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A group of Palo Alto residents have launched a referendum campaign challenging the City Council's recent decision to end the decades-long ban on non-resident access to Foothills Park, which could revive a lawsuit against the city.
Two halls on the University of California at Berkeley campus have had their names removed because the names are associated with people who held racist views, university officials announced Wednesday.
On the eve of the election, the Silicon Valley Organization announced Monday that it is dissolving its political action committee amid continuing fallout over a racist campaign ad.
South Bay leaders unveiled 13 new "Black Lives Matter" banners around San Jose's City Hall on Thursday, demonstrating the city's commitment to addressing and dismantling systemic racism locally and supporting its Black community.
California's process for imposing the death penalty "is now, and always has been, infected by racism," Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Monday in a brief filed with the state Supreme Court.
Officials in Palo Alto are expected to consider a proposal that would open access to Foothills Park to the general public, as the city faces a lawsuit over the park's residents-only requirement.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation Tuesday banning false, racially-biased calls to 911.
Mayor London Breed pushed back on plans by the San Francisco Unified School District to rename dozens of schools over namesakes deemed objectionable, saying reopening classrooms should be the top priority.
Two people were cited after an argument outside a Martinez courthouse following the first hearing for a couple accused of defacing a Black Lives Matter mural on a Martinez street in July.
Businesses accused of "overtly racist actions" from customers may soon see a warning on their Yelp page.
Companies that want to do business with the City of Oakland will have to look back into their past, following a decision by the City Council this week.
What started as an idea between rapper China Mac and actor Will Lex Ham has now become a national movement called 'They Can't Burn Us All.'
The San Francisco 49ers announced on social media Tuesday they are searching for an alleged fan who sent Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker a racist message so the team can ban the offender from all future 49ers games and team events.
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the city of Palo Alto over its decades-long policy restricting Foothills Park to residents only, calling the policy unconstitutional and racist.
Armstead is using his weekly media sessions to get across messages he wants to deliver, saying he will highlight one social justice issue that he has been studying each time before taking questions from the media.
Amid a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality, owners of a popular Sierra ski resort that played host to the 1960 Winter Olympics have decided to drop the word 'squaw' from its name.
A San Francisco Rec and Park employee posted video on social media of a weekend encounter with an unmasked woman who approached with scissors in hand while going on a racist tirade.
Applications are now being accepted from prospective members of Martinez's new Anti-Racism and Discrimination and Pro Inclusion and Equity Task Force, established in response to a recent series of racially charged incidents and subsequent public discussions about them.
A couple accused of painting over a large Black Lives Matter mural on a downtown Martinez street pleaded not guilty Tuesday to hate crime and other misdemeanor charges filed against them.
The John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez is where America's most famous conservationist spent the last 24 years of his life. It is also where Muir lived when he founded the Sierra Club, a club that has now called out Muir's connections to racism.
Responding to calls for Trader Joe's to stop labeling its international food products with ethnic-sounding names, the grocery store chain said it has been in a yearslong process of repackaging those products and will soon complete the work.
A 30-year-old Martinez man has been charged with three felony counts for allegedly waving a gun and threatening spectators gathered at a downtown Black Lives Matter street mural, prosecutors announced Thursday.
When most Northern Californians hear the word Sierra, their minds associate the region with a ski destination -- Squaw Valley. That may soon be a thing of the past.
Solid8 CEO Michael Lofthouse has resigned from the San Francisco Bay Area tech startup in the wake of the outcry triggered after he was videotapped delivering vulgar and racist comments toward an Asian family celebrating a birthday at a restaurant in Carmel Valley.
A University of California at Berkeley committee is seeking public comment on de-naming two halls because campus groups say one is named in part for a racist and the other for a person whose research denigrated Native Americans.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
The tour starts at Concannon Vineyard where people can grab some wine, board the trolley, and then visit some of the best decorated homes in the Livermore community.
The fire was located in the area of 16th and Guerrero streets at a gas station that looks to be under construction.
The San Francisco Fire Department said 15 people were injured after the cable car they were riding in came to a sudden stop on California Street.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
The tour starts at Concannon Vineyard where people can grab some wine, board the trolley, and then visit some of the best decorated homes in the Livermore community.
The fire was located in the area of 16th and Guerrero streets at a gas station that looks to be under construction.
The San Francisco Fire Department said 15 people were injured after the cable car they were riding in came to a sudden stop on California Street.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
The fire was located in the area of 16th and Guerrero streets at a gas station that looks to be under construction.
The San Francisco Fire Department said 15 people were injured after the cable car they were riding in came to a sudden stop on California Street.
This week, San Francisco is set to honor a legendary photographer, the late Jim Marshall, by officially commemorating a street in his honor.
Hanukkah celebrations across the Bay Area on Sunday took place under the shadow of a mass shooting in Australia, leaving many Jewish families on high alert but determined not to let violence stop them from coming together.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
The tour starts at Concannon Vineyard where people can grab some wine, board the trolley, and then visit some of the best decorated homes in the Livermore community.
A search for a suspect is underway after shots were fired during a fight outside a school campus in Richmond during the noon hour, police said.
As the holiday season approaches, families affected by gun violence gathered in Oakland for a community event aimed at healing, remembrance and support.
A driver is suspected of driving under the influence after an early-morning crash in Vallejo left a pedestrian dead, police said on Sunday.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Salinas River over the weekend.
A fire at a recycling facility in southern Santa Clara County Monday morning that prompted a shelter-in-place for surrounding areas is under control, firefighters said.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly woman who was last seen in San Jose last week and is believed to be at-risk.
The San Jose Jewish community is feeling the impact after 15 people were killed in what is being called a terror attack at Sydney, Australia's Bondi Beach.
Police said that just before 2 a.m., a vehicle hit a pedestrian near North First Street and Technology Place.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit the North Bay Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.
A multi-agency crackdown on organized retail theft led by Santa Rosa police at several businesses on Thursday resulted in 17 arrests, the department said.
A woman in Sonoma County was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty Tuesday after police said they found two dozen dogs living in poor living conditions inside a garage.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return from a knee injury this season.
John Klingberg scored his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to an improbable 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120.
A search for a suspect is underway after shots were fired during a fight outside a school campus in Richmond during the noon hour, police said.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Salinas River over the weekend.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly woman who was last seen in San Jose last week and is believed to be at-risk.
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Waymo said a pregnant passenger headed to a San Francisco hospital ended up giving birth inside the self-driving vehicle. A remote employee also called 911 after being alerted to "unusual activity."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
For nearly 30 years, there have been plans to build a veterans' clinic and final resting place on the property of the old Alameda air base. But now that the project has been abruptly terminated, leaving veterans dumbfounded by the decision.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
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.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been arrested for murder in their deaths.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on business in Union Square. 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
John Ramos reports on plans for a VA clinic in Alameda being scrapped by the Trump administration. 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
Amanda Hari reports on a tour of decorated homes in Livermore. 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
Kevin Ko reports on farms connecting with food banks to provide fresh food for people. 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
with Paul Heggen.
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.