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In California's March primary, more than 100,000 mail-in ballots were rejected. For most of them, it was because they were not postmarked in time. That postmark date is critical. So now the country is facing a national election amid a pandemic, and voting by mail will be essential. What if the Postal Service can't handle it?
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new efforts Friday to protect essential workers, especially Latino workers who have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
California reached sobering new milestones in the coronavirus pandemic Thursday, reporting 157 more deaths over the previous 24 hours, the most in one day since the start of the pandemic.
California unemployment claims have climbed to their highest levels in nearly three months as surging coronavirus cases halt plans to reopen the economy, and an extra $600 in weekly federal unemployment benefits is set to expire at the end of the week.
Health officials revealed early Wednesday that California's confirmed coronavirus cases have topped 409,000, surpassing New York for most in the nation, but the state still trails the Empire State in deaths associated with the virus.
A San Francisco epidemiologist says wearing masks is the most effective way Californians can stop the spread of coronavirus and get back on track to reopen.
Coronavirus cases have surged past the 400,000 mark in California, which is now approaching New York as the state with the most infections in the country.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says eight new gray wolf pups were tallied in recent months in the Lassen Pack in northeastern California.
In a study comparing the carbon footprint of rich and low-income households in the U.S., San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood stood out as the greenest zip code and California was the greenest state in the country.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new guidelines on personal care services that will allow for nail salons, hair salons, barbershops to reopen their services by moving outdoors.
California experienced strong job growth in June, adding more than a half million jobs to the state's economy as the state began to reopen businesses shut down to stem the spread of COVID-19. Still, business leaders worry the gains could be jeopardized by rising numbers of coronavirus cases.
Most Bay Area counties have landed on California's COVID-19 watch list because of a spike in infections and hospitalizations. The only exceptions, so far, are Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. Friday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed became the latest Bay Area mayor to announce a slowdown in reopening but some business owners are unsure if they should open Monday, or close.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that counties currently on the state's COVID-19 monitoring watchlist -- including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties -- will not be allowed to open the school year with in-class instructions unless the counties remain off the list for 14 days.
California added a record 558,000 jobs in June as many more businesses reopened but the gains announced Friday by the state are expected to be short-lived.
An unpublished document prepared for the White House coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity recommends that California and 17 other states in the coronavirus "red zone" for cases should roll back reopening measures.
Paying taxes in California could make you eligible for jury duty under a proposal backed by some prominent state lawmakers on Wednesday who worry the people deciding criminal and civil cases are "wealthier and whiter" than the population.
Restaurants in Alameda County got some much-needed news Wednesday night that outdoor dining can stay open, for now.
California has reported its second-highest daily total of new coronavirus cases and equaled its second worst day for deaths as a wave of new cases continued to build across the state.
Foie gras is back on the menu in California after a federal judge ruled the rich dish can't be prevented from being brought in from out of state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday major rollbacks of the state's reopening plans as the coronavirus outbreak worsens in the state, extending the closure of bars and indoor dining statewide and ordering gyms, churches and salons to be shuttered in counties on the state's watch list.
Wall Street got a painful reminder of the threat the coronavirus pandemic poses to the economy Monday, and a big early gain for stocks suddenly flipped to losses after California rolled back its reopening plans amid a spike in cases.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to announce the release of thousands of prison inmates in a move prompted by a worsening coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin State Prison and a number of other prison facilities.
A group of state legislators from the Bay Area and Southern California announced Thursday the introduction of a state bill that would create a state bank capable of giving loans to local governments and small businesses during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The State of California, once seen as a national leader in handling the coronavirus pandemic, has reported a new single-day record of deaths from COVID-19 in the state.
Even as California conducts a record number of COVID-19 tests, a resurgence in cases has driven more people to find out if they've been exposed, overwhelming test sites.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday that San Jose has been awarded a team as the growing league expands to 12 teams.
Police in Oakland released additional details and announced the arrest of a teenage driver in connection with a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday that San Jose has been awarded a team as the growing league expands to 12 teams.
Police in Oakland released additional details and announced the arrest of a teenage driver in connection with a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
The changes do not require any new equipment, just software changes to the existing gates. BART said the pilot program in Concord and Antioch has been successful, so they will begin making the switch at all the other stations, as well.
Riders aboard the last jeepney in San Francisco are getting a lesson in Filipino culture, as long as it runs.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in the race for California's 11th Congressional District.
A California man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a plot to illegally export hundreds of protected turtles to Asia, prosecutors said.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Police in Oakland released additional details and announced the arrest of a teenage driver in connection with a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend.
The changes do not require any new equipment, just software changes to the existing gates. BART said the pilot program in Concord and Antioch has been successful, so they will begin making the switch at all the other stations, as well.
Cal Fire crews were working around the clock Sunday, mopping up a vegetation fire off Altamont Pass Road.
When Forrest Jones earned his bachelor's degree three years ago, he was one of only two Project Rebound graduates at Cal State East Bay. This year, the program had 85 students, including 20 graduates.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday that San Jose has been awarded a team as the growing league expands to 12 teams.
A Sonoma County man has died after his vehicle plunged over a cliff off Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County on Monday, authorities said.
Cruz Medina is with the Earthquakes, but is on a loan with the First Division Chivas soccer team in Guadalajara. He has been playing with the team for the past six months.
Several people were rescued from a cave at a beach on California's Central Coast over the weekend, after they became trapped due to rising ocean water.
A body has been recovered after an apparent drowning at Cottonwood Lake in San Jose.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday that San Jose has been awarded a team as the growing league expands to 12 teams.
Nolan Arenado hit his seventh career grand slam, Gabriel Moreno added a two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Police in Oakland released additional details and announced the arrest of a teenage driver in connection with a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
A California man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a plot to illegally export hundreds of protected turtles to Asia, prosecutors said.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in the race for California's 11th Congressional District.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
City officials in Elk Grove were finalizing preparations on Friday for a visit by country superstar Luke Bryan and an expected attendance of over 20,000 of his fans on Saturday.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
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.
On Tuesday, expect hot conditions in much of the Bay Area, with inland highs in the 90s. Temperatures are expected to remain above normal for much of the week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on a killing in the San Francisco Sunset District.
John Ramos reports on BART improvements.
California's state frog was nearly wiped out. But now, the red-legged amphibian is making a comeback. Brian Hackney spoke to the Bay Area scientists playing a big role.
Sooji Nam reports on a San Jose Earthquakes player who is on loan to the Chivas.
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.