speed rail project.
A bill by San Francisco Democratic Sen. Mark Leno would allow judges to recognize multiple parents in cases where children would be best served by several parental relationships.
Now that the Affordable Care Act has been ruled on by the highest court in the land, participation in the health insurance program is the next hurdle for proponents. And, it stands to reason that the medical community will have a lot to say to state officials across the nation who are thinking of "opting out."
Vermont State Police investigators said a man in a California prison is being charged with the 1986 killing of a Manchester golf pro.
A school anti-bullying measure named after a 13-year-old who killed himself after endless homophobic harassment by classmates is now in effect statewide.
After Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act, several million Californians could be among the first in the nation to qualify for government subsidized insurance because of state efforts.
Millions of Californians who don't have medical insurance will within two years, now that the Supreme Court has upheld President Barack Obama's health care reform law.
Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers have long warned of dire consequences if California voters reject a proposed tax hike on the November ballot.
Californians are divided over Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act according to a new poll conducted for CBS 5.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new budget for California on Wednesday that relies heavily on voters approving his proposed tax hikes in November.
CALPIRG has released a report that puts the Golden State at the top when it comes to ID theft complaints, but they have some tips on how to protect yourself.
The California Supreme Court said regulators may require pollution controls on future technologies that don't exist.
If the Governor's tax proposal has any chance of passing in November, a government reform measure is due and legislators only have until June 28 to vote on any such measure.
A key policy committee recently approved legislation that would limit the state's participation in a federal fingerprinting program that calls for local jails to help immigration officials deport arrestees who are in the United States illegally.
The chief witness in favor of California's same-sex marriage ban at a landmark federal trial in San Francisco two years ago announced today he has changed his position.
California's gun laws are so complicated, even many police departments don't know how to interpret them. Case in point: the story of Mark Haynie.
Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders reached agreement Thursday to finalize California's budget.
Democratic lawmakers say they balanced California's budget and passed it on time for the second year in a row. But is the budget really done? No.
State lawmakers are seeking to bar mandatory school identification cards revealing students' academic standing.
Democratic lawmakers have approved a plan to balance California's $15.7 billion deficit without Gov. Jerry Brown's endorsement so they can keep collecting their paychecks.
The state Employment Development Department said on Friday that California added more than 33,900 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, showing the state's economy was continuing its gradual improvement. Since the recovery began in September 2009, officials say 425,000 jobs have been created in the state.
Of the states that have hosted the U.S. Open at least 10 times, California was the last to join the rotation in 1948 at Riviera.
Want to do something fun with your dad for Father's Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an adventure!
One man was killed and another was severely injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose on Sunday night, a block from what has been the site of FIFA World Cup festivities in the city.
Just before 2 p.m., the department said crews responded to a multi-story church at the intersection of California and Broderick for a one-alarm fire. The fire was then raised to two-alarm about 20 minutes later.
Two people were injured Monday after a small helicopter crashed in San Jose just outside of the Reid-Hillview County Airport.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay nearly $400 million in a settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, attorneys for the survivors announced on Monday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
One man was killed and another was severely injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose on Sunday night, a block from what has been the site of FIFA World Cup festivities in the city.
Just before 2 p.m., the department said crews responded to a multi-story church at the intersection of California and Broderick for a one-alarm fire. The fire was then raised to two-alarm about 20 minutes later.
Two people were injured Monday after a small helicopter crashed in San Jose just outside of the Reid-Hillview County Airport.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay nearly $400 million in a settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, attorneys for the survivors announced on Monday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Just before 2 p.m., the department said crews responded to a multi-story church at the intersection of California and Broderick for a one-alarm fire. The fire was then raised to two-alarm about 20 minutes later.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay nearly $400 million in a settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, attorneys for the survivors announced on Monday.
The city of San Francisco is taking heightened police and security measures in advance of two major events in the Bay Area this week - the 4th of July and the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup.
On Sunday, volunteers were busy packing up many boxes of donations at Arepas Latin Cuisine in San Francisco for victims of the Venezuela earthquakes.
Two people were hospitalized and two suspects were arrested after a stabbing Sunday evening near the area of San Francisco's Civic Center, officials said.
A man was rescued with life-threatening injuries after an SUV went into the water at an Alameda boat launch Sunday night, firefighters said.
A three-alarm fire damaged two homes and an accessory dwelling unit Sunday afternoon in Castro Valley, displacing multiple people and pets, officials said.
The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
Bore #2 on eastbound Highway 24 was temporarily closed beginning around noon and was reopened just after 1 p.m.
A woman faces multiple felony charges for allegedly setting a car on fire in Oakland and then attacking police officers and other first responders, the district attorney announced on Thursday.
One man was killed and another was severely injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose on Sunday night, a block from what has been the site of FIFA World Cup festivities in the city.
Two people were injured Monday after a small helicopter crashed in San Jose just outside of the Reid-Hillview County Airport.
One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting Sunday night in downtown San Jose, police said.
A brush fire burned close to homes in San Jose on Friday before firefighters stopped its forward progress.
California and Santa Clara County have filed motion for a preliminarty injunction against the Trump administrataion over what they claim is construction of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Gilroy.
A wildfire was burning in a remote area in Napa County near the Lake County line on Monday and fire crews were using multiple aircraft to try and contain the fire.
A Bay Area tech entrepreneur is investing millions of dollars to preserve the character of Point Reyes Station to balance change, tourism, and preservation in the small Marin County town.
Frenchie's Owner Morgan Gray, a sommelier who has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for years, said downtown Santa Rosa offered the right mix of affordability and character for her first small business.
A former officer for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was convicted of child sex crimes in Napa involving three family members after an eight-day trial, prosecutors announced Thursday.
A vehicie struck and killed an elderly pedestrian in Fairfax earlier this week, authorities said.
Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves for a 3-2 victory.
Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
Mauricio Dubón had two hits and scored twice against his former team, Ozzie Albies drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to stop a four-game skid.
In a game where the results didn't really matter, USA fans had a lot of spirit for the final match in the World Cup's group stage. But at a watch party at Pier 39, fans quickly realized they needed more than spirit to carry them through the game.
Jonah Heim's RBI single tied the game, Lawrence Butler followed with a go-ahead RBI hit and the Athletics scored four times with two out in the ninth inning Thursday, rallying for a 9-6 win over the San Francisco Giants.
One man was killed and another was severely injured in a shooting in downtown San Jose on Sunday night, a block from what has been the site of FIFA World Cup festivities in the city.
One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting Sunday night in downtown San Jose, police said.
A suspect was arrested Saturday after a shooting near San Francisco's Pride celebrations left one person wounded and an officer hurt during a foot chase, police said.
A woman faces multiple felony charges for allegedly setting a car on fire in Oakland and then attacking police officers and other first responders, the district attorney announced on Thursday.
The shooting happened around 3 p.m. on the 550 block of 17th Street.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The two-hour special will have live reporting from the San Francisco Pride Parade route and stories featuring people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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.
Compared to the rest of the country this week, Bay Area weather will be fairly mild, with lower than average temperatures for this time of year. Meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks it down.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church on California Street in San Francisco went up in flames this evening. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the 2600-2800 blocks of California St. and the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Divisadero Street. No injuries have been reported - the church was empty when the fire began.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church on California Street in San Francisco went up in flames this evening. A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the 2600-2800 blocks of California St. and the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Divisadero Street.
One person was killed and another critically hurt in a shooting in Downtown San Jose on Sunday evening near San Pedro Square, the site of World Cup watch parties this month.
Two people were injured Monday after a small helicopter crashed in San Jose just outside of the Reid-Hillview County Airport.
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.