American Airlines changes its policy for bringing pets on flights
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
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Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
Therapy dogs at a Mill Valley library are part of a program called Share a Book where kids read to pooches and gain fluency.
Therapy dogs at a Mill Valley library are part of a program called Share a Book where kids read to pooches and gain fluency. Itay Hod reports. (3-1-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A doggie debacle: A Stockton-area pooch named Gracie got her head stuck in a Biscotti bucket for two weeks.
In 2023, Oakland Animal Services saw a 31 percent increase in dog intakes alone. Itay Hod reports. (12-29-23)
A breakthrough new medication could help dogs live longer. Lauren Toms reports. (12-22-23)
Dog ownership is a long-term commitment, and for many, it never feels quite long enough. But the option to add a few extra years to your four-legged friend's life could be on the horizon.
A dog trainer with a big following on social media is being accused of abuse and cruelty by fellow trainers.
A dog trainer with a big following on social media is being accused of abuse and cruelty by fellow trainers. Da Lin reports. (12-2-23)
A mysterious dog respiratory illness has spread to 14 states so dog parks and daycare/boarding facilities are seeing a falloff in demand.
A mysterious dog respiratory illness has spread to 14 states so dog parks and daycare/boarding facilities are seeing a falloff in demand. Andrea Nakano reports (11-29-23)
An unusual respiratory illness in dogs is being investigated in several states across the U.S. Here's what veterinarians say you should know.
A driver was arrested and accused of leaving the scene of a collision where a pedestrian was hurt and the dog he was walking was killed.
A bacterial disease infecting sea lions can also be deadly for your pet dog.
At least 20 dead sea lions have been found on the North Coast and a bacterium that can survive for weeks or months in the water or soil is the likely culprit. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-8-23)
More than 40 shelter animals from Maui will be looking for homes in the Bay Area following the fatal wildfires on the Hawaiian island.
More than 40 shelter animals from Maui will be looking for homes in the Bay Area following the fatal wildfires on the Hawaiian island. Betty Yu reports. (8-18-23)
Most Napa Valley wineries specialize in wining and dining for humans, but at Migration Winery, dogs are treated like any other valued guest.
Animal shelters across the Bay Area have reached a crisis level as more and more people are surrendering their dogs because they can no longer afford to keep them.
A neighborhood group in San Francisco became bunny wranglers this week when they rescued a group of rabbits abandoned in a Sunset District park. Anne Makovec reports. (7-28-23)
A community rescue of rabbits abandoned in a San Francisco neighborhood has resulted in a "rabbit crisis" for the city animal shelter.
Animal shelters across the Bay Area have reached crisis level as people surrender their dogs because they can no longer afford to keep them. Itay Hod reports. (7-28-23)
Here is what makes the Urban Paws program different from other service dog programs: It is the recipient who helps train their partner dog, beginning when it's a puppy. Juliette Goodrich reports. (7-7-23)
The Elle Vet Project reaches pets that might otherwise go without care. Anne Makovec reports. (7-7-23)
While fireworks are enjoyed by many on the Fourth of July, the loud booms can be extremely frightening for dogs.
State Farm's emergency insurance rate hike will increase homeowner payments by 17% after June 1.
The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous.
A 34-year-old Fremont man was arrested after an alleged assault and armed standoff at a Union City apartment Monday night, according to police.
The man who was convicted in the 1982 cold case murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County said.
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
State Farm's emergency insurance rate hike will increase homeowner payments by 17% after June 1.
The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous.
A 34-year-old Fremont man was arrested after an alleged assault and armed standoff at a Union City apartment Monday night, according to police.
The man who was convicted in the 1982 cold case murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County said.
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
A man died in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco's Bayview District on Monday morning, according to police.
The Golden State Valkyries are getting ready to tip off a new era of Bay Area basketball.
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association has filed new complaints against embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus, accusing her of violating state labor laws.
Mothers and their children took to the steps of San Francisco city hall to ask Mayor Daniel Lurie to change a policy that evicts families with children after 90 days in city shelters.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Monday that that city is planning to welcome Dead and Company for a series of concerts at Golden Gate Park this summer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.
A 34-year-old Fremont man was arrested after an alleged assault and armed standoff at a Union City apartment Monday night, according to police.
The Golden State Valkyries are getting ready to tip off a new era of Bay Area basketball.
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.
In an effort to relieve the job vacancies in the state's marijuana industry, one California-based cannabis certification program is partnering with Cal State East Bay to boost the workforce.
For more than 50-years, a tiny movement has grown in the East Bay thanks to Dennis Makishima.
The man who was convicted in the 1982 cold case murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County said.
Santa Clara County officials recently confirmed the county's first carfentanil overdose death.
The problem of homelessness has been an issue that has plagued Governor Newsom's administration for years. So, on Monday, he offered help to get local governments on the same page when it comes to managing encampments.
Last week, PG&E informed Monterey County that it wants to reactivate its Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility by June 1, but the county said that it is too soon.
Seven teens among the suspects in a violent carjacking in San Jose.
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
For more than two years, residents of the little Marin County town of Bolinas have had to go to great lengths to get their daily mail after the local post office shut down.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Dozens of Mendocino County employees plan to resign this summer as part of a voluntary separation program the county is implementing as it faces a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, the Board of Supervisors said at its meeting Tuesday.
A travel agent based in Solano County has been sentenced to jail after being convicted in a scheme where he defrauded members of the South Asian community.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
The Golden State Valkyries are getting ready to tip off a new era of Bay Area basketball.
Corbin Carroll hit two homers off Justin Verlander and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for his second straight 30-point performance, Julius Randle had 31 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 117-110 for a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.
The Bay Area already has several soccer teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland Roots and Bay FC.
A 34-year-old Fremont man was arrested after an alleged assault and armed standoff at a Union City apartment Monday night, according to police.
The man who was convicted in the 1982 cold case murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County said.
A man died in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco's Bayview District on Monday morning, according to police.
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association has filed new complaints against embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus, accusing her of violating state labor laws.
Seven teens among the suspects in a violent carjacking in San Jose.
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.
Last week, PG&E informed Monterey County that it wants to reactivate its Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility by June 1, but the county said that it is too soon.
Look for an email with the subject, "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," which will allow you to make a claim.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
An invasive mosquito has been found in Antioch, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
In a four-sentence order issued Thursday afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied a petition by former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes seeking further hearings on her appeal.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association has filed new complaints against embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus, accusing her of violating state labor laws.
Mothers and their children took to the steps of San Francisco city hall to ask Mayor Daniel Lurie to change a policy that evicts families with children after 90 days in city shelters.
President Trump delivered remarks Tuesday at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit, as he marks his first international trip of his second term.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
The problem of homelessness has been an issue that has plagued Governor Newsom's administration for years. So, on Monday, he offered help to get local governments on the same page when it comes to managing encampments.
While Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, a couple in San Francisco is hopeful that he will bring about change that they say is long overdue.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Monday that that city is planning to welcome Dead and Company for a series of concerts at Golden Gate Park this summer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.
The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) returned this month with a vibrant lineup of performances that celebrate multiculturalism, artistic exchange, and community engagement — values organizers say are at the heart of the city itself.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Over the weekend, the Marin Shakespeare Company was among several Bay Area arts organizations that received news that their previously awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts have been terminated.
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.
California's insurance commissioner has given approval for State Farm to implement an emergency rate hike on homeowners. The insurance company says it needs the hike to stay afloat after the Los Angeles wildfires. Reporter John Ramos talked with real estate agents about what this could mean for your policy.
Hundreds of sports fans are gathering outside of Santana Row to try and get a glimpse of global soccer superstar Lionel Messi who is in town to play the San Jose Earthquakes. Reporter Kevin Ko talked to fans about what makes Messi so special.
Sports Director Vern Glenn talks with Vanloo about starting in Belgium and why the Bay Area is so special to her family.
Some inland East Bay locations will be experiencing a roller coaster of temperatures over the next week with Saturday being one of the coolest days in the seven day forecast.
Reporter Lauren Toms has more on the mayor's plan to increase police staffing while dealing with a major budget deficit.
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.