Alcohol death toll is growing, U.S. government reports say
The rate of such deaths had been increasing in the two decades before the pandemic, by 7% or less each year.
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The rate of such deaths had been increasing in the two decades before the pandemic, by 7% or less each year.
The fast-food chain Wendy's says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania after people eating them there reported falling ill.
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday lambasted the public health response to the ongoing global monkeypox outbreak, calling for improved communication with at-risk groups and an influx of vaccine doses.
California public health officials called on the federal government this week to supply more than 500,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus.
A government advisory panel has endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Health officials said Monday that they've identified the fourth presumptive case of monkeypox in Sacramento County.
The "groundbreaking" procedure appears to be the first 3D-printed implant made of living tissues.
The Biden Administration is expected to loosen mask guidelines as much of the country recovers from the omicron surge.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that Americans as young as 16 get a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.
California is seeing mixed results in its battle against the resurgence of COVID-19 in the state, where urban areas are seeing a drop in cases while rural areas are seeing an increase.
An outbreak of salmonella has been linked to pre-packaged, Italian-style meats sold nationwide, with several dozen people getting sick, including seven cases in California.
Federal health officials said Wednesday that vaccinated Americans will need to get booster shots eight months after receiving their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to maximize its protection against the virus and extend its durability.
On the heels of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation, Santa Clara health officials announced Saturday that they were making a third dose of COVID-19 vaccination available for people who have a compromised immune system.
Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee did not vote Wednesday on whether to extend the nation's pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, after experts on the panel argued there was still insufficient data to make final recommendations.
Most students only need to be spaced 3 feet apart in classrooms, according to new guidance for schools published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – just half of the 6 feet first recommended by the agency to curb the spread of COVID-19 in schools.
Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced plans to expand the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States starting later this month.
Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for COVID-19 before departure, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Thursday night.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
Some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.
An armed assailant sexually assaulted a female jogger near the Stanford University campus on Sunday evening, the university police said.
It's baby squirrel season, one of two times a year when new litters are born, and wildlife rehabilitation centers suddenly fill up.
The fire department said the driver got lost in Crockett and ended up in a narrow residential street. When the driver tried to turn a corner, they struck a hydrant, careened into two parked cars, crashed into a fence, and then went down an embankment.
A Bay Area man charged last year with murdering his wife and mother-in-law is now being charged in a 2024 Los Angeles County murder, with his mistress connected to all three killings.
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
A five-year-old boy was shot in the chest inside his Oakley home on Sunday after his father accidentally fired an AR-15 rifle he was in the process of cleaning, police said.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
The housing voucher program is called LIVE San Jose, standing for Lower Income Voucher and Equity program. The city is collaborating with The Fay Apartments in downtown, where there will be a preference for applications submitted by city workers.
More than three decades after a man was found fatally stabbed near a San Diego beach, police said a suspect has been arrested on California's Central Coast.
Authorities on California's Central Coast are investigating after an inmate at the Monterey County Jail died following an assault over the weekend.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
Recently, a judge ruled against the winery, ordering it to end all on-site tastings and public events or sales. They also face nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in the lawsuit.
An apartment complex for seniors in Vallejo was damaged in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained after burning a dozen acres, firefighters said.
Three people were killed and a driver is suspected of driving under the influence after a crash shut down Napa County's Silverado Trail for hours on Saturday, authorities said.
Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.
Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
A Bay Area man charged last year with murdering his wife and mother-in-law is now being charged in a 2024 Los Angeles County murder, with his mistress connected to all three killings.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
For the last day of March, expect showers and cooler conditions. Wet weather is expected to continue Wednesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on the search for Oakland's next police chief.
Brad Hamilton reports on how the city is trying to make it easier to get permits.
Itay Hod reports on baby squirrel season and the volunteers who help take care of them.
John Ramos reports on a winery that is facing possible closure due to what it says is an excessive penalty after losing a legal battle.
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.