Latino voters swing toward Democrats in 2025 after Trump's 2024 historic gains
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
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Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Democrats made signficant gains in Tuesday's elections, with Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan being approved by California voters along with winning the governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. Reed Cowan and Anne Makovec report.
California voters are deciding on Prop. 50, a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that, if approved, would redraw the state's congressional districts.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Officials in San Francisco announced Tuesday that ballots are being sent out to residents of District 4, as Supervisor Joel Engardio faces a recall election.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.
After early returns from Tuesday's special election indicated overwhelming support for giving the board of supervisors the power to oust embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, she promised she would not go down without a fight.
In San Mateo County, allegations of misconduct inside the sheriff's office has residents deciding who holds the power to remove elected officials from office. On Tuesday, voters will decide the sheriff's fate at the ballot box in a single-issue special election.
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was leading by a nearly two-to-one margin in early returns Wednesday morning.
One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined, including several in California.
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
The effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is now in the hands of voters, less than two years since she assumed office.
Supporters of Prop. K, which will permanently close a stretch of a Great Highway in San Francisco to cars, are declaring victory.
California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have banned forcing inmates to work as a form of punishment, the Associated Press projects.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
BART board member Lateefah Simon has won California's 12th Congressional District race, beating CSU East Bay professor Jennifer Tran in the race to succeed longtime Rep. Barbara Lee.
Lauren Toms reports on some of the challenges Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie will face after taking office in San Francisco.
California Proposition 5, a constitutional amendment, would change how many votes it would take for a community to pass a bond for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
Team coverage of Mayor Breed's sudden announcement of her concession to Daniel Lurie and reaction in San Francisco.
At 9:39 a.m., a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Summerwood Loop and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. Within three minutes of the first quake, three others happened in about a 1-mile radius.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Some local swimmers are coming together to raise money to keep San Francisco's China Beach open. The gate to access the beach was locked because of the ongoing government shutdown, making access difficult.
Multiple people were shot near San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night, police said.
Macklin Celebrini scored his 10th goal of the season and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1.
At 9:39 a.m., a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Summerwood Loop and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. Within three minutes of the first quake, three others happened in about a 1-mile radius.
Some local swimmers are coming together to raise money to keep San Francisco's China Beach open. The gate to access the beach was locked because of the ongoing government shutdown, making access difficult.
Multiple people were shot near San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night, police said.
Macklin Celebrini scored his 10th goal of the season and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jacob De Jesus in overtime and California beat No. 14 Louisville 29-26 on Saturday night for its first victory over a ranked team in its last 15 attempts.
Some local swimmers are coming together to raise money to keep San Francisco's China Beach open. The gate to access the beach was locked because of the ongoing government shutdown, making access difficult.
Multiple people were shot near San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night, police said.
On Saturday, the FAA's mandate to reduce flights at the country's 40 busiest airports, including San Francisco and Oakland, led to dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays.
Officers pulled over a vehicle for having an expired registration and illegal window tint around 1:37 p.m., near Delaware Street and 25th Avenue, police said.
When it comes to food in the San Francisco Bay Area, flavor overflows, and one big reason is the nonprofit La Cocina. For chef Olivia Mecalco, cooking has always been about family, a passion passed down through generations.
At 9:39 a.m., a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Summerwood Loop and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. Within three minutes of the first quake, three others happened in about a 1-mile radius.
Police in Fremont released an image of a dog that is believed to be responsible for a fatal attack on a smaller dog last month and are seeking the public's help in identifying the dog and its owner.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a gas station in East Oakland just before noon Thursday, authorities said.
Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested a man who was allegedly armed following an hours-long standoff at a home for veterans that began Wednesday night.
Authorities have arrested a Solano County man suspected of burglarizing schools throughout the Bay Area, targeting the credit cards of teachers.
A man suspected of ramming his pickup multiple times into a food truck in South San Jose earlier this year has been arrested, police said.
Five people were arrested in San Jose after automated license plate cameras captured a suspect vehicle following a home burglary last week, police said Thursday.
The largest housing project of its kind in Santa Cruz County is now past the halfway point, and when finished, leaders think it'll play a key role in getting more unhoused people off the streets.
Authorities in Monterey County said they arrested a Salinas man and his teenage brother for allegedly manufacturing and possessing illegal firearms.
A small earthquake struck San Benito County near San Juan Bautista Wednesday morning, officials announced.
Around 11:40 a.m., the driver of a Tesla and a cyclist got into an altercation, and at some point, during the confrontation, a knife was taken out.
University of Washington Huskies women's soccer player Mia Hamant has died months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the school announced.
A Novaoto woman put up a little free library in March, calling it the Blacklisted Bookshelf. But then the government shutdown happened, so she changed course to help people who might be struggling.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on Tuesday that led to a power outage impacting thousands of customers.
A man was arrested in Solano County for allegedly sex trafficking a missing juvenile in locations across the state, authorities said Tuesday.
Macklin Celebrini scored his 10th goal of the season and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jacob De Jesus in overtime and California beat No. 14 Louisville 29-26 on Saturday night for its first victory over a ranked team in its last 15 attempts.
Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and North Carolina produced nine sacks to beat Stanford 20-15 for their second straight victory in ACC play under coach Bill Belichick.
The San Francisco 49ers lost another key defensive player for the season when rookie Mykel Williams went down with a knee injury.
University of Washington Huskies women's soccer player Mia Hamant has died months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the school announced.
Multiple people were shot near San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night, police said.
Around 11:40 a.m., the driver of a Tesla and a cyclist got into an altercation, and at some point, during the confrontation, a knife was taken out.
Officers pulled over a vehicle for having an expired registration and illegal window tint around 1:37 p.m., near Delaware Street and 25th Avenue, police said.
Dozens of people were arrested in San Francisco during a crackdown on illegal drug activity in different parts of the city, police announced Friday.
Police in Fremont released an image of a dog that is believed to be responsible for a fatal attack on a smaller dog last month and are seeking the public's help in identifying the dog and its owner.
The parents of Zane Shamblin, a 23-year-old from Texas who died by suicide this summer, are pointing the finger at ChatGPT and are now suing its maker, San Francisco-based OpenAI.
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Ride-hailing giant Uber announced Wednesday that it plans to launch autonomous taxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area next year.
The chipmaker on Wednesday became the first publicly listed company to top $5 trillion in market value, boosted by demand for its AI chips.
The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
As many SNAP recipients are having to do without, the Gilroy Unified School District hosted a meal program to help fill the void.
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
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 Zoe Mintz.
The gate to access the beach was locked because of the ongoing government shutdown, making access difficult.
Multiple people were shot near San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night, police said.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Da Lin spoke with travelers and workers at SFO on day two of FAA flight cuts.
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.