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A new NASA study says loss of water from rocks during drought caused California's Sierra Nevada to rise nearly an inch in height.
President Donald Trump wants to send astronauts back to the moon.
Commuters of the future could get some relief from congested roads if Uber's plans for flying taxis work out.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies above Saturn on Friday in a final, fateful blaze of cosmic glory, following a remarkable journey of 20 years.
The much anticipated Great American Eclipse was greeted with a roar Monday from the thousands who had gathered in every field, yard and building in central Oregon has Mother Nature put on a show.
It's not just the skies that get dark when there's a total solar eclipse. So do we.
A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday, delivering a bonanza of science experiments.
A SpaceX capsule rocketed to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying tons of science research, plus ice cream.
With thousands of skygazers expected to flock to rural areas of the West Coast to watch the solar eclipse on Aug. 21st, phone companies warned Monday that cell service may be tough to find.
It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and millions of Americans are about to take advantage of it.
Anticipation for Aug. 21 solar eclipse continued to mount Friday, but NASA issued a warning to skygazers about companies that may be selling glasses that are not safe to use to view the event.
With more than 300 million people in the United States having a chance to view the historic Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, NASA has issued some tips on how to enjoy the event safely.
A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has survived an unprecedented trip between Saturn and its rings, and has amazing pictures to show for it.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has ventured into the never-before-explored region between Saturn and its rings.
According to new data released by NASA, the snowpack levels in the Sierra are currently larger than the last four years combined.
The view of the Americas looks like an abstract painting by the late Jackson Pollack, with splashes of light from the Pacific coast, across the Sun Belt, through the Atlantic States, and around the Great Lakes. Scientists added clouds and sun glint "for aesthetic effect."
An elderly woman attempting to sell a moon rock to pay for her son's medical expenses was subjected to"degrading" treatment by NASA agents, according the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
A tiny, ice-encrusted ocean world orbiting Saturn is now a hotter-than-ever candidate for potential life.
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and Russia's Sergei Ryzhikov and Andrei Borisenko touched down at 5:20 p.m. local time Monday after spending 173 days in space.
For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a nearby star -- and these new worlds could hold life.
A SpaceX Falcon rocket blasted off Sunday morning from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. It was visible for just seconds before ducking into clouds on its way to the International Space Station, with a load of supplies.
Scientists have detected a black hole that's taken a record-breaking decade to devour a star — and it's still chewing away.
Black Renaissance welcomes Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman to voyage into outer space. She was a crew member on the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth...
A new housing complex opened Tuesday in San Francisco at the site of a notorious drug haven in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said the suspect, a man from Pismo Beach, was caught on surveillance video running over a Flock Safety camera.
Around 3 p.m., officers were on patrol near Market and Jones streets when police say they heard gunshots. The patrolling officers began investigating and soon found someone who had been shot and was seriously injured.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
A vehicle crash that seriously injured Kyle Shanahan was caused by his momentary inattention at the wheel and the other driver was not at fault, the San Francisco 49ers head coach told reporters on Tuesday.
A new housing complex opened Tuesday in San Francisco at the site of a notorious drug haven in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said the suspect, a man from Pismo Beach, was caught on surveillance video running over a Flock Safety camera.
Around 3 p.m., officers were on patrol near Market and Jones streets when police say they heard gunshots. The patrolling officers began investigating and soon found someone who had been shot and was seriously injured.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
A vehicle crash that seriously injured Kyle Shanahan was caused by his momentary inattention at the wheel and the other driver was not at fault, the San Francisco 49ers head coach told reporters on Tuesday.
A new housing complex opened Tuesday in San Francisco at the site of a notorious drug haven in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
Around 3 p.m., officers were on patrol near Market and Jones streets when police say they heard gunshots. The patrolling officers began investigating and soon found someone who had been shot and was seriously injured.
Officers heard gunshots just before 3 p.m. while on patrol near Market and Jones streets and soon found a person who had been shot, police said.
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved the first new project that qualifies under Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to build more housing in neighborhoods across the city.
One of the missing passengers from the Volare, which sank July 14 near Alcatraz, was recovered over the weekend and identified on Monday, officials said.
An East Bay woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly using bear spray during an argument in a grocery store parking lot over the weekend.
Berkeley police arrested two people in connection with a stolen vehicle operation that had dozens of cars stripped for parts, the department said Tuesday.
The California Department of Justice will investigate Friday's fatal police shooting at a Fremont senior living center, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday.
Police in Santa Rosa announced the arrests of five people in connection with a series of vegetation and suspicious fires that have taken place over the past month.
Prosecutors in Contra Costa County have charged a former behavioral health clinician with multiple felony counts after she allegedly abused a teenager under her care.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County was spreading on Monday after jumping a containment line.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
The shooting happened at a party in unincorporated Morgan Hill that had been promoted through social media, the sheriff's office said.
About 150 people gathered in downtown Mountain View Saturday evening as part of a nationwide day of action honoring two men shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers earlier this month.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp after he was injured in a crash. The team said his injuries are not life-threatening.
A fire was burning vegetation near homes in a Mill Valley neighborhood, authorities said Monday.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
Authorities in Solano County are investigating after a woman's body was found near Interstate 80 in Vallejo Monday afternoon.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
A vehicle crash that seriously injured Kyle Shanahan was caused by his momentary inattention at the wheel and the other driver was not at fault, the San Francisco 49ers head coach told reporters on Tuesday.
Grant McCray hit his first major league home run in almost two years and Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said the suspect, a man from Pismo Beach, was caught on surveillance video running over a Flock Safety camera.
Around 3 p.m., officers were on patrol near Market and Jones streets when police say they heard gunshots. The patrolling officers began investigating and soon found someone who had been shot and was seriously injured.
An East Bay woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly using bear spray during an argument in a grocery store parking lot over the weekend.
Berkeley police arrested two people in connection with a stolen vehicle operation that had dozens of cars stripped for parts, the department said Tuesday.
The California Department of Justice will investigate Friday's fatal police shooting at a Fremont senior living center, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday.
A new survey reveals that EV sales have declined significantly from a year ago, while consumers are increasingly turning to gas-powered hybrid vehicles.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of a contract fight between Kaiser Permanente and some of its mental health employees.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
With the first day of school approaching, the district announced it would implement a full phone ban to curb the negative impacts of cell phones in its schools.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
A Ukrainian woman living in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
The recent closure of an immigration court in San Francisco is adding to the strain on the Northern California immigration court system and on immigrants trying to navigate the legal system.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
The former site of a crime-plagued McDonald's next to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is now a multi-story affordable housing complex which had its ribbon-cutting on Tuesday. Sooji Nam reports.
A woman who was rescued by two fisherman when her family's boat sank in San Francisco Bay was able to meet her rescuers in person on Tuesday. Maddie White reports.
The National Weather Service has extended a beach hazards statement for the Bay Area shoreline and Central Coast into the weekend, saying sneaker waves and strong rip currents are possible for the next several days. Drew Andre reports.
After morning clouds and fog, expect breezy conditions and highs ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the 90s inland. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports.
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.