LGBT Leather-Themed Parklet In The Works For San Francisco SoMa
A plan is in the works for a parklet in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood that would celebrate the area's historic ties to the LGBT and leather communities.
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A plan is in the works for a parklet in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood that would celebrate the area's historic ties to the LGBT and leather communities.
There's no need to read between the lines of the latest comment hurled from the Vatican. Pope Francis called childless couples "selfish" Wednesday while speaking to his usual audience at St. Peter's Square.
Urban Outfitters' use of symbols reminiscent of Nazi oppression on home decor has sparked outrage in gay and Jewish communities here in the Bay Area, and around the world.
Native Americans say Facebook is locking them out of their accounts because the social media giant thinks their names are fake, according to Colorlines.
The United States is close to hiring a gay diplomat to promote LGBT rights abroad.
Justice Clarence Thomas is criticizing his Supreme Court colleagues for refusing to block same-sex marriage in Alabama until the court resolves the issue nationwide in a few months.
The self-proclaimed Islamic state has reportedly hurled a man believed to be gay off a Syrian high-rise as part of their continued war on the LGBT community.
At St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in San Jose, the sign says all are welcome. But sometimes that's a tough sell for members of the LGBT community.
Archbishop Cordileone said the changes do not contain anything essentially new, but are intended to clarify existing expectations for Catholic teachers.
When The Amazing Race 26 premieres Wednesday, February 25, at 9:30 pm, the Bay Area will be rooting for its homeboy, Bergen Olson.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says gay marriage is akin to alcohol and profanity, options the Republican weighing a 2016 presidential bid says are appealing to others, but not to him.
Those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender aren't universal in their support of their own right to marry, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center.
Google apologized after facing fierce criticism for a software glitch that was translating "gay" into homophobic slurs for several different languages.
Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a "balanced approach" in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom.
The Federal government spent over $400,000 for studies on smartphone apps gay men use to hookup.
Pope Francis is firmly upholding church teaching banning contraception, but said Monday that Catholics don't have to breed "like rabbits" and should instead practice "responsible parenting."
The gayest city in America is Dayton, Ohio, with Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho making the list. San Francisco did not.
Make plans to enjoy a vacation at some of the most gay-friendly destinations in America. All of these cities offer plenty of things to do, places to eat and opportunities to show your pride.
Setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling, the Supreme Court says it will decide whether same-sex couples nationwide have a right to marry under the Constitution.
Twitter has allegedly suspended the accounts of a fundamental anti-LGBT baptist church and its leader.
High-end retailer Saks & Co. has asked a Texas federal court to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit filed against the company by a former Saks Fifth Avenue employee, arguing that transgender people are not protected by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Decree Number 1604 gives officials the right to deny drivers licenses to people with certain "disorders." The list includes everything from sexual preference and gender identity, to schizophrenia and pathological gambling.
San Francisco police continue to investigate an attack on two transgender women that left one of them with a pair of stab wounds over the weekend.
The law requires big public utilities in the state to report how much work they do with LGBT business owners.
Federal health officials are recommending an end to the nation's lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, a 31-year-old policy that many medical groups and gay activists say is no longer justified.
On Tuesday, councilmembers tentatively approved a change in the law, increasing the number of signatures from 50 to 200.
The multiyear rebuild era for the San Jose Sharks is complete.
Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Andrew Alvarez worked 4 1/3 sharp innings in relief and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
On Tuesday, councilmembers tentatively approved a change in the law, increasing the number of signatures from 50 to 200.
The multiyear rebuild era for the San Jose Sharks is complete.
Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Andrew Alvarez worked 4 1/3 sharp innings in relief and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
One of San Francisco's busiest freeways remained shut down Saturday, creating major traffic delays and dampening business for some local restaurants and shops.
Traffic heading to the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco will be significantly impacted this weekend, when a closure of eastbound Interstate 80 into San Francisco takes effect.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
On Tuesday, councilmembers tentatively approved a change in the law, increasing the number of signatures from 50 to 200.
Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in East Oakland on Saturday night, officials said.
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state agencies and nonprofits work to clean up an area once plagued by a large encampment, illegal dumping and graffiti.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
The multiyear rebuild era for the San Jose Sharks is complete.
Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Andrew Alvarez worked 4 1/3 sharp innings in relief and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in East Oakland on Saturday night, officials said.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
A judge on Friday ruled that the man accused of killing Laney College football coach John Beam is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors 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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting in East Oakland on Saturday night, officials said.
Da Lin reports.
John Ramos reports.
Brian Hackney interviews Dr. Ross Stein, a geophysicist, about the 1906 earthquake.
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.