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Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dead at 71
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71.
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Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71.
Tom Sizemore, the "Saving Private Ryan" actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61.
Stevens died following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, her son told CBS News in a statement.
One of Welch's best-known roles was in "One Million Years, B.C.," where she had just a few lines but wore a fur bikini that would soon become iconic.
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
Sal Bando, a three-time World Series champion with the Oakland A's and former Milwaukee Brewers executive, has died at the age of 78.
Crosby's career spanned seven decades, during which he played in several iconic bands, including The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
"He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels!" his brother and Earth Wind & Fire founder Verdine White wrote.
Green had been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, and was undergoing treatment at the time of his passing.
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Walters was a familiar face on America's television sets for more than 50 years, interviewing every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, and setting a standard few others could match.
Jazz's bandmates remembered the late singer as a "brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius."
The Specials captured the uneasy mood of the times in songs including "A Message to You, Rudy" and "Rat Race."
The city of Fairfield is mourning the loss of its longtime mayor Friday evening.
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
Perry used a pitching style where he doctored baseballs or made batters believe he was doctoring them.
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34.
Comedian Leslie Jordan, best known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," died on Monday at age 67, his representatives confirmed.
Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the searing and acclaimed "A Soldier's Play" who often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, has died. He was 83.
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
French President Emmanuel Macron said: "We have lost a national treasure, the eye of a genius."
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.
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.
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 wildfire southeast of San Jose was 80 percent contained after growing to 18 acres as of Cal Fire's latest update around noon Saturday.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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