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California's 2018 law barring 14 and 15-year-olds from being tried as adults and sent to adult prisons even for serious crimes such as murder and rape was upheld Thursday by the state's supreme court.
A pair of bills proposed Wednesday would expand emergency paid sick, family and medical leave for essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a coalition of labor advocates and state legislators pushing the bills.
A Sacramento mom says her three young kids were expelled from a Catholic school because she sells sexy videos online.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares for a potential recall election this year, state lawmakers passed a bill requiring that voters get a ballot in the mail ahead of the election even if they didn't ask for one.
A loophole created by California health officials allowed some fitness trainers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to state officials.
California health officials announced Friday that it will soon expand the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4 to 6 million people, including residents aged 16-64 with higherCalifornia Health officials announced Friday that it will soon expand the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4 to 6 million people, including residents aged 16-64 with highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
A new bill submitted to the California assembly Thursday would eliminate school lunch debt for low-income students in the state.
Julie Su, the head of California's labor agency, received the nomination Wednesday to be the deputy U.S. secretary of labor in President Joe Biden's cabinet.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Friday, one extending a statewide moratorium on evictions for six more months; the other providing assistance to renters and some landlords.
Though new cases of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to drop in the state, California reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths on Thursday: 737 new deaths.
Despite early warnings about an increase in fraudulent jobless claims, California's unemployment agency waited four months before it made any substantive changes to its systems, according to a new audit released Thursday.
Police in Sacramento on Wednesday were monitoring protests happening around the California State Capitol on President Joe Biden's inauguration day.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered flags at the State Capitol flown at half-staff Tuesday after a Sacramento County sheriff's deputy and U.S. Marine Corps veteran was shot and killed.
On behalf of the California inmates they represent, attorneys pushed state and federal officials this week to advance about 1 of every 10 prisoners to the front of the line for coronavirus vaccinations.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a series of actions to increase security at the State Capitol ahead of the presidential inauguration, including authorizing the deployment of 1,000 California National Guard personnel.
California announced Wednesday it is expanding current eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include residents aged 65 and older.
A parolee from Sacramento has been arrested as the suspect in a series of armed robberies within minutes of each other in San Francisco, police said Wednesday.
In a surprising turn after state health officials indicated no major changes in ICU capacity across California, the stay-at-home order was lifted for the Greater Sacramento region Tuesday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday postponed a planned update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it was "cancelled out of an abundance of caution to Governor's Office staff."
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal Wednesday to provide millions of low-income Californians a $600 payment from the state.
COVID-19 took the life of a veteran employee at the California state Capitol last month.
The California Supreme Court denied a request to stop the prosecution of a woman charged with murder for using methamphetamine before her fetus was stillborn.
A months long investigation into a Northern California retail theft operation, has resulted in the arrest of four suspects and a request to the public for help finding additional victims of these crimes.
Convicted serial rapist Roy Waller, infamously known as the "NorCal Rapist," was sentenced to 898 years in prison during a hearing in Sacramento Friday.
California's next vaccine shipment will be about 40% less than state health officials initially thought it would be, according to reports.
De'Anthony Melton scored 24 points as Golden State had eight players reach double figures in the Warriors' 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
Family members and volunteers marked the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of an Oakland woman by launching a search along International Boulevard, an area known for prostitution and suspected human trafficking.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
He hosted some very popular shows on KPIX in the '80s and early '90s, including "Pacific Currents" as well as, in 1986, the nationally syndicated series "Mac & Mutley," where Doug went on outdoor adventures with his intrepid furry friend, a dog named Mutley.
De'Anthony Melton scored 24 points as Golden State had eight players reach double figures in the Warriors' 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
Family members and volunteers marked the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of an Oakland woman by launching a search along International Boulevard, an area known for prostitution and suspected human trafficking.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
He hosted some very popular shows on KPIX in the '80s and early '90s, including "Pacific Currents" as well as, in 1986, the nationally syndicated series "Mac & Mutley," where Doug went on outdoor adventures with his intrepid furry friend, a dog named Mutley.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
He hosted some very popular shows on KPIX in the '80s and early '90s, including "Pacific Currents" as well as, in 1986, the nationally syndicated series "Mac & Mutley," where Doug went on outdoor adventures with his intrepid furry friend, a dog named Mutley.
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.
Family members and volunteers marked the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of an Oakland woman by launching a search along International Boulevard, an area known for prostitution and suspected human trafficking.
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 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.
De'Anthony Melton scored 24 points as Golden State had eight players reach double figures in the Warriors' 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
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.
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 original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Family members and volunteers marked the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of an Oakland woman by launching a search along International Boulevard, an area known for prostitution and suspected human trafficking.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
Doug McConnell hosted some very popular shows on KPIX in the '80s and early '90s, including "Pacific Currents" as well as, in 1986, the nationally syndicated series "Mac & Mutley," where Doug went on outdoor adventures with his intrepid furry friend, a dog named Mutley.
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.