California Secretary of State Discusses Voting, Safe Access During November Election
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters Wednesday about voting access and safety this year during the pandemic.
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California Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters Wednesday about voting access and safety this year during the pandemic.
After years of fruitless debate, California now is on the verge of phasing out its state-operated juvenile prison system, a move hailed by reform advocates and criticized by counties that would assume responsibility for some of the state's most violent criminal youth.
A man wanted on suspicion of firing at a Sacramento police sergeant nearly a month ago was shot and killed during a standoff with officers, authorities confirmed Thursday.
A bill that would allow "bad officers" to be permanently stripped of their badges failed to pass the California Legislature on Monday as state lawmakers could not muster enough support to pass one of the year's top policing reform bills.
California lawmakers were burning the midnight oil on the last day of the legislative session Monday, trying to send multiple police reform bills to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
California Republicans in the state legislature voted online for the first time Friday because they had been barred from the Capitol after they were exposed to the coronavirus a few days earlier.
Californians who can't pay rent because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31, but only if they pay a portion of some missed payments under a proposal endorsed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders.
County supervisors could increase their oversight of sheriffs under one of several pending legislative proposals that gained momentum Friday in the wake of national unrest after the death in May of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
While a nationwide movement calling for police reform was at one point being echoed by Governor Gavin Newsom, it seems California's move towards substantial reform has lost steam at the state capitol.
California has launched a $30 million program to provide thousands of parolees with community services after they complete their prison sentences or are released months early because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A person who works at the California Capitol has tested positive for the coronavirus, delaying the Legislature in the critical final week of session.
More California children with specialized needs, such as students with disabilities or those who are homeless, will be allowed back in classrooms even as most schools remain shut for in-person learning under new state guidance released Tuesday.
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said Tuesday that counties should begin issuing guidance for Labor Day weekend as soon as possible to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
California is getting so much money from the federal government because of the coronavirus — more than $71 billion — that the state's auditor on Tuesday warned Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration it is at high risk of waste, fraud and abuse.
A former California police officer Joseph James DeAngelo, who became known as the Golden State Killer, told victims Friday he was "truly sorry" before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a decade-long string of rapes and murders across a wide swath of California.
Democratic attorneys general in California and five more states, as well as the District of Columbia sued the Postal Service on Friday over changes they say have undermined mail-in voting ahead of the November election.
Victims of California serial killer and rapist Joseph DeAngelo want him locked away in a distant maximum security prison with other inmates since he isn't going to spend the rest of his life on death row.
California staved off another round of rolling blackouts as a searing heat wave strained its electrical grid, but authorities warned of a continuing threat Wednesday.
A bill proposed in the California State Assembly would, if passed, implement a wealth tax on California residents -- the first of its kind in the nation.
The clock is running out on eviction protections for tenants in California, with the current statewide moratorium set to expire on August 14th.
Worried about the unpredictable coronavirus wreaking havoc on the November election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Thursday to let counties offer fewer in-person polling places in exchange for opening the sites earlier.
The state plans to increase health insurance premiums for the 1.5 million Californians who purchase coverage through the state marketplace, state officials announced Tuesday.
A killer who gunned down an 18-year-old Sacramento State student from Richmond in a South Sacramento cemetery last week is still on the loose
An 18-year-old woman shot at a South Sacramento cemetery Monday evening has been identified as Richmond native Zarrie Allen.
The California Senate will delay its work because of a coronavirus outbreak at the Capitol and an increasing number of new cases across the state.
The co-owner of a San Jose daycare has been found guilty of felony child endangerment following the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers in her care, prosecutors said.
The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society said.
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and assisted on two others to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions in the standings.
Following a vicious attack by a large, loose dog on a small dog at a Woodland park, both the Yolo County District Attorney's Office and Animal Control are investigating the incident.
The co-owner of a San Jose daycare has been found guilty of felony child endangerment following the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers in her care, prosecutors said.
The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society said.
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and assisted on two others to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions in the standings.
Following a vicious attack by a large, loose dog on a small dog at a Woodland park, both the Yolo County District Attorney's Office and Animal Control are investigating the incident.
Crews responded to the 500 block of Dwight Street for a 1-alarm fire and found a home with major damage to its interior. San Francisco Fire said firefighters found a person inside the building, and that they were declared dead at the scene.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A person was barricaded inside a residence in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon in a standoff with officers, police said.
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
Lafayette police said the suspect is from Chico, which is about 151 miles north of Lafayette. An investigation into a motive is ongoing, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office believes the killing was a targeted act.
Arizona State has lured Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary's to become its next men's basketball coach.
With months to go before the midterm election, UC Berkeley Professor Eric Schickler has analyzed a newly released campus poll that reveals promising signs for proponents of the proposed tax on billionaires.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
The co-owner of a San Jose daycare has been found guilty of felony child endangerment following the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers in her care, prosecutors said.
Crews were called to the scene and found the vehicle on fire in a wooded area off Interstate 280 in San Mateo County.
A suspect in the shooting death of two people in Downtown San Jose last month surrendered to police and was charged with manslaughter, police said.
The caretaker of a 40-year-old San Jose man with developmental disabilities who died of neglect was arrested on a homicide charge last week, police said.
Authorities in Monterey County located two toddlers who were reported missing after they left their rural home Monday morning.
The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring. The $270 million in funding for the extension is already in place, and SMART expects to be pulling into the old Healdsburg station sometime in late 2028.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after a woman died following an attack inside a mobile home near Santa Rosa Wednesday evening.
The county says once funding is completed, construction could begin as soon as this fall, with completion sometime in 2028.
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and assisted on two others to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions in the standings.
The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Ryan Borucki have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry will be available for the play-in tournament if his ailing right knee allows.
Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131.
It was a packed house at Sutter Health Park for the fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and the San Francisco Giants.
The co-owner of a San Jose daycare has been found guilty of felony child endangerment following the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers in her care, prosecutors said.
Lafayette police said the suspect is from Chico, which is about 151 miles north of Lafayette. An investigation into a motive is ongoing, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office believes the killing was a targeted act.
A suspect in the shooting death of two people in Downtown San Jose last month surrendered to police and was charged with manslaughter, police said.
A man suspected in an attack that injured two people in San Francisco last month has turned himself in to authorities, police said Tuesday.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Leaders in the community of Foster City declared a state of emergency as a cyberattack continues to hold the city's network hostage.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Illuminate, the nonprofit hosting the event, said founder Ben Davis, and the artist behind The Bay Lights, Leo Villareal, will be in attendance and speak ahead of the grand relighting.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
Expect the cooling trend to continue Wednesday, with highs ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the upper 70s and low 80s inland. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on concerns about immigration enforcement at schools.
Sooji Nam reports on the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families.
John Ramos reports on a push for a new library branch in Oakland.
Brad Hamilton reports on the RSAC conference.
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.