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Hundreds of fast food workers and their supporters marching through the streets of downtown Berkeley Wednesday evening shut down the intersection of Shattuck and University as they were calling for a $15 minimum wage, police and protesters said.
While fast food workers across the country and San Francisco are demanding restaurant chains pay them a $28,000 yearly salary, one Seattle CEO is taking matters into his own hands to fight income inequality.
Fast-food workers calling for $15 an hour are picking up some more allies around the Bay Area Wednesday.
Some shop owners in Oakland's Chinatown say business is down, and they are struggling to stay afloat after the city's minimum wage increased to over $12-an-hour, making it the highest in the country.
Thanks to Oakland's voter-approved Measure FF, minimum wages will rise to $12.25/hour on Monday. But as this employee wages go up, so go food prices forcing some restaurants to raise prices and cut worker hours.
The minimum wage in Oakland will jump $3 in less than weeks and restaurants from Piedmont to Jack London Square are still figuring out how they are going to stay alive.
A Southern California lawmakers is working to improve the status of professional sports cheerleaders, who lack wage protections and rights allotted to other team workers.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved its first-ever resolution to require companies and nonprofits with county contracts to pay a living wage as of July 1.
Many seeking employment at a South of Market job fair were elated, after Tuesday's vote in San Francisco to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
San Francisco already has the highest minimum wage in the country but voters on Tuesday pushed it even higher. Now, low-wage earners in both San Francisco and Oakland will be getting raises.
San Francisco voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Proposition J, which raises the minimum wage for employees to $12.25 per hour on May 1, 2015 -- with annual increases that would reach $15/hr by 2018.
It's been two years since San Jose voted to increase its minimum wage to $10 an hour. San Jose State University professor Scott Myers-Lipton, whose students came up with the idea, is not one to rub it in.
A handful of Bay Area restaurants will begin adding a service charge to the price of meals in lieu of tips, according to a published report.
Minimum wage in the city of Berkeley was raised to $10 per hour Wednesday, the first in a gradual rise to more than $12 an hour in two years.
Workers at fast-food chains in Oakland were arrested after walking off the job Thursday morning as part of a continuing effort to get pay raises and union rights.
Businesses at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall which straddles the San Jose – Santa Clara border are finding out workers are gravitating toward businesses on the San Jose side because of differences in each city's minimum wage.
UC Berkeley researchers have given a second opinion on how raising San Francisco's minimum wage to $15 an hour would impact the city and its employment rate and they seem to think it's a good idea.
If approved, the measure would incrementally increase the minimum wage in San Francisco, before it tops out at $15 an hour in 2018.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will propose that a $15-an-hour minimum wage makes it on November's ballot next week. The ordinance has already been approved by the board's Rules Committee.
A plan by Berkeley's Mayor to establish a regional minimum wage is gaining support in the East Bay.
Technology has often been credited with–or blamed for--allowing companies to use fewer workers in order to save money, and those changes may soon be coming again to more San Francisco restaurants.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on Tuesday afternoon introduced a proposed measure that would gradually bump San Francisco's minimum wage to $15 an hour by July 2018.
Richmond unanimously agreed to a minimum wage increase Tuesday, becoming the city with the highest minimum wage in California.
With the framework close to being finished, Santa Clara County is moving forward with work on a living-wage ordinance, with a first step due in June.
Bay Area fast food workers planned to participate in a nationwide strike Thursday to protest low wages.
At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
The San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was targeted with a Molotov cocktail Friday morning, a company spokesperson said.
At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
The San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was targeted with a Molotov cocktail Friday morning, a company spokesperson said.
At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
The San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was targeted with a Molotov cocktail Friday morning, a company spokesperson said.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service to San Francisco International Airport was disrupted, and major delays were reported on two lines, due to an equipment issue on the Peninsula on Thursday.
School leaders across the Bay Area are raising concerns over Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest budget proposal, warning it could create even more financial strain for districts already dealing with rising costs, staffing challenges and budget shortfalls.
Eastbound traffic is flowing again through the Caldecott Tunnel after a crash and vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.
Police in Antioch are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman in February.
Berkeley police said the 28-year-old man was reported missing to both the Berkeley and Oakland police departments.
An Oakland woman teaches people how to stitch together their own stories of activism and belonging.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A man suspected in dozens of storage-unit burglaries in the city of Santa Clara and in other communities has been arrested, police said.
The pedestrian was struck near South White Road and Mt. McKinley Drive, around 8:10 p.m. Police said they were seriously injured and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
For local resident Brendan Hughes, the meaning behind his tattoo runs deep. His design features imagery inspired by the San Jose Sharks, a symbol he says represents his hometown.
The preserve and elephant seal viewing areas at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County are set to reopen, following a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected dozens of marine mammals.
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.
On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.
Randy Hoppert, a six-year veteran of the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, died after he was shot while serving an eviction notice.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
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.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
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.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
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.
At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
On July 24, 1969, the ship was waiting for splashdown in the Pacific southwest of Hawaii when suddenly they were told that there was a thunderstorm heading their way. The Air Force discreetly ordered the ship to move about 240 miles, but because our satellites were then top secret, they couldn't tell them how they knew about the storm.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.
Many science lovers of all ages gathered at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland for the Artemis II splashdown.
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.