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In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
Stanford's Dr. Shea Fedigan on the slow and steady approach to return your child to the post pandemic school environment
A Colorado school district is prioritizing mental health by building a new facility that will double up as a school and a mental health day-treatment center.
Reed Cowan talks to documentary filmmaker Terry Delaney about struggles LGBTQ+ teens face (2-28-2023)
Reed Cowan talks to Casey U'Ren from Oakland-based Positive Coaching Alliance about mental health and young athletes (2-28-2023)
With teenage children facing an escalating crisis in mental health, sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens feel safe, seen, heard, and valued.
Stanford expert Dr. Bradley Zicherman on when children should be allowed to use social media
Online resources to help to deal with mental health crisis
Experts offer advice to parents to monitor their kids mental health
Stanford soccer star's tragic death was the spark a group of California teens led by Charlotte Rosario to help break the stigma associated with youth mental illness
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
A tragedy in the San Francisco Bay Area was the spark a group of California teens needed to do something about breaking the stigma associated with youth mental illness and how to react in an emotional crisis.
Children and teens across the U.S. increasingly face significant mental health challenges and a severe shortage of services to treat them. The result: kids everywhere are in crisis.
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden and his team of officers and other city officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the launch of an organizational wellness unit at the Police Department's operations building.
San Francisco has been awarded a $33.7 million grant to build new psychiatric facilities for young people, according to a statement from Mayor London Breed.
After New York City announced an initiative that would give city agencies more leeway to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people, even if they do not pose an immediate danger, San Francisco could be following suit.
"I'm going to be very open with everybody about this: I've been to four treatment centers," the 30-year-old singer, actress and entrepreneur told Rolling Stone.
Community Medical Centers will launch a mobile crisis intervention response program in downtown Stockton and said it eventually hopes to have four vans providing services throughout the city around the clock.
An important lifeline for those struggling with depression was made easier to use last July when the National Suicide Hotline switched from a 12-digit number to three digits: 988.
Elizabeth Cook talks to Mental Health Association of San Francisco CEO Mark Salazar about free services available in the Bay Area and California for those who need help (10-10-2022)
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
A low pressure system spinning off the California coast sent waves of cold, unstable air over the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday, carrying the threat of lightning, thunder, hail and falling trees.
A San Jose man who police say sexually assaulted multiple children over the years has been arrested and police are seeking information from other possible victims.
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
A low pressure system spinning off the California coast sent waves of cold, unstable air over the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday, carrying the threat of lightning, thunder, hail and falling trees.
A San Jose man who police say sexually assaulted multiple children over the years has been arrested and police are seeking information from other possible victims.
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
Stephen Curry had 39 points with eight 3-pointers, eight rebounds and eight assists, Jordan Poole scored 21 with consecutive layups that gave Golden State the lead early in the fourth, and the Warriors rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 in a testy, playoff-like matchup in late March.
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
An earthquake swarm rattled under Pacifica early Tuesday with a 3.5 temblor followed in rapid fire manner by aftershocks.
Prosecutors Tuesday filed double murder charges against a 20-year-old man arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash that followed a police chase of a stolen SUV last week in Rodeo.
Since January, residents along a street in Point Richmond have faced the threat of nearby hillside crashing into their homes, and experts say the threat of mudslides may not go away for months.
Police in Pleasanton are looking for someone in the town who has misplaced a plus-sized porker that officers recently found.
Following a winter with strong storms and record amounts of rainfall, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) announced the easing of drought restrictions.
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
A San Jose man who police say sexually assaulted multiple children over the years has been arrested and police are seeking information from other possible victims.
Officials in Santa Cruz County estimate the damage from this winter's storms will cost at minimum $90 million to repair and likely stretch over months and years.
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
Residents of Pajaro in Monterey County should see curbside debris removal begin this week and are being advised not to haul flood debris to locations other than their immediate curb.
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
The body of a Santa Rosa man with dementia who went missing in late February has been found, according to authorities.
One person died and another was injured after a fight at a large weekend party led to a shooting in a rural area west of Santa Rosa, authorities said Monday.
Santa Rosa police arrested a woman early Friday morning after she allegedly tried to check into an emergency shelter in Santa Rosa while carrying a pistol and blank checks that did not belong to her.
Two people were killed and a third hospitalized following a late night shooting Sunday that left a Vallejo gas station littered with spent shell casings.
Caltrans announced that all southbound lanes of Highway 101 from Lakeville Highway in Petaluma to Atherton Road in Novato have reopened.
Stephen Curry had 39 points with eight 3-pointers, eight rebounds and eight assists, Jordan Poole scored 21 with consecutive layups that gave Golden State the lead early in the fourth, and the Warriors rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 in a testy, playoff-like matchup in late March.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Andrew Wiggins will return this season after the veteran forward missed his 20th straight game because of a family matter.
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted Monday night, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships.
The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Matt Pryor to a one-year deal on Monday.
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
A San Jose man who police say sexually assaulted multiple children over the years has been arrested and police are seeking information from other possible victims.
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
A Massachusetts man whose SUV crashed through the glass storefront of an Apple store, killing one man and injuring nearly two dozen other people, has been charged with murder.
Prosecutors Tuesday filed double murder charges against a 20-year-old man arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash that followed a police chase of a stolen SUV last week in Rodeo.
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Apple on Tuesday launched an option in its digital wallet allowing customers to pay for online purchases in installments, making it the latest company to embrace the buy now, pay later trend.
Federal prosecutors tacked on a 13th criminal charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing the FTX co-founder of bribing "one or more" Chinese government officials with $40 million.
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription
As state health officials lift the mask mandate for health care settings, Alameda and Contra Costa counties will continue requiring face coverings for staff at skilled nursing facilities.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use Medicaid money to pay for housing for some vulnerable people.
State lawmakers hope a minimum wage of $25 for all healthcare workers in California will help with a shortage in that industry, introducing legislation this session at the Capitol.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination.
Twitter was reacting to a post mentioning the Nashville school shooting, transgender people and "vengeance."
Attorney General Rob Bonta and the attorneys general of 12 other states are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on a pesticide that they described was "extremely toxic" to bees and other pollinators.
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
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.
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.
For the past half-century Genoa City, Wisconsin, has been the setting for high drama, marital gyrations and genre traditions, in TV's most-watched soap opera.
They inspired countless artists, from The Beatles to Tom Petty. Now, rare and remastered tracks are featured on an album compiled by two of Don and Phil Everly's children and produced by Petty's daughter.
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Festival Director Lívia Campos de Menezes talks about this year's Wild and Scenic Film Festival featuring some of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure films. For infomation visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.
Cassie Silva talks to Bay Area Focus host Reed Cowan about playing the roles of Anne of Cleves and Anne Boleyn. For more information visit broadwaysf.com.
In Menlo Park, a tree fell on top of two homes on Marmona Court near Willow Road
Showers on Wednesday
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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.
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.
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
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.
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.