Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which passed 217-213.
Amanda Starrantino reports on Gov. Gavin Newsom touting new gun control law that follows legal lead of Texas anti-abortion law (7-21-2022)
California punched back Friday against two recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.
Skyler Henry reports on President Biden celebrating newly passed gun control law in the wake of mass shootings (7-11-2022)
The death toll rose to seven in the Highland Park parade shooting as police search for a motive. More details are emerging about the suspected gunman's previous encounters with police. Kris Van Cleave reports.
California, which already has some of the nation's toughest gun laws, has added new restrictions on untraceable "ghost guns" and on marketing firearms to minors, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on a New York concealed carry law as "reckless" and "shameful."
Sara Donchey reports on California's response to Supreme Court's NY open carry decision (6-23-2022)
Bipartisan gun reform could be in jeopardy. Lawmakers are at odds over the legislation and there's a concern they could miss their deadline. Andria Borba reports. (6-18-22)
California would be the first state to require gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover the negligent or accidental use of their firearms, if lawmakers approve a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker announced Thursday.
In the wake of the recent school massacre in Uvalde, Texas and recent protests urging stronger gun laws, Senators reached a deal on gun safety legislation. Elise Preston reports. (6/12/22)
North Bay Area Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a statement Sunday praising the efforts of a bipartisan group of senators that reached agreement on legislation to combat gun violence.
In the wake of numerous mass shootings over the past several weeks, 'March for Our Lives' rallies took place from coast to coast and in several Bay Area cities. Max Darrow reports. (6-11-22)
Here in the Bay Area, there is a growing movement to pressure lawmakers to pass tougher gun safety laws. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-10-22)
While mass shootings get the most press coverage, everyday incidents of gun violence harm communities across the county in similar ways. In Oakland -- a city once infamous for violent crime -- a buyback program hopes to ease that pain.
Serena Marshall reports on continuing discussions on gun safety amid more mass shootings in the U.S. (6-6-2022)
It was another deadly weekend in America with eight mass shootings across the country. Natalie Brand reports. (6-5-22)
California is spending $11 million on education programs promoting wider use of "red flag" laws that are designed to temporarily take guns away from people who are deemed at risk of harming themselves or others, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, held a virtual town hall Friday joined by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, to address constituent frustrations about gun violence prevention. Eshoo and Thompson both expressed dissatisfaction with the state of gun laws on the heels of the recent tragedies in Uvalde, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
President Biden on Thursday declared it is time to put an end to the "carnage" and loss of American lives in mass shootings. Sara Donchey reports. (6-2-22)
President Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children and one adult. The president said of America's gun violence, "I'm sick and tired of it. It's just sick." Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Firefighters from Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department battled a wildfire in Santa Clara County west of Henry W. Coe State Park.
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.
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.
The attacks come as the U.S. Navy faces the most intense combat it has seen since World War II in trying to counter the Houthi campaign.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a white dress and hat as she rode in a carriage alongside her children at Trooping the Colour.
Firefighters from Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department battled a wildfire in Santa Clara County west of Henry W. Coe State Park.
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.
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.
If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it.
Two Crawdad festivals kick off Saturday; one is the annual Crawdad festival in Isleton and the other is at Cal Expo in Sacramento.
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.
The park in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood where a grandmother was critically injured in a brutal beating will now bear her name.
Police in San Francisco on Friday confirmed a recent drug bust in the Mission that resulted in two arrests and the seizure of a large stash of illicit drugs as well as over $600,000 in cash.
As Mayor Breed works to close San Francisco's budget deficit, one of her proposals to cut the community ambassador program is getting a lot of pushback.
Police arrested a shooting suspect after one person was injured by gunfire Thursday afternoon in San Mateo.
If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it.
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.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
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.
KPIX/CBS Bay Area is proud to televise all nine Ballers Friday night home games on KPIX+ 44 Cable 12, KPIX's sister station in San Francisco.
Firefighters from Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department battled a wildfire in Santa Clara County west of Henry W. Coe State Park.
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.
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.
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.
Five suspects were arrested Wednesday following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store involving nearly two dozen suspects.
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.
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.
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.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
Last month KPIX reported on a wave of sick and starving pelicans landing in Bay Area rescue centers. Now, there's an encouraging follow up on some of those birds.
The Los Angeles Angels held off the Giants 8-6 on Friday night.
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.
The Ballers are breathing new life into West Oakland where a big crowd is expected once again for a Friday night baseball game.
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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.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
A security guard at a CVS store in Fremont was shot and killed during a violent confrontation, police said Friday.
The park in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood where a grandmother was critically injured in a brutal beating will now bear her name.
An armed robbery suspect is facing even more serious charges after police said he rammed into one of their cruisers trying to escape officers in pursuit Friday morning.
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.
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.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Without any explanation, Elon Musk on Tuesday abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, just a day before a scheduled hearing on the case.
Autonomous vehicles could change how people commute, but some think the technology and approach needs improvement.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
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.
Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
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.
Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?
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.
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Pope Francis addressed world leaders at the G7 summit on Friday, speaking about the dangers and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. It's the first time a pope has spoken at the annual gathering.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was spotted attending a celebration in honor of King Charles' birthday. It's her first official appearance since Christmas Day, and follows a health update where the 42-year-old said she has "good days and bad days" amid cancer treatment.
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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.
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.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
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.
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
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.
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.