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Naturalized citizen becomes 1st in her family to graduate from college at Santa Clara University

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca has graduated from Santa Clara University, 16 years after being told by a high school counselor that undocumented students like her "don't go to college." Shawn Chitnis 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

Jun 12
03:05

Every senior at Oakland high school accepted to four-year colleges

For the third straight year every senior at Cristo Rey De La Salle EastBay High School has been accepted to a four-year university.

May 24

Eyewitnesses recount harrowing shooting scene at Skyline High

Oakland officials on Friday released more details about a shooting at Skyline High School's graduation ceremony Thursday evening. Da Lin reports. (5-24-24) 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

May 24
02:53

NFL player rails against Pride month, abortion, IVF in graduation speech

The three-time Super Bowl champion also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.

May 15

UC Berkeley commencement peaceful despite pro-Palestinian protest

Thousands of new Cal graduates were happy Saturday's commencement went forward despite the presence of some rather loud protesters.

May 12

UC Berkeley commencement ceremony peaceful despite loud protests

Thousands of new Cal graduates were happy the commencement ceremony went forward despite the presence of some rather loud protesters. Da Lin reports. (5-11-24)

May 11
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Botched graduation ceremony goes viral

A student named Thomas was introduced as Tamome. Molly became Milena. Sarah Virginia became Syer Ovoon Jean June.

May 10

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18-acre fire burning in East San Jose hills 80% contained

A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.

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Community helps Pittsburg Theatre Company after fire destroys their warehouse

The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.

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Shooting in San Francisco Mission District alley leaves 1 dead

A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.

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North Bay crews wary as dry, windy conditions set stage for grass fires

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SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected

San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.

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18-acre fire burning in East San Jose hills 80% contained

A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.

7H ago

Community helps Pittsburg Theatre Company after fire destroys their warehouse

The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.

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Shooting in San Francisco Mission District alley leaves 1 dead

A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.

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North Bay crews wary as dry, windy conditions set stage for grass fires

There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.

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SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected

San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.

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Shooting in San Francisco Mission District alley leaves 1 dead

A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.

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SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected

San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.

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Giants' latest loss puts them at 0-2 in series against Angels

Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.

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San Francisco commits more resources to tackle illegal dumping

It's hard to keep track of just how much garbage gets illegally dumped in San Francisco, but there is a special team dedicated to figuring out exactly who is responsible.

Jun 14

San Francisco park to be renamed after beating victim Yik Oi Huang

The park in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood where a grandmother was critically injured in a brutal beating will now bear her name.

Jun 14

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Community helps Pittsburg Theatre Company after fire destroys their warehouse

The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.

27M ago

State commissioner aims to expand fire insurance options in high-risk areas

California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.

11H ago

Concord commuter converts her daily BART ride into art therapy session

If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it.

Jun 14

Juneteenth Hack brings Black artists together with augmented-reality tech

A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.

Jun 14

Former Antioch officer Matthew Nutt acquitted in assault case

A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.

Jun 14

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18-acre fire burning in East San Jose hills 80% contained

A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.

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San Jose restaurant owner convicted of COVID relief fraud sentenced to 30 months in prison

A San Jose restaurant owner has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining and misusing millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.

Jun 14

Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on state Highway 87 in San Jose

A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on state Highway 87 in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol.

Jun 14

Beloved Palo Alto eatery Mike's Diner Bar set to close Sunday

Mike's Diner Bar, a fixture in the Palo Alto community, is set to close its doors for good, marking the end of an era.

Jun 14

Sunnyvale jewelry store robbery suspects

Suspects jailed in Sunnyvale jewelry store robbery following police chase

Five suspects were arrested Wednesday following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store involving nearly two dozen suspects.

Jun 13

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North Bay crews wary as dry, windy conditions set stage for grass fires

There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.

6H ago

Bay Area Hells Angels sentenced to life in prison for violent crimes

Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.

14H ago

1 million young Chinook salmon released into San Pablo Bay

State wildlife officials hope one million fall-run Chinook salmon will think of San Pablo Bay as home after they were introduced there this week.

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Gusty winds in forecast trigger weekend Red Flag warning in Solano County

A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.

Jun 14

Sebastopol police nab piglet after pursuit captured on body camera

Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.

Jun 14

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Giants' latest loss puts them at 0-2 in series against Angels

Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.

7H ago

A's-Twins Saturday game postponed, doubleheader scheduled for Sunday

The game between the A's and Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday.

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Angels quell late Giants rally for 8-6 victory

The Los Angeles Angels held off the Giants 8-6 on Friday night.

Jun 14

Max Kepler hits tying homer, walk-off single in Twins' victory over A's

Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 6-5 victory over the A's on Friday night.

Jun 14

Prescott Farmer's Market sees a business boost from the Oakland Ballers

The Ballers are breathing new life into West Oakland where a big crowd is expected once again for a Friday night baseball game.

Jun 14

Bay Area Crime

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Shooting in San Francisco Mission District alley leaves 1 dead

A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.

2H ago

SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected

San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.

6H ago

Bay Area Hells Angels sentenced to life in prison for violent crimes

Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.

14H ago

Former Antioch officer Matthew Nutt acquitted in assault case

A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.

Jun 14

Fremont CVS store security guard shot dead during violent confrontation

A security guard at a CVS store in Fremont was shot and killed during a violent confrontation, police said Friday.

Jun 14

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Technology

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SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected

San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.

6H ago

Juneteenth Hack brings Black artists together with augmented-reality tech

Jun 14

San Mateo tech company helps local businesses and workers with perk

A tech company in San Mateo is making a focused effort to help the downtown area it calls home with a unique perk that gives both businesses and employees a boost.

Jun 13

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Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk

The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?

Jun 14

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Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI before scheduled hearing

Without any explanation, Elon Musk on Tuesday abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, just a day before a scheduled hearing on the case.

Jun 12

Health

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Stanford program helping address marginalization of LGBTQ+ health needs

LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.

Jun 11

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FDA urges crackdown on bird flu in raw milk, but some states say hands tied

While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.

Jun 11

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FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know.

Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.

Jun 10

FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization

The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.

Jun 6

Some veggie puffs contain high levels of lead, Consumer Reports says

Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.

Jun 14

Politics

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On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms

Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.

18H ago

Biden preparing to offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants

The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.

Jun 14

Former spokesperson sues DA Price for wrongful termination, discrimination

A former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is suing for wrongful termination amid allegations of racial discrimination, retaliation and serious violations of California's open records law.

Jun 14

In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, a bump stock is attached to a semi-automatic rifle at the Gun Vault store and shooting range in South Jordan, Utah.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.

Jun 14

Protesters gather outside San Francisco Google office over retaliatory firings

Dozens of former and current Google workers gathered Wednesday outside one of the Google offices in San Francisco at One Market Street to protest what they claim is retaliation and repression against pro-Palestine organizing actions.

Jun 13

LGBTQ+

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Veteran reveals lifelong secret in obituary: "I was Gay all my life"

Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, revealed in his obituary that he was gay and that he had been in a quarter-century relationship with the "love of my life." He will be buried next to him.

Jun 14

SF program supports transgender entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder.

Jun 13

Stanford program helping address marginalization of LGBTQ+ health needs

LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.

Jun 11

SF author responds to Missouri politician burning his book

San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.

Jun 7

Newsom promotes "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative in San Francisco

Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples.

Jun 7
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Juneteenth Hack brings Black artists together with augmented-reality tech

Jun 14

Princess Kate shares health update, announces first public appearance

Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.

Jun 14

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Liverpool, UK

Taylor Swift says Eras Tour is coming to an end

Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.

Jun 14

R.E.M. gets candid in rare sitdown interview

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee R.E.M. sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a rare interview in Georgia, where they talk about their iconic careers, the band's amicable breakup and their lifelong friendship.

Jun 14

2024 SXSW Conference And Festival - "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie" Wolrd Premiere

Cheech and Chong's cannabis company registers to hire lobbyist in California

Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?

Jun 12

Our Stories Define Us

Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population

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.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

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.

Oct 13, 2023

VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods

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.

Mar 8, 2023

Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy

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.

Aug 18, 2023

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May 24, 2023

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Pittsburg Theatre Company puts on show with help of community after warehouse fire

Amanda Hari reports on how a community helped the Pittsburg Theatre Company put on its production after a warehouse damaged their props. 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

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New San Francisco park pays tribute to Asian-American woman who was attacked

Da Lin reports on a park tribute for an Asian-American woman who died from her injuries a year after she was attacked.

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Bay Area fire crews on alert due to fire conditions in the region

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Jefferson Awards

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Stephen Wynne with the Olympic Club Foundation

Former student-athlete leads Olympic Club Foundation in providing access to youth sports

A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.

Jun 12

Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes

Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.

May 29

Mill Valley resident brings people together through his heartfelt art projects

A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.

May 22

San Francisco maker nonprofit Humanmade working to bounce back from fire

A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.

May 15

Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator

A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.

May 8

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Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents

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?

Apr 5

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college

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.

Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life

A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.

Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots

Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.

Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school

When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.

Oct 5, 2023

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