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Police units in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of possible shots fired at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, according to authorities.
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Police units in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of possible shots fired at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, according to authorities.
Nearly half of all people who die in the U.S. are now cremated, with many of those ashes being scattered or placed in urns. But more and more people are now using their loved ones' ashes to help create living memorials with biodegradable urns.
A man was accidentally shot in the leg near San Francisco State University on Wednesday night when his neighbor was cleaning his gun and didn't realize there was a bullet in the chamber, police said.
A Bay Area water taxi business is looking to expand by offering commuters service from Berkeley to San Francisco.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Homeland Security officials must quickly release immigrant children — but not their parents — from family detention centers after being picked up crossing the border.
Fun for kids and adults alike, miniature golf offers the perfect activity for a fun get together. Here are five of the Bay Area's best mini golf courses.
Investigations into officer-involved shootings take too long and provide too little information to the public, according to a San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report released Wednesday.
The male occupant of a vehicle died after crashing into a home and sparking a fire in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
Caltrans began the meticulous process of lowering the fourth of five 504-foot sections of the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge on to barges Wednesday.
For anyone looking to clean up their diet or support sustainable agriculture, organic produce is a smart choice. Here are 5 spots to find the best organic fruits and vegetables in the East Bay.
One of San Francisco's oldest gay bars could be closing up shop.
Firefighters were forced to battle at least three fires ignited by fireworks Monday night, including an Oakley blaze that sent two people to the hospital.
Roadkill is a familiar sight for Northern California drivers. Scientists at UC Davis say I-280 is a death trap when it comes to car versus critter collision.
A group a about 50 animal rights protesters shut down traffic on San Francisco's Embarcadero Monday.
Don't let urban living stop you from having a green thumb. Despite the fog and cold weather there are plenty of vegetables, fruit and flowers that grow. Community gardens are thriving all around San Francisco.
Pinch hitter Ramiro Pena doubled in a run from first base in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday to take two of three in the series.
For once there's a 'top 5' list San Francisco didn't make, and it's a good thing.
Two suspects who were captured on a security camera as they systemically smashed glass cases and stole $500,000 worth of jewelry from a San Francisco store have been arrested.
Workers in a handful of Bay Area cities including San Francisco will be getting a pay raise starting Friday.
Sonoma is the gateway to Northern California's wine country, just 40 miles north of San Francisco. Here, visitors discover the intersection of sunshine, vineyards and history that makes Sonoma unique as the birthplace of California statehood in 1846. Add the lure of seasonal festivals for a great getaway destination offering lots more than wonderful wineries.
Kids' educational programs can be a great way to keep children active and learning during the long summer months. Here are five of the Bay Area's best enriching programs.
Bicyclist and pedestrian advocates called for action in the wake of the deaths of two cyclists on city streets last week.
San Francisco's newest crop of police recruits will be the first officers to be issued body-worn cameras.
It doesn't happen very often, but homicides in the Bay Area's three largest cities are at about the same level, and while that's good news for Oakland and San Francisco, it's bad news for San Jose.
The minimum wage in San Francisco goes up 75-cents Friday, hitting $13 an hour for the city's lowest paid workers.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says defensive tackle Alfred Collins is out for the season after tearing his patellar tendon.
A Spare the Air alert and a heat advisory are in effect for the Bay Area on Wednesday, as another day of hot temperatures are expected throughout the region.
BART service is running normally Wednesday, following equipment issues and a substation fire near the Daly City station leading to major disruptions during the Tuesday evening commute.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says defensive tackle Alfred Collins is out for the season after tearing his patellar tendon.
A Spare the Air alert and a heat advisory are in effect for the Bay Area on Wednesday, as another day of hot temperatures are expected throughout the region.
BART service is running normally Wednesday, following equipment issues and a substation fire near the Daly City station leading to major disruptions during the Tuesday evening commute.
Bryce Eldridge hit a solo home run in the first inning and extended his on-base streak to 17 games, Christian Koss connected the next inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1.
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
BART service is running normally Wednesday, following equipment issues and a substation fire near the Daly City station leading to major disruptions during the Tuesday evening commute.
A dog attacked a woman in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, leaving the victim with severe injuries, police said.
Hand in hand, three members of the Hobson family - Lucy, Dave, and Phil - are ready to take a trip back in time. Their portal to the past is found inside the Forever Grateful immersive exhibition that just opened at Golden Gate Park.
A mountain lion was spotted roaming around San Francisco's Panhandle, prompting animal control to respond to the area.
On this busy Labor Day weekend, visitors packed some of San Francisco's most recognizable destinations, from the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 39 and Chinatown.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Dominic Peterson died last week after collapsing during a two-mile training run with his teammates in Moraga. On Monday, the Peterson family was still searching for answers.
The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. near Sand Creek Road and Shady Willow Lane.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
Nearly a month after the Timber Fire broke out, firefighters announced progress in battling two major wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres in California's Big Sur region.
Ari Green was repairing a streetlight when police say a box truck crashed into his city work vehicle. His family is now asking what led to the collision — and whether more could have been done to protect him.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
The National Park Service is looking for a residential volunteer to help staff the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse this fall and winter, with free housing included.
A minor earthquake shook Sonoma County Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
Two campers who were found dead after they went missing during a canoe trip on Tomales Bay over the weekend have been identified.
A man arrested in connection with a series of home burglaries in the North Bay and the East Bay has been connected to additional thefts, deputies said.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says defensive tackle Alfred Collins is out for the season after tearing his patellar tendon.
Bryce Eldridge hit a solo home run in the first inning and extended his on-base streak to 17 games, Christian Koss connected the next inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1.
Aaron Donald won't play Week 1, delaying his return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa is set to play in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in his first game action since a tearing a knee ligament last September.
Shay Whitcomb chopped a single with one out in the 11th inning for his first career game-ending RBI, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
A Fairfield man was arrested Monday after police said he threatened people inside a home while armed with a firearm, prompting a standoff that lasted about 90 minutes.
A person was stabbed while trying to stop a would-be thief who had taken a tip jar from a Marina District business, a witness told CBS News Bay Area.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
An investigation is underway after two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Solano County on Thursday evening, authorities said.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
An HVAC expert said he is using AI to collect data on every call for service, so when another technician runs into a similar situation, they can check previous information.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Fans of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies lined up outside legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett's Berkeley studio Friday, hoping to take home a piece of movie history.
Pokémon fans from across the country and around the world are pouring into San Francisco this weekend for the largest Pokémon World Championships in the event's history.
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 hot conditions throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday, with coastal areas around 80 and triple-digit temperatures in some inland locations. A heat advisory remains in effect through Thursday night. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
The Pittsburg Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged the security lapses that led to a shooting inside the department's booking area that injured an officer and a suspect.
BART experienced major delays across the system Tuesday evening after equipment problems near the Daly City station disrupted service during the evening commute, officials said.
A judge ruled on Tuesday that construction at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility outside Gilroy will stay on hold for at least another week. Meanwhile, at the San Jose federal courthouse, dozens of people marched in opposition to the facility. John Ramos reports on the developments.
A woman took her first steps barely a month after she was hit by a car driven by a small child as she was walking her dog in Oakland. Katie Nielsen 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.