Lyft sued by Florida woman who says she was sexually assaulted by driver
San Francisco-based rideshare company Lyft is being sued by a Florida woman who says she was sexually assaulted multiple times by one of its drivers.
San Francisco-based rideshare company Lyft is being sued by a Florida woman who says she was sexually assaulted multiple times by one of its drivers.
State and federal officials announced Wednesday a "landmark settlement" that will yield the largest-ever civil penalty under the Clean Air Act and the second largest in federal environmental litigation.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled against Berkeley's pioneering natural gas ban.
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
California has sued the Ralphs supermarket chain, alleging it violated state law by asking job-seekers whether they had criminal records and illegally rejecting hundreds of applicants.
2024 could be the year that brings a long-awaited shake up to the real estate industry as lawsuits claiming conspiracy among companies to inflate commission are being heard in court.
The state's suit cited multiple recent criminal cases in New Mexico, including one perpetrator accused of recruiting more than 100 minor victims through Facebook.
Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse, a week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A divided federal appeals court has found that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America.
Ventura had accused Combs of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking during their relationship.
Robert De Niro looked on as a lawyer for a woman who worked for him for over a decade urged a jury in closing arguments to award damages because the actor discriminated and retaliated against her.
Three passengers have sued Alaska Airlines saying they suffered emotional distress after an off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down the engines of a flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
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.
Google is beginning its defense against a federal lawsuit accusing it of illegally thwarting competition for its ubiquitous search engine.
A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
A lawsuit from the city of San Francisco accuses three Chinatown property owners of letting health and safety violations fester at their hotels, creating a public nuisance for residents and neighbors.
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire.
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for "systematic theft on a mass scale," the latest in a wave of legal action by writers concerned that artificial intelligence programs are using their copyrighted works without permission.
Three visual artists are suing artificial intelligence image-generators to protect their copyrights and careers.
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
A San Jose Fire Department hazardous materials team responded to a San Jose middle school classroom after students reported being overcome by an unknown substance.
The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
A San Jose Fire Department hazardous materials team responded to a San Jose middle school classroom after students reported being overcome by an unknown substance.
The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
Police in San Francisco arrested a driver after he allegedly struck two pedestrians, including a juvenile, along with several parked vehicles while fleeing from officers Tuesday morning.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
The Top of the Mark is a lounge rich with Bay Area history, and this year, it turns 85.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
Workers at an Oakland McDonald's walked out on the job after they have endured conditions that sent them scurrying.
Public transit has struggled to recover its pre-pandemic ridership, but an autonomous car company has a driverless transportation system that could make East Contra Costa County a leader in modern transit design.
Police in the East Bay are searching for two suspects after a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed while delivering the mail Monday afternoon.
The Oakland Ballers have put in a lot of work to make their home field at Raimondi Park suitable for professional baseball when the first game is played there in just under a month.
A San Jose Fire Department hazardous materials team responded to a San Jose middle school classroom after students reported being overcome by an unknown substance.
Sunnyvale officers made an arrest in the death of a man who was found shot inside his vehicle.
The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.
Police in San Jose said they took 87 people into custody over the Cinco de Mayo weekend for illegal activity, though the arrests were not related to any of the sanctioned activities that were held in the South Bay to celebrate the holiday.
A bicyclist died in a fatal crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of E. Capitol Expressway and Senter Rd. in San Jose that shut down both busy roads for hours, according to San Jose police.
Authorities on Tuesday said the shooting suspect who led police and CHP on a chase across the Bay Area, followed by an hours-long standoff on Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield that ended with the man shooting himself, remains in critical condition.
A former guard at California State Prison, Solano has been indicted on multiple felony counts after he allegedly smuggled items into the facility, including weapons, phones and drugs, authorities said.
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by alt-folk band Fleet Foxes, modern roots-music masters Greensky Bluegrass, SoCal R&B band Thee Sacred Souls and more.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a suspect and are looking for another after they seized suspected methamphetamine over the weekend, according to police.
A person died of his injuries after being shot in Vallejo on Sunday, police said.
The Oakland Ballers have put in a lot of work to make their home field at Raimondi Park suitable for professional baseball when the first game is played there in just under a month.
The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.
Marcus Semien had four hits and five RBIs, and the Texas Rangers scored 10 times in the second inning of a 15-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
The Oakland Ballers announced an exclusive partnership with KPIX/CBS Bay Area to televise all nine Ballers Friday night home games at Raimondi Park live on KPIX+ 44 Cable 12, KPIX's sister station in San Francisco.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
Police in San Francisco arrested a driver after he allegedly struck two pedestrians, including a juvenile, along with several parked vehicles while fleeing from officers Tuesday morning.
Police in the East Bay are searching for two suspects after a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed while delivering the mail Monday afternoon.
Sunnyvale officers made an arrest in the death of a man who was found shot inside his vehicle.
Oakland police on Tuesday released a sketch of a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened in August 2023.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
The judge in Elon Musk's lawsuit against the co-founders of ChatGPT parent OpenAI on Monday entered a two-paragraph order disqualifying himself from continuing to preside.
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Across the Bay Area, communities are looking for ways to deal with mental health crises without involving police. Antioch created it's own private crisis response team, and after 12 months the city's mayor says results have been positive.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
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.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by alt-folk band Fleet Foxes, modern roots-music masters Greensky Bluegrass, SoCal R&B band Thee Sacred Souls and more.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
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.
For National Nurses Week, a woman in the East Bay says despite the challenges nurses increasingly face, she is excited to help those most in need in her community. Shawn Chitnis reports.
Wednesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch shows why the Bay Area is about to heat up this week.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our friends from Sesame Street talked to us about checking in with our loved ones and ourselves! The Sesame Workshop is a non-profit educational organization focused on the emotional well-being of children and families. Elmo, Rosita, and the Vice President of Program Education, Rocio Glalarza join to discuss more. (05-08-2024)
Kenny Choi reports on legal dispensaries that are continuing to struggle financially even as California cracks down on their black market competitors.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
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.
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.