Hollywood director charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
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Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
Uzo Aduba stars in the new Netflix murder-mystery series, "The Residence." The Emmy winner spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her love for her character and the impact her daughter has had on her life.
A nine-hour documentary exploring the life of Prince will not be released on Netflix, and a new film will be produced by the Prince estate.
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the Vallejo couple who gained notoriety when their 2015 kidnapping was detailed in a top-rated Netflix docuseries, are using their "American Nightmare" experience to help retrain law enforcement officers on interrogation techniques. Julie Watts.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an acclaimed programming lineup.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional studios.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising.
Over the past few months, the streaming giant has aired exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also slated to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
The Vallejo Police Department's social media pages have been bombarded with negative comments after the release earlier this month of the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare" that outlines a bungled kidnapping case.
In the final 3 months of 2023, Netflix increased its subscriber growth by 13.1 million.
Netflix will air the WWE's most-watched show, as well as other specials and pay-per-view events, beginning in January.
A new San Francisco-centric show on Netflix is putting to the test if a plant-based diet is healthier.
Amazon Prime Video is rolling out commercial breaks on its streaming platform, but customers can avoid ads if they pay an extra $2.99 per month.
Netflix has disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed analysts' projections, signaling the video streaming service's crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
The San Francisco County coroner's office said the body of a 22-year-old Netflix engineer who went missing in August was found in the San Francisco Bay.
San Jose police are looking for a missing 22-year-old man who recently graduated from Cornell University and relocated to the Bay Area after being hired by Netflix to work as a software engineer.
Netflix is testing a video game streaming service, with an initial rollout to a limited number of subscribers in Canada and the U.K.
Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper version of its video streaming service are paying off.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand and will begin the season on the injured list.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
Five people were injured in a rollover crash in San Francisco on Sunday just minutes after midnight, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Jimmy Butler is back in Miami for a few days.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand and will begin the season on the injured list.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
Five people were injured in a rollover crash in San Francisco on Sunday just minutes after midnight, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Jimmy Butler is back in Miami for a few days.
It's a new era for the Oakland Coliseum as the Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game of the season at the facility.
Five people were injured in a rollover crash in San Francisco on Sunday just minutes after midnight, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A Half Moon Bay man suspected of elder abuse was arrested Saturday after an hours-long standoff, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
A catering company in San Francisco offers a second chance for patients and people who have been treated for mental illness.
For one high-octane weekend, the San Francisco Bay is once again transforming into one of the fastest and most dynamic racetracks in the world for the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix.
Twitter's iconic bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
It's a new era for the Oakland Coliseum as the Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game of the season at the facility.
An East Oakland community is shaken and shattered as hundreds of people gathered to mourn the loss of a young man.
The area surrounding the High Street Home Depot in Oakland's Fruitvale District -- once notorious for large encampments, RVs, and tents -- is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
The Saint Mary's Gaels came from behind and hung on for a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores, moving on with a 59-56 win in the first round of the NCAA East Region.
A packed auditorium at Don Callejon School in Santa Clara was the setting for a fiery town hall where congressman Ro Khanna faced a wave of frustration from his constituents.
A crash in San Jose left several people injured early Saturday morning, police said.
VTA officials in the South Bay on Friday told CBS News Bay Area that members of the VTA workers union will vote Saturday on a new contract.
A large-scale brothel operating out of a commercial building in Sunnyvale was raided Thursday, resulting in the arrest of several people and the rescue of human trafficking victims, police said.
Negotiations were ongoing Thursday as both sides of the VTA strike in Santa Clara County try to come to an agreement to end the labor dispute.
San Rafael officers arrested a registered sex offender after he allegedly stalked and made lewd comments to a woman earlier this week, according to police.
Police in San Rafael are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery early Thursday morning after taking a second suspect into custody, authorities said.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Tuesday arrested two people, including a juvenile, following an apparent gang fight in which machetes were involved.
San Rafael officers arrested two juveniles accused of the armed robbery of someone on a bike path near U.S. Highway 101, though the third suspect is still at large, according to police.
March across the Bay has felt a lot different than the rest of the rainy season.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand and will begin the season on the injured list.
It's a new era for the Oakland Coliseum as the Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game of the season at the facility.
Trae Young had 25 points with 10 assists for his 41st double-double of the season and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 124-115 on Saturday night.
Madina Okot had 14 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out late and ninth-seeded Mississippi State defeated California 59-46 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación will miss the start of the season after breaking a bone in his left hand while attempting a diving catch.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.
A Half Moon Bay man suspected of elder abuse was arrested Saturday after an hours-long standoff, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
An East Oakland community is shaken and shattered as hundreds of people gathered to mourn the loss of a young man.
Twitter's iconic bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction.
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is in full swing this year at the Moscone Center, attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo is in the process of expanding the locations it serves around the Bay Area.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is planning to modify certain parts of its harm reduction strategies in tackling the city's drug overdose crisis, the department said Tuesday while announcing last month's number of drug overdose deaths.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
A packed auditorium at Don Callejon School in Santa Clara was the setting for a fiery town hall where congressman Ro Khanna faced a wave of frustration from his constituents.
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
The Department of Homeland Security said the offices "function as internal adversaries that slow down operations."
Congressmember Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, held a town hall meeting Thursday evening to a rather subdued crowd at a school gym in Concord, despite the event being filled to capacity.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
One of the most explosive punk bands to emerge in Europe during the 1990s returns to the Bay Area when reunited Swedish group Refused brings its farewell tour with NYC greats Quicksand to the Warfield Thursday night.
Iconic German guitar master Michael Rother -- a member of such influential groups as Kraftwerk, Neu! and Harmonia -- brings his current tour playing classic songs from the '70s to Grey Area in San Francisco Monday.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
A compilation of songs featuring an unsung San Francisco vocalist from the psychedelic era is celebrated this Sunday afternoon with the record release party for the acclaimed Jeannie Piersol collection "The Nest" at the Sonoma Speakeasy.
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
When Richmond created its ID card for undocumented residents, it was only trying to help. But Brian Hofer believes their good intentions simply aren't enough.
Five people were injured in a rollover crash in San Francisco on Sunday just minutes after midnight, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A high-speed chase ended after a bystander was killed in a crash in Pittsburg, the CHP said.
VTA officials increased the raise to 11% with hopes of ending the strike.
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.