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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf chastised people who attended a protest over the weekend for vandalizing a police station and attempting to set the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse on fire.
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf reacted to a night of violence in downtown Oakland with a warning to protesters Sunday that images of rioting and vandalism will "play into [Trump's] twisted campaign strategy."
Hundreds marched in downtown Oakland Saturday night, demanding social justice and showing solidiarty for protesters in the streets of Portland who have been in a standoff with federal agents for more than a week.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Oakland Police Department on Monday both rejected a call by President Trump to possibly send Department of Homeland Security officers to the East Bay city.
Some veteran civil rights leaders in the Bay Area fear the Black Lives Matter movement lacks focus and, at times, has undermined its own message.
The quiet city of Martinez was suddenly thrust onto the national stage last week, when a video of two Trump supporters painting over a Black Lives Matter sign in front of the courthouse went viral, but it's a spotlight no one here wants.
Famed civil rights activist and track legend John Carlos wants to abolish the rule that bans protests at the Olympics.
The mayor of San Jose unveiled plans for police reform in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, which saw several protesters and observers injured by officers.
School is out for summer but parents are already wondering what will happen to students in the Fall during the pandemic. One district facing a budget shortfall is already asking parents for money, and parents have concerns over how it will be spent.
Dozens of activists marched through San Francisco's Tenderloin Tuesday, denouncing a plan by the city to move hundreds of homeless people from the area in accordance with a settlement between the city and the UC Hastings College of Law.
Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr on Tuesday spoke at a rally organized by activists pushing to eliminate the school police force in Oakland, showing his support for the community during what he called "a real reckoning for America."
Twitter on Tuesday put a warning label on a tweet from President Donald Trump.
Bay Area businesses suffered widespread damage during the George Floyd protests but most of the looting happened far away from the marches. Seven different shopping districts were hit in just four days. KPIX 5 has learned investigators are scouring through hours of surveillance video, and have already connected some dots.
Investigators in Santa Rosa were working Sunday to sort out an incident in which a woman drove an SUV into a group of protesters, after which her vehicle was vandalized and she was punched in the face, police said.
A series of rallies and events across the Bay Area and the nation Friday were held to mark Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S., with this year's celebration taking on new urgency amid the movement for racial justice.
A man was arrested and charged with making criminal threats and hate crimes after threatening to shoot a family wearing "Black Lives Matter" T-shirts at a Burlingame restaurant.
Work at the West Coast's second largest commercial port ground to a halt Friday, as thousands of dockworkers walked off their jobs and joined truck drivers, local dignitaries, labor and community leaders in a march to Oakland's City Hall protesting police brutality and systemic racism.
Protesters rallied in Larkspur in support of the removal of the Sir Francis Drake sculpture in the city and also advocated for the renaming of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Colin Kaepernick is on the Los Angeles Chargers' workout list, but that doesn't mean he will be coming in anytime soon or at all.
The California Highway Patrol spent $38 million responding to recent widespread protests over racial injustice, state officials said Tuesday.
After a downtown looting and vandalism spree on May 31 and a Black Lives Matter protest the next afternoon that turned violent in the traffic lanes of Interstate Highway 680, Walnut Creek City Council members on Tuesday wanted to hear more about why their city blew up on social media for the wrong reasons.
As protesters gathered outside San Jose City Hall Tuesday, city leaders were meeting to approve the Mayor Sam Liccardo's proposed $4.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
Black Lives Matter protesters blocked westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge for nearly three hours Sunday, painting #BLM on the roadway before police moved in and arrested 29 demonstrators, allowing traffic to once again move across the span into San Francisco.
Demonstrators marched and then staged a sit-in protest outside San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo's home Friday, calling for him to come out and listen to their messages on police brutality, racism and defunding the police department.
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced Friday his office has filed a legal protest against PG&E, accusing the utility of using a new ratepayer charge to raise $7.5 million in bankruptcy-related costs.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
There is a new push by a coalition of regional stakeholders to revitalize shipbuilding in Solano County and the surrounding area, asking the federal government to designate the California Delta as a "maritime prosperity zone."
A man known for his volunteer work, cleaning up streets in the East Bay, became the target of a robber.
The Oakland Police Department took a step toward addressing what city leaders described as a staffing crisis. On Friday, 14 new officers graduated from the department's 195th Police Academy.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
There is a new push by a coalition of regional stakeholders to revitalize shipbuilding in Solano County and the surrounding area, asking the federal government to designate the California Delta as a "maritime prosperity zone."
A man known for his volunteer work, cleaning up streets in the East Bay, became the target of a robber.
The Oakland Police Department took a step toward addressing what city leaders described as a staffing crisis. On Friday, 14 new officers graduated from the department's 195th Police Academy.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
A man suspected in a crime spree involving more than 100 auto break-ins at four housing complexes in San Jose has been arrested, police said Friday.
Prosecutors in San Mateo County said the driver involved in a fatal crash that killed a 4-year-old boy in Burlingame last year will not be charged in the case.
The Blue Angels made a visit to the Bay Area to as part of preparations for their show at San Francisco Fleet Week later this year, after last year's show was cancelled due to a government shutdown.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
A man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and acquitted of murder in the 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old San Francisco man killed in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
The new name will apply to Music Concourse Drive between JFK Promenade and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, directly adjacent to the Academy of Sciences, where Claude welcomed millions of guests during his 17 years at the museum.
A man known for his volunteer work, cleaning up streets in the East Bay, became the target of a robber.
The Oakland Police Department took a step toward addressing what city leaders described as a staffing crisis. On Friday, 14 new officers graduated from the department's 195th Police Academy.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
The NTSB released an initial report on the explosion and fire that destroyed a home near Hayward last month, but is still analyzing the handling of the response to a gas leak before the explosion.
A homicide suspect accused of a deadly shooting in San Pablo has been arrested after nearly a year on the run, officials said.
A man suspected in a crime spree involving more than 100 auto break-ins at four housing complexes in San Jose has been arrested, police said Friday.
The suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in San Jose was identified as a registered sex offender, police announced on Friday.
From the California coast, you can see a lot of surfers. It's not so easy to see a blue whale. However, at UC Santa Cruz, you can walk right up to a legendary blue whale, or at least its skeleton.
A wayward sea lion pup is now in the care of the Marine Mammal Center after it wandered into Mountain View last week.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
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.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the 49ers, but he said he's confident he'll play.
San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
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.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
A man suspected in a crime spree involving more than 100 auto break-ins at four housing complexes in San Jose has been arrested, police said Friday.
The suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in San Jose was identified as a registered sex offender, police announced on Friday.
Prosecutors in San Mateo County said the driver involved in a fatal crash that killed a 4-year-old boy in Burlingame last year will not be charged in the case.
A homicide suspect accused of a deadly shooting in San Pablo has been arrested after nearly a year on the run, officials said.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
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.
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
A construction controversy is building over the massive Sites Reservoir that could help solve California's water-storage problem.
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.
with Paul Heggen.
A man known for his volunteer work, cleaning up streets in the East Bay, became the target of a robber.
Sara Donchey reports.
Friday's graduation of new Oakland police officers was the department's first in a full year. Da Lin reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday to announce $419 million in grant money as part of the state's homeless housing, assistance and prevention program. Brad Hamilton reports.
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.