Oakland International Airport news - Today’s latest updates

Watch CBS News

Oakland International Airport

Bay Area air travelers react to new rules on canceled flights, lost luggage

In what’s being called the biggest expansion in of passenger rights in the Department of Transportation history, new rules announced Wednesday will make it easier for travelers to get their money back if their flights are delayed or cancelled. Katie Nielsen reports. 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

Apr 24
03:57

San Francisco sues Oakland over airport name change

One week after Oakland International Airport approved adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name, San Francisco officials have sued, claiming the new name infringes on the trademark of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Anne Makovec reports. 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

Apr 18
02:22

San Francisco sues Oakland, says airport renaming infringes on SFO trademark

Apr 18

Oakland officials vote to add "San Francisco Bay" to airport's name

Officials with the Port of Oakland on Thursday voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite a threatened lawsuit by San Francisco over what it calls a trademark violation.

Apr 11

OAK travelers not enthused about possible name change to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Ai

Travelers at Oakland International Airport had their doubts about the possible renaming of the airport that would add "San Francisco Bay" to the official title. Shawn Chitnis reports.

Apr 11
03:25

San Francisco threatens legal action over Oakland International Airport name change

San Francisco city officials said they may take legal action if Oakland International Airport decides to add "San Francisco Bay" to its name. Anne Makovec reports. 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

Apr 8
01:14

SF City Attorney warns legal action if Oakland Airport adds "San Francisco Bay" to name

As Oakland International Airport considers adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name as it seeks to boost business, San Francisco's City Attorney is warning of potential legal action.

Apr 11

Oakland Airport defends proposed name change, says leaders are in support

As Oakland International Airport faces criticism over a proposal to add "San Francisco Bay" to its name, airport officials are defending the plan, saying that local leaders are in support.

Apr 2

SFO: "Serious concerns" over Oakland Int'l Airport renaming to add "San Francisco Bay"

A proposal to modify the official name of Oakland's airport to include the term "San Francisco Bay" is being met with pushback from the airport across the bay.

Apr 1

Oakland International Airport may add "San Francisco Bay" to name as it seeks more flights

Officials at Oakland International Airport said they are considering a name change as it seeks to boost the number of passengers flying to and from the East Bay.

Mar 29

Camera captures brawl on Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Kauai

A wild brawl caught on camera erupted on board a Southwest Airlines flight headed from the Bay Area to Hawaii on Monday.

Feb 14

Caught on camera: Brawl erupts on Southwest flight from Oakland to Kauai

A wild brawl caught on camera erupted on board a Southwest Airlines flight headed from the Bay Area to Hawaiian island of Kauai on Monday. (2/14/24) 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

Feb 14
02:00

Port of Oakland spokesperson gives update on holiday season travel

Marilyn Sandifur, a spokesperson at the Port of Oakland, gives an update to KPIX reporter Ryan Yamamoto about travel this holiday season. Sandifur said operations on the day after Christmas at Oakland International Airport are running smoothly. (12/26/23)

Dec 26, 2023
01:58

Some delays, lengthy lines at OAK amid stormy holiday rush

At Oakland International Airport on Wednesday, travelers were scrambling to hit the skies and make it home for the holidays.

Dec 20, 2023

Stores near Oakland airport close after repeated smash-and-grab hits

Rampant car break-ins and robberies have become too much for some businesses near the Oakland airport. Da Lin reports. (11-17-23)

Nov 17, 2023
03:40

Blue Angels arrive in Oakland as San Francisco Fleet Week gets underway

The annual weeklong celebration of San Francisco's Fleet Week kicked off Monday as the Blue Angels arrived at the Oakland International Airport.

Oct 2, 2023

Update: BART Oakland International Airport connector resumes after equipment problem

BART service has resumed on the Oakland Airport line Friday afternoon after an equipment problem on the tracks stopped service for hours, according to the transit agency.

Sep 29, 2023

Oakland Airport sees surge of travelers ahead of Labor Day holiday weekend

More than 200,000 travelers are expected to pass through Oakland International Airport over the Labor Day holiday weekend, nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels. Shawn Chitnis reports. (9/1/23)

Sep 1, 2023
02:22

Port of Oakland considering airport name change

The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.

Aug 7, 2023

Oakland international to again offer direct service to Baltimore, increase flights to Nashville

Travelers flying out of Oakland International Airport will have another destination available starting this fall.

Feb 12, 2023

Oakland Airport sees 11M passengers in 2022, over 80% of pre-pandemic levels

People continued to return to the skies via Oakland International Airport in 2022, but passenger volume didn't quite reach pre-pandemic levels.

Jan 24, 2023

Family stranded at Oakland International lucks into ride home to Tahoe

Lauren Toms reports on a man who offered a stranded North Tahoe family a ride home from Oakland International Airport (12-28-2022)

Dec 28, 2022
02:05

Stranded Southwest passengers pack Oakland International Airport

The number of frustrated airline passengers multiplied into the hundreds of thousands Monday, as holiday flight cancellations and delays on Southwest Airlines worsened. Lauren Toms reports from Oakland International Airport.

Dec 26, 2022
02:52

Travelers stranded at Bay Area airports as Southwest cancels thousands of flights

Southwest Airlines has canceled nearly 3,000 flights, causing disruptions across the country, including at the Bay Area's three major airports. Max Darrow reports. (12/26/22)

Dec 26, 2022
04:20

Nonstop flights to El Salvador coming to Oakland International Airport

Tickets are now on sale for new nonstop flights from Oakland to El Salvador that will be offered starting in March of next year, according to a news release from the Port of Oakland.

Dec 4, 2022

CBS News Bay Area — Watch Live 24/7

CBS News Bay Area Live

Latest News

Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on May 7, 2024.

Stormy Daniels returns to the stand at Trump trial today

Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.

3H ago

Smokejumpers Getting Ready to Parachute from Plane

Smokejumpers: Meet the elite group of firefighters who parachute into wildfires

When 33-year-old Cole Skinner said he would be dropping by his workplace, he meant it literally.

7H ago

Generic police lights and yellow police tape at crime scene

Berkeley police arrest 3 men suspected of pointing gun at toddler during robbery

Berkeley police arrested three men — one who allegedly held a gun to the head of a 2-year-old — on May 1 for allegedly robbing a person.

8H ago

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.

9H ago

San Francisco man targeted with racist threats hopes for swift action from police

A San Francisco man said he's being stalked and is the target of extremely hateful racist attacks — A doll with a noose was even delivered to his front door.

9H ago

Latest Stories

Stormy Daniels returns to the stand at Trump trial today

Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.

3H ago

Smokejumpers: Meet the elite group of firefighters who parachute into wildfires

When 33-year-old Cole Skinner said he would be dropping by his workplace, he meant it literally.

7H ago

Berkeley police arrest 3 men suspected of pointing gun at toddler during robbery

Berkeley police arrested three men — one who allegedly held a gun to the head of a 2-year-old — on May 1 for allegedly robbing a person.

8H ago

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.

9H ago

San Francisco man targeted with racist threats hopes for swift action from police

A San Francisco man said he's being stalked and is the target of extremely hateful racist attacks — A doll with a noose was even delivered to his front door.

9H ago

SF & Peninsula News

More SF & Peninsula News

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.

9H ago

San Francisco man targeted with racist threats hopes for swift action from police

A San Francisco man said he's being stalked and is the target of extremely hateful racist attacks — A doll with a noose was even delivered to his front door.

9H ago

Children's book tells story of Bay Area Chinese-American girl's civil rights fight in 1885

The story of a Bay Area Chinese-American girl who took the San Francisco school board to the Supreme Court in 1885 was recently published thanks to a retired attorney.

updated 9M ago

Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator

A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.

15H ago

North Fair Oaks bicyclist robbery suspect

Bicyclist knocks down, robs pedestrian in North Fair Oaks; photos of suspect released

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding a bicyclist who knocked over and then robbed a pedestrian in North Fair Oaks.

18H ago

More San Francisco & Peninsula News

East Bay News

More East Bay News

Berkeley police arrest 3 men suspected of pointing gun at toddler during robbery

Berkeley police arrested three men — one who allegedly held a gun to the head of a 2-year-old — on May 1 for allegedly robbing a person.

8H ago

Lighthouse Community Charter School College Declaration Event

East Oakland charter school celebrates senior students at college declaration event

It was a day years in the making for Lighthouse Community Charter School seniors.

12H ago

Shea Langeliers drives in 8 runs against hometown Texas Rangers as A's split doubleheader

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.

12H ago

Head of Berkeley schools questioned about anti-Semitism; parents react

The Berkeley Unified School District came under the microscope on Wednesday, as its superintendent was questioned by a Congressional committee.

12H ago

Arrest made in deadly Oakland shooting that led to crash near Lake Merritt

Police in Oakland have made an arrest in a shooting death over the weekend, the department said Wednesday.

12H ago

More East Bay News

South Bay News

More South Bay News

Former Bay Area Congressman "Pete" McCloskey, who co-founded Earth Day, dead at 96

Former Bay Area Congressman Paul "Pete" McCloskey died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at his home in Winters, California.

11H ago

Santa Clara County Fire Department truck

Hazmat crews dispatched to San Jose school after students sickened by carbon dioxide

A San Jose Fire Department hazardous materials team responded to a San Jose middle school classroom after students reported being overcome by an unknown substance.

17H ago

3 arrested in 2023 East San Jose homicide case

Three men from the East Bay have been arrested on suspicion of homicide in connection with a deadly shooting in East San Jose late last year, police announced Wednesday.

17H ago

Sunnyvale officers arrest juvenile male as suspect in deadly shooting

Sunnyvale officers made an arrest in the death of a man who was found shot inside his vehicle.

May 7

San Jose Sharks win 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, likely to pick Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.

May 7

More South Bay News

North Bay News

More North Bay News

Napa Valley seeing terrific grape harvests, but demand for wine may be plateauing

The Napa Valley wine industry produced nearly $1 billion worth of wine grapes in 2023, but the industry is changing and demand may be plateauing.

11H ago

Hit-and-run vehicle in Santa Rosa motorcycle crash identified; police seek public's help

Santa Rosa police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that severely injured a motorcyclist.

14H ago

Police pursuit comes to a halt on I-80 in Fairfield

Freeway shooting suspect who shot self in Fairfield I-80 standoff still critical

Authorities on Tuesday said the shooting suspect who led police and CHP on a chase across the Bay Area, followed by an hours-long standoff on Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield that ended with the man shooting himself, remains in critical condition.

May 7

hypatia-h_8e0926cf4df0ec1b1c66f207f3073797-h_ee6a429e0895239e10df359ac8e90565.jpg

Former Solano State Prison guard accused of smuggling weapons, phones into facility

A former guard at California State Prison, Solano has been indicted on multiple felony counts after he allegedly smuggled items into the facility, including weapons, phones and drugs, authorities said.

May 7

Mill Valley Music Festival returns with headliners Fleet Foxes, Greensky Bluegrass and more

The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by alt-folk band Fleet Foxes, modern roots-music masters Greensky Bluegrass, SoCal R&B band Thee Sacred Souls and more.

May 7

More North Bay News

Sports

More Sports

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.

9H ago

Shea Langeliers drives in 8 runs against hometown Texas Rangers as A's split doubleheader

12H ago

DodgerFest a celebration of the upcoming season at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter agrees to plead guilty to bank fraud and tax charge

Ippei Mizuhara, 39, of Newport Beach, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison, and one count of subscribing to a false tax return, which carries a sentence of up to three years in federal prison.

17H ago

Renovation turning Oakland Ballers' home at Raimondi Park into field of dreams

The Oakland Ballers have put in a lot of work to make their home field at Raimondi Park suitable for professional baseball when the first game is played there in just under a month.

20H ago

San Jose Sharks win 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, likely to pick Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.

May 7

Bay Area Crime

More Bay Area Crime

Berkeley police arrest 3 men suspected of pointing gun at toddler during robbery

Berkeley police arrested three men — one who allegedly held a gun to the head of a 2-year-old — on May 1 for allegedly robbing a person.

8H ago

San Francisco man targeted with racist threats hopes for swift action from police

A San Francisco man said he's being stalked and is the target of extremely hateful racist attacks — A doll with a noose was even delivered to his front door.

9H ago

Arrest made in deadly Oakland shooting that led to crash near Lake Merritt

Police in Oakland have made an arrest in a shooting death over the weekend, the department said Wednesday.

12H ago

1 arrested, 1 sought in thefts of high-end Porsches from Fremont dealership

Police in Fremont announced one suspect was arrested and another one remains at large following the thefts of two high-end Porsche sports cars from a dealership last month.

14H ago

Hit-and-run vehicle in Santa Rosa motorcycle crash identified; police seek public's help

Santa Rosa police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that severely injured a motorcyclist.

14H ago

More Crime News

Technology

More Technology

RSA Conference 2024 San Francisco Moscone Center

San Francisco Moscone Center sees 40,000 people for cybersecurity-focused RSA Conference

The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.

May 7

cbsn-fusion-openai-breaking-down-copyright-lawsuits-thumbnail.jpg

Judge in Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI disqualifies himself

The judge in Elon Musk's lawsuit against the co-founders of ChatGPT parent OpenAI on Monday entered a two-paragraph order disqualifying himself from continuing to preside.

May 7

Apple unveils iPads with brighter screens, faster chips at 2024 event

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system.

May 7

TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban

The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.

May 7

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.

May 3

Health

More Health

Fake Botox injections causing hospitalizations, adverse reactions, California health officials say

Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.

18H ago

Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits

Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.

May 7

Antioch mental health crisis team touts positive results, no in-custody deaths after 1 year

Across the Bay Area, communities are looking for ways to deal with mental health crises without involving police. Antioch created it's own private crisis response team, and after 12 months the city's mayor says results have been positive.

May 6

White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk

Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.

May 6

Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.

May 7

Politics

More Politics

Stormy Daniels returns to the stand at Trump trial today

Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.

3H ago

Children's book tells story of Bay Area Chinese-American girl's civil rights fight in 1885

The story of a Bay Area Chinese-American girl who took the San Francisco school board to the Supreme Court in 1885 was recently published thanks to a retired attorney.

updated 9M ago

Head of Berkeley schools questioned about anti-Semitism; parents react

The Berkeley Unified School District came under the microscope on Wednesday, as its superintendent was questioned by a Congressional committee.

12H ago

Former Bay Area Congressman "Pete" McCloskey, who co-founded Earth Day, dead at 96

Former Bay Area Congressman Paul "Pete" McCloskey died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at his home in Winters, California.

11H ago

Jury awards former City of Oakland employee $2.6M in sexual harassment lawsuit

The city of Oakland is facing a $2.6 million payout after a jury found that city officials failed to protect an employee from years of sexual harassment.

15H ago

LGBTQ+

More LGBTQ+

California sues Rocklin Unified School District over "discriminatory" gender notification policy

A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.

May 2

cbsn-fusion-trevor-project-45-of-lgbtq-youth-considered-suicide-in-2021-thumbnail-997176-640x360.jpg

12% of LGBTQ youth attempted suicide last year, nationwide survey says

More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.

May 1

Venerable San Francisco LGBTQ bar the Stud reopens at new location

One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.

Apr 22

Judge tentatively sides with California AG in fight over ballot measure on students' gender ID

A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.

Apr 19

Ceremony salutes namesake of the USNS Harvey Milk for ship's maiden voyage

On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.

Mar 30

Entertainment

More Entertainment

Steve Albini, rock musician and producer behind Nirvana and Pixies albums, dies at 61

Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.

9H ago

Mill Valley Music Festival returns with headliners Fleet Foxes, Greensky Bluegrass and more

May 7

The 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" - Arrivals

See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars and biggest moments

The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.

May 7

Watch the Met Gala red carpet arrivals and see the 2024 looks

The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.

May 7

Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, explained

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks aimed at each other, with some disturbing accusations.

updated 13M ago

Our Stories Define Us

Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population

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.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

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.

Oct 13, 2023

VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods

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.

Mar 8, 2023

Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy

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.

Aug 18, 2023

VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots

Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.

May 24, 2023

More KPIX Special Reports

Latest Videos

Parachuting firefighters becoming more in demand as climate change affects wildfire season

Itay Hod reports on smokejumpers: an elite group of firefighters who parachute into wildfires. 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

7H ago
04:51

San Francisco man reports being stalked and receiving violent racist threats

Andrea Nakano reports on a San Francisco man who says he has been the target of racist threats. 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

10H ago
02:56

Former Bay Area Congressman, co-founder of Earth Day, "Pete" McCloskey dead at 96

Juliette Goodrich reports on the death of former Bay Area Congressman "Pete" McCloskey. 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

11H ago
00:53

PIX Now evening edition 5-8-24

CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. 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

11H ago
10:05

Napa Valley having terrific grape harvests, but consumer tastes may be shifting demand

Wilson Walker reports on the California wine industry. 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

11H ago
04:02

Jefferson Awards

More Jefferson Awards

Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator

A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.

15H ago

Japantown rebounds with help from San Francisco native's community district

A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.

May 1

Peninsula man cuts short his career to help homeless people put best face forward

A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.

Apr 24

San Francisco nonprofit's "hygiene bank" helps low-income, unsheltered people across country

A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.

Apr 17

Whale Fest is latest community event for stewards of Pacifica beaches

A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.

Apr 10

Learn More about the Jefferson Awards

Students Rising Above

More Students Rising Above

Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents

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?

Apr 5

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college

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.

Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life

A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.

Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots

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.

Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school

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.

Oct 5, 2023

See More Students Rising Above