Stepped up sweeps get pushback from homeless advocates in San Jose
Homeless advocates in the South Bay are speaking out against Gov. Gavin Newsom's demand to cities to sweep encampments.
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Homeless advocates in the South Bay are speaking out against Gov. Gavin Newsom's demand to cities to sweep encampments.
Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a "swiftly" finalized agreement to allow California National Guard lawyers to prosecute crimes in Alameda County.
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that he has signed an executive order that aims to jumpstart infill housing development projects.
Holding signs that read "house keys not handcuffs" and "sleeping is not a crime," protesters gathered Tuesday in front of San Francisco's Hotel Whitcomb to denounce recent measures they said would criminalize people facing homelessness.
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland leaders to expand their current police pursuit policy.
Gov. Newsom ordered state agencies to start removing homeless encampments on state land Thursday. Wilson Walker reports. (7-25-24)
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his new podcast that President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race took him by surprise.
Computer systems across the world and California are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price denied claims in Gov. Gavin Newsom's Thursday news conference about the ability of her office to prosecute crime in the county.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced that he will be quadrupling the number of shifts of California Highway Patrol officers in Oakland in an effort to combat crime.
After a whirlwind East Coast tour campaigning for Pres. Joe Biden, Gov. Gavin Newsom is back in California.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
In the 24 hours since the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, democrats in the Bay Area and around the country are questioning President Biden's performance.
California Governor Gavin Newsom was in the spin room in Atlanta for the presidential debate on Thursday in support of President Joe Biden.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's State of the State address is prompting a state of frustration for Republican legislative leaders as the governor announced that he will pre-record the speech and drop it on his YouTube channel.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders will return to work with an agreement in hand on a state budget on Monday.
Gov. Newsom's State of the State address will be available to stream on YouTube, Facebook and X at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
Police in Berkeley are seeking help from the public as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
A San Francisco toddler's fatal overdose due to fentanyl poisoning earlier this year has resulted in murder charges against the child's parents, the district attorney announced on Wednesday.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
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.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
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.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
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.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who police say carjacked a vehicle in San Jose and drove into a dental office building on Thursday evening was arrested following the crash.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says after a mostly pleasant weekend, a new storm system will likely bring rain into the Bay Area as soon as Monday.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
The Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Fur Seal now face an ominous uphill climb.
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.