Dr. Sara Cody, who led Santa Clara Co. through COVID-19 pandemic, set to retire
Santa Clara County Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Sara Cody, who led the county's COVID-19 pandemic response, has announced her retirement.
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Santa Clara County Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Sara Cody, who led the county's COVID-19 pandemic response, has announced her retirement.
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Since the pandemic upended life as we knew it, cities across the country have gotten creative in finding ways to get people back into downtown areas. While it remains a struggle during the daytime, in San Francisco there is a change at night for the better. Max Darrow reports.
California cities and counties still don't know how much they'll have to pay for Gov. Gavin Newsom's pandemic program to house homeless people in hotel rooms.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Linsey Marr, a Virginia Tech university professor specializing in aerosol science, explains what scientists have learned since the pandemic began.
Student loan payments resumed Sunday following a three-year pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 43 million Americans must now begin repaying loans, and about half are expected to be delinquent on their payments. Astrid Martinez reports.
Some businesses in San Francisco's Japantown say they have noticed an increase in sales this year as the city reports it is one of many neighborhoods trending upwards in revenue so far in 2023 compared to before the pandemic.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports.
San Mateo-based software company Fujisoft Inc. will pay over $1 million for lying to receive a pandemic-related federal relief loan intended for small businesses.
Some U.S. company leaders are calling for their remote workers to return to the office. Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September. Carter Evans has more.
Take a walk through downtown San Francisco, and it's tough to miss the numerous "for lease" signs and vacant spaces.
Lyft began the year mired in the same ditch it ended in last year.
There is an epidemic of mental illness in this country these days, and if you ask the people who have to deal with the consequences, it becomes clear that everyone is affected by it. John Ramos reports.
Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues. Max Darrow reports.
New census data has revealed that more than 500,000 people left the state of California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say one of the biggest reasons is high housing costs and taxes. Joy Benedict has more.
Students nationwide face lower earnings over their lifetime because of a loss of education during the pandemic, a Stanford economist said in a recently completed study, adding that the loss will be even greater for California students.
Shawn Chitnis reports on Bay Area residents remaining cautious for what will be the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic (11-23-2022)
College counselors are noticing an increase in interest among high school seniors applying to college for the Early Action deadline as the process returns to a more familiar routine from before the pandemic and more universities add the option for freshman admission.
For many small business owners, the pandemic put a halt on their livelihoods. Now, those who withstood the ordeal are picking up the pieces.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch at Thursday's Oakland Ballers game. Hometown rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block".
In Northern California, where the soil is rich and the weather is just right, one Bay Area nursery owner says it's time to stop buying avocados and start growing them.
The San Francisco Public Defender says his office has stopped taking cases once a week because they're overloaded.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Forward progress of the Midway Fire was stopped at 262 acres, Cal Fire said.
Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch at Thursday's Oakland Ballers game. Hometown rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block".
In Northern California, where the soil is rich and the weather is just right, one Bay Area nursery owner says it's time to stop buying avocados and start growing them.
The San Francisco Public Defender says his office has stopped taking cases once a week because they're overloaded.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Forward progress of the Midway Fire was stopped at 262 acres, Cal Fire said.
The San Francisco Public Defender says his office has stopped taking cases once a week because they're overloaded.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has released an independent report that says most of the allegations by Sheriff Christina Corpus against county executive Michael Callagy have no merit.
A Southern California woman has been charged after she was allegedly caught with more than 150 pounds of cannabis at San Francisco International Airport earlier this month, prosecutors said.
Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyries to the expansion franchise's first victory with a 76-74 win against the Washington Mystics.
For the first time ever, Jesus Cortes and his students will get to perform their Mexican Folklorico dance routine in the Carnaval Parade.
Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch at Thursday's Oakland Ballers game. Hometown rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block".
In Northern California, where the soil is rich and the weather is just right, one Bay Area nursery owner says it's time to stop buying avocados and start growing them.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a theft at a drive-thru ATM outside a bank branch early Thursday morning.
Officials with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) said service on the Green Line will likely remain out of service through the Memorial Day holiday weekend, as crews continue to repair damage from Tuesday's fire in San Leandro.
A portion of state Highway 4 in Brentwood is fully accessible again hours after a fatal collision ignited a dangerous battery fire on the freeway, the California Highway Patrol said early Thursday morning.
Two executives of a San Francisco Bay Area company face federal prison after pleading guilty to not paying millions of dollars in employment taxes to the IRS, spending the money on themselves, prosecutors said.
A wave of lawsuits, large and small, have been waged against Vistra Corporation, PG&E, and many of their associated companies in the months following an explosive Jan. 16 fire at their battery storage facility in Moss Landing.
Now, during special permitted events, businesses in the entertainment zones will be able to use the streets and sidewalks for outdoor events.
Authorities in the Bay Area have arrested two out of three alleged members of a retail theft ring suspected of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in beauty products from local stores.
Scrap metal recyclers have been targeted in undercover sting operations in San Jose, resulting in criminal citations last month, police said Monday.
Police in Calistoga have launched an investigation after a witness reported a screaming woman being assaulted and forced into a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday.
Santa Rosa Police said the officer was working with the vehicle owner for several weeks after finding a vehicle with its registration expired for over six years.
Santa Rosa detectives arrested a man police describe as a transient who is accused of triggering multiple fires in the city from late March to May, according to police
Two teens were arrested Monday and face felony charges for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing a San Francisco Bay Area church, including defecating on a restroom floor.
Authorities on the Northern California coast said one person has died and two others were wounded in a shooting tied to an illegal cannabis grow last week.
Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch at Thursday's Oakland Ballers game. Hometown rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block".
Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyries to the expansion franchise's first victory with a 76-74 win against the Washington Mystics.
The first thing fans will see when they walk into Chase Center this summer is the Valkyries brand new playing court.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy met with reporters at a press conference Wednesday, a day after the team signed him to a five-year contract extension.
Hoping to make her WNBA debut during Wednesday night's game is Janelle Salaun.
The San Francisco Public Defender says his office has stopped taking cases once a week because they're overloaded.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a theft at a drive-thru ATM outside a bank branch early Thursday morning.
Police in Calistoga have launched an investigation after a witness reported a screaming woman being assaulted and forced into a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday.
A Southern California woman has been charged after she was allegedly caught with more than 150 pounds of cannabis at San Francisco International Airport earlier this month, prosecutors said.
Two executives of a San Francisco Bay Area company face federal prison after pleading guilty to not paying millions of dollars in employment taxes to the IRS, spending the money on themselves, prosecutors said.
Stanford University is celebrating 100 years of engineering, commemorating a century of innovation and showcasing the engineering of tomorrow.
The autonomous vehicle company Waymo can now operate in San Jose, becoming the first robotaxi firm to offer services in the city.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
At least two school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area have issuing warnings to parents about a viral social media trend in which students are damaging their school-issued Chromebook computers.
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A groundbreaking study is offering new hope for children living with severe peanut allergies — including a teen from the Bay Area.
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If you have a tween in your life, get-ready-with-me videos may be familiar to you. These videos saturate social media feeds, targeting young girls with multi-step skincare and routines. Popular brands partner with kid-fluencers to create viral skincare products and social media content, and the skincare industry is cashing in, turning many in Generation Alpha into so-called "Sephora kids." The problem is that many viral products contain anti-aging ingredients like retinol and alpha hydroxy acid, which, unbeknownst to many of these kids, can harm their young skin, and it's hard to tell the products apart. So CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts teamed up with her daughter's fifth-grade class and CBS News Confirmed to examine the risks and what is being done to protect children. Here is part one, which examines the concerns of the Sephora kid trend.
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The Justice Department said last month that it would be reinstating student visa records for more than 4,700 students.
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The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously.
Now, during special permitted events, businesses in the entertainment zones will be able to use the streets and sidewalks for outdoor events.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
Although the race begins on Sunday, some street closures began on Saturday.
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Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch at Thursday's Oakland Ballers game. Hometown rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block".
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In Northern California, where the soil is rich and the weather is just right, one Bay Area nursery owner says it's time to stop buying avocados—and start growing them.
If you have a tween in your life, get-ready-with-me videos may be familiar to you. These videos saturate social media feeds, targeting young girls with multi-step skincare and routines. Popular brands partner with kid-fluencers to create viral skincare products and social media content, and the skincare industry is cashing in, turning many in Generation Alpha into so-called "Sephora kids." The problem is that many viral products contain anti-aging ingredients like retinol and alpha hydroxy acid, which, unbeknownst to many of these kids, can harm their young skin, and it's hard to tell the products apart. So CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts teamed up with her daughter's fifth-grade class and CBS News Confirmed to examine the risks and what is being done to protect children. Here is part one, which examines the concerns of the Sephora kid trend.
Through food, music, and dance, dozens will tell the story of the African continent's influence on the Western Hemisphere. Kara St. Cyr introduces a dancer with the group Karimba Afrikans, whose moves teach us all about culture and tradition.
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.