Family relieved after southern California woman escapes the war zone in Gaza
A southern California woman is now safe after escaping into Egypt from the war zone in Gaza.
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A southern California woman is now safe after escaping into Egypt from the war zone in Gaza.
The Israeli military says it is encircling Gaza City on three sides. But as it battles Hamas militants above ground, danger lurks below from an advanced network of underground tunnels known as the "Gaza Metro," which Hamas uses to house command and control centers, and store weapons. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Two families have filed a lawsuit against the government for endangering their two grandmothers stuck in Gaza. Lezla Gooden reports. (11-2-23)
A San Francisco law firm has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense on behalf of a Bay Area resident who is stuck in the Gaza Strip amid escalating violence.
Israel says its forces faced fierce resistance from Hamas militants at Gaza City as hundreds of Americans looked set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt.
The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the camp, targeting what it called a Hamas "terrorist stronghold" and, it said, killing a Hamas leader. Palestinian officials said civilians were killed.
The Israeli leader said any pause in hostilities would just give Hamas time to regroup, so "that will not happen."
The White House said it will deploy cybersecurity experts to schools amid a sharp rise in antisemitic threats and incidents at campuses across the country.
Despite growing outcry over the huge civilian death toll in Gaza, Israel is pressing ahead with the "next stage" of its war on Hamas.
Hamas released a video showing 3 hostages, with one woman lambasting Israel's leader for failing to protect them or secure their release.
The office of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez on Thursday told KPIX it has received an "immense" public response to the controversial resolution passed early Wednesday offering support for Palestinians in Gaza, saying the messages largely backed the resolution.
Skyler Henry reports on Hamas releasing new video of hostages calling for an Israeli ceasefire and release of Hamas prisoners (10-30-2023)
Sunday in San Francisco was a day for supporters of Israel to speak out. Many feel left alone by the world community to deal with an atrocity that has yet to end.
Sunday in San Francisco was a day for supporters of Israel to speak out. Many feel left alone by the world community to deal with an atrocity that has yet to end. John Ramos reports. (10-29-23)
Some in the Bay Area are calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza as the conflict is affecting residents here as well.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation that Israel has opened a "new phase" in the war by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.
Thousands of protesters demanding an end to the Israel-Hamas war shut down traffic on the Central Freeway in San Francisco Saturday. John Ramos reports. (10-28-23)
The White House says it supports a humanitarian pause to allow critical aid into Gaza. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest after speaking with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
A group of protesters demanding an end to the Israel-Hamas war shut down traffic on the Central Freeway in downtown San Francisco for about 90 minutes Saturday afternoon
A San Jose man who grew up in Gaza woke up to news his childhood neighborhood was hit by an air strike. Jocelyn Moran reports. (10-27-23)
Gaza is fast running out of fuel, water and medicine due to the Israeli blockade following Hamas' assault on southern Israel. Only 10 aid trucks crossed into Gaza Friday, a drop in the ocean compared to the 500 that used to enter every day prior to the latest conflict. Debora Patta has more.
Israel carries out a raid in Gaza, preparing for the "next stages of the war," as Hamas claims airstrikes have already killed more than 7,000 people.
Israeli Defense Forces released footage showing their tanks crossing into northern Gaza to conduct a "targeted raid." This comes amid questions over what the next stages of Israel's military plans are. Charlie D'Agata has details.
A recent survey found 41% of Americans think tipping has gotten out of control.
The Alameda County District Attorney has told the family of Steven Taylor that she intends to drop the charges against the cop who killed him in 2020.
Make a sandwich. Make a difference. It's what a San Francisco woman does all year long to feed the unsheltered in San Francisco neighborhoods.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
Multiple suspects, including two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were arrested in a weeks-long operation in San Jose targeting gang activity, police said Wednesday.
A recent survey found 41% of Americans think tipping has gotten out of control.
The Alameda County District Attorney has told the family of Steven Taylor that she intends to drop the charges against the cop who killed him in 2020.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
Multiple suspects, including two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were arrested in a weeks-long operation in San Jose targeting gang activity, police said Wednesday.
An employee of a Safeway store in Santa Clara County was hospitalized and an arrest was made following an attack Tuesday morning.
Waymo said a pregnant passenger headed to a San Francisco hospital ended up giving birth inside the self-driving vehicle. A remote employee also called 911 after being alerted to "unusual activity."
A spike in DoorDash orders in downtown San Francisco over the past year supports the notion of the city overcoming the "doom loop" narrative, with return-to-office initiatives fueling a post-pandemic recovery.
With so many people living on Bay Area streets, the use of RVs as living spaces has become something of a cottage industry.
A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed, police said.
A trial began on Monday for the man accused of the 2021 killing of an elderly San Francisco man in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
The Alameda County District Attorney has told the family of Steven Taylor that she intends to drop the charges against the cop who killed him in 2020.
A four-day teachers' strike at the West Contra Costa Unified School District has come to an end, after a tentative agreement was reached early Wednesday morning.
Authorities in the East Bay are investigating after officers said pet ashes were stolen during a burglary that was caught on camera at a veterinary hospital over the weekend.
A Bay Area sports collectible dealer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fake memorabilia that he claimed was used by legendary Giants slugger and hall of famer Willie Mays.
San Ramon sits atop the Calaveras Fault, and for some reason that scientists don't quite understand, tiny earthquakes happen there on a fairly regular basis.
Multiple suspects, including two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were arrested in a weeks-long operation in San Jose targeting gang activity, police said Wednesday.
An employee of a Safeway store in Santa Clara County was hospitalized and an arrest was made following an attack Tuesday morning.
A San Jose family isn't expecting to get their decorations back, so they wanted to warn others. That's when they say they noticed a trend about what is being stolen.
Crews are making the final touches of a years-long pond restoration project in Mountain View.
More than a decade after a man was found fatally shot in a Santa Cruz County home, authorities have announced an arrest in the case.
A woman in Sonoma County was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty Tuesday after police said they found two dozen dogs living in poor living conditions inside a garage.
As a volunteer for Safe Routes to School and founder of E-bike Access, Bob Mittelstaedt visits school campuses across the Bay Area to track the rising number of e-motos.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
One of two people charged in the Santa Rosa killing of Mark Calgani, the general manger of San Francisco's Condor Club, has pleaded no contest in the case.
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Pat Spencer scored a career-high 19 points in his first NBA start, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 99-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Multiple suspects, including two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were arrested in a weeks-long operation in San Jose targeting gang activity, police said Wednesday.
An employee of a Safeway store in Santa Clara County was hospitalized and an arrest was made following an attack Tuesday morning.
A woman in Sonoma County was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty Tuesday after police said they found two dozen dogs living in poor living conditions inside a garage.
A San Jose family isn't expecting to get their decorations back, so they wanted to warn others. That's when they say they noticed a trend about what is being stolen.
A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed, police said.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Waymo said a pregnant passenger headed to a San Francisco hospital ended up giving birth inside the self-driving vehicle. A remote employee also called 911 after being alerted to "unusual activity."
A spike in DoorDash orders in downtown San Francisco over the past year supports the notion of the city overcoming the "doom loop" narrative, with return-to-office initiatives fueling a post-pandemic recovery.
Scott Patterson, Tumble's CEO, said "Isaac" was cutting down the time it took to do laundry, and that in the near future, it would allow the company to reduce the price for a single bag.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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.
It feels like the beginning of any great night out, until you realize this restaurant has quietly removed the part of dining that usually causes the most indigestion.
A group of San Jose State University mechanical engineering students is making the city's longtime Christmas in the Park display shine brighter this holiday. Len Ramirez reports.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is filing a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against a former police officer who shot and killed Steven Taylor inside a San Leandro Walmart in 2020. John Ramos reports.
Interview with Samir Abdelnour of Hanson Bridgett LLP and Caitlin Sly, CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Several Bay Area transit systems are facing steep financial deficits. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
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.