San Francisco Carnaval festival season kicks off with Fat Tuesday celebrations
Tuesday marks the opening of San Francisco's Carnaval festival season, a string of events that ends with a parade on Memorial Day weekend.
Tuesday marks the opening of San Francisco's Carnaval festival season, a string of events that ends with a parade on Memorial Day weekend.
A van plowed into a high school band marching in a Mardi Gras parade in Alabama Tuesday, injuring several teenagers, according to eyewitnesses.
It's Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the night before Ash Wednesday, and while that means drinking, eating, frying up some pancakes, and maybe tossing some beads or baring your... well, let's just say come midnight, it's the polar opposite and time for self-reflection, spiritual focusing, and self-denial.
Recover from Valentine's Day and head straight into Mardi Gras. It's a busy time of year with Mardi Gras falling on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 and Lunar New Year commencing just two days later. Costume masks and beads at the ready, it's not too soon to think about where you'll party and with whom.
Make plans to join in on one of the largest parties in the country - Mardi Gras!
February may be the peak of the winter blues with plenty of snow and lovesick couples to go around, but the month also has something else to offer that should cheer even the most sour spirits up.
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.
Icy cold cocktails are the perfect fit to summertime dining. Bay Area restaurants and bars know how to blend the best fruits, herbs and seasonings and ice them up for some divine signature cocktails.
Featuring many of America's oldest cities, superb food, refined beauty and world famous attractions, the South has something to offer for all walks of life.
Where in San Francisco can you taste the mouth-watering, down-home flavors of the deep South? Here are five of the best spots here in the Bay to get quality eats when you want to dive into scrumptious, cheesy, spicy, creamy, calorie-laden goodness.
Mardi Gras 2014 may be a few weeks away, but Carnival season has already begun in New Orleans, with brightly colored parades throughout the city and much more to come.
New Orleans, Orlando, Maui, Phoenix, and San Francisco are among the best places to visit in the U.S. in the off season.
A road trip might be the rare occasion for guys to get away from it all and share a few drinks and laughs with their best buddies. Here are five of the best places to go on your guys' only road trip.
As Fat Tuesday kicks off in New Orleans, a Mardi Gras celebration was held in San Francisco's Fillmore District to celebrate the city's contributions to jazz & blues music...
Are you ready for Mardi Gras? If you live on the Peninsula and like to party close to home, you're in luck. With numerous cool spots celebrating Mardi Gras, your only dilemma will be choosing which one to go to.
Black History Month 2013 in the East Bay means celebrations of the lives and achievements of many individuals. Black success stories include chefs like Sarah Kirnon and vintners, international documentary subjects and dancer, actor and activist Josephine Baker to a pioneering female journalist for the Oakland Tribune. Get your dose of black history with any of these suggestions. The experience will be priceless.
The annual Fat Tuesday celebration takes place in the San Francisco neighborhood known for its jazz music and roots to the south.
Shake those hips and grab those beads, the Bay Area welcomes Fat Tuesday with some traditional French cuisine, costumes and parades.
Police arrested 26 people at Tuesday night's Mardi Gras celebration in downtown San Jose, a police spokesman said Wednesday morning.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! Let the good times roll! New Orleans might be the original American Mardi Gras, but California knows how to party. Check out these Bay Area hotspots, and don't forget your beads, baby!
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
A child with a case of measles who visited the UC Davis Medical Center emergency room this week has health officials contacting people who were possibly exposed.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A fire burned at a four-story building housing an elderly care facility in San Francisco's Japantown Friday.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
A child with a case of measles who visited the UC Davis Medical Center emergency room this week has health officials contacting people who were possibly exposed.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A fire burned at a four-story building housing an elderly care facility in San Francisco's Japantown Friday.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
A fire burned at a four-story building housing an elderly care facility in San Francisco's Japantown Friday.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
Four people were arrested after they allegedly tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Sheriff's office said.
Organizers with the Stern Grove Festival on Friday announced the full schedule of summer concerts including funk icon Chaka Khan, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock, Canadian alt-pop duo Tegan & Sara, Latin soul band Chicano Batman and more.
San Francisco streets will be filled with Friday evenings with another night market event bringing people together with local vendors to enjoy food, music, and nighttime fun.
Crews have contained a three-alarm blaze early Friday morning in Fremont near Interstate Highway 880, fire officials said.
BART train service on the Red line between Richmond and MacArthur stations was suspended for hours Friday morning due to an equipment problem, transit officials said.
Officials with Oakland International Airport gave final approval to add "San Francisco Bay" to its name, rebuffing claims of trademark infringement from San Francisco city officials and from SFO.
Several vehicles were burned after a fire broke out at a residential neighborhood on Thursday.
The Oakland Zoo on Thursday asked for the public to vote on a name for a new male giraffe that recently arrived at the zoo.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
Most recyclables are ending up in landfills but one Bay Area city is hoping to remedy that situation with the help of its community.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
A woman from Cupertino who ran for Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election in 2022 was convicted this week of perjury for lying about having law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job.
A San Jose couple has been arrested on child endangerment and multiple drug charges after investigators conducting a raid said they found thousands of fentanyl pills, marijuana and cocaine near a baby.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A 7.5 acre property in Sebastopol with botanical garden and nursery is up for sale although its owner hoped he wouldn't have to leave the land he loves.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle that turned into his path in Rohnert Park Wednesday evening, authorities said.
The Napa Valley wine industry produced nearly $1 billion worth of wine grapes in 2023, but the industry is changing and demand may be plateauing.
Santa Rosa police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that severely injured a motorcyclist.
The Stanford Cardinal will now play on Tara VanDerveer Court inside Maples Pavilion.
The UC Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay Cal $10 million a year for six years as a result of the Bruins' upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
Ezequiel Tovar had a triple and double and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Jimmy Johnson, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at age 86.
Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
Four people were arrested after they allegedly tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Sheriff's office said.
The shooting was reported about 5:45 p.m. near McLaughlin Avenue and I-280.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online prompting a public apology by the tech giant.
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things.
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.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will update his budget proposal on Friday, and the news likely won't be good.
Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in San Francisco for a quick Bay Area campaign fundraising trip. José Martínez reports. (5-9-24)
Officials with Oakland International Airport gave final approval to add "San Francisco Bay" to its name, rebuffing claims of trademark infringement from San Francisco city officials and from SFO.
The president left Washington, D.C. on Air Force One and was set to arrive Thursday evening at Moffett Field in Mountain View then will travel to San Francisco
A woman from Cupertino who ran for Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election in 2022 was convicted this week of perjury for lying about having law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job.
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.
Organizers with the Stern Grove Festival on Friday announced the full schedule of summer concerts including funk icon Chaka Khan, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock, Canadian alt-pop duo Tegan & Sara, Latin soul band Chicano Batman and more.
San Francisco streets will be filled with Friday evenings with another night market event bringing people together with local vendors to enjoy food, music, and nighttime fun.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Slayer's co-founding guitarist Kerry King talks about his new band that shares his name and their touring plans ahead of the upcoming release of the group's debut album 'From Hell I Rise.'
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.
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.
KPIX has partnered up with BroadwaySF where we let kids be the reporter and ask the questions! Check out our young theater critic preview, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical with Giselle Gutierrez who plays Lydia in the touring cast! The musical hits the Orpheum Theatre's stage in July. (05-10-2024)
Executive Director of the Stern Grove Festival Bob Fiedler joins the Morning Edition to discuss exciting information on this year's free music festival in San Francisco. Bob details what concertgoers can expect this year with a look into the highly anticipated artist line-up. (05-10-2024)
Mother’s Day is coming up and what better way than to bring Wine OhTV’s! Monique Soltani joins us to help with last-minute gift ideas, a taste of wine preferences and more! (05-10-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Bhangra and Beats Night Market returns Friday for the first of four events in 2024 with music, dance, food, and local vendors to help bring people into downtown San Francisco. Shawn Chitnis reports on the South Asian-themed.
Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
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.
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.