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The San Francisco Unified School District has settled a sexual abuse lawsuit for $1.5 million stemming from a case a decade ago where a high school teacher-counselor was accused of grooming a student and school officials allegedly ignored it.
Over 500 San Francisco Unified School District staff members could receive preliminary layoff notices in the coming weeks, Superintendent Dr. Maria Su said on Tuesday.
The students at Yick Wo Elementary School on Tuesday got a chance to ask the new leader of San Francisco Unified some of the burning questions families across the district have been wondering about for months.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Tuesday officially appointed Maria Su as superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District, less than a week after the previous superintendent resigned.
The new interim head of the San Francisco Unified School District made her first public appearance Monday.
Maria Su, who is being appointed as the new superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District, looks to bring stability to the district amid a major budget deficit. John Ramos reports.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the new head of the San Francisco school district speaking at her public introduction.
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne resigned Friday, amid controversy over plans to close or merge more than a dozen schools amid a massive budget shortfall. The district also announced that the closures are on hold.
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in the Castro District is one of 13 public schools the San Francisco Unified School District plans to close or merge with another school. For one family, the fight to keep the school named in honor of an LGBTQ+ icon open is deeply personal.
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne could resign as soon as Friday, according to published reports.
Juliette Goodrich reports on San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne likely submitting his resignation on Friday.
Mayor London Breed on Tuesday called on the San Francisco Unified School District to halt the closing of schools to address the district's budget deficit and blasted the superintendent's handling of the process.
Sunday morning dozens of Sutro Elementary families got up early to rally for their school at the Clement Street Farmer's Market.
Parents and students at a San Francisco school on the budget chopping block rallied Thursday outside their school to protest its inclusion on a list of proposed closures.
Kara St. Cyr reports on protests by Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy parents, students and teachers over possible closure of the Castro District institution.
Amid a major budget shortfall, the San Francisco Unified School District on Tuesday released a list of more than a dozen schools facing potential closure or merger with another school.
Amid a major budget shortfall, the San Francisco Unified School District on Tuesday released a list of more than a dozen schools facing potential closure or merger with another school. Kara St. Cyr reports.
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials. Amanda Hari reports. (9-29-24)
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials.
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Friday that they have discovered about 350 teachers in the district who do not have active teaching credentials.
Parents in the San Francisco Unified School District are reacting to Mayor London Breed's plan to stabilize the district amid a massive budget shortfall and the possibility of school closures.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on SF Mayor London Breed providing details on the help the city is providing its troubled school district.
San Francisco Unified parents are growing anxious and frustrated after learning they have to wait longer to learn which schools will be closed next year.
Lauren Toms reports on growing anxiety for San Francisco parents over which schools will be slated to close by the district.
Enrollment continues to drop in San Francisco public schools, and parents and students will soon be feeling the impact of closures and budget cuts.
The Ballers increased the stadium's capacity from 4,000 to 4,100 so more people could attend the game.
Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
A unique program teaching broadcasting students at San Francisco State University how to deliver real-time traffic reports is wrapping up a successful first semester, but because of state budget cuts, its future is now stuck in gridlock.
The California Highway Patrol said she was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near 39th and Adeline streets in Oakland.
The Ballers increased the stadium's capacity from 4,000 to 4,100 so more people could attend the game.
Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously.
A unique program teaching broadcasting students at San Francisco State University how to deliver real-time traffic reports is wrapping up a successful first semester, but because of state budget cuts, its future is now stuck in gridlock.
The California Highway Patrol said she was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near 39th and Adeline streets in Oakland.
A man accused of a deadly January shooting that happened in Antioch was recently arrested in Fairfield, police announced Tuesday.
Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously.
A unique program teaching broadcasting students at San Francisco State University how to deliver real-time traffic reports is wrapping up a successful first semester, but because of state budget cuts, its future is now stuck in gridlock.
The crash on Saturday in San Francisco injured four people, with one of them having life-threatening injuries.
Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million adults and children seek medical care for a traumatic brain injury.
The fire destroyed a playground's equipment at Lafayette Elementary School late Sunday night, after another fire earlier this month damaged a storage container.
The Ballers increased the stadium's capacity from 4,000 to 4,100 so more people could attend the game.
The California Highway Patrol said she was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near 39th and Adeline streets in Oakland.
After three months of rehearsals, Bloco Ginga Brasil is about to cross the finish line.
A fire at an auto dismantling shop in Oakley spread to nearby grass Tuesday afternoon and was spreading quickly, fire officials said.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service in much of the East Bay was disrupted during the Tuesday afternoon commute, as crews made repairs following an early morning fire near the San Leandro station.
Now, during special permitted events, businesses in the entertainment zones will be able to use the streets and sidewalks for outdoor events.
Authorities in the Bay Area have arrested two out of three alleged members of a retail theft ring suspected of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in beauty products from local stores.
Scrap metal recyclers have been targeted in undercover sting operations in San Jose, resulting in criminal citations last month, police said Monday.
Two men were arrested last month for allegedly assaulting and attempting to sex traffic two teenage girls from a San Jose hotel, police said Monday.
The autonomous vehicle company Waymo can now operate in San Jose, becoming the first robotaxi firm to offer services in the city.
Two teens were arrested Monday and face felony charges for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing a San Francisco Bay Area church, including defecating on a restroom floor.
Authorities on the Northern California coast said one person has died and two others were wounded in a shooting tied to an illegal cannabis grow last week.
A Vallejo family has been displaced following a weekend fire at an apartment complex that spread to a nearby hillside and burned several acres during Red Flag Warning conditions.
Tesla owners in a North Bay town are expressing their disdain for Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration with bumper stickers and more.
College commencements are usually a time of joy and celebration, marking the culmination of years of hard work. But for the student athletes at Sonoma State University, this year's graduation was laced with sorrow and uncertainty.
The Ballers increased the stadium's capacity from 4,000 to 4,100 so more people could attend the game.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Kris Bubic threw seven scoreless innings, losing a no-hit bid in the sixth on an official scoring change, and Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer in the eighth as the Kansas City Royals got past the San Francisco Giants 3-1.
The San Francisco 49ers locked up another core player with a lucrative extension, agreeing to a three-year extension with All-Pro Fred Warner that makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history.
Heliot Ramos hit a leadoff homer in the first inning and had a go-ahead single in the eighth, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics that completed a series sweep.
The California Highway Patrol said she was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near 39th and Adeline streets in Oakland.
A man accused of a deadly January shooting that happened in Antioch was recently arrested in Fairfield, police announced Tuesday.
Three members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced to federal prison Monday after being convicted of ordering multiple murders while serving time in the California prison system, authorities said.
The crash on Saturday in San Francisco injured four people, with one of them having life-threatening injuries.
Two teens were arrested Monday and face felony charges for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing a San Francisco Bay Area church, including defecating on a restroom floor.
The autonomous vehicle company Waymo can now operate in San Jose, becoming the first robotaxi firm to offer services in the city.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
At least two school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area have issuing warnings to parents about a viral social media trend in which students are damaging their school-issued Chromebook computers.
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
Last week, PG&E informed Monterey County that it wants to reactivate its Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility by June 1, but the county said that it is too soon.
Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million adults and children seek medical care for a traumatic brain injury.
A groundbreaking study is offering new hope for children living with severe peanut allergies — including a teen from the Bay Area.
We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers.
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he's really living, once again.
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
The longtime progressive former congresswoman was sworn in as Oakland's 52nd mayor on Tuesday, promising to usher in a new era in an embattled city she has called deeply divided.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," billionaire Elon Musk said.
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
While Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, a couple in San Francisco is hopeful that he will bring about change that they say is long overdue.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously.
Now, during special permitted events, businesses in the entertainment zones will be able to use the streets and sidewalks for outdoor events.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
Although the race begins on Sunday, some street closures began on Saturday.
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.
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Amanda Hari reports on the season opener for the Oakland Ballers. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on an activist and ER doctor who are still hoping for a ceasefire in Gaza. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for May 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
A unique program teaching broadcast students at San Francisco State University how to deliver real-time traffic reports is wrapping up a successful first semester, but because of state budget cuts its future is now stuck in gridlock. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
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.