Oakland student says school censored her story that criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza
Kenny Choi reports on a student at Oakland Tech High School who claims a story she wrote for the school newspaper on the Israel-Hamas conflict was censored.
Kenny Choi reports on a student at Oakland Tech High School who claims a story she wrote for the school newspaper on the Israel-Hamas conflict was censored.
An Oakland teacher who participated in a controversial pro-Palestinian "teach-in" in December still stands by her actions, saying students deserved to know the details surrounding the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Lauren Toms reports on an Oakland teacher who participated in December's controversial pro-Palestinian "teach-in" saying her students deserved to know the details surrounding the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
AG Rob Bonta in a letter to Oakland Unified said the — now-rescinded — decision to close several schools would have disproportionately affected Black and low-income students.
Eleanor Wikstrom graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland in 2020 and is now the recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Juliette Goodrich reports (1-25-24(
The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked tensions in the Oakland Unified School District, enough that at least 30 Jewish families have transferred their kids out of the district.
Oakland public school officials are warning families to beware of phone calls claiming that their children have been kidnapped and are being held for ransom.
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Some teachers in the Oakland Unified School District say they believe a "teach-in" on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict planned for Wednesday will be beneficial to students who are likely hearing about the issue everywhere else in their lives.
Shawn Chitnis reports on plans by members of Oakland Education Association to hold teach-in on the Israel-Hamas conflict (12-6-2023)
Parents of Oakland Unified School District students weighed whether to take their children to school on Wednesday or keep them home as an unknown number of teachers are set to stage a "teach-in" highlighting pro-Palestinian materials.
A group of Oakland teachers are planning a "teach-in" Wednesday that shows the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and its history through a Palestinian perspective.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell on Monday issued a statement reminding parents of an "unsanctioned teach-in" focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict planned for later this week.
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.
The Oakland Unified School District is warning the public about alleged scam calls that attempt to extort money from parents by making it seem like their children have been kidnapped.
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, tensions are on the rise in Oakland schools after the union representing teachers approved a resolution expressing solidarity with Palestine. (11/8/23)
Chabot Elementary School in Oakland was evacuated and classes were canceled Tuesday after the school received bomb threats and threatening emails over a recent event.
Oakland was alive with excitement on Monday as students, parents, and grandparents celebrated the much-anticipated return to school.
An agreement reached between the Oakland Education Association and the school district includes a salary increase for most teachers.
An agreement reached between the Oakland Education Association and the school district includes a salary increase for most teachers. Betty Yu reports. (8-6-23)
Jocelyn Moran reports on Oakland parents and children happy teachers will be back at school Tuesday after contract deal reached (5-15-2023)
The superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District called on striking teachers to end a walkout that passed its seventh day on Friday.
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike.
Tensions were on the rise early Thursday as a contractor was confronted by a line of picketing Oakland teachers at a site where an OUSD administrative building is under construction.
Reed Cowan reports on an early morning confrontation between picketing Oakland teachers and a contractor at the construction site for a new school administration building (5-11-2023)
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
The search is on in San Francisco for an at-risk man with epilepsy who went missing nearly a week ago while visiting the city for a band audition, according to family.
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting in the city's South of Market neighborhood that sent one person to the hospital Monday morning.
Authorities in San Mateo County on Monday released results from an anonymous gun buyback event over the weekend, nothing that a record number of assault rifles were turned in.
WNBA Golden State has named Ohemaa Nyanin as the team's general manager.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
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.
Antioch police said just after 5 p.m. Monday that they lifted the shelter-in-place for residents in the area of Gentrytown Drive, Jefferson Way, and Monroe and Madison courts.
CHP in the South Bay issued a severe traffic alert Monday afternoon when an injury collision blocked lanes of I-880 at U.S. Highway 101 in both directions in San Jose for hours.
A big rig rollover crash Monday morning on Highway 152 near Watsonville is blocking the road in both directions, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Nine Mountain View residents were displaced after an apartment complex fire on Sunday morning in the city.
Police in San Jose are investigating the stabbing of two people Sunday evening that injured a juvenile and left an adult in critical condition.
Lowriders in flashy, hydraulics-enhanced rolling works of art dominated a Cinco de Mayo parade in East San Jose Sunday.
Once known as California's toughest state prison, San Quentin is undergoing a dramatic transformation, from emptying its death row to a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
Four people were rescued Sunday afternoon off the coast of Marin County after their boat overturned, according to authorities.
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year and the Bay Area is gearing up for the festivities. Law enforcement in the region will also be gearing up for a busy day.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.
Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win.
WNBA Golden State has named Ohemaa Nyanin as the team's general manager.
An Oakland Athletics rookie is giving fans a reason to cheer in a season that has been filled with jeers.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Oakland police said a car that was found unoccupied and on fire may have been involved in a sideshow Monday morning.
Police in San Leandro on Monday evening confirmed the death of an Alameda County Sheriff's Office emergency services dispatcher in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver late Sunday night.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced a suspect in a March freeway shooting was arrested last month with the help of a witness' dash cam video.
Antioch police said just after 5 p.m. Monday that they lifted the shelter-in-place for residents in the area of Gentrytown Drive, Jefferson Way, and Monroe and Madison courts.
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting in the city's South of Market neighborhood that sent one person to the hospital Monday morning.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Despite posting its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the beginning of the pandemic, Apple's stock surged Thursday after the company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend and a $110 billion stock buyback plan.
Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don't see — on their feeds.
A move by Elon Musk to lay off the department behind Tesla's electric vehicle chargers this week has touched off concerns in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.
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.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
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.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
A state assemblymember from San Francisco introduced a new bill this week that aims to regulate kratom products sold in California.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
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.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
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.
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.
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.
The stars are out for the the 2024 Met Gala tonight in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
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.
Kenny Choi reports on former San Quentin inmate Eddie Herena, who discovered his passion for photography while serving a second-degree murder sentence.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Monday, May 6, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Kelsi Thorud reports on the public meeting between SFSU President Lynn Mahoney and representatives of the Pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, and what both parties had to say after the discussion. (5/6/2024)
Today, we commemorate the six million Jews and countless others who were killed at the hands of the Nazis during World War Two. However, not all victims of the concentration camps were Jewish. Nick Hope, a teenager from Ukraine, was one such individual. Sent to Germany to labor in a factory, Hope eventually found his way to Northern California. Our Ashely Sharp had the privilege of speaking with him about his remarkable journey. 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
After an unseasonably cool start to the week, expect a warmer and drier weather pattern to settle in. Highs on Tuesday will be near seasonal norms, with inland highs expected to be hot later this week. Paul Heggen has the forecast. 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
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
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.
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.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
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.