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U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's ongoing medical struggles have raised a sensitive political question with no easy answer: Who would California Gov. Gavin Newsom pick to replace her if the seat becomes vacant?
Disney on Thursday upped the ante in its battle with Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, and it cost his state 2,000 white-collar jobs.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion partly due to high federal inflation rates and the state's decision to let some people delay filing their taxes.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the official launch of CA vs Hate, a new multilingual statewide website and hotline that allows for the safe, anonymous reporting of hate acts by victims and witnesses.
California lawmakers have agreed to loan $150 million to financially distressed hospitals.
Democrats in the California Senate say they want to raise taxes on big businesses so they can cut taxes for small businesses.
Gov. Newsom on Friday directed the California Highway Patrol and California National Guard to use their resources to assist San Francisco with its fentanyl trafficking crisis.
California governor Gavin Newsom is working to identify all personnel and resources that can be used to help battle the deadly fentanyl crisis. Anne Makovec reports. (4-21-23)
An environmental group is suing to block efforts to extend federal operating licenses for California's last nuclear power plant.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is clearing the way for California rules that will phase out the sale of diesel-powered trucks.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that could penalize oil companies for making too much money.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
California will spend about $30 million to build 1,200 small homes across the state this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday, part of a plan to help house the nation's largest homeless population and to address an issue that has persistently plagued the state during the governor's time in office.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans for the state to pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.
Storms cleared the Central Coast on Wednesday, but more than 21,000 residents of Monterey County remained under evacuation orders or warnings as river flows remain dangerously high.
Chevron has not complied with a new California law requiring it to disclose how much money it is making from selling gasoline in the state, setting up a showdown with state regulators.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in less than a year, his office announced Wednesday night.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't give a State of the State address this year, shunning the teleprompter that has frustrated him because of his dyslexia in favor of a statewide tour this month.
Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will no longer do business with the Walgreens drug store chain over its position on providing abortion pills.
The Alameda County Coroner's Office on Sunday identified the San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle in Livermore on Saturday.
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
The surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win on Sunday.
The Alameda County Coroner's Office on Sunday identified the San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle in Livermore on Saturday.
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
On Sunday, the Carnaval Grand Parade returned to the streets of San Francisco's Mission District with samba dancers, lowriders, floats with multicultural themes and brightly costumed performers.
Amid the bustle of Saturday's kickoff to the Carnaval festival, many small businesses in the Mission District were seeing a big boost in sales.
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city.
A coalition of neighborhood activists, including the Native American population, has developed a plan called the Village SF to make living in the Mission District more affordable.
The Alameda County Coroner's Office on Sunday identified the San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle in Livermore on Saturday.
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision in Contra Costa County late Saturday that shut down eastbound state Highway 4 near Bailey Road for hours.
A group of people, one of them allegedly armed with a gun, surrounded and robbed a person near People's Park in the 2400 block of Bowditch Street in Berkeley, police said.
Strangers started showing up at a woman's house in the Hayward hills asking for a tour. The problem: the home isn't for rent.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
A suspect who was being guarded by a police officer at O'Connor Hospital Thursday in San Jose allegedly assaulted the officer, used a metal oxygen tank to break a window, leaped onto a ledge, fell 20 feet from the ledge and died after the fall, according to police.
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
2023 marks the first year students have graduated from the online-only program at San Jose State University.
Two people died after getting out of a car and being struck by another vehicle on state Highway 17 in Campbell early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A man talking on his phone at Santa Rosa Memorial Park cemetery early Saturday was confronted by a caretaker who pointed a gun at him and ordered him to leave -- then fired into the ground, police said.
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
A civil grand jury in Marin County has released a scathing report regarding a substantial backlog of criminal cases in the county, placing the blame squarely on the shoulders of the District Attorney's Office.
The tenth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Post Malone, Lizzo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
An official with the St. Helena Public Library on Tuesday said they believe they have learned who checked out a copy of 'The History of the United States' nearly a century ago that was recently turned in.
The surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win on Sunday.
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Logan Webb allowed one run over 7 innings to pace the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
The Houston Astros sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday.
A suspect who was being guarded by a police officer at O'Connor Hospital Thursday in San Jose allegedly assaulted the officer, used a metal oxygen tank to break a window, leaped onto a ledge, fell 20 feet from the ledge and died after the fall, according to police.
A man talking on his phone at Santa Rosa Memorial Park cemetery early Saturday was confronted by a caretaker who pointed a gun at him and ordered him to leave -- then fired into the ground, police said.
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
A BART employee was wounded by a member of a group that was causing a disturbance at the 24th Street Mission station in San Francisco Friday night.
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Shares of Nvidia, already one of the world's most valuable companies, skyrocketed Thursday after the chipmaker forecast a huge jump in revenue, signaling how vastly the broadening use of artificial intelligence could reshape the tech sector.
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter's forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform's unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
Facebook-parent Meta has begun cutting employees in its business groups as part of a previously announced round of layoffs
U.S. users who want to share Netflix with someone who lives outside their household can pay $7.99 to add an extra member to their account.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
A summit in Half Moon Bay Saturday offered farmworkers an opportunity to air grievances and offer suggestions for quality of life improvements.
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy both expressed optimism that they would be able to get their respective parties on board for the debt ceiling plan they negotiated. Natalie Brand has the latest.
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
In the history-making speech, Harris discussed themes of global security and prosperity, arguing that America's democratic ideals "inspire billions."
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have backtracked on a decision to uninvite the San Francisco-based Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from a Pride Night event following a backlash from the LGTBQ+ community and their supporters.
Organizers of Twin Peak's 28th annual Pink Triangle are seeking volunteers to help set up the symbol that glows above the city during Pride month.
Excitement and pride are palpable at the San Francisco LGBT Center as the news spreads about the groundbreaking appointment of D'Arcy Drollinger as the city's first drag laureate.
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
On Sunday, the Carnaval Grand Parade returned to the streets of San Francisco's Mission District with samba dancers, lowriders, floats with multicultural themes and brightly costumed performers.
An explosion of color, music, culture, food and dancing to Brazilian, Caribbean and Latin rhythms comes to San Francisco's Mission for the 45th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade.
Jazz Is Dead presents a rare performance of otherworldly Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal at the UC Theatre Sunday night.
The tenth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Post Malone, Lizzo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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 chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sunday May 28, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
In Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday. John Ramos reports. (5-28-23)
The San Jose city council approved a plan to turn San Pedro Square into a pedestrian mall. Len Ramirez reports. (5-28-23)
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element. José Martínez reports. (5-28-23)
San Jose's mayor set a goal to get 1,000 people off the streets and into temporary housing this year but he's facing backlash on how to pay for it. Devin Fehely reports. (5-28-23)
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
A Peninsula woman whose art program is being used in 26 states is now seeing her curriculum distributed worldwide.
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.