Concord city council set to take on rent stabilization ordinance
The Concord City Council will again take up a possible rent stabilization ordinance on Tuesday that would also require landlords have just cause before evicting tenants.
The Concord City Council will again take up a possible rent stabilization ordinance on Tuesday that would also require landlords have just cause before evicting tenants.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks with CBS News Bay Area reporter Anne Makovec about the annual homeless count, crime on Hegenberger Road that has led to the closure of In-N-Out Burger and the bringing back of the Ceasefire crimefighting strategy. (1/25/24)
Shawn Chitnis reports on an older couple from Richmond who went from being homeless to finding an affordable apartment with help from Catholic Charities East Bay.
On Tuesday night, the Antioch City Council was scheduled to hear a proposal that takes Accessory Dwelling Units to their limit, and the council may have little choice but to approve it.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is calling for his city to redirect existing funds to prevent re-encampment in the Guadalupe River Trail area, in order to preserve the trail for public use, according to a Saturday morning press release.
On Thursday, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu's office filed papers that, once again, seek to put on ice litigation brought against the city in 2022 by the Coalition on Homelessness.
It's a bone-chilling night in Oakland and Lillian Nodora is searching for a place to park. But unlike most people, she's not looking for a spot near her home. That's because her car is her home.
In Marin County, residents are divided in a battle over property use as lawmakers are trying to cap the number of short-term rentals (STRs) in their communities.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will weigh whether a city's enforcement of rules prohibiting homeless residents from camping on public property violates the Constitution's protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
Oakland and Alameda County are asking for volunteers to help with the annual "point in time" count of homeless residents.
For the homeless, finding a safe place to spend the night is a greater challenge in the winter. In Alameda, a shelter recently got a boost to support its mission all season long.
In Alameda, the homeless crisis has so gotten so bad, this year multiple area churches are sharing the burden by rotating, each opening its doors two weeks at a time. Itay Hod reports. (12/27/23)
A jury on Friday found a homeless man not guilty in the beating with a metal pipe of a former San Francisco businessman, an attack that was caught on video and fueled debate about crime and homelessness in the city.
Authorities in Oakland are beginning to remove abandoned boats and vessels illegally anchored around the Oakland Estuary, following complaints from neighbors.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved changes to the county's policy regulating accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, that will relax some restrictions, bringing the county in line with state law.
A new patio is now open at the Berkeley BART plaza, but the seating is only for customers of nearby businesses. Critics worry that the move is a tactic to keep away the homeless. Max Darrow reports. (12/11/23)
For 34-year-old Liberty Henegan and her five children, finding stable housing in San Francisco has been arduous. High rent prices have forced them to live in a car due to difficulties in securing suitable accommodationm, and even shelter space is hard to come by.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors moved to satisfy housing policy requirements mandated by the state, while asking for exceptions at the same time.
The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
No later than Dec. 28. That's the deadline set by the state for San Francisco to get its housing policy in order, or else it will face consequences.
Despite the so-called "Great California Exodus" that has seen residents leave the state in droves, mostly because of the high cost of living, there are plenty of people bucking the trend and making their way to the Bay Area.
The Berkeley City Council approved an upzoning plan that could see the city adding over 2,000 housing units next to the university campus.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday finalized an updated housing element, a component of the county's general plan that quantifies and strategizes how to provide adequate housing for all residents in unincorporated areas of the county.
San Francisco appears headed for its first mega-project housing development since the pandemic.
With the summer travel season looming and with as more people take to the skies at Bay Area airports, new rules are aiming to help passengers fed up with delays, cancellations, lost luggage and hidden fees.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
San Francisco appears headed for its first mega-project housing development since the pandemic.
With the summer travel season looming and with as more people take to the skies at Bay Area airports, new rules are aiming to help passengers fed up with delays, cancellations, lost luggage and hidden fees.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
San Francisco appears headed for its first mega-project housing development since the pandemic.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced new legislation that is aimed at cracking down on nighttime drug markets in the Tenderloin.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
An Antioch high school student was given Narcan after an apparent overdose on Tuesday while at school, the Antioch Unified School District said.
Crews in Oakland knocked down a fire at an apartment building near the intersection of 60th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way Wednesday morning that left three construction workers injured including one critically, according to fire officials.
A memorial service for fallen Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate is set for this Friday and will be open to the public.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a former accountant for a Richmond paver company with six felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.
A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean
It is often said that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and for Harriete Estel Berman, she sees beauty in the discarded.
Police in Milpitas arrested a young couple from the Southern California city of Glendale Sunday after they were found with a large quantity of fake jewelry used in scams after a reported theft at a store in the Great Mall.
A second pedestrian in two days was killed in Fairfield early Wednesday morning.
Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.
A helicopter crew airlifted an injured tree trimmer to a Santa Rosa hospital Monday in a dramatic rescue captured on video.
Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said.
Birds of a feather can gather at the free, family-friendly 15th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival at Point Reyes Station Sunday.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
A federal judge Wednesday set May 17 as the date for the sentencing of David DePape, who was convicted on two charges related to his 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's husband, in their San Francisco home.
A second pedestrian in two days was killed in Fairfield early Wednesday morning.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
A memorial service for fallen Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate is set for this Friday and will be open to the public.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a former accountant for a Richmond paver company with six felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison says the business software giant's planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industry.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.
San Francisco appears headed for its first mega-project housing development since the pandemic.
With the summer travel season looming and with as more people take to the skies at Bay Area airports, new rules are aiming to help passengers fed up with delays, cancellations, lost luggage and hidden fees.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
A federal judge Wednesday set May 17 as the date for the sentencing of David DePape, who was convicted on two charges related to his 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's husband, in their San Francisco home.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, presenting a smaller program than in years past that will continue through Sunday.
A long-dormant Suicidal Tendencies side project led by singer Mike Muir and former bassist Robert Trujillo (currently in Metallica), Infectious Grooves brings their goofy funk-metal songs to the UC Theatre Saturday for their first Bay Area show in years.
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.
Shawn Chitnis reports on a documentary filmmaker's new feature focusing on the trials and tribulations of learning math screening at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
John Ramos reports on a possible plan to convert parking space at Stonestown Galleria into a housing development. 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
Amanda Hari reports on how the Bay Area ranked in newly released State of the Air Report.
Vern Glenn reports on Mill Valley native Art Schallock about his career with the New York Yankees ahead of his 100th birthday celebration. 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
Sharon Chin reports on a Redwood City man who is giving back to the community in a way that is more meaningful for him. 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
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
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.