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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.
A coronavirus outbreak in the California Legislature has indefinitely delayed the state Assembly's return to work from a scheduled summer recess. On Monday, Assemblywoman Autumn Burke tweeted she had a "mask to mask" exposure on June 29 and tested positive on July 4.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Dublin teachers began striking on Monday morning after late negotiations on Sunday with the school district failed to reach an agreement.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The school has canceled classes on Monday in Ms. Bobo's honor and to help the tight-knit community process the tragedy.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Dublin teachers began striking on Monday morning after late negotiations on Sunday with the school district failed to reach an agreement.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The school has canceled classes on Monday in Ms. Bobo's honor and to help the tight-knit community process the tragedy.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Crews have begun clearing debris from the site, which will become a 14-story building designed to provide affordable apartments specifically for artists, along with space for live creative performances.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Over time, Marie Hurabiell says her own political identity has evolved. A former Republican, she now describes herself as representing what she calls San Francisco's pragmatic middle.
A stabbing in San Francisco's Chinatown caught on camera on Thursday left the victim severely injured, and a suspect was arrested, police said.
Inside a family garage on the Peninsula, instead of seeing parked cars, one can find bins packed with clean, used school uniforms and two busy young brothers.
Dublin teachers began striking on Monday morning after late negotiations on Sunday with the school district failed to reach an agreement.
The school has canceled classes on Monday in Ms. Bobo's honor and to help the tight-knit community process the tragedy.
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.
London Scott, 15, Xyer Thomas, 16, and Kaliyah Jones, 17, were last seen in San Leandro on Friday, around 6:20 p.m., near 163rd Avenue and East 14th Street, the CHP said.
Police said a man and a woman were killed in the shooting, and five others were injured. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on the 400 block of 14th Street.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
A teacher aide on California's Central Coast was arrested for allegedly abusing a nonverbal special needs student by striking the teen with a stick, police said.
Two vehicles traveling on Highway 101 in Sunnyvale were damaged after a tall tree fell onto the freeway Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said the cost of doing business has dramatically changed since the last time they negotiated a contract in 2014.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman who was dubbed a "party mom" by prosecutors has been convicted in connection with hosting parties for her teenage son and her friends, in which she encouraged drinking and sexual acts during the pandemic.
A parade of vintage Army vehicles passed by Dick Sharp's home in Windsor, a salute to wish him a happy birthday. He recalled the years following the war as "the best of times," when education was readily available, and opportunities were everywhere.
Neighbors are worried that at some point, that system will get too costly to keep up. The timetable for returning to normal isn't clear either.
A group of women came together in Sonoma County in 1980 to establish Women's History Week. That set the groundwork for what would ultimately become Women's History Month, still celebrated nationwide today.
A man suspected of multiple bank robberies in the North Bay was arrested Thursday in a multi-agency operation, authorities said.
A Santa Rosa man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in a shooting at a shopping center in 2024, prosecutors said.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline.
Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De'Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant on coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
Police said a man and a woman were killed in the shooting, and five others were injured. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on the 400 block of 14th Street.
A stabbing in San Francisco's Chinatown caught on camera on Thursday left the victim severely injured, and a suspect was arrested, police said.
Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects.
A man suspected of multiple bank robberies in the North Bay was arrested Thursday in a multi-agency operation, authorities said.
A teacher aide on California's Central Coast was arrested for allegedly abusing a nonverbal special needs student by striking the teen with a stick, police said.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at a call center in the Philippines to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
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.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
Over time, Marie Hurabiell says her own political identity has evolved. A former Republican, she now describes herself as representing what she calls San Francisco's pragmatic middle.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The design process for the floats began in November, with a crew of nearly 30 people working to put the final product together.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the warm temperatures will continue this week.
Teachers in the Dublin Unified School District were striking on Monday after late negotiations on Sunday failed. Amanda Hari reports.
with Darren Peck.
As the Bay Area struggles to add more affordable housing, the question arises: What does affordable mean?
Family identify San Pablo teacher one of 2 people killed in Oakland shooting
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.