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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.
Oregon has ended a decades-old ban on self-serve gasoline.
A man from New Jersey has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a sextortion scheme targeting a San Mateo teen, federal authorities said.
Airbnb said Friday it's cracking down on party houses throughout New Jersey after state health officials warned house parties led to clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks.
New Jersey gambling regulators have ordered a California man to hand over more than $90,000 from online accounts he had funded and gambled with from outside the state.
A plane that blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport safely make an emergency landing at an airport in New York Tuesday afternoon.
A New Jersey school official dubbed the "Pooperintendent" is now out of a job months after he was caught defecating on a rival school's football field.
A school bus taking fifth graders on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday morning in a "horrific" fatal incident that left a student and a teacher dead..
Authorities in New Jersey say a man was arrested in California over the weekend in the murder of two brothers last month in Newark.
A couple in New Jersey have become the latest to say they've seen the mythical creature known as Bigfoot.
The New Jersey town of Leonia started barring the use of side streets to non-residents during the morning and evening commutes Monday. Violators could face a $200 fine.
A small New Jersey community is set to crack down on motorists who use Waze and other navigation apps to find shortcuts through their town.
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic gubernatorial candidates large victories Tuesday and sent a clear message of rebuke to Republican President Donald Trump.
The news was greeted with cheers from musicians on social media, including Miley Cyrus, Cher and John Legend.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is getting blistered online and in the real world after he was photographed with his family soaking up the sun on a beach that he had closed to the public over the Fourth of July weekend because of a government shutdown.
Bon Jovi has stumped for Clinton throughout her campaign, while the Boss has spoken out about the unique threat he believes Republican candidate Donald Trump poses.
"We are coming together, tonight here in New Jersey, to call bulls--- on all the f---ing politicians," Armstrong said.
A commuter train from New York barreled into a New Jersey rail station during the Thursday morning rush hour, causing serious damage to both the train and station.
A 28-year-old immigrant wanted for questioning Monday in bombings that rocked a Manhattan neighborhood and a New Jersey shore town was taken into custody Monday morning.
A pipe bomb exploded in a New Jersey shore town Saturday shortly before thousands of runners were to participate in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors.
A New Jersey man is going to San Francisco federal court to keep "Pokémon Go" players off his lawn.
The mother of 15-year-old Jahi McMath claimed her daughter is doing well and posted a new picture of her in a recent Facebook post.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier has introduced legislation calling on states to ban conversion therapy for children. California is one of only two states that bans the practice.
Read on for budget travel tips for entertainment, travel, dining and lodging on the Jersey shore at Atlantic City
Bay Area teachers are taking a crack at using artificial intelligence with the goal of simplifying administrative tasks in order to focus more on their students, amid some skepticism.
A San Francisco woman has been working to change the face of sound for more than 20 years.
Claudia Atkinson started her business out of her garage in West Oakland and opened her first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Oakland about three months ago.
California firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees rallied at the state Capitol this week, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that supporters say would allow first responders to retire earlier and improve their retirement benefits.
Dreamforce 2026 is once again bringing thousands of people to downtown San Francisco, providing a major boost for local businesses and giving city leaders another opportunity to showcase the city to visitors from around the world.
Bay Area teachers are taking a crack at using artificial intelligence with the goal of simplifying administrative tasks in order to focus more on their students, amid some skepticism.
Claudia Atkinson started her business out of her garage in West Oakland and opened her first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Oakland about three months ago.
California firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees rallied at the state Capitol this week, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that supporters say would allow first responders to retire earlier and improve their retirement benefits.
Dreamforce 2026 is once again bringing thousands of people to downtown San Francisco, providing a major boost for local businesses and giving city leaders another opportunity to showcase the city to visitors from around the world.
The Dome Fire in California's Yosemite National Park has rapidly grown as firefighters work to slow the flames burning in steep terrain in Mariposa County.
Musicians and management remain divided over pay, with the orchestra rejecting proposed cuts and the Opera citing a $15 million annual deficit.
Moving forward, there will be free health and wellness events at the Presidio, including outdoor yoga and an outdoor wellness installation in 2027 through Sutter Health's partnership with the San Francisco 49ers.
More than a month after a fire destroyed dozens of units at a Foster City condominium complex, some families are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
A San Francisco judge sentenced a man to multiple life sentences after he was found guilty of violent sexual assaults and kidnappings while posing as a rideshare driver, prosecutors said.
In July, San Francisco recorded 34 fatal overdoses - the lowest monthly total since drug deaths were recorded in 2020. Now, a new street drug could slow down the city's road to recovery.
Claudia Atkinson started her business out of her garage in West Oakland and opened her first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Oakland about three months ago.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
Before the sun rose Tuesday morning, a sweep of Berkeley's long-established and embattled Harrison encampment began.
A fire burned at a four-story apartment building in Oakland on Tuesday.
A San Jose police officer was fired after using a personal device to access automated license plate reader data while off-duty, the police chief said.
A judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction blocking further construction of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Santa Clara County near Gilroy.
It was a normal field survey along the California coastline in San Mateo County that turned into a fascinating discovery.
The Los Gatos community came together Friday night to remember two residents taken in the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, Nepenthe has been a fixture along Big Sur's Highway 1 for more than seven decades.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A growing number of residents in two Northern California counties have been allowed to return home as firefighters increased containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
Firefighters in Northern California continued to increase containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest, as evacuations remained in effect Sunday.
Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres ran their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
A San Francisco judge sentenced a man to multiple life sentences after he was found guilty of violent sexual assaults and kidnappings while posing as a rideshare driver, prosecutors said.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Some San Francisco officials are looking to pause the construction of any new data centers that support the exploding AI industry.
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
California firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees rallied at the state Capitol this week, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that supporters say would allow first responders to retire earlier and improve their retirement benefits.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
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.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Season-opening performances of the San Francisco Opera have been canceled, as orchestra musicians announced a strike.
Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.
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.
Bay Area teachers are using artificial intelligence to enhance what they can do in the classroom and allow them to focus even more on students. Max Darrow reports.
A San Francisco woman has been working to change the face of sound for more than 20 years. Sharon Chin reports.
Sooji Nam reports.
John Ramos reports.
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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.