California lawmakers pass bill that would require new cars to alert speeding drivers
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
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California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
The award-winning film "Oppenheimer" has brought a renewed push for justice for generations of people who developed cancers and other diseases as a result of nuclear weapons tests. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Three retired military personnel testified before Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding evidence of alien spacecraft, a claim the Pentagon denies. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Several lawmakers have expressed concern over the growing strains between the U.S. and China. Top Biden administration officials were in Beijing over the weekend to try to cool things down. Skyler Henry reports.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced tough questions from a House panel Thursday as he sought to convince lawmakers the social media platform is not an arm of the Chinese government that's being used to spy on Americans. Nikole Killion reports on the contentious hearing.
Six in 10 Americans said they preferred making daylight saving time permanent, according to a poll.
A mask mandate returned for lawmakers and staff who work in the Capitol building after around nine people -- four who had been vaccinated -- tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will introduce legislation Thursday that would admit Puerto Rico into the union as the 51st state without a referendum on the island's territorial status
Democrats in Sacramento are exploring ways to help Californians save money by creating a loophole around deduction limits that are part of the new federal tax law.
California Democrats slam President Trump's decision to end the DACA program protecting immigrants illegally brought into U.S. as children.
New rules in San Jose restrict a landlord's ability to evict people without cause.
Sonoma County lawmakers consider a medical cannabis land use ordinance that regulates pot cultivation in unincorporated parts of the county.
California voters will decide in June whether to allow state lawmakers to revoke their colleagues' pay following the Legislature's 2014 ethics crisis that saw three senators put on leave as they faced felony allegations.
California lawmakers are considering bills to regulate videos of police activities and law enforcement's acquisition of surplus military equipment as hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters rally outside the governor's office.
State lawmakers and air quality officials are restricting rebates on hybrid and electric cars because they have been claimed by hundreds of Californians who make $500,000 or more.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are coming together following a report that revealed the state is putting millions at risk for identity theft by printing full social security numbers on documents being mailed.
California's Democratic state senators are pushing Gov. Jerry Brown to speed up water spending in the face of a relentless drought.
The archbishop of San Francisco sent a letter to California lawmakers on Thursday asking them to respect his right to hire people who uphold Catholic teachings.
Let the finger-pointing begin -- lawmakers and lobbyists honoring a tradition at California's Capitol may have made a million dollar mistake.
Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss told California lawmakers he hopes the American public will once again view politics as a noble calling.
Pressed by a deadline and California's severe drought, state lawmakers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a measure that would swap out an existing water bond on the November ballot.
A citizens' commission has approved 2 percent cost-of-living salary increases for lawmakers and statewide officials, including the governor and attorney general.
A new report by Pew Charitable Trusts shows that California legislators make over $90,000 a year and may still be getting a raise.
A couple dozen women in San Francisco's Mission District participating in a national month-long hunger strike began fasting Thursday to push lawmakers to act on comprehensive U.S. immigration reform and to stop deportations, activists said.
Netflix's "House of Cards" is demanding millions in tax credits from Maryland…
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
Hayward police said a woman and a boy were hit by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Saturday evening. The woman died at the hospital, and the boy is expected to survive.
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
Hayward police said a woman and a boy were hit by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Saturday evening. The woman died at the hospital, and the boy is expected to survive.
Thousands came out to San Francisco's Chinatown Saturday for the Flower Market Fair to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the person was taken into custody.
Around 1:42 a.m., officers received a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Polk Street, near Sutter Street. Police said they found a man at the scene who had been shot at least once. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is not known, police said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco, both sides announced Friday, ending a teachers' strike that began earlier this week.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
Hayward police said a woman and a boy were hit by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Saturday evening. The woman died at the hospital, and the boy is expected to survive.
Chanting and carrying signs that read "Love Your Neighbor," several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord's Monument neighborhood on Valentine's Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
On Friday, local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 and 3 e-bikes, to hold dangerous riders accountable.
The Bay Area Black Comedy Competition has returned to Oakland, bringing comedians from across the country to the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, where this year's winner will be crowned Sunday in the Calvin Simmons Theatre.
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
An arrest was made at the scene, but police have not yet identified the suspect or released information about what led up to the shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Many Asian Americans across the Bay Area are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
A man who attempted to rob a bank in San Jose was arrested after investigators used automated license plate reader cameras to locate the suspect vehicle, police said.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Police said the suspect was driving near Sonoma Boulevard and Alabama Street on Feb. 8 when he allegedly struck a woman who was walking. According to police, he is suspected of intentionally hitting the woman multiple times.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges after police seized more than 150 firearms from two homes as part of an investigation into the illegal manufacturing of guns.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
An arrest was made at the scene, but police have not yet identified the suspect or released information about what led up to the shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
A Monterey County man is suspected of killing his wife before he called 911, saying she was bleeding and he didn't know what happened, authorities said on Saturday.
Police said the suspect was driving near Sonoma Boulevard and Alabama Street on Feb. 8 when he allegedly struck a woman who was walking. According to police, he is suspected of intentionally hitting the woman multiple times.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the person was taken into custody.
The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The family believes the outcome of the trial can lead to significant changes within the social media industry and help other families become even more aware of what they say are deadly devices in the hands of children.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
The Sacramento region has the third-highest DUI rate in the nation. Now, state lawmakers are considering a new booze ban to prevent any more tragedies.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
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.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
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.
Widespread rain is making its way in. Darren Peck breaks it down.
San Jose police said officers arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a club early Sunday morning.
More than 700 nurses represented by the California Nurses Association and another 500 technical and professional employees represented by Teamsters Local 856 plan to strike on Wednesday at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae.
Despite taking place in the high-altitude Italian Alps, the 2026 Olympics will require more than 3 million cubic yards of artificial snow.
with Zoe Mintz.
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.