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San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is retiring after nearly four decades in Congress. Brad Hamilton reports.
A man who was arrested in connection with the stabbings of multiple people at bar in San Francisco's Richmond District bar last month was released following an arraignment hearing, authorities said.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan announced Thursday that she is joining the race to succeed Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is set to retire after nearly four decades in Congress.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample but waited to perform several tests before releasing the information 11 months after the initial finding.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
At least two people were injured following a high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles in San Francisco's Marina District Tuesday morning.
Earlier this year, the zoo had come under scrutiny as the San Francisco Animal Control and Welfare Commission deemed the facilities were outdated and unsafe for both animals and visitors.
The infant was taken to a hospital on the 1100 block of Van Ness Avenue on Sept. 12, just before noon, with life-threatening injuries, police said, and he was pronounced dead on Nov. 3.
The former billion-dollar property was put up for auction, and the two lenders ended up with the building at a cost of only $133 million.
People gathered at San Francisco City Hall for the 11th annual World Day of Remembrance for Traffic victims. The day honors the millions of individuals hurt and killed in traffic crashes each year.
When they arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but one of them was declared deceased at the hospital, police said.
Police said the marine unit was responding to a call for service around 5:30 p.m. when they saw an unresponsive person in the water at Pier 43, near Jefferson Street and Embarcadero.
According to the NWS, isolated thunderstorms are possible Sunday night into Monday morning. There will be a chance of minor flooding.
Some people living in Outer Richmond near Ocean Beach are still shaken up after a shooting last Saturday.
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination.
Isabella Alcaraz, San Francisco's newest supervisor, has stepped down only a week after being appointed by Mayor Daniel Lurie. Kelsi Thorud reports on the controversy that led to her leaving office.
After one week on the job, recently appointed San Francisco supervisor Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz announced late Thursday that she is resigning.
After one week on the job, recently appointed San Francisco supervisor Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz resigned late Thursday amid reports involving the pet store she once owned.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
An 80-year-old Colorado man was convicted in the 1978 cold case murder in San Francisco of a 15-year-old girl visiting the city from New York, authorities announced Thursday.
An atmospheric river storm brought heavy rain and strong winds throughout the Bay Area and Monterey Bay on Thursday, leaving behind flooded road and downed trees in communities across the region. Anne Makovec, Jessica Burch and Veronica Macias report.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
The low office vacancy rate throughout the area is translating to success for businesses operating within the Presidio.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
In a recent survey, the vast majority of surfers feel a personal responsibility for the health of the ocean. Now, a Santa Cruz company hopes to provide them with one way to surf in a more eco-friendly manner.
A teenager who fired a gun during an after-school skirmish at Fairfield High School in September was already awaiting sentencing in a separate gun assault case at the time and will serve six months in detention for both cases, police said.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
In a recent survey, the vast majority of surfers feel a personal responsibility for the health of the ocean. Now, a Santa Cruz company hopes to provide them with one way to surf in a more eco-friendly manner.
A teenager who fired a gun during an after-school skirmish at Fairfield High School in September was already awaiting sentencing in a separate gun assault case at the time and will serve six months in detention for both cases, police said.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
San Francisco's newly appointed police chief, Derrick Lew, is taking office with an ambitious promise: "I truly believe we're entering a golden era in San Francisco."
A social worker was stabbed and severely injured Thursday inside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, authorities said.
An inmate at a San Francisco County Jail facility was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by another inmate Thursday afternoon, deputies said.
A necropsy has revealed the apparent cause of death of Claude, the beloved albino alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
Just a year after Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled by nearly 63% of the voters, she's running again to get her job back.
The zoo has written a glowing love letter to the city of Oakland, in its new exhibit: The Future of Oakland.
About 1,500 teachers at the West Contra Costa Unified School District took to the picket lines on Thursday, striking over what they said were low pay and a lack of permanent staffing.
In 2023, there was a total of 114 murders in the city, 75 in 2024, to just below 60 by the start of December this year.
A former Antioch police officer who was convicted as part of a corruption case involving several officers in the department was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
The mother of a newborn baby who was found dead in Monterey County in 1994 has pleaded guilty to her son's death, prosecutors said.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
Kiara Manion opened Bloom with her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, building a following around breakfast classics such as chicken and waffles. The restaurant has also become a go-to gathering place on San Francisco 49ers game days.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced charges against the 17-year-old accused of shooting three people at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair mall on Black Friday.
Two people were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving Teslas on Highway 87 in San Jose late Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
One of two people charged in the Santa Rosa killing of Mark Calgani, the general manger of San Francisco's Condor Club, has pleaded no contest in the case.
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
Cal Fire said, around 3 p.m., crews were called to Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero for a report of a person in the water.
Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
California has hired Tosh Lupoi as the new head coach, bringing back the former Golden Bears player and assistant.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
A teenager who fired a gun during an after-school skirmish at Fairfield High School in September was already awaiting sentencing in a separate gun assault case at the time and will serve six months in detention for both cases, police said.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
The mother of a newborn baby who was found dead in Monterey County in 1994 has pleaded guilty to her son's death, prosecutors said.
One of two people charged in the Santa Rosa killing of Mark Calgani, the general manger of San Francisco's Condor Club, has pleaded no contest in the case.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
An alert sent to people across California warning about a strong earthquake striking Northern Nevada on Thursday morning was sent in error, officials said.
Bay Area technology giants were among the winners at the 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards in New York on Thursday.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
AI is swiftly reshaping America's labor market, performing many technical and cognitive tasks across a range of industries, study says.
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.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Just a year after Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled by nearly 63% of the voters, she's running again to get her job back.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Derrick Lew, who was born and raised in San Francisco, has been with the department for more than 20 years, and in that time, he has served at the Ingleside, Bayview, Mission and Central stations, the mayor's office said.
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.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Families along Thompson Avenue, also known as Christmas Tree Lane, have decked out their porches and front lawns in time for the holidays.
Cirque du Soleil's return brings more than spectacle to San Francisco; it continues to fuel the local economy. Nightly performances draw thousands into the 2,500-seat Big Top near Oracle Park, boosting foot traffic and business in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
Allison Keaney, the first female CEO of the Cow Palace, one of California's biggest rodeo venues, said ticket sales jumped 61% this year, and women's rodeo, once an afterthought, is now ropin' in fans fast.
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.
John Ramos reports on Marin County banning wood exteriors for some future home constructions in the county.
The 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards were held in New York City on Thursday, with San Francisco-based company Dolby being awarded the prestigious Pioneering Emmy Award for its Mastering HDR Display, which forever changed the industry.
With shows happening at multiple venues, this year’s production promises incredible music and heart-warming holiday spirit. Artistic Director & Conductor Jake Stensberg sat down with Max Darrow yesterday to talk about the magic audiences can expect this winter.
Chilly conditions Friday morning will make way for highs in the 60s. Heading into the weekend, a coastal flood advisory is in effect for low-lying areas due to the king tides. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Just a year after Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled by nearly 63% of the voters, she's running again to get her job back.
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.