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For months, it was nothing more than a drawing, a mockup of a 20-foot tall bright blue obelisk. Oakland's Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District planned to put up the obelisk to welcome people to the neighborhood.
A couple thousand Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power across the Bay Area Tuesday morning.
Wet and windy weather hitting the Bay Area is creating delays for local airports Tuesday morning.
Prosecutors on Monday charged three men with second-degree commercial burglary for looting the Smart & Final store in downtown Oakland early last Tuesday morning in a protest following the decision not to indict Ferguson, Missouri, police Officer Darren Wilson.
Bay Area Rapid Transit's extension into Oakland International Airport opened over the holiday weekend with a promising start. But to make the costly project profitable, many more need to come aboard.
It may soon be against the rules to ride your bike on sidewalks in downtown San Jose. After 18 months of talks with seniors, cyclists and downtown businesses, City Council will vote on the issue Tuesday.
Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of a longtime Northern California man who worked for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
In some ways, the silent gesture was louder than the team's dominant 52-0 victory against the Raiders.
City leaders and community members in Oakland gathered Sunday evening in response to the protests and violence this past week in the Bay Area.
Tre Mason scored two long touchdowns and Shaun Hill accounted for three TDs in the St. Louis Rams' 52-0 rout over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Wilson's attorney says his resignation is effective immediately. It comes just days after he went on television to defend his decision to shoot Brown.
Small Business Saturday was supposed to provide a big boost for local mom and pop stores. But in Oakland, it was anything but. Between the vandalism and the protests, profits were the only thing small here.
All the victims were hospitalized but are expected to survive.
BART trains are running through the Transbay Tube again Friday afternoon after a group of activists protesting the Ferguson grand jury decision were arrested for halting BART service at the West Oakland station.
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is working behind the scenes to bring an NFL team to L.A. and the Raiders are on his list.
The California Highway Patrol has issued dense fog advisories for a number of Bay Area bridges and on U.S. Highway 101 Friday morning.
About 200 people were at the scene of a large sideshow in Oakland Wednesday night, which resulted in multiple firearm seizures and citations, the California Highway Patrol announced Thursday.
The Oakland Raiders could be playing their Sunday game against the St. Louis Rams in Indianapolis if the situation in Ferguson escalates.
Residents and visitors to Oakland will be able to park for free in the city on every Saturday between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to city officials.
Authorities say more than 30 protesters have been arrested in Oakland as a third night of demonstrations related to the Ferguson protests deteriorated into unrest and vandalism.
In a wild scene captured live by Chopper 5 Wednesday night, hundreds of spectators and dozens of cars staged a wild sideshow near the Port of Oakland.
Oakland councilman Noel Gallo said police officers, CHP officers and county sheriff's deputies have called him to say they are concerned for their safety during the recent protests.
Administrative law judge Demetrius Shelton says behavior that used to get kids sent to the principal's office, now gets them thrown in jail.
About all of those on the arrest list were from Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley and other East Bay cities.
Travelers should check in with their airline before heading to the airport.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
A driver died Thursday evening after reportedly overturning multiple times and being ejected from the vehicle in Millbrae, authorities said.
In 1776, as the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on the East Coast, an epic journey reached its final destination on the West Coast.
Seven people who blocked traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were convicted of misdemeanor charges on Thursday, but avoided a felony conviction.
A wayward sea lion that was found wandering in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood earlier this year has been released back into the wild, officials said.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Just days before Antioch's biggest Fourth of July celebration, a group of protesters experiencing homelessness say they're being cleared out of the area to make room for the holiday crowds.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Officials in the East Bay said several roads in the area of Grizzly Peak in the Oakland Hills will be closed during the July 4 holiday, amid concerns about wildfires.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Officials in Santa Clara County said they are moving to fire four social workers linked to the case of "Baby Jaxon", who authorities said was sexually assaulted and murdered by his foster brother.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Some North Bay cities and businesses are hoping to cash in on the closure and are preparing for more people to join local celebrations.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
A furry case of mistaken identity occurred this week after a Sonoma County resident discovered what they thought was a baby otter in their backyard.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2026 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States' 250th anniversary.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
As people work to integrate artificial intelligence into their lives, polling shows more young professionals are turning to religion to help navigate changes. Kenny Choi reports.
With big crowds expected to gather at different viewing spots along San Francsico Bay for the big Fourth of July fireworks show on the Golden Gate Bridge, the U.S. Coast Guard has been hard at work to keep everyone safe. Drew Andre reports.
Safety concerns prompted the city of San Jose to move Sunday's World Cup watch party in San Pedro Square to the SAP Center and Discovery Meadow. Maddie White reports.
The nation's 250th anniversary comes as new data shows that patriotism in the U.S. is at a 25-year low. Kara St. Cyr looks into what may be driving that.
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.