Silicon Valley Exodus Is Real, Even Techies Can't Afford The Bay Area Anymore
After years of techies and start ups flocking to Silicon Valley, now they are flocking away, for better pay and more affordable places to live.
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After years of techies and start ups flocking to Silicon Valley, now they are flocking away, for better pay and more affordable places to live.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman is at it again, getting arrested at Chicago's O'Hare airport Tuesday.
One man ran naked through a Florida neighborhood, tried to have sex with a tree and told police he was the mythical god Thor. Another ran nude down a busy city street in broad daylight, convinced a pack of German shepherds was pursuing him.
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
After being traded to the Oakland A's last year, Samardzija stayed in hotels, rather than renting a spot in the Bay Area.
Pack up your bags and head out to some of the best cities in the country that will be hosting St. Patrick's Day celebrations, including some of the best parades in the country.
San Francisco lost out on the museum last summer when George Lucas moved his plans to Chicago, but the Bay Area Council says Oakland is the perfect city for Lucas' plans.
How many comic book-inspired beers could we find out there? And boy did we hit the motherlode thanks to the beer fans at Beer Advocate.
President Barack Obama is turning a historic South Side neighborhood in Chicago into a national monument Thursday, in a visit that also could provide a political lift to the city's mayor.
Dive deep into the culture of China by visiting one of America's finest Chinatowns. Many of these communities were established by early immigrants looking for a place to feel like they are back home.
San Francisco Giants pitcher George Kontos dropped the glove and cleats in favor of a hockey stick at Sunday's Chicago Blackhawks game versus the Minnesota Wild.
It's a scam that's resulted in hundreds of stolen cars and in major cities across the country. Tow truck bandits show up at an accident before police and paramedics, tow away the cars, and hold them for ransom.
A trip to a winter wonderland can make this Christmas one you'll never forget.
Instead of gathering at someone's home this Thanksgiving, make plans for a destination Thanksgiving getaway that the entire family will enjoy.
Here's a look at five of the best pet-friendly travel destinations in the U.S.
An orphaned baby otter found stranded at a San Mateo County beach in September is now living at a Chicago aquarium where it is receiving round-the-clock care and learning how to be an otter, aquarium officials said.
Take a break from your college studies with a mini-vacation this fall at one of these top destinations for college students.
Dinner and a show shouldn't mean disaster for the entertainment budget. College productions are highly professional, offer terrific value, support school and community and provide a great platform for budding talent.
Performer will.i.am was an early investor in Beats By Dre -- the same headphones that got 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick in trouble with the NFL.
Bay Area flights to and from the Chicago area are canceled and delayed Friday morning because of a fire at a Federal Aviation Administration center.
America has many of the world's greatest museums, some of which are free.
Many know Chicago is known as "the Windy City" and Wrigley Field is one of America's oldest baseball stadiums, but there are a lot of other things about this great city that are not widely known.
Jay Cutler passed for three fourth-quarter touchdowns after much of Chicago's starting defense went down, and the Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 28-20 Sunday night to spoil their Levi's Stadium debut.
The Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran theatres have filled their schedules chock-a-block with a lineup of top Broadway musical hits for San Francisco audiences. It's the 20th century all over again with terrific revivals and television throwbacks.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
CBS News Bay Area uncovered evidence that some donations were used to cover personal expenses. Tax documents show program officials spent more than $1 million for things like personal mortgages, car payments and rent.
Two women who died after being rescued when they were swept out to sea off a Santa Cruz County beach last week were identified as Bay Area college students from Fremont.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
CBS News Bay Area uncovered evidence that some donations were used to cover personal expenses. Tax documents show program officials spent more than $1 million for things like personal mortgages, car payments and rent.
A wayward mountain lion that was captured in the backyard of a Redwood City home on Monday was released into its natural habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities said Tuesday.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
Fireworks will be launched from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in its history as part of the nation's 250th birthday, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Monday.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
Emeryville police said the body found at a landfill facility in San Leandro has been identified as a man who was reported missing on June 1.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
A mosquito trapped in Newark has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first mosquito-borne sample of the virus detected in Bay Area this year.
On opening day, the Oakland Athletic Club had to turn people away as fans packed the restaurant for the Mexico and South Africa match.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
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.
San Jose police said a driver ran a red light and crashed into an uninvolved vehicle after refusing to pull over for Santa Clara officers. The driver who ran the red light was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the crash, police said.
For Bay Area soccer fans, having the World Cup in their own backyard feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In the South Bay, they're doing everything they can to capitalize on it.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A deer fawn was rescued on Wednesday from an outdoor wire dog crate at a Sonoma County home, authorities said.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.
The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.
Veronica Burton scored 12 points and Cecilia Zandalasini contributed 10 for the Valkyries.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
San Jose police said a driver ran a red light and crashed into an uninvolved vehicle after refusing to pull over for Santa Clara officers. The driver who ran the red light was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the crash, police said.
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.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
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 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.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
Two weeks ago, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance before the City Council to promote a ballot initiative that would give her a lot more power over the operation of the city.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are deciding who will fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional seat in a special primary election on Tuesday.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
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 U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
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.
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.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
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.
Kevin Ko reports on how World Cup attendees are getting to the game.
Kara St. Cyr reports on a potential crackdown on e-bikes in Danville.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on the excitement ahead of the World Cup match between Jordan and Austria.
CBS News Bay Area uncovered evidence that some donations were used to cover personal expenses. Tax documents show program officials spent more than $1 million for things like personal mortgages, car payments and rent.
California is heading into an above-average peak wildfire season, but this year, some Bay Area fire agencies are getting much-needed support from PG&E. Kenny Choi reports.
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.