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The series of raids across the Bay Area on Wednesday which included the arrest of State Sen. Leland Yee may be related to organized crime in the Chinese-American community in San Francisco.
Police are trying to identify a man who robbed a bank in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
A cable car collided with a car Thursday morning, resulting in minor injuries and traffic disruption near San Francisco's Chinatown, transit officials said.
Kicking off the Year of the Horse, a parade with lion dancers and firecrackers marched through San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood Friday morning.
A 17-year-old mother was shot dead inside an Oakland apartment Thursday afternoon and police said the suspect is her younger brother.
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The streets around San Francisco's bustling Union Square are back in order after a temporary construction moratorium on the Central Subway Project was called for holiday shoppers. Critics say that consideration wasn't extended to North Beach and Chinatown.
San Francisco's Chinatown has been honored by the American Planning Association by being named one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods of 2013.
A woman was hit over the head with a flowerpot and robbed near Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood late Wednesday night, police said Thursday.
A man crashed into a house in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, prompting a gas leak and evacuations, a fire captain said.
A coalition of local organizations have aligned themselves against a part of the federal immigration reform proposal that would change the existing family reunion program.
Tunneling work for the Central Subway project in San Francisco is set to begin in the coming weeks, with the underground work beginning at 4th and Harrison streets.
Phone company workers will be at various San Francisco homeless shelters and senior centers this week signing people up for free cell phones under a new program launched in California.
Some 2,100 PG&E customers were without power Friday afternoon in San Francisco's Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods after a manhole exploded, authorities said.
As the months tick down to a complete statewide ban on the possession, sale or trade of shark fins, state officials have been reaching out to local merchants to clarify confusion about the ban.
A San Francisco restaurant in Chinatown is paying $525,000 in back wages and penalties for forcing employees to work long hours for less than $4 an hour.
Reduced parking fees are being offered as part of a pilot program to draw business to Oakland's Chinatown district just in time for the Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 10.
Tucked away in the heart of Oakland's Chinatown, something very special is brewing. It's the Yu Ming Charter School. It is now just two years old and already 150-plus students strong.
Ghosts and hauntings happen year round, but chills seem more delicious during the season of witches, goblins and ghosts. This fall, you can find sites full of scares in your own back yard.
Plans to rebuild and expand a historic medical facility in San Francisco's Chinatown received final city approval from Mayor Ed Lee on Wednesday.
Two women were duped out of thousands of dollars in separate incidents in San Francisco over the holiday weekend, the latest in a series of fraud cases that police said Tuesday could be part of an organized effort targeting older Asian women.
A gala was planned in San Francisco's Chinatown Tuesday evening to celebrate the career of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
The iconic Castro Theatre kicks off its month-long 90th anniversary celebration this week with screenings of films by Hollywood legend, John Huston...
San Francisco firefighters have extinguished a grease fire at a building in Chinatown Thursday afternoon, a fire department spokeswoman said.
An amendment to the latest U.S. transportation funding bill could stop construction of San Francisco's much-debated Central Subway in its tracks.
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
BART experienced major delays across the system Tuesday evening after equipment problems near the Daly City station disrupted service during the evening commute, officials said.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
BART experienced major delays across the system Tuesday evening after equipment problems near the Daly City station disrupted service during the evening commute, officials said.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
BART experienced major delays across the system Tuesday evening after equipment problems near the Daly City station disrupted service during the evening commute, officials said.
A dog attacked a woman in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, leaving the victim with severe injuries, police said.
Hand in hand, three members of the Hobson family - Lucy, Dave, and Phil - are ready to take a trip back in time. Their portal to the past is found inside the Forever Grateful immersive exhibition that just opened at Golden Gate Park.
A mountain lion was spotted roaming around San Francisco's Panhandle, prompting animal control to respond to the area.
On this busy Labor Day weekend, visitors packed some of San Francisco's most recognizable destinations, from the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 39 and Chinatown.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
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.
Dominic Peterson died last week after collapsing during a two-mile training run with his teammates in Moraga. On Monday, the Peterson family was still searching for answers.
The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. near Sand Creek Road and Shady Willow Lane.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
Nearly a month after the Timber Fire broke out, firefighters announced progress in battling two major wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres in California's Big Sur region.
Ari Green was repairing a streetlight when police say a box truck crashed into his city work vehicle. His family is now asking what led to the collision — and whether more could have been done to protect him.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
The National Park Service is looking for a residential volunteer to help staff the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse this fall and winter, with free housing included.
A minor earthquake shook Sonoma County Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
Two campers who were found dead after they went missing during a canoe trip on Tomales Bay over the weekend have been identified.
A man arrested in connection with a series of home burglaries in the North Bay and the East Bay has been connected to additional thefts, deputies said.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa is set to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in his first game action since a tearing a knee ligament last September.
Shay Whitcomb chopped a single with one out in the 11th inning for his first career game-ending RBI, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
A Fairfield man was arrested Monday after police said he threatened people inside a home while armed with a firearm, prompting a standoff that lasted about 90 minutes.
A person was stabbed while trying to stop a would-be thief who had taken a tip jar from a Marina District business, a witness told CBS News Bay Area.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
An investigation is underway after two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Solano County on Thursday evening, authorities said.
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
An HVAC expert said he is using AI to collect data on every call for service, so when another technician runs into a similar situation, they can check previous information.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California's largest state workers' union is preparing for a possible strike as contract negotiations with the Newsom administration remain unresolved.
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.
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.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Fans of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies lined up outside legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett's Berkeley studio Friday, hoping to take home a piece of movie history.
Pokémon fans from across the country and around the world are pouring into San Francisco this weekend for the largest Pokémon World Championships in the event's history.
Sixty years ago, San Francisco native Gus Tham was living the dream.
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.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
BART experienced major delays across the system Tuesday evening after equipment problems near the Daly City station disrupted service during the evening commute, officials said.
A judge ruled on Tuesday that construction at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility outside Gilroy will stay on hold for at least another week. Meanwhile, at the San Jose federal courthouse, dozens of people marched in opposition to the facility. John Ramos reports on the developments.
A woman took her first steps barely a month after she was hit by a car driven by a small child as she was walking her dog in Oakland. Katie Nielsen reports.
A Peninsula jewelry shop owner and 49ers super fan is from Melbourne and her two worlds are colliding on Thursday. Sooji Nam 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.