Update: Defendant in Chinatown bakery stabbing appears in court
A man accused of stabbing a woman in San Francisco's Chinatown on Monday was arraigned Thursday morning on multiple felony charges, according to the District Attorney's Office.
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Suspect in San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing identified
Police have identified a suspect in a stabbing Monday at a bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown district.
Victim suffers life-threatening injury in San Francisco Chinatown stabbing
Police in San Francisco detained one person in connection with a stabbing Monday morning in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Venerable Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in SF Chinatown weathering city's issues
Recent headlines about the safety of San Francisco have landed business owners in the position of having to defend the city where they earn their living. One business is a San Francisco staple.
Venerable Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in SF Chinatown weathering city's issues
Recent headlines about the safety of San Francisco have landed business owners in the position of having to defend the city where they earn their living. One business is a San Francisco staple. Reed Cowan reports.
San Francisco teacher passes along the Chinese music tradition
At Shangri-La Gifts and Tea Shop on Grant Ave. in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Fang Yi is passing down the Chinese tradition of the guzheng. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (5-19-23)
SF Chinatown residents victimized in $39 million Ponzi scheme involving Warriors tickets
More than 100 victims are tied up in a $39 million Ponzi scheme run by 41-year-old Derek Chu of Alamo, according to federal prosecutors.
S.F. Chinatown residents lost millions in Ponzi scheme involving Warriors tickets
More than 100 victims were affected in an East Bay man's $39 million scheme and, according to federal prosecutors, many of them are from San Francisco's Chinatown. Betty Yu reports. (5-5-23)
Chinatown foot patrol works to keep Oakland's AAPI community safe
After being rocked by a string of hate crimes targeting AAPI citizens since 2020, Oakland's Chinatown came up with their own solution to deter crime by building community.
San Francisco Chinatown boba shop hit twice by burglars on same day
Chinatown boba shop Love Tea was targeted by different burglars twice in one night in the early-morning hours of March 30.
S.F. Chinatown boba shop hit twice by burglars on same day
Chinatown boba shop Love Tea was targeted by different burglars twice in one night in the early morning of March 30. Betty Yu reports. (4-2-23)
Volunteer street patrols bolster SF Chinatown residents' sense of security
A small group of blue-jacket-wearing volunteers patrol the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown, with the mission of keeping elders and businesses safe and to give them a voice.
In S.F. Chinatown, volunteer street patrols bolster residents' sense of security
A small group of blue-jacket-wearing volunteers patrol the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown to keep the elders and businesses safe and give them a voice. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (3-3-23)
San Francisco Lunar New Year parade brings boost to Chinatown restaurants
Betty Yu reports on big crowds filling restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown during parade festivities (2-4-2023)
Festive throng's spirits undampened in Chinatown for New Year parade
San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade went forward Saturday despite wet and rainy weather.
Festive throng's spirits undampened in Chinatown prior to parade
Locals and tourists took in the sights and sounds at a community street fair in San Francisco Chinatown before the start of the famed Chinese New Year Parade. Da Lin reports. (2-4-23)
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years. Betty Yu reports. (2-3-23)
San Francisco business owners hope to see big turnout for Chinese New Year Parade
For those who make their living at businesses along the Chinese New Year Parade route in San Francisco, the coming weekend celebration is more than welcome. Max Darrow reports. (2-2-23)
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of seniors who once graced the stages of nightclubs in San Francisco's Chinatown are still stepping lively with act they call the Grant Avenue Follies. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (2-2-23)
Lunar New Year: Free walking tours educate visitors, locals about SF Chinatown
Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit San Francisco's Chinatown, especially during Lunar New Year. But outside of what they see, how much do people really know about one of the city's oldest neighborhoods?
Lunar New Year: Free walking tours educate visitors, locals about San Francisco Chinatown
Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit San Francisco's Chinatown, especially during Lunar New Year. But outside of what they see, how much do people really know about one of the city's oldest neighborhoods? Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims remembered at S.F. Chinatown vigil
A somber vigil was held in Chinatown Thursday night for the victims of recent mass shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park.
Mass shooting victims remembered at S.F. Chinatown vigil
A somber vigil was held in Chinatown Thursday night for the victims of recent mass shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park. Andrea Nakano reports. (1-26-23)
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
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Arraez leads Marlins to 12-1 rout over A's
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Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
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Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
Danville police chase leads to fiery crash; Injured occupants rescued from burning vehicle
A police chase in Danville early Saturday morning led to a fiery crash which injured five people, authorities said.
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
2 Coastside crashes give emergency crews a busy morning
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CHP seeks witnesses to Highway 280 shooting in Daly City
The California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on Interstate Highway 280 in Daly City.
SF city attorney files suit against code violating landlord
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Danville police chase leads to fiery crash; Injured occupants rescued from burning vehicle
A police chase in Danville early Saturday morning led to a fiery crash which injured five people, authorities said.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years for San Lorenzo road rage fatal shooting
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Oakland police seek suspect connected to shooting of 4-year-old girl
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
Pajaro school district superintendent to leave for Stockton
The superintendent of a school district in Monterey County is leaving to take a similar job with the Stockton Unified School District.
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Neighbors mourn elderly couple struck dead in South Bay rampage
People stopped by a makeshift memorial in San Jose Friday to remember a Vietnamese couple killed Thursday when they were struck by a carjacked vehicle during a deadly South Bay crime rampage.
71-year-old Monterey man found guilty of molesting 3 children
A 71-year-old Monterey man was found guilty of molesting three children in a two-year period, beginning when one was under the age of 10.
Witnesses to South Bay rampage recount terrifying scene that left couple dead
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
Milpitas stabbing, search for rampage suspect was steps from HS graduation ceremony
When police officers in Milpitas scrambled to respond to another deadly stabbing Thursday amid an ongoing violent crime spree in San Jose, they were faced with the prospect of a killer on the loose just steps away from a packed high school graduation ceremony.
Update: Suspect in deadly San Jose, Milpitas rampage has history of assault convictions
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose has a history of assault convictions and was on active probation at the time of the attacks, police said Friday.
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Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
4.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg, felt across North Bay
An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude struck in Sonoma County sabout 13 miles north-northeast of Healdsburg early Saturday.
As weather warms, Santa Rosa prepares for Monday start of fire season
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will declare the start to fire season on Monday to be able to enforce weed-abatement ordinances.
Hidden boating community in Sausalito battles ever-changing tides
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
Scientific Sausalito seafood seller tracks every fish from catch to can
At one Bay Area seafood company, the mercury content of each individual fish is measured to make sure what goes in the can is safe to consume.
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Arraez leads Marlins to 12-1 rout over A's
Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday.
Orioles edge Giants; Wade swats 100th splash hit into McCovey Cove
Gunnar Henderson hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh as Baltimore beat San Francisco 3-2 on Friday night after LaMonte Wade Jr. punched a home run into McCovey Cove, the 100th splash hit in Giants history.
Sánchez homers in Marlins' 4-0 win over A's
Edward Cabrera struck out 10 in six innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland A's 4-0 on Friday night.
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season
Drake Jackson's promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.
New San Francisco NWSL team will be called Bay FC
The new National Women's Soccer League team in the San Francisco Bay Area will be called Bay Football Club, or Bay FC for short.
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CHP seeks witnesses to Highway 280 shooting in Daly City
The California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on Interstate Highway 280 in Daly City.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years for San Lorenzo road rage fatal shooting
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Neighbors mourn elderly couple struck dead in South Bay rampage
People stopped by a makeshift memorial in San Jose Friday to remember a Vietnamese couple killed Thursday when they were struck by a carjacked vehicle during a deadly South Bay crime rampage.
71-year-old Monterey man found guilty of molesting 3 children
A 71-year-old Monterey man was found guilty of molesting three children in a two-year period, beginning when one was under the age of 10.
Witnesses to South Bay rampage recount terrifying scene that left couple dead
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
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Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
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Amazon to pay $31 million for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera privacy violations
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Office space vacancies soar in post-pandemic San Francisco; 'It's not a good look'
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Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom issues new report social media's impact on youth
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
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Biden signs deal to lift debt ceiling
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Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
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Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
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Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
LGBTQ initiatives met with backlash, protests
June is Pride month, a celebration of LGBTQ life. But after years of hard-won civil rights gains for the LGBTQ+ community, there is a backlash that includes violence and tests of corporate commitment. Elise Preston has more.
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All-Asian San Francisco drag troupe the Rice Rockettes wary as LGBT intimidation spreads
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Bay Area cities, groups beginning celebration of Pride month
June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month and Bay Area cities and groups were showing their rainbow colors to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
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No strings attached: Robot puppet singing Vanessa Carlton song hits all the right notes
Over two decades after songwriter Vanessa Carlton scored a huge hit with "A Thousand Miles," a creative team has made a robot puppet of the singer and recreated the song's video on the streets of San Francisco.
Brilliant Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal brings rare tour to UC Theatre
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San Francisco doom band Acid King celebrates new album at Great American
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays its first hometown show since 2019, performing tunes from the band's latest effort 'Beyond Vision' at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
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VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 3, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money. John Ramos reports. (6-3-23)
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that. Betty Yu reports from Pacifica. (6-3-23)
First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 6-3-23
Did you feel it? Meteorologist Darren Peck shows where that 4.5 magnitude North Bay earthquake rattled people in the Bay Area Saturday morning (and also has the Sunday forecast).
Some U.S. companies seek a return to the office
Some U.S. company leaders are calling for their remote workers to return to the office. Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September. Carter Evans has more.
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San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
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Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
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Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
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Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
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