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Scores of mourners attended a candlelight vigil in San Jose for a popular Vietnamese-American radio host whose murder, allegedly by a wanted parolee, has greatly impacted the community.
When Hayward nursing student Michelle Le disappeared in May, the woman now charged with killing her was embroiled in a stormy, sometimes violent relationship that may have engulfed Le.
Nearly 16 years after a 17-year-old girl disappeared from Campbell, her killer pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced.
Hayward police have identified the 65-year-old man who was fatally shot at his Fairway Park home Sunday morning as Amador Carrera.
The week before a San Jose ex-con allegedly shot a gas station attendant and then kidnapped and murdered Cindy Nguyen, he committed several other violent robberies, according to court documents.
A man suspected of murdering a waitress whose body had been found in a Richmond restaurant was shot and wounded by police Thursday after a lengthy standoff at a San Leandro home, authorities said.
The public defender representing Paul Castillo said he has mental issues and has been placed on suicide watch.
A California appeals court has rejected a transgender inmate's attempt to force the state to pay for her sex reassignment surgery and to move her to a women's prison.
A woman was found dead Tuesday evening at a restaurant where she worked in a case investigators are treating as a domestic-related homicide, a police spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Detectives served a search warrant at a marijuana collective in San Jose in connection with Friday's homicide and crime spree, police announced Tuesday night.
The search volunteer who found the body of missing nursing student Michelle Le is also the mother of a murdered daughter, authorities said Tuesday.
A woman who said she fatally stabbed a man in self-defense after he broke into her home in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood early Sunday has been arrested on suspicion of murder, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
The Alameda County coroner's bureau confirmed Monday evening that the body found in Niles Canyon Saturday morning is missing nursing student Michelle Le.
A friend of Cindy Nguyen said the kidnapping and murder of the Vietnamese-language radio host has devastated her family and reverberated throughout a community that extends to Vietnam.
Hayward police were investigating a double shooting on Sunday morning in which a man was killed and his wife was seriously injured in front of their home.
A three day manhunt ended on Sunday night as the suspect in a San Jose crime spree was apprehended in West Sacramento.
Murder suspect Giselle Esteban appeared in Alameda County Superior Court Monday on the charge that she killed nursing student Michelle Le, but her plea entry was postponed.
Accused serial killer Joseph Naso once again is his own attorney.
Crime has dropped in San Francisco's Mission District according to the police department, with the drop attributed to the recent increase in the number of officers patrolling the area.
Police arrested one man and were seeking another suspect for a shooting death and robbery of a college student at his Fairfield residence Wednesday, police said.
A man was arrested last weekend in connection with a 1998 cold case murder in San Francisco, police said Wednesday.
Police were asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for the murder of his wife, who was found dead in a hotel room in San Francisco's Marina District in February.
Police said the four teens targeted 42-year-old Antonio Torres because they were looking to steal his gold chain and iPod.
A Danville man accused of beating his mother to death with a baseball bat has been ruled legally insane at the time of the slaying.
A land conservation group called the Trust for Public Lands has made a deal with the property's owners to buy the land and then give it to the East Bay Regional Parks District to become a new 130-acre open-space park.
Some in the Filipino community see this moment as a potential opportunity to give Larry Itliong the credit he deserves. But Itliong's son says he wants to make sure people understand the labor movement was never one man but a collective group.
San Francisco International Airport is bracing for more delays after a major safety change from the Federal Aviation Administration, combined with a months-long runway construction project.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A land conservation group called the Trust for Public Lands has made a deal with the property's owners to buy the land and then give it to the East Bay Regional Parks District to become a new 130-acre open-space park.
Some in the Filipino community see this moment as a potential opportunity to give Larry Itliong the credit he deserves. But Itliong's son says he wants to make sure people understand the labor movement was never one man but a collective group.
San Francisco International Airport is bracing for more delays after a major safety change from the Federal Aviation Administration, combined with a months-long runway construction project.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
San Francisco International Airport is bracing for more delays after a major safety change from the Federal Aviation Administration, combined with a months-long runway construction project.
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
Some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.
A land conservation group called the Trust for Public Lands has made a deal with the property's owners to buy the land and then give it to the East Bay Regional Parks District to become a new 130-acre open-space park.
It's baby squirrel season, one of two times a year when new litters are born, and wildlife rehabilitation centers suddenly fill up.
The fire department said the driver got lost in Crockett and ended up in a narrow residential street. When the driver tried to turn a corner, they struck a hydrant, careened into two parked cars, crashed into a fence, and then went down an embankment.
A Bay Area man charged last year with murdering his wife and mother-in-law is now being charged in a 2024 Los Angeles County murder, with his mistress connected to all three killings.
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
A decomposed body found inside a vehicle in East San Jose may be connected to the disappearance of a man who was reported missing, police said.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
The housing voucher program is called LIVE San Jose, standing for Lower Income Voucher and Equity program. The city is collaborating with The Fay Apartments in downtown, where there will be a preference for applications submitted by city workers.
More than three decades after a man was found fatally stabbed near a San Diego beach, police said a suspect has been arrested on California's Central Coast.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
Recently, a judge ruled against the winery, ordering it to end all on-site tastings and public events or sales. They also face nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in the lawsuit.
An apartment complex for seniors in Vallejo was damaged in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained after burning a dozen acres, firefighters said.
Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.
Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
A decomposed body found inside a vehicle in East San Jose may be connected to the disappearance of a man who was reported missing, police said.
A man involved in an assault on Monterey's Cannery Row over the weekend was found gravely injured hours later after apparently jumping off a hotel railing onto a rocky beach, and he died shortly after, police said.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
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.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
Kevin Ko reports on a program being launched to give residents free security cameras in Milpitas.
Brian Hackney reports on the Artemis II launch.
Len Ramirez reports on plane spotters at San Francisco airport.
John Ramos reports on a planned regional park at the site of Golden Gate Fields.
An immersive play that highlights a trans-led uprising in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood in 1966. Kelsi Thorud spoke with a artist and activist behind it and her mission to keep an important piece of Bay Area history alive.
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.