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Stephen Vogt hit his first home run of the season, a two-run shot against Jered Weaver, and the Oakland Athletics increased their AL West lead over the Los Angeles Angels to 3 ½ games with a 7-1 victory Wednesday night.
Every now and then, the sports world gives us something that is truly hard to believe. A throw made by Oakland A's outfielder Yoenis Cespedes during Tuesday night's game has many people shaking their heads.
Yoenis Cespedes is the name on every sports announcer's lips but what do you really know about this Cuban powerhouse center fielder with an amazing arm? Here are a few facts.
Collin Cowgill hit a two-out homer in the 14th inning and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Doug Fister flipped the script from his last start in San Francisco during the 2012 World Series, tossing seven scoreless innings to help the Washington Nationals beat Madison Bumgarner and the Giants 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Bob Welch, the 1990 AL Cy Young Award winner of the Oakland Athletics and the last major leaguer to win at least 25 games in a season, has died. He was 57. He died Monday night in Seal Beach, California, of unknown causes, the team said Tuesday.
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been suspended for five games and fined for throwing his bat toward A's third baseman Alberto Callaspo during Sunday's game in Baltimore.
Ian Desmond had a career-high five RBIs and Stephen Strasburg won his third straight decision for the Washington Nationals in their 9-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Mike Trout drove in a run with a double that originally was ruled a homer, Garrett Richards pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 Monday night in the opener of a series between the top two teams in the AL West.
Entering the week, the 42-21 Giants are a full three games up on their cross-bay rivals for the best record in Major League Baseball. Unlike past post-season -bound squads where the starting rotation was called on to cover the blemishes of very bumpy lineup, this year's team is deep.
The Giants are riding high after a weekend sweep of the New York Mets. It's their best start since the 1962 season and the fans are thrilled.
Gregor Blanco doubled, singled and drove in three runs, and the surging San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive win.
Brandon Moss hit a grand slam and Scott Kazmir threw 7 scoreless innings as the A's beat the Orioles 11-1 Sunday in a game that featured another bench-clearing confrontation between the teams.
Michael Morse hit an RBI single with one out in the 9th inning after Hunter Pence's tying double, and the Giants rallied to beat the Mets 5-4 Saturday night to extend baseball's best record.
Buster Posey hit a tiebreaking 2-run homer in the 8th inning and the Giants won for the 8th time in 10 games by beating the Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
Pinch-hitter Stephen Vogt singled in the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning, and the A's got home runs from Josh Donaldson and Derek Norris in a 4-3 victory over the Orioles on Friday night.
The newest addition to the San Francisco Giants organization is also the biggest obstacle currently in the way of the Stanford Men's baseball program as they attempt to advance to the College World Series.
Cain returns from his second stint on the disabled list Friday night, when the Giants attempt to avoid their longest home losing streak to the New York Mets.
Masahiro Tanaka tamed the highest-scoring team in the majors and the New York Yankees stopped a four-game skid, beating Oakland 2-1 Thursday and ending the Athletics' five-game winning streak.
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's have been getting it done on the field for weeks, and it appears the odds makers in Las Vegas have finally taken note.
Jurors at the Bryan Stow civil trial against Frank McCourt, former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Wednesday heard from a security guard who testified the team had inadequate security to handle a rowdy and drunken Opening Day crowd in 2011.
Yoenis Cespedes homered twice, Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking shot in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics overcame a four-run deficit to beat the skidding New York Yankees 7-4 Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Michael Morse and Juan Perez homered with two outs in the sixth inning on Wednesday night, rallying the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory that ended the Cincinnati Reds' longest winning streak of the season at four games.
A's owner Lew Wolff appeared on Bloomberg TV Wednesday and said he expects the team to hammer out a lease extension in Oakland over the next few weeks.
Brandon Moss hit his 2nd homer of the game leading off the 10th inning, and the A's rallied for a 5-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night.
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
Several people were rescued from a cave at a beach on California's Central Coast over the weekend, after they became trapped due to rising ocean water.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
Several people were rescued from a cave at a beach on California's Central Coast over the weekend, after they became trapped due to rising ocean water.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Led by CEO Katherine Bella, the private nonprofit library and cultural institution has spent nearly two centuries adapting to the needs of the community while preserving its historic roots.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrests of four people suspected in dozens of retail thefts targeting stores and coffee shops around the city.
Cal Fire crews were working around the clock Sunday, mopping up a vegetation fire off Altamont Pass Road.
When Forrest Jones earned his bachelor's degree three years ago, he was one of only two Project Rebound graduates at Cal State East Bay. This year, the program had 85 students, including 20 graduates.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
Police in Concord said they are searching for several suspects following a smash-and-grab robbery at a mall Wednesday afternoon, in which an employee was pepper sprayed.
Several people were rescued from a cave at a beach on California's Central Coast over the weekend, after they became trapped due to rising ocean water.
A body has been recovered after an apparent drowning at Cottonwood Lake in San Jose.
A driver crashed into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday and traveled about 70 feet into the store before coming to a stop, the department of public safety said.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Police in Santa Clara released additional details in connection with a deadly shooting and house fire last week, saying the suspect shot his estranged brother before setting the fire.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining to help clinch it and scored 18 points, Skylar Diggins added 15 points, seven assists and five assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 69-63.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Authorities in Solano County are searching for a suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in Suisun City on Sunday night.
A shooting in the Sunset District early Sunday morning left one person dead, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A witness said the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Kars4Kids is banned from using its ads in California after a court found that the funds from donated cars were used for teenagers' international trips and a $16.5 million building in Israel.
The jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Steve Large breaks down the California governor's debate in San Francisco.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
City officials in Elk Grove were finalizing preparations on Friday for a visit by country superstar Luke Bryan and an expected attendance of over 20,000 of his fans on Saturday.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
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.
Expect windy conditions throughout the Bay Area on Monday, with highs in the 80s inland, raising the risk of potential fires. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CAL FIRE crews have been working around the clock on Sunday, battling a vegetation fire off Altamont Pass Road.
With Darren Peck.
Commencement ceremonies wrapped up today at colleges and universities around the Bay Area. But one school, Cal State East Bay, set a record for the number of graduates from its special program for the formerly incarcerated.
The San Francisco Fire Department said a person was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning.
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.