Scientists study Puerto Rico rainforests for insight into climate change
Researchers want to make the world a better place and they believe the world's tropical forests are a good place to start. David Schechter reports. (4-19-24)
Researchers want to make the world a better place and they believe the world's tropical forests are a good place to start. David Schechter reports. (4-19-24)
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
An estimated $850 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs if players are willing to brave incredibly long odds.
An estimated $850 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs if players are willing to brave incredibly long odds.
The IRS is showcasing its new capability to audit high-income tax dodgers aggressively as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avoid budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency.
The Puerto Rican Civic Club, a nonprofit in the Bay Area, is helping bring aid to people on the island. Jocelyn Moran reports.
Journalist Bianca Graulau spoke with reporter Jocelyn Moran about the status of Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Fiona.
Experts say Hurricane Maria, which hit in 2017, exposed an already deteriorating system.
Hurricane Fiona is leaving its mark, tearing through Turks and Caicos after slamming into the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The storm is blamed for several deaths and the scars of Hurricane Maria five years ago have been ripped open by how quickly this storm knocked out power to the island. David Begnaud reports.
Authorities in the U.S. territory said it was too early to know the full scope of damage from an expansive storm that was still forecast to unleash torrential rain across Puerto Rico on Monday.
Puerto Ricans who call the Bay Area home have looked on in horror as another hurricane has devastated the island nearly five years to the day after Hurricane Maria hit.
Puerto Rico has once again been devastated by a powerful storm after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the island, leaving behind major damage and more than a million people in the dark.
When the Super Bowl halftime show began, Yol-Itzma Aguirre and her relatives watched with anticipation. The El Paso, Texas, family was curious how Colombian-born Shakira and New York-raised Jennifer Lopez, two of the world's most popular Latino artists, would seize the stage.
A team of California disaster experts left for Puerto Rico Sunday, sent by Gov. Gavin Newsom to assist the island following a string of strong earthquakes.
Following another damaging quake that rocked Puerto Rico Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of 31 disaster specialists to assist Puerto Rico as it rebuilds and recovers.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will introduce legislation Thursday that would admit Puerto Rico into the union as the 51st state without a referendum on the island's territorial status
Nearly 3,000 people died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump denied this reality as a hurricane barrels toward the Carolinas.
The federal government's response to Hurricane Maria is under fresh scrutiny over photos showing what appear to be millions of water bottles meant for victims still sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, more than one year after the storm.
Hurricane Maria killed far more people in Puerto Rico than initially thought, accounting for an estimated 2,975 deaths on the island from September 2017 through February 2018, according to a new analysis.
A new study contends that Puerto Rico saw many more deaths than normal in the three months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, mostly because of problems getting medicines or medical care.
Puerto Rico's governor said Tuesday that the U.S. Treasury Department has cut a $4.7 billion disaster relief loan available to the U.S. territory by more than half, and he demanded help from Congress.
A preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported by the USGS Tuesday night in the Caribbean.
Latin pop superstar Luis Fonsi dropped everything when he was asked to perform his hit song in at Dreamforce in San Francisco to help a special cause close to his heart.
'Bringing Hamilton: An American Musical to Puerto Rico is a dream that I've had since we first opened.'
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announced a partnership with a nonprofit group for a $2.5 million hurricane recovery fund during a trip Tuesday to Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
Three public school district leaders are testifying before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Workers at an Oakland McDonald's walked out on the job after they have endured conditions that sent them scurrying.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
Three public school district leaders are testifying before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Workers at an Oakland McDonald's walked out on the job after they have endured conditions that sent them scurrying.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
Police in San Francisco arrested a driver after he allegedly struck two pedestrians, including a juvenile, along with several parked vehicles while fleeing from officers Tuesday morning.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
The Top of the Mark is a lounge rich with Bay Area history, and this year, it turns 85.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the Berkeley Unified School District over alleged "severe and persistent" bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas against Israel.
Workers at an Oakland McDonald's walked out on the job after they have endured conditions that sent them scurrying.
Public transit has struggled to recover its pre-pandemic ridership, but an autonomous car company has a driverless transportation system that could make East Contra Costa County a leader in modern transit design.
Police in the East Bay are searching for two suspects after a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed while delivering the mail Monday afternoon.
The Oakland Ballers have put in a lot of work to make their home field at Ramiondi Park suitable for professional baseball when the first game is played there in just under a month.
Sunnyvale officers made an arrest in the death of a man who was found shot inside his vehicle.
The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.
Police in San Jose said they took 87 people into custody over the Cinco de Mayo weekend for illegal activity, though the arrests were not related to any of the sanctioned activities that were held in the South Bay to celebrate the holiday.
A bicyclist died in a fatal crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of E. Capitol Expressway and Senter Rd. in San Jose that shut down both busy roads for hours, according to San Jose police.
An 11-year-old girl has died from injuries suffered when a suspected DUI driver hit her and three other children last month in Cupertino, authorities said Monday.
Authorities on Tuesday said the shooting suspect who led police and CHP on a chase across the Bay Area, followed by an hours-long standoff on Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield that ended with the man shooting himself, remains in critical condition.
A former guard at California State Prison, Solano has been indicted on multiple felony counts after he allegedly smuggled items into the facility, including weapons, phones and drugs, authorities said.
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by alt-folk band Fleet Foxes, modern roots-music masters Greensky Bluegrass, SoCal R&B band Thee Sacred Souls and more.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a suspect and are looking for another after they seized suspected methamphetamine over the weekend, according to police.
A person died of his injuries after being shot in Vallejo on Sunday, police said.
The Oakland Ballers have put in a lot of work to make their home field at Ramiondi Park suitable for professional baseball when the first game is played there in just under a month.
The San Jose Sharks are slated to pick first in the upcoming NHL Draft, following a lottery held by league officials Tuesday night.
Marcus Semien had four hits and five RBIs, and the Texas Rangers scored 10 times in the second inning of a 15-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
The Oakland Ballers announced an exclusive partnership with KPIX/CBS Bay Area to televise all nine Ballers Friday night home games at Raimondi Park live on KPIX+ 44 Cable 12, KPIX's sister station in San Francisco.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
BART is restoring normal service in San Francisco after police activity caused delays for commuters early Wednesday morning.
Police in San Francisco arrested a driver after he allegedly struck two pedestrians, including a juvenile, along with several parked vehicles while fleeing from officers Tuesday morning.
Police in the East Bay are searching for two suspects after a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed while delivering the mail Monday afternoon.
Sunnyvale officers made an arrest in the death of a man who was found shot inside his vehicle.
Oakland police on Tuesday released a sketch of a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened in August 2023.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
The judge in Elon Musk's lawsuit against the co-founders of ChatGPT parent OpenAI on Monday entered a two-paragraph order disqualifying himself from continuing to preside.
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Across the Bay Area, communities are looking for ways to deal with mental health crises without involving police. Antioch created it's own private crisis response team, and after 12 months the city's mayor says results have been positive.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
Three public school district leaders are testifying before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by alt-folk band Fleet Foxes, modern roots-music masters Greensky Bluegrass, SoCal R&B band Thee Sacred Souls and more.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
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.
Wednesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch shows why the Bay Area is about to heat up this week.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our friends from Sesame Street talked to us about checking in with our loved ones and ourselves! The Sesame Workshop is a non-profit educational organization focused on the emotional well-being of children and families. Elmo, Rosita, and the Vice President of Program Education, Rocio Glalarza join to discuss more. (05-08-2024)
Kenny Choi reports on legal dispensaries that are continuing to struggle financially even as California cracks down on their black market competitors.
Lauren Toms reports on a worker strike at an East Bay McDonald’s.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
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.
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.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.