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City officials and Chinatown community leaders rallied Thursday in response to an expletive-filled speech by a tour guide denigrating the neighborhood and its residents and called for better training and oversight by the tour industry.
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A tour-guide in San Francisco's Chinatown was filmed during a racist and expletive-laden rant about the neighborhood and its inhabitants, and garnered applause tourists.
The robberies occurred within minutes of each other at banks in the 700 and 900 blocks of Washington Street.
San Francisco is the second-largest market in the country for ivory trinkets.
The accident happened just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Stockton and Sacramento streets. Neighbors say the intersection is notorious for congestion, speeding and impatient drivers.
The case against 29 defendants including suspended state Sen. Leland Yee and convicted Chinatown gang leader Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow will have to be split into smaller groups before the case can go to trial.
Suspended state Sen. Leland Yee appeared briefly in federal court in San Francisco Thursday to plead not guilty to a new racketeering charge and 10 corruption and bribery counts in an expanded grand jury indictment.
A man prosecutors accuse of heading a crime syndicate based in San Francisco's Chinatown pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a new charge of racketeering.
Suspended state Senator Leland Yee, along with Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow and 27 other defendants, have had new charges filed against them in federal court Friday, including racketeering in a Chinatown probe-political scandal.
Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, a Chinatown association leader accused of money laundering and plotting to sell stolen goods, returns to a San Francisco courtroom Thursday morning.
Here's a brief look at five of San Francisco's unique neighborhoods.
Although San Francisco has many world famous attractions, with some planning, all of them can be visited over a weekend or three-day holiday.
His attorney, Tony Serra, said he was "depressed" by the decision, which he said was based on unsubstantiated claims by the prosecution, and said he plans to appeal.
San Francisco City Guides has historic walking tours covered, no question. Join one today and learn something new.
Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, a Chinatown association leader accused of money laundering and plotting to sell stolen goods, asked a federal magistrate in San Francisco on Thursday to grant him release on bail.
With heart disease as America's number one killer, this week's Jefferson Award winner tries to make sure everyone gets the word on heart health.
Supporters of Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, an reputed Chinatown gangster accused in a corruption scandal involving State Sen. Leland Yee, raised money for his defense at a fundraiser Friday night.
San Francisco's Chinatown was rebuilt as a tourist attraction after the 1906 earthquake leveled the area. But now, this world famous tourist destination is looking a bit worn out and needs a facelift.
Two key defendants in the wide-ranging conspiracy case involving politics, cash and guns entered pleas in federal court Tuesday. Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow pleaded not guilty to all charges including money laundering.
The FBI wants San Francisco city leaders to talk with the agency as part of an ongoing investigation targeting political corruption and an alleged organized crime syndicate in Chinatown.
The federal public defender's office says it cannot represent a key defendant in a criminal case that also includes corruption allegations against a California state senator because of potential conflicts of interest.
Author Bill Lee, who wrote an expose on San Francisco's Chinatown, "Chinese Playground: A Memoir," said politics has often been tied to criminal activity in the past.
Between Raymond 'Shrimp Boy' Chow's 2003 release from prison, and his arrest on federal charges Wednesday, Chow had billed himself as a reformed gangster who advocates on behalf of children, and received numerous awards and recognition from Bay Area lawmakers.
COMMENTARY: The headlines scream about State Senator Leland Yee and Chinatown mobster Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, but the evidence against NFL sports agent wunderkind Marlon Sullivan could shake the sports world.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said that while the roller coaster consistently passed safety tests, they decided to close the ride because they believe "it's the right thing to do."
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on multiple charges after he allegedly brandished a firearm at a party and ran from deputies after he was found at a separate gathering over the weekend.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said that while the roller coaster consistently passed safety tests, they decided to close the ride because they believe "it's the right thing to do."
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on multiple charges after he allegedly brandished a firearm at a party and ran from deputies after he was found at a separate gathering over the weekend.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The owner of two San Francisco sports bars was arrested on Friday in an alleged baseball bat assault that followed a dispute over a parking spot, police and the alleged victim said.
A suspect was charged with multiple felonies days after a stabbing aboard a San Francisco Muni bus, authorities said on Monday.
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a burglary and a shooting, which was reported about 30 minutes later.
We've all heard the saying, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Well, a youth orchestra from Paraguay is proof that is truly the case.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
According to BART police, the shooting happened on the transfer platform, and three people were injured. The victims were taken to the hospital, and their conditions were not yet known, police said.
A teenager was hospitalized after he was wounded in a shooting linked to a house party in Antioch over the weekend, police said.
New village will provide 12 homes for 18- to 24-year-olds, doubling the number of dedicated shelter units available to young adults in the area
Pittsburg residents are excited about a new family-owned grocery store opening in town.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on multiple charges after he allegedly brandished a firearm at a party and ran from deputies after he was found at a separate gathering over the weekend.
The three-day conference at the San Jose Marriott Hotel is bringing in people from all over the country to talk about homelessness from a very personal perspective.
Three hikers on California's Central Coast who became stranded over the weekend were rescued by helicopter following a mission that took several hours, officials said.
Police in Palo Alto have launched an investigation and urged residents to be aware of their surroundings Friday after multiple mountain lion sightings in the community.
An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in East San Jose early Friday morning, police said.
Sausalito's Marinship district has decades-old land-use rules that tightly restrict development, designed in part to protect the area from intensive development, but they've also made it hard for existing businesses to adapt, a business owner said.
A man clinging to rocks on the Sonoma County shoreline and getting battered by the surf was rescued by a sheriff's helicopter crew on Sunday, the sheriff's office said.
A convicted sex offender in Solano County was taken into custody last week for an alleged parole violation after his ankle monitor stopped working, police said.
The storms haven't arrived yet, but Marin County workers are already racing to prepare for what could be a challenging winter.
A Vallejo police vehicle went up in flames while on Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield on Thursday, the department said.
Center Kristaps Porzingis will be out indefinitely for the Golden State Warriors with a health issue, and general manager Mike Dunleavy offered no further details but wasn't ready to call this a long-term concern.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime for a 104-80 win in the teams' playoff opener.
The San Francisco 49ers keep losing key players to injuries and still keep winning, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
Alex Call hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the 10th inning and Andy Pages added a three-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their season with their 100th victory, a 5-1 decision over the San Francisco Giants that completed a three-game sweep.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on multiple charges after he allegedly brandished a firearm at a party and ran from deputies after he was found at a separate gathering over the weekend.
According to BART police, the shooting happened on the transfer platform, and three people were injured. The victims were taken to the hospital, and their conditions were not yet known, police said.
The owner of two San Francisco sports bars was arrested on Friday in an alleged baseball bat assault that followed a dispute over a parking spot, police and the alleged victim said.
A suspect was charged with multiple felonies days after a stabbing aboard a San Francisco Muni bus, authorities said on Monday.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
The dinner comes as Amodei has warned about the "exponential growth" of AI, and has called for safeguards on the industry, which President Trump has rejected.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Sausalito's Marinship district has decades-old land-use rules that tightly restrict development, designed in part to protect the area from intensive development, but they've also made it hard for existing businesses to adapt, a business owner said.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
California utility workers will have new legal protections after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill increasing penalties for assault and battery against workers while they are performing their jobs.
Two men suspected of assaulting a student at San Jose State University over the weekend are facing hate crime charges, prosecutors said.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
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.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Fans of the late Dolly Parton gathered to celebrate her life in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday as part of California's first-ever Dolly Parton Day.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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.
With newly-named captain Macklin Celebrini, the San Jose Sharks are taking to the ice this week with the playoffs in mind. Gianna Franco and Reed Cowan speak to Sharkie, the team's mascot, and Doug Bentz, the team's chief marketing officer.
Officials in San Jose are expected to consider raising parking rates in downtown, a change that is facing resistance from businesses. Drew Andre reports.
On Tuesday, expect coastal highs in the 70s and hot inland temperatures reaching into the 90s in some locations. Expect hot temperatures away from the coast to continue for the rest of the week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports.
Brian Hackney 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.