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California came close to setting another single-day record for coronavirus deaths with 194 recorded Thursday, just three short of the single-day mark set only 24 hours earlier.
California's public employees can't pad their pensions by working extra hours and cashing out unused vacation and sick leave just before retiring, the state Supreme Court said in a ruling Thursday that gives a victory to local governments trying to contain spiraling pension obligations.
California lawmakers accused the leader of the state's unemployment department of failing the public in a tense hearing Thursday that featured stories of people waiting weeks or months to receive their benefits after losing their jobs because of the pandemic.
Haircuts and in-gym workouts have been happening in San Mateo County for weeks, but the county has landed on the state's COVID-19 watchlist, meaning a second shutdown could be in the cards.
The state of California set a new single-day record for COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday with 197 confirmed fatalities from the deadly virus, according to the governor's office.
California lawmakers on Wednesday advanced several bills spurred by the coronavirus, including one designed to aid food sector employees and another to stockpile personal protective equipment so the state isn't caught short again.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said Wednesday that the state Department of Education plans to release a draft of its ethnic studies curriculum this week.
San Mateo County has now been included in California's monitoring list of counties requiring additional intervention to deal with surging coronavirus cases.
A Native American tribe of Monterey Co, has reclaimed its ancestral lands on California's Big Sur coast that were lost to the Spanish nearly 250 years ago, in a $4.5 million deal involving the state and the Western Rivers Conservancy.
California, along with the cities of Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Los Angeles Unified School District, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Trump's directive seeking to bar undocumented immigrants from being included in the U.S. Census headcount for the redrawing of congressional districts.
Democrats who control the California State Legislature proposed a $100 billion economic stimulus plan that relies on what they are calling "future tax vouchers."
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new $52 million plan to help the eight counties in the struggling Central Valley come to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic.
California lawmakers are returning to work Monday for a furious five-week sprint that will include contentious debates about police brutality, unemployment benefits, hospital mergers and a moratorium on evictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
A fight outside of 7-Eleven in Yuba City on Sunday escalating into a shooting that left two people dead and another person wounded, authorities said.
In the city of Oakland, the high cost of housing has reached a crisis level, and it's forcing many African American residents out of the city.
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved the first new project that qualifies under Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to build more housing in neighborhoods across the city.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to set an American flag outside a Lake Tahoe police station on fire, authorities said.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
A fight outside of 7-Eleven in Yuba City on Sunday escalating into a shooting that left two people dead and another person wounded, authorities said.
In the city of Oakland, the high cost of housing has reached a crisis level, and it's forcing many African American residents out of the city.
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved the first new project that qualifies under Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to build more housing in neighborhoods across the city.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to set an American flag outside a Lake Tahoe police station on fire, authorities said.
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved the first new project that qualifies under Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to build more housing in neighborhoods across the city.
Police in San Francisco have recovered a body in the water west of the Golden Gate Bridge over the weekend.
California is one of five places on Earth that has a Mediterranean climate. The other four are the Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, the western Cape of South Africa, and western and southern Australia.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The San Francisco Zoo's flock of 41 Chilean flamingos welcomed four new chicks in the last week, marking the first successful hatchings by this flock of flamingos in nine years, the zoo announced on Thursday.
In the city of Oakland, the high cost of housing has reached a crisis level, and it's forcing many African American residents out of the city.
Normal Bay Area Rapid Transit service on the Yellow Line has been restored after an earlier equipment issue early Monday morning, officials said.
Cars and trucks lined up all the way down the street to take part in what was being called Oakland's "Bulky Block Party." The city set up a space for residents at a corporation yard to bring large items for free disposal.
Named the Vargas Fire, it has burned 10 acres as of 2:30 p.m.
A man with a gun and duffel bag held two people as hostages at an assisted-living facility, the Fremont Police Department said.
The shooting happened at a party in unincorporated Morgan Hill that had been promoted through social media, the sheriff's office said.
About 150 people gathered in downtown Mountain View Saturday evening as part of a nationwide day of action honoring two men shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers earlier this month.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp after he was injured in a crash. The team said his injuries are not life-threatening.
A man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested after separate paintball shooting assaults in San Jose last week, police said Friday.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.
Authorities in Solano County are investigating after a woman's body was found near Interstate 80 in Vallejo Monday afternoon.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
A man suspected in a carjacking died following a shootout with officers in Vallejo Monday afternoon, police said.
A shooting was reported in Vallejo on Monday afternoon, and police activity was concentrated in a portion of the city's north side.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp after he was injured in a crash. The team said his injuries are not life-threatening.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A fight outside of 7-Eleven in Yuba City on Sunday escalating into a shooting that left two people dead and another person wounded, authorities said.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to set an American flag outside a Lake Tahoe police station on fire, authorities said.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
The shooting happened at a party in unincorporated Morgan Hill that had been promoted through social media, the sheriff's office said.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of a contract fight between Kaiser Permanente and some of its mental health employees.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
With the first day of school approaching, the district announced it would implement a full phone ban to curb the negative impacts of cell phones in its schools.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
A data center project in Pittsburg is causing a revolt at city council meetings, with residents again packing the city council chambers on Monday to voice their opposition.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
A Ukrainian woman living in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
The recent closure of an immigration court in San Francisco is adding to the strain on the Northern California immigration court system and on immigrants trying to navigate the legal system.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
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.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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 Monday, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, while inland temperatures will reach the 80s. Along the water, a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued due to an increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
With Darren Peck.
A nonprofit plans to turn the property into affordable housing through a rarely used county land-sale program.
One person was killed, and six were injured after a shooting at a large party in Morgan Hill Saturday, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.
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.