Shrinking Arctic ice reduces natural habitat for polar bears
Erin Hassanzadeh reports on how the decrease Arctic ice is shrinking polar bears' natural habitat.
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Erin Hassanzadeh reports on how the decrease Arctic ice is shrinking polar bears' natural habitat.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Sara Donchey reports on the efforts being made by Bay Area organizations to slow global warning.
A real-life buried treasure – known as a “Debris Separating Baffle Box” - is seeking to trap the trash before it pollutes critical Bay Area waters, and just in time for the next series of atmospheric rivers.
Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.
Sarah Donchey reports on a covalent organic framework or COF invented by UC Berkeley scientists that extracts carbon dioxide from atmosphere.
After Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill targeting gas price spikes, proposed rules by state climate regulators are causing concerns about higher prices at the pump. Kenny Choi reports.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level. John Ramos reports. (9-28-24)
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Scientists are recovering an icy record of what the atmosphere was like hundreds of thousands of years ago. Zoe Mintz and Molly McCrea report (7-11-24)
About 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.
On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council is expected to decide on ballot measure that would tax the city’s oil refineries, which is expected to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Katie Nielsen reports. 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
Registration is open for a public webinar being held Monday at 5:30 p.m. on proposed sea level adaptation plans for Stinson Beach.
A series of new studies on climate change is making clear what scientists and researchers have long been warning about the state of our planet.
A researcher says sea animals used to get stuck in the maze of wharfs in Osaka Bay every few years, but as the sea warms, they're being led off track.
Two people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a conspiracy to rob nearly a dozen banks in the Bay Area and Sacramento, prosecutors said.
Kerry Gough, a retired civil rights attorney of 42 years, is staging one-man protests outside various big law offices in the Bay Area that struck deals with the White House.
A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year's draft.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday the arrests of seven people accused of attempting to message minors for sexual acts, following an investigation that took place earlier this month.
Two people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a conspiracy to rob nearly a dozen banks in the Bay Area and Sacramento, prosecutors said.
Kerry Gough, a retired civil rights attorney of 42 years, is staging one-man protests outside various big law offices in the Bay Area that struck deals with the White House.
A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year's draft.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday the arrests of seven people accused of attempting to message minors for sexual acts, following an investigation that took place earlier this month.
Kerry Gough, a retired civil rights attorney of 42 years, is staging one-man protests outside various big law offices in the Bay Area that struck deals with the White House.
San Francisco public transportation will see funding cuts, but less than originally proposed
Officials said it used to be a multipurpose room, and now staff members can use the space to relax during their breaks and prioritize their mental health.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
After the Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the team is warning fans to watch out for scams.
Two people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a conspiracy to rob nearly a dozen banks in the Bay Area and Sacramento, prosecutors said.
An East Bay woman has inspired a love of music for more than three decades through a competition that's drawn young people from around the world.
A man in Alameda County has been charged with a hate crime in connection with an alleged assault of a mother and child at a Fremont fast food restaurant earlier this month, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Oakland's Measure A, a half-cent sales tax proposal, was ahead in early returns Tuesday night with about 64 percent of voters approving it.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday the arrests of seven people accused of attempting to message minors for sexual acts, following an investigation that took place earlier this month.
One Silicon Valley entrepreneur has developed a data center that generates not only the power to run it but also the water to cool it.
A Scotts Valley nurse faces life imprisonment after being found guilty of child molestation, according to Monterey County prosecutors.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
Four North Bay teens have been accused of attempted murder and robbery after a 15-year-old was stabbed at a bus stop in Santa Rosa Tuesday morning.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally stabbed near Interstate 80 late Tuesday night.
Sonoma County faith leaders are coming together to let their immigrant communities know their places of worship are safe spaces.
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
A Sonoma County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University.
A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year's draft.
Ty Emberson had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers completed a four-game season series sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 3-0 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
JJ Bleday had three hits, including a double and an RBI single, to help the Athletics win their second straight on a cold night.
Jung Hoo Lee singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Two people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a conspiracy to rob nearly a dozen banks in the Bay Area and Sacramento, prosecutors said.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday the arrests of seven people accused of attempting to message minors for sexual acts, following an investigation that took place earlier this month.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County deputy sheriff and a student at FSU.
Four North Bay teens have been accused of attempted murder and robbery after a 15-year-old was stabbed at a bus stop in Santa Rosa Tuesday morning.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally stabbed near Interstate 80 late Tuesday night.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
One Silicon Valley entrepreneur has developed a data center that generates not only the power to run it but also the water to cool it.
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Kerry Gough, a retired civil rights attorney of 42 years, is staging one-man protests outside various big law offices in the Bay Area that struck deals with the White House.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, saying he should "certainly lower them now."
San Francisco public transportation will see funding cuts, but less than originally proposed
Sonoma County faith leaders are coming together to let their immigrant communities know their places of worship are safe spaces.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
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 the deadline to obtain a Real ID to board a flight nearing, some DMV offices are offering extended hours, including the office in Fremont. Veronica Macias reports.
As he approaches his 100th day in office, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie touted progress in public safety and the economy in a speech Thursday.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for April 17, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
On Thursday, expect high temperatures that are below average for this time of year. Heading into Easter weekend, a warming trend will take hold as conditions remain dry. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 17, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.