Oakland man inspired to clean up city by memory of his late daughter
A community organization is on a mission to change Oakland, one piece of trash at a time. For Donald Lacy, that pursuit is rooted in personal tragedy. Kevin Ko reports.
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A community organization is on a mission to change Oakland, one piece of trash at a time. For Donald Lacy, that pursuit is rooted in personal tragedy. Kevin Ko reports.
More than 2,000 people in San Mateo County are living with homelessness, according to the latest annual count. A nonprofit on the county's coast is working to bring those numbers down.
For nearly two decades, the outreach program Dinner with Grace has addressed food insecurity and build community.
Veronica Macias reports on "pantry coordinators" who collaborate with the Alameda County Food Bank to distribute food to needy Bay Area families.
Lauren Toms reports on a San Francisco resident organizing clean-up teams to show pride in the city. Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region. Sharon Chin reports. (7-25-24)
As Mayor Breed works to close San Francisco's budget deficit, one of her proposals to cut the community ambassador program is getting a lot of pushback.
An Oakland church is helping provide desperately needed affordable housing to the community it calls home. Kevin Ko reports. (6-13-24) ebsite: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Oakland Fresh is a pilot program to address issues a lot of Oaklanders have complained about, like illegal dumping, abandoned cars and broken street signs. Wilson Walker reports. (5-23-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Safe Passage is a program to protect kids and senior citizens in San Francisco's Tenderloin District. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-5-24)
A group of two dozen volunteers gathered to beautify Raimondi Park where the Oakland Ballers will soon be playing on a new field. John Ramos reports. (4-20-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In San Francisco, the growing threat to abortion rights has inspired people to get involved in some creative ways, including two women who are baking for a good cause.
Oakland's popular First Friday festival, a monthly event that draws thousands to enjoy music, food, culture and community in the East Bay, returns Friday evening after a financial shortfall forced a break that began after the last event in December.
Dina Demetrius reports on the rising popularity of VHS stores as a new audience discovers old media. Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area on Thursday honored all of our 2023 Jefferson Award winners at our annual medal ceremony.
Skaters in California have for years offered to clean residents' pools for free in exchange for letting them and their friends skate in the empty pools. Carter Evans reports.
A homeless couple who found themselves moving around the Bay Area from shelter to shelter has obtained stable housing in the last year.
Reed Cowan talks to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano volunteer Gary Morin about why he gives his time to help the community (12-6-2023)
At Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank, volunteers are the backbone of the operation. Sharon Chin reports. (11-30-23)
Continuing to bring the community together, the one night acrobatics show 'Circus Freaks' is in town to show off their moves. The morning team is joined by the teams choreographer and director, Christopher Childers to talk about what to expect in the show, and how it came to be.
Community members and merchants in San Francisco's Chinatown are making a push to attract tourists who will be in the city for APEC. Max Darrow reports (11-5-23)
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao held the last of her two "Town Talks" community events Saturday at Castlemont High School. Da Lin reports. (9-23-23)
Community leaders announced Thursday a groundbreaking initiative to create lasting improvements in east Oakland. José Martínez reports. (8-24-23)
It is one of the toughest neighborhoods in East Oakland, but some local residents are aiming to make a huge investment in the area and transform it for future generations.
With inflation and a rising cost of living, the need for aid at local food banks has doubled, which means so has the need for volunteers.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
The Mandela House residents said they were told they would get help to find a permanent place to live. But after a year, out of about 100 people, they said only one or two found housing. And now they said they're being told they will all have to leave.
EBMUD, which serves about 1.4 million customers in the East Bay, is closely monitoring how the snowmelt behaves, as the April snow survey did not produce good results.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments. A North Bay woman has been tackling that problem for nearly three decades.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
The Mandela House residents said they were told they would get help to find a permanent place to live. But after a year, out of about 100 people, they said only one or two found housing. And now they said they're being told they will all have to leave.
EBMUD, which serves about 1.4 million customers in the East Bay, is closely monitoring how the snowmelt behaves, as the April snow survey did not produce good results.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
Nearly eight years after a woman's body was found dismembered inside a San Francisco apartment building, a jury has convicted her roommate of murder.
San Francisco International Airport is bracing for more delays after a major safety change from the Federal Aviation Administration, combined with a months-long runway construction project.
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
The Mandela House residents said they were told they would get help to find a permanent place to live. But after a year, out of about 100 people, they said only one or two found housing. And now they said they're being told they will all have to leave.
A land conservation group called the Trust for Public Lands has made a deal with the property's owners to buy the land and then give it to the East Bay Regional Parks District to become a new 130-acre open-space park.
It's baby squirrel season, one of two times a year when new litters are born, and wildlife rehabilitation centers suddenly fill up.
The fire department said the driver got lost in Crockett and ended up in a narrow residential street. When the driver tried to turn a corner, they struck a hydrant, careened into two parked cars, crashed into a fence, and then went down an embankment.
A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
Police executing a search warrant in a Salinas home found a cooler filled with methamphetamine near a child's bed, among other drug and gun evidence, police said Wednesday.
A San Jose man is facing decades in federal prison after he pled guilty to robbing and attacking a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, prosecutors said.
Two men from San Jose have been arrested on multiple felony charges for an alleged drug trafficking operation into a jail facility in Santa Clara County.
A decomposed body found inside a vehicle in East San Jose may be connected to the disappearance of a man who was reported missing, police said.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
Recently, a judge ruled against the winery, ordering it to end all on-site tastings and public events or sales. They also face nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in the lawsuit.
An apartment complex for seniors in Vallejo was damaged in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, firefighters said.
Willy Adames had four hits, including a leadoff homer, and San Francisco ace Logan Webb finished strong in the Giants' 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.
Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
Nearly eight years after a woman's body was found dismembered inside a San Francisco apartment building, a jury has convicted her roommate of murder.
A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
Police executing a search warrant in a Salinas home found a cooler filled with methamphetamine near a child's bed, among other drug and gun evidence, police said Wednesday.
A San Jose man is facing decades in federal prison after he pled guilty to robbing and attacking a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, prosecutors said.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
Brian Hackney reports on the Artemis II launch
Max Darrow reports on the below-average results of the snow survey.
Sooji Nam reports on the Artemis II’s zero-g indicator mascot.
SaveABunny is a Mill Valley nonprofit founded in 1999 by former marketing executive Marcy Berman. Sharon Chin reports.
John Ramos reports on a transitional housing program in Oakland that residents say failed to deliver on its promises.
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.