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The week before Easter is considered one of the holiest times by a number of faiths, but this year it is occurring under the unprecedented threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities of faith shuttered by the emergency prohibition barring large public gatherings have been forced to get creative to connect with and minister to their congregations.
Even though religious services were exempt from the shelter-in-place order, the Diocese of Oakland has temporarily cancelled all daily masses as a precaution to prevent the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
All across the Bay Area on Sunday morning, people gathered at churches and places of worship. But amidst fear of the coronavirus, some of the usual traditions have been put aside.
The San Carlos church at the center of violent threats by a pastor held its first Sunday service since details of the case came to light.
Representatives at a South Bay church were in disbelief this week after burglars targeted their property for a third time in the past year.
A youth leader and teacher at Saratoga and Cupertino churches was arrested last week on suspicion of child pornography possession and sexual battery, the Santa Clara County sheriff's office reported Monday.
Police are investigating a string of church break-ins in San Francisco's Bayview District.
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after her image was captured on surveillance video toppling a crucifix inside a Watsonville church during a vandalism rampage earlier this week.
A dramatic announcement came Thursday evening from the Diocese of San Jose to confront the scandal consuming the Catholic church. The diocese will start releasing the names of priests implicated in the sexual abuse scandal.
A man shot and killed his estranged wife and her boyfriend outside a Catholic church in central California and then shot himself at his home.
A San Francisco landlord accused of renting out an illegal living space described as a "dungeon" used a church to prey on his victims, according to court documents.
Hundreds of supporters -- including San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young -- crowded into Palo Alto City Hall Monday in a show of support for a community chorus that is facing eviction from a local church.
Former AC Transit chief financial officer Lewis Clinton was convicted of four counts of grand theft for stealing over $500K from Oakland church.
A man wearing a jacket resembling one worn by ICE agents caused a stir at a church that serves the Hispanic community in San Rafael.
A man has been arrested for opening fire on a religious statue in front of a San Leandro church.
Music echoing through the sanctuary of a Berkeley church Sunday marked the congregation's recovery from a devastating fire.
Federal prosecutors say a Catholic priest has been found guilty of stealing from parishioners at a church in San Jose.
A Cupertino man was arrested on suspicion of stalking four girls, but investigators believe there are over a dozen other juvenile victims.
The SFMTA board of directors voted to legalize weekend median parking on Dolores Street in a pilot program intended to regulate the long-standing practice sometimes referred to as "parking for God."
A 12-year-old girl who watched her father die after being shot outside a church in East Oakland early Sunday morning is now seeking justice.
A Healdsburg father on Monday was found mentally incompetent to be tried for the alleged drowning murder of his 4-year-old daughter in a church baptismal fountain in November.
A clearly distraught Healdsburg man was charged Tuesday afternoon with the drowning death of his daughter in a church's baptismal pool Sunday.
A roaring four-alarm fire raced through the attic space of a three-story Berkeley church near the University of California campus Friday, destroying the historic structure.
Daniel Mendez told California Lottery officials that he bought $4 of lottery tickets after watering the flowers at his church.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
The Napa County District Attorney's Office said it has filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who authorities allege struck a parked car and drove away from the scene on July 3.
The wreckage of a boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island earlier this week, leaving two people still missing, has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, officials announced.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
The Napa County District Attorney's Office said it has filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who authorities allege struck a parked car and drove away from the scene on July 3.
The wreckage of a boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island earlier this week, leaving two people still missing, has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, officials announced.
The wreckage of a boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island earlier this week, leaving two people still missing, has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, officials announced.
A man accused of striking an elderly woman with an e-scooter while fleeing San Francisco police Monday evening has been charged with multiple felonies, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) reported multiple post-pandemic ridership records during the month of June, crediting large events including the World Cup and San Francisco Pride for a surge in riders.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robotaxis operate during major emergencies and large public events.
San Francisco's only marine fueling dock played a crucial role in Tuesday's rescue operation of a boat near Alcatraz Island, but now that dock could soon be shut down.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
A Union City woman was arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales at Lake Merritt in Oakland, police said Tuesday, including an alleged sale to an underage decoy.
Police in Oakland have released surveillance footage as they search for a suspect in a deadly shooting in East Oakland late last year.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they are searching for additional victims, after a pastor was arrested for alleged child sexual abuse.
A San Jose driver has been arrested and charged with murder following a fiery crash that killed a mother and her young child on Highway 87 late last year.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A San Jose man was arrested after a hidden camera was discovered in a public restroom at a Starbucks coffee shop last month, police said Thursday.
A proposal renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in South San Jose to honor U.S. Army Ranger and San Francisco Bay Area native Pat Tillman is closer to reality, following a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Napa County District Attorney's Office said it has filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who authorities allege struck a parked car and drove away from the scene on July 3.
A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Vallejo and an attempted murder in Richmond was arrested after he was found on the Peninsula, authorities said.
Residents at Smith Ranch Homes, Aldersly, Drake Terrace, The Tamalpais and Villa Marin raise money each year for the scholarship fund, which was established in 1994.
The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.
Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks.
The San Francisco Giants will begin the 2027 season against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park, according to Major League Baseball's tentative schedule released Thursday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
Tiffany Hayes added 13 points, Janelle Salaun scored 12 and Kayla Thornton added 11 for Golden State (18-7), which has also won five straight road games.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
A Union City woman was arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales at Lake Merritt in Oakland, police said Tuesday, including an alleged sale to an underage decoy.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they are searching for additional victims, after a pastor was arrested for alleged child sexual abuse.
A San Jose driver has been arrested and charged with murder following a fiery crash that killed a mother and her young child on Highway 87 late last year.
A man accused of striking an elderly woman with an e-scooter while fleeing San Francisco police Monday evening has been charged with multiple felonies, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday.
Police in Oakland have released surveillance footage as they search for a suspect in a deadly shooting in East Oakland late last year.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robotaxis operate during major emergencies and large public events.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Privacy advocates warn of a "dragnet" while some customers say retail theft has gone too far.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
While there are a few Californians sick with cyclosporiasis, there aren't any known local outbreaks right now, and none linked to the national outbreak, state health officials say.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed lawsuits Thursday against five California cities, including Turlock, alleging they have failed to comply with the state's Housing Element Law by not adopting housing plans that meet state requirements.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
A proposal renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in South San Jose to honor U.S. Army Ranger and San Francisco Bay Area native Pat Tillman is closer to reality, following a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
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.
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.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on Battery Street in the Financial District.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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 marine layer is back in the Bay Area! It is set to fill in even more overnight. Darren Peck breaks down the forecast for this week.
CAL Fire airplanes were seen flying over Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon.
Oakland councilmember Ken Houston has proposed a $409,000 severance payout to a former city administrator, who resigned in May of this year after texts were released in which he spoke inappropriately about female colleagues' physical appearance.
The wreckage of a boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island earlier this week, leaving two people still missing, has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, officials announced.
On Friday expect highs ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the 80s inland. Heading into the weekend, expect similar conditions, with the coast remaining cloudy. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.