Kanye West buying right-leaning social network Parler
The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
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The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Facebook parent Meta says it has removed a network of accounts linked to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group it banned in 2018.
In an East Bay triumph thanks to social media pseudo-science, Concord has been named America's happiest city.
Sisters Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian want to keep Instagram photo-centric in the era of TikTok videos.
A new study evaluated Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube's policies to keep LGBTQ people safe — and gave each a failing grade.
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms.
Russian regulators said Friday that the country's internet users will be blocked from accessing Instagram, saying it's being used to call for violence against Russian soldiers.
An Oakland man was sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a sexual extortion scheme targeting teens on Instagram, federal prosecutors say.
The head of a Senate panel examining social media's negative effects on young people has dismissed as "a public relations tactic" some safety measures announced by Facebook's popular Instagram platform.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Thursday a nationwide investigation into the company formerly known as Facebook and the impact its app Instagram has on America's youth.
A new whistleblower is taking on Menlo Park-based Facebook just a couple weeks after Frances Haugen testified to members of Congress the tech giant chooses profit over safety.
The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death.
Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features, including prompting teens to take a break using its app Instagram and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at content that's not conducive to their well-being.
Businesses here in the Bay Area and around the world suffered serious losses Monday when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all went down for several hours.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage that lasted for hours.
A Facebook executive deflected criticism from congress Thursday after the company's internal research was leaked and showed how Instagram harmed teenage users.
Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids' version of Instagram, geared toward children under 13, to address concerns that have been raised about the vulnerability of younger users.
Oakland city officials on Friday released a statement regarding a recent investigation into inappropriate use of social media by OPD officers that started last January, noting that a total of nine officers were disciplined as a result.
Facebook and Instagram are giving all users the option to hide public "likes" on their posts, potentially upending a core dynamic of the social media platforms.
A bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to drop company plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Social media sites Facebook and Instagram went offline Thursday afternoon suddenly, without warning.
Users of Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger were reporting outages to the services Friday morning.
Donald Trump's future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air.
While President Donald Trump regained access to his Twitter account Thursday, Facebook said it was extending a block of his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely.
A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.
Around 5:30 p.m., police were alerted to a shooting at Estrella's Market, which is located at 10351 Old Redwood Highway. Two people were injured, and investigators believe they may have been targeted.
The virus has infected elephant seals in the Southern Hemisphere, triggering what researchers describe as an unprecedented wildlife die-off. Researchers are now concerned it could affect elephant seals on the California coast.
Idled oil rigs off the California coast could be back up and running soon if the federal government has its way.
For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.
A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.
Around 5:30 p.m., police were alerted to a shooting at Estrella's Market, which is located at 10351 Old Redwood Highway. Two people were injured, and investigators believe they may have been targeted.
The virus has infected elephant seals in the Southern Hemisphere, triggering what researchers describe as an unprecedented wildlife die-off. Researchers are now concerned it could affect elephant seals on the California coast.
Idled oil rigs off the California coast could be back up and running soon if the federal government has its way.
For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Cries for regime change in Iran echoed through San Francisco on Sunday afternoon as more than a thousand Iranian-Americans and supporters gathered in front of the Ferry Building to show solidarity with protesters overseas.
Just after 2:30 p.m., the fire department said a car had crashed into a pole near Winston Drive and Junipero Serra Boulevard.
According to the SFMTA, a cable issue was affecting service.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.
For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.
On the 311 Service Request Hotline, the city of Oakland reported more than 25,000 calls for service at illegal dumping sites in 2025. And so far this year, they received more than 150 calls.
Alameda police said a large lizard was left behind by its owners when they moved out of the home.
The standoff ended when the suspect allegedly shot himself. According to the sheriff's office, the SWAT team heard a gunshot as they approached the home in their armored vehicle.
The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
Three teenagers were arrested in Santa Rosa after another teen was shot at a park on Friday, police said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
Around 5:30 p.m., police were alerted to a shooting at Estrella's Market, which is located at 10351 Old Redwood Highway. Two people were injured, and investigators believe they may have been targeted.
Just before 10:30 a.m., a man, believed to be in his 30s, was riding his bicycle on Piner Road, heading westbound, when he tried to cross the tracks that run through the roadway.
Police in Vallejo are searching for a driver who they said left the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was killed over the weekend.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The U.S. Trademark Office is rejecting the A's request to trademark the "Sacramento Athletics" name.
Tomas Hertl had two goals and three assists, Jack Eichel also scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 7-2 on Sunday night, ending young Sharks star Macklin Celebrini's points streak at 13 games.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Jalen Johnson contributed 23 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 124-111.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury.
Around 5:30 p.m., police were alerted to a shooting at Estrella's Market, which is located at 10351 Old Redwood Highway. Two people were injured, and investigators believe they may have been targeted.
For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
The standoff ended when the suspect allegedly shot himself. According to the sheriff's office, the SWAT team heard a gunshot as they approached the home in their armored vehicle.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Cries for regime change in Iran echoed through San Francisco on Sunday afternoon as more than a thousand Iranian-Americans and supporters gathered in front of the Ferry Building to show solidarity with protesters overseas.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on the Zone Zero fire mitigation plan in Berkeley and the political pushback. 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
Brian Hackney reports on avian flu possibly affecting elephant seals. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on Niners fans. 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
Brad Hamilton reports on a smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose mall. 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
Veronica Macias reports on the Bay Area's Dungeness crab season. 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
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.