UNRWA director on the situation in Gaza
Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, spoke with CBS News' Debora Patta about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, spoke with CBS News' Debora Patta about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Hamas is seeking untenable changes to the Gaza cease-fire deal backed by Israel and the U.S.
Pro-Palestinian protesters were out in full force Wednesday as Vice President Kamala Harris made stops for fundraising events in Oakland and San Francisco.
More than a dozen people were arrested after a group of students and alumni barricaded themselves inside the office of Stanford University's president early Wednesday morning to protest the school's response to the war in Gaza.
Police arrested dozens protesters who occupied the first floor of the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco's Financial District on Monday.
Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced in rapid succession. The move will take effect May 28.
Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz walked off their jobs and went on strike Monday.
Graduate student workers went on strike at the Unviersity of California, Santa Cruz campus on Monday, protesting the university system's response to pro-Palestinian protesters. Kevin Ko reports. (5/20/24) 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
A pro-Palestinian protest and hunger strike in the chapel at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga has ended following an agreement, officials at the school announced Friday.
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee will retire from his job at the school, notifying officials a day after being placed on leave for an email he sent about the agreement he made with campus protesters on divestment from Israel.
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee was placed on leave Wednesday following an email where he announced he and campus protesters had reached an agreement on divestment from Israel.
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters on Wednesday occupied an abandoned building on the UC Berkeley campus in hopes of bringing attention to what they describe as a genocide in Gaza, according to organizers.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
Protesters who set up a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of California, Berkeley campus ended their protest Tuesday, following an agreement reached by university officials.
With commencement ceremonies looming, a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of San Francisco defied a deadline to leave Tuesday.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the annual Google I/O 2024 developer conference at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View on Tuesday.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Weeks after human rights groups alleged antisemitic harassment of Jewish students in Berkeley public schools in the wake of the war in Gaza, two other rights groups have alleged anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim racism against the school district.
The Berkeley Unified School District came under the microscope on Wednesday, as its superintendent was questioned by a Congressional committee.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Violence broke out Wednesday evening at an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus after days of peaceful assembly in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a contrast to arrests and turmoil at other American schools.
At UCLA on Wednesday, an encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators was declared an "unlawful assembly" and its occupants were told to disperse. After a roughly nine-hour standoff, police entered campus and forcefully took down the tents. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
Officials in the city of Oakland on Wednesday announced the launch of more than a dozen speed cameras throughout the city, saying speeding drivers would initially be issued warnings.
A ruptured gas line in Alameda prompted neighborhood evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings on Wednesday, authorities said.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
Officials in the city of Oakland on Wednesday announced the launch of more than a dozen speed cameras throughout the city, saying speeding drivers would initially be issued warnings.
A ruptured gas line in Alameda prompted neighborhood evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings on Wednesday, authorities said.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The City of San Jose says an RV parking area, on Santa Clara VTA property near a city-sanctioned RV safe parking lot on the same site, is operating illegally and violates multiple city codes.
Supervisor Alan Wong attempted to get support for a ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to vehicles, but that plan fell apart on Tuesday.
The announcement was tied to a press conference held earlier today, where Mayor Daniel Lurie stood alongside Vanderbilt University leaders to announce plans to open a full-time campus in San Francisco by 2027. Vanderbilt plans to take over CCA's current site.
After a few power outages last week, PG&E discovered gasoline was leaking into some of its electric vaults in Burlingame. The petroleum product came from a third-party source, according to a PG&E spokesperson,
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the goal is for Warner to return "next week," referencing a potential NFC Championship Game if the 49ers were to advance past the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
Officials in the city of Oakland on Wednesday announced the launch of more than a dozen speed cameras throughout the city, saying speeding drivers would initially be issued warnings.
A ruptured gas line in Alameda prompted neighborhood evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings on Wednesday, authorities said.
BART service is recovering after an equipment issue early Wednesday morning shut down service through a portion of Contra Costa County.
Draeger's Market first started in San Francisco in 1925, then expanded, opening the Blackhawk store in 2007.
The City of San Jose says an RV parking area, on Santa Clara VTA property near a city-sanctioned RV safe parking lot on the same site, is operating illegally and violates multiple city codes.
Isabella Roy is a store manager at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. But over the last few months, she's become all too familiar with what it feels like when that mall suddenly turns chaotic.
Two cities in the San Francisco Bay Area are facing a lawsuit brought on by the Trump administration seeking to end their bans on natural gas in new buildings.
The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
One Clearlake family said, considering how long it took to stop the leak, they don't have a lot of faith in the district, and that when the cleanup is completed, they will be hiring an independent company to test the neighborhood wells before using the water again.
San Rafael plans to build a shelter for people who are homeless, about 70 small cabins, using a Housing First approach. The model is built on the idea that for people living on the streets and battling addiction, it's hard to get sober without a place to live.
Residents say that what could replace an empty office building, which sits off the 101 Freeway in San Rafael at 700 Irwin Street, will worsen already heavily congested traffic.
Police said a Clearlake man who was in Estrella's Market around 5:30 p.m. Monday, went outside, returned and shot a man. An employee in the store is believed to have been hit by a bullet that ricocheted.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the goal is for Warner to return "next week," referencing a potential NFC Championship Game if the 49ers were to advance past the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
The U.S. Trademark Office is rejecting the A's request to trademark the "Sacramento Athletics" name.
Tomas Hertl had two goals and three assists, Jack Eichel also scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 7-2 on Sunday night, ending young Sharks star Macklin Celebrini's points streak at 13 games.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Jalen Johnson contributed 23 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 124-111.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
Officials in the city of Oakland on Wednesday announced the launch of more than a dozen speed cameras throughout the city, saying speeding drivers would initially be issued warnings.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
Police said a Clearlake man who was in Estrella's Market around 5:30 p.m. Monday, went outside, returned and shot a man. An employee in the store is believed to have been hit by a bullet that ricocheted.
A man suspected in an Antioch shooting that injured an 11-year-old girl earlier this month has turned himself in to authorities, police said.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
Supervisor Alan Wong attempted to get support for a ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to vehicles, but that plan fell apart on Tuesday.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
The livestream unfolded with his team from LaRussell's garage, where he connected with fans through Instagram Live. During the broadcast, one woman shared that she was facing eviction. LaRussell covered the exact amount she needed to remain in her home.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
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.
A road work crew ruptured a gas line in Alameda on Wednesday, prompting neighborhood evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings.
There is a battle in San Jose over a pop-up RV lot that city officials say is operating illegally at parking lot owned by Santa Clara VTA, right next to a city-sanctioned RV lot. Sooji Nam reports.
Expect another day of clear conditions in the Bay Area, with highs reaching the 60s on Wednesday. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for coastal areas through Thursday night. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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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.