President Trump's Cuba Restrictions Met With Bipartisan Opposition
Opponents of further Cuba restrictions say it could harm the Cuban people, not help them.
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Marco Rubio: No Abortions For Zika-Infected Women
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio does not believe a pregnant woman with the Zika virus should be able to get an abortion despite concerns about microcephaly and birth defects resulting from the virus, he said Saturday.
Insults Fly Again At GOP Presidential Debate
Picking up right where they left off, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio traded a new round of insults at the start of the 11th Republican presidential debate Thursday night, and Trump then made a crude sexual reference before the two pledged to try to focus more on policy.
It's A Super Tuesday For Clinton And Trump
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton swept through the South on Super Tuesday, claiming victory in their parties' primaries in delegate-rich Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Virginia.
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Fires Back At Trump's Proposed Immigration Plan For Workers With H-1B Visas
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposed immigration plan for workers with H-1B visas is not getting any likes from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Controversial Term 'Anchor Baby' Drops Onto GOP Presidential Campaigns
The debate over illegal immigration and the birthright citizenship granted to those born in the U.S. was enhanced this week with the use by some Republican presidential candidates of the term "anchor baby."
Rubio's Climate Change Views Could Hurt 2016 Presidential Bid
The presidential hopeful has acknowledged that the climate is changing, but has expressed skepticism that it is being caused solely by humans.
Opinion: 'I'm Not A Scientist, Man' And The GOP's War On Reason
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
Opinion: 2012 Democratic National Convention: Superstar-less And On The Defensive
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
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Marchers protest inmate deaths at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin
Families dealing with mental illness say an East Bay county jail which has seen a rash of inmate deaths is the last place their loved ones should be sent.
San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Giants hold off Yanks 7-5
The San Francisco Giants hung on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Angels thump Fujinami and A's 13-1
The Angels scored 11 times in the third inning to beat the A's 13-1 on Saturday, spoiling the major league debut of pitcher Shintaro Fujinami.
Ocean temperatures hit record as El Niño looms
The oceans have been record-warm for four years. Then, in mid-March, climatologists noted that global sea surface temperature climbed to a new high.
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Marchers protest inmate deaths at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin
Families dealing with mental illness say an East Bay county jail which has seen a rash of inmate deaths is the last place their loved ones should be sent.
San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Ocean temperatures hit record as El Niño looms
The oceans have been record-warm for four years. Then, in mid-March, climatologists noted that global sea surface temperature climbed to a new high.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Anthony Rendon stays mum on fan altercation in Oakland
Anthony Rendon wasn't very talkative Saturday, two days after video surfaced of the Angels All-Star appearing to take a swipe at an Oakland fan after a 2-1 opening day loss to the A's.
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Driver sought in hit-and-run involving cyclist in Redwood City
Redwood City police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that occurred Friday evening and are asking for the public's help.
S.F. Hayes Valley residents await long-promised grocery store
Residents in a section of the Hayes Valley neighborhood say they have waited years for an affordable grocery store to open within walking distance of hundreds of low-income families and seniors.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, a call to fight rise of anti-trans legislation
Members of the transgender community came together on Friday for an International Transgender Day of Visibility panel discussion at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Peninsula father on mission to distribute Narcan after losing son in overdose
While the Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to distribute the overdose reversal drug naloxone or Narcan over the counter, a Peninsula father who lost his son to fentanyl is doing what he can now to save lives.
Update: All lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash cleared from San Mateo Bridge
CHP have issued a special traffic alert Friday afternoon following a collision involving five vehicles in eastbound lanes of Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge that for a time blocked lanes in both directions.
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Marchers protest inmate deaths at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin
Families dealing with mental illness say an East Bay county jail which has seen a rash of inmate deaths is the last place their loved ones should be sent.
3 minor earthquakes near San Leandro shake East Bay
A series of minor earthquakes stuck near San Leandro on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
15-year-old dies after dirt bike crash in Pittsburg
A 15-year-old boy who was riding a dirt bike on the streets of Pittsburg died following a crash Friday afternoon.
Repeatedly hit by thieves, Oakland businesses struggle to keep insurance
Crime is getting so bad for some Oakland businesses they're now having a hard time buying and keeping their insurance.
Artist behind Vietnam War monument to U.S. soldiers also a mentor to Pixar animators
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This week, a statue honoring U.S. soldiers in Vietnam was unveiled at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda. The artist behind the sculpture has ties to the Bay Area and gets his inspiration from a very special place.
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Overnight fire breaks out at vacant restaurant in North San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose quickly extinguished a fire early Saturday morning at a commercial building that once housed a restaurant.
Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Longtime San Jose antique dealers on verge of being forced out
Longtime antique dealers in San Jose are struggling to survive and now they're at risk of being pushed out entirely from a once-thriving antique shopping district.
Palo Alto architect designs 'plug-in' accessory dwelling unit
California's housing crisis has innovators thinking outside the box to come up with solutions from many angles. In Palo Alto, one architect has a novel plan to help multigenerational households.
Woman killed in South San Jose hit-and-run identified
A woman killed in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose last weekend has been identified by a city councilmember as Limin Cao.
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At Marin County rally, transgender youth call for acceptance
In Marin County Friday, some of the Transgender Day of Visibility festivities were led by youth in the community wanting to be seen and heard for who they are.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police serving a search warrant
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato was so authorities could safely carry out a search warrant, police said.
San Rafael teachers authorize strike in unanimous vote
Teachers in San Rafael have voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike after state-appointed mediation was unsuccessful, the San Rafael Teachers Association said Friday.
Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Elephant seals return to Drakes Beach in Point Reyes for their periodic get-together
As is their custom, elephant seals are throwing their weight around at picturesque Drakes Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County and park officials are giving them wide berth.
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San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Giants hold off Yanks 7-5
The San Francisco Giants hung on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Angels thump Fujinami and A's 13-1
The Angels scored 11 times in the third inning to beat the A's 13-1 on Saturday, spoiling the major league debut of pitcher Shintaro Fujinami.
Anthony Rendon stays mum on fan altercation in Oakland
Anthony Rendon wasn't very talkative Saturday, two days after video surfaced of the Angels All-Star appearing to take a swipe at an Oakland fan after a 2-1 opening day loss to the A's.
Curry, Poole, Thompson shoot Warriors past Spurs
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole combined to send the Warriors past the San Antonio Spurs 130-115 on Friday night.
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15-year-old dies after dirt bike crash in Pittsburg
A 15-year-old boy who was riding a dirt bike on the streets of Pittsburg died following a crash Friday afternoon.
Driver sought in hit-and-run involving cyclist in Redwood City
Redwood City police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that occurred Friday evening and are asking for the public's help.
Repeatedly hit by thieves, Oakland businesses struggle to keep insurance
Crime is getting so bad for some Oakland businesses they're now having a hard time buying and keeping their insurance.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police serving a search warrant
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato was so authorities could safely carry out a search warrant, police said.
Former manager of Filipino food giant Ramar Foods pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme
The former accounting manager at a long-established Filipino frozen food production company in Pittsburg pleaded guilty Thursday to several charges related to an embezzlement scheme through which she pilfered more than $1 million.
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TikTok attorney insists China won't get U.S. data under proposed plan
During a panel conversation at a conference in Sausalito, ByteDance's general counsel said TikTok has given user data to the U.S. government in response to requests related to law enforcement.
Elon Musk 2018 tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts at Tesla, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.
Sam Bankman-Fried to likely challenge new crypto charges, lawyer says
A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried signaled Thursday that the onetime cryptocurrency darling is challenging the validity of new charges added to an indictment after he agreed to be brought to the United States in December from the Bahamas rather than fight extradition.
Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.
Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT
Are tech companies moving too fast in rolling out powerful artificial intelligence technology that could one day outsmart humans?
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Marchers protest inmate deaths at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin
Families dealing with mental illness say an East Bay county jail which has seen a rash of inmate deaths is the last place their loved ones should be sent.
Peninsula father on mission to distribute Narcan after losing son in overdose
While the Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to distribute the overdose reversal drug naloxone or Narcan over the counter, a Peninsula father who lost his son to fentanyl is doing what he can now to save lives.
'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star on the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here's why — and what to do.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
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Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Trump attorney believes legal team will move to quickly dismiss New York case
Attorney James Trusty, who represents Trump in another probe, told CBS News that the New York case is "ripe for motions."
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is clearing the way for California rules that will phase out the sale of diesel-powered trucks.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Trump Indicted: Political experts analyze Manhattan DA's historic move
Reaction to the criminal indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump from California congressman Adam Schiff and Sonoma State University professor David McCuan. (3-30-23)
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At Marin County rally, transgender youth call for acceptance
In Marin County Friday, some of the Transgender Day of Visibility festivities were led by youth in the community wanting to be seen and heard for who they are.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, a call to fight rise of anti-trans legislation
Members of the transgender community came together on Friday for an International Transgender Day of Visibility panel discussion at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.
California lawmakers may drop travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate leader Toni Atkins announced legislation that would end the ban and replace it with an advertising campaign in those states that promotes acceptance and inclusion for the LGBTQ community.
California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBT laws
California's travel ban has been in effect since 2017. It requires the state Attorney General to maintain a list of states subject to the ban. That list has grown quickly as states have passed laws restricting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and stopping transgender women and girls from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
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Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Celebrated LA band Hooveriii headlines Thee Stork Club in Oakland
Acclaimed Los Angeles-based sextet Hooveriii returns to the Bay Area for this Thursday night show at Thee Stork Club in Oakland.
Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
Nashville psych outfit All Them Witches holds residency at San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill
Nashville-based crew All Them Witches brings its transporting brand of sprawling psychedelia to the Bottom of the Hill for a three-night residency playing a different album in its entirety each night along with a selection of other tunes.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
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Game Day: Marin Catholic alum Joey Calcaterra reaches the Final Four
Charlie Walter looks back on Connecticut guard Joey Calcaterra's road from Novato to the Final Four. (4-1-23)
Marchers protest inmate deaths at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin
Families dealing with mental illness say an East Bay county jail which has seen a rash of inmate deaths is the last place their loved ones should be sent. John Ramos reports. (4-1-23)
Wet year or dry, fire season will take its toll in California
Cal Fire says there could be a boomerang effect from the wet weather when green, grassy hills finally turn dry this summer. Devin Fehely reports. (4-1-23)
Sacramento to provide services to homeless encampment
The City of Sacramento said it will let Camp Resolution, a homeless encampment, stay on some public land, agreeing to provide trailers and other services for up to four months.
Source: Trump will face at least 1 felony charge
Details of the more than 30 charges have not yet been released but CBS has learned that Donald Trump faces at least one felony charge. (4-1-23)
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JA: San Francisco nonprofit gives free eyeglasses to at-risk kids
The head of a San Francisco nonprofit that's been a "rock" of support for at-risk children has expanded its vision to meet a critical need that arose during the pandemic.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.