Community Corner: Saving the World Through Technology, Entertainment, Design
On April 14th, 2012, innovative leaders in Technology, Entertainment, and Design will gather in San Jose to inspire the public to "pay it forward."
On April 14th, 2012, innovative leaders in Technology, Entertainment, and Design will gather in San Jose to inspire the public to "pay it forward."
During this National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center is calling on the community to take an active role in making the city a better place for children and families.
The decades-old East Oakland Boxing Association has been around for approximately 25 years, providing not only a boxing program but other activities for its 500 members in one of Oakland's tougher neighborhoods.
The movement is a nationwide, neighbor-to-neighbor effort to assist seniors stay in their homes and neighborhoods.
As the end of the year approaches, you may receive mailers and phone calls asking for charitable donations. But there are some red flags to look for before writing that check.
A bill designed to make it easier for state parks to enter operating agreements with nonprofits has passed the Senate with little opposition.
A local nonprofit is dedicated to donating bicycles to all needy children in Santa Clara County. Since 2005, TurningWheels For Kids has donated 11,000 bikes to local kids.
Sacred Heart hopes to give away 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies on August 12th but to meet that goal they need more help from the community.
Reading Is Fundamental has partnered with Macy's in their latest "Be Book Smart" campaign to raise 1 million books for underserved children across the country.
Project Open Hand is using peanut butter to spread their help to the critically ill, homebound, elderly and those living with HIV/AIDS.
Decorated with a giant ribbon and bow, the 75,000 square foot building estimated at $9 million is a gift from the Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
It's hard raising money for charity in a tough economy, but an East Bay man helps devise creative events to do just that.
An online simulation tool was launched Thursday that lets people decide for themselves how to balance California's budget. "The California Budget Challenge" has been updated to reflect the cuts made in March and the governor's May revision.
With gas hitting $4.50 a gallon, it's a huge additional expense for Bay Area food banks, said Tami Cardenas with the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose.
The cast of the Broadway hit show 'Stomp' has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to Stomp Out Hunger.
An East Bay nonprofit that works on homeless prevention is using unique loan opportunities to get low income families into previously foreclosed homes.
Monday, the National Arts Index was out, offering the first comprehensive look at how the arts fared during the recession thus far.
Taking a page of the corporate world, non-profits are using mergers to help more people.
The end of the holidays doesn't change a thing for people in need, and the lines at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County prove it, said executive director Larry Sly.
A San Jose charity planned to hand out 20,000 toys to low income families by the end of the day Wednesday. Some parents even camped out overnight outside Sacred Heart Community Service.
The St. Anthony Foundation is hoping to collect thousands of homemade scarves to hand out to clients on Christmas Day.
A nearly four-year-old dog rescue organization from San Francisco found itself in the national spotlight, thanks to the generosity of the nation's talk show "queen," Oprah Winfrey.
Needy families and the homeless lined up around the block as volunteers at Sacred Heart Community Service handed out thousands of holiday food boxes Monday, more than the organization has ever tried to distribute before.
With a week to go before Thanksgiving, turkey and food donations are coming in a little too slowly at South Bay charities.
A San Jose man has put out a call for Bay Area residents to empty their closets for a good cause. He set his sights on spearheading the largest shoe drive ever for the needy.
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
It's hard to keep track of just how much garbage gets illegally dumped in San Francisco, but there is a special team dedicated to figuring out exactly who is responsible.
The park in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood where a grandmother was critically injured in a brutal beating will now bear her name.
The show will go on, even after Pittsburg Theatre Company lost its warehouse.
California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.
If you ride BART, you might have been the subject of an artist's creation and may not know it.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
A wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
A San Jose restaurant owner has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining and misusing millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on state Highway 87 in San Jose, according to California Highway Patrol.
Mike's Diner Bar, a fixture in the Palo Alto community, is set to close its doors for good, marking the end of an era.
Five suspects were arrested Wednesday following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store involving nearly two dozen suspects.
There is a lot of fuel for grass fires right now thanks to a wet first half of the year.
Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
State wildlife officials hope one million fall-run Chinook salmon will think of San Pablo Bay as home after they were introduced there this week.
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
The game between the A's and Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday.
The Los Angeles Angels held off the Giants 8-6 on Friday night.
Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 6-5 victory over the A's on Friday night.
The Ballers are breathing new life into West Oakland where a big crowd is expected once again for a Friday night baseball game.
A shooting in an alley in San Francisco's Mission District left one person dead Saturday, San Francisco police said.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
Three men were sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering as part of their membership in the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.
A security guard at a CVS store in Fremont was shot and killed during a violent confrontation, police said Friday.
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
A tech company in San Mateo is making a focused effort to help the downtown area it calls home with a unique perk that gives both businesses and employees a boost.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Without any explanation, Elon Musk on Tuesday abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, just a day before a scheduled hearing on the case.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
A former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is suing for wrongful termination amid allegations of racial discrimination, retaliation and serious violations of California's open records law.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Dozens of former and current Google workers gathered Wednesday outside one of the Google offices in San Francisco at One Market Street to protest what they claim is retaliation and repression against pro-Palestine organizing actions.
Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, revealed in his obituary that he was gay and that he had been in a quarter-century relationship with the "love of my life." He will be buried next to him.
Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder.
LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee R.E.M. sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a rare interview in Georgia, where they talk about their iconic careers, the band's amicable breakup and their lifelong friendship.
Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol?
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.
Amanda Hari reports on how a community helped the Pittsburg Theatre Company put on its production after a warehouse damaged their props. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 15, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Da Lin reports on a park tribute for an Asian-American woman who died from her injuries a year after she was attacked.
Max Darrow reports on how fire crews are on alert for potential fires. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Saturday June 15, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.