San Francisco Subway System Expansion Proposed By Supervisor Wiener
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener Tuesday announced legislation for a master plan to expand the city's subway system.
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San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener Tuesday announced legislation for a master plan to expand the city's subway system.
There will be an extra northbound lane on the Golden Gate Bridge starting with Tuesday's evening commute, bridge district officials said.
San Francisco is a city rich in history, but its government agencies often do a poor job of preserving it.
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is heading to San Francisco to discuss why he believes he should win the Republican nomination.
A San Francisco Municipal Railway bus engine overheated and caught fire Tuesday morning, briefly blocking traffic on U.S. Highway 101, according to Muni and California Highway Patrol officials.
Two men were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Monday night after a shooting in San Francisco's Inner Mission, according to police.
With National Video Game Day falling on Sept. 12th, what better way to celebrate than by playing old video games from one's youth? For those who long ago said "goodbye" to their retro consoles and games, here are five Bay Area spots to buy vintage video games.
San Francisco car washes are charging as much as $100 to clean vehicles covered in dust from the Burning Man playa.
A 2014 Oakland mayoral candidate has claimed ownership of a chicken that tried to cross the Bay Bridge on Wednesday and became the subject of countless jokes on social media.
A meteor was caught on camera exploding in the atmosphere over Bangkok, Thailand by several dashcams Monday.
The San Francisco police department said they are investigating a spate of racist, anti-Chinese graffiti appearing in the Portola neighborhood as a hate crime.
Astronaut Scott Kelly captured a photo of the city, Golden Gate Bridge and all, from aboard the International Space Station Saturday.
San Francisco police have arrested a bicyclist they say became violent during last month's Critical Mass bike ride.
The son of a former San Francisco 49ers CEO died early Sunday morning in a boat collision off Santa Catalina Island in Southern California, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and a Facebook post by the CEO.
Classical music organizations in the Bay Area number in the hundreds, giving performances sprinkled throughout the region. Several choral groups have gained national and international attention through live performances, tours and recordings. Sing with, or just enjoying listening to, some of the best.
Some of BART's estimated 80,000 weekend riders are taking the bus since the transit agency closed the Transbay Tube for maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
A kite surfer at the western edge of San Francisco who ended up blown off course was hit by a car Friday afternoon and seriously hurt.
Police are hoping a new video will lead to a cyclist who became violent during last week's Critical Mass bike ride.
A San Francisco police officer, who resigned earlier this year after the launch of an internal investigation stemming from alleged misuse of a city-owned vehicle, as well as city gas and automotive services, was arrested Friday, a police spokesman said.
A judge has ruled that a man at the center of the national immigration debate will stand trial on a murder charge in the shooting death of a young San Francisco woman.
Three people are claiming ownership of the small brown chicken that fouled up rush-hour traffic in the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this week.
The long Labor Day weekend offers the perfect opportunity for families to spend quality time reconnecting before the hectic fall season. Here are five of the East Bay's best bets for family-friendly Labor Day events.
Emails from the American Egg Board revealed plans to stop its so-called "major threat," San Francisco-based Hampton Creek. The food startup makes Just Mayo, an eggless mayonnaise alternative.
Transit agencies are pitching in get people between the East Bay and San Francisco this weekend as BART's Transbay Tube closes for three days.
The shooting was reported at 8:58 a.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Paul Avenue west of Third Street, police said.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking outside a San Jose home last month, police said, as investigators continue to search for a third suspect in the case.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the search for three boaters missing after their vessel sank in San Francisco Bay will be suspended at sunset.
A group of street vendors in Oakland say that in the past few months, enforcement actions against them have become increasingly aggressive.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking outside a San Jose home last month, police said, as investigators continue to search for a third suspect in the case.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the search for three boaters missing after their vessel sank in San Francisco Bay will be suspended at sunset.
A group of street vendors in Oakland say that in the past few months, enforcement actions against them have become increasingly aggressive.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the search for three boaters missing after their vessel sank in San Francisco Bay will be suspended at sunset.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
One person died and three were missing in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday after a boat with 20 people on board sank near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.
A San Francisco man faces a litany of charges after police said he set fire to his apartment building unit, and attacked emergency responders who attempted to rescue him.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man on multiple drug charges over the weekend after he allegedly left behind a bag containing methamphetamine in the back of a rideshare vehicle.
A group of street vendors in Oakland say that in the past few months, enforcement actions against them have become increasingly aggressive.
Privacy advocates warn of a "dragnet" while some customers say retail theft has gone too far.
Oakland police officers shot and killed an armed suspect in the parking lot of a strip mall on Monday afternoon, police said.
City leaders in Oakland voted to approve a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal that would include revenue from future events.
The nearly century-old tower is being reduced by 40 feet after studies found it could crack during a major earthquake, risking flooding in Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
The U.S. Justice Department has identified a San Jose State University graduate student suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti and bomb threats found on the university campus.
A planned ribbon cutting at a newly renovated park in the South Bay is on hold due to vandalism, officials said.
Officials in Santa Clara County said Monday that they are going door-to-door to more than 1,000 South Bay homes to pick up grapevines sold at Costco stores linked to an invasive pest.
A new project is under construction in San Jose that has all the characteristics of a massive new data center, but Google and the city insist that it is something else.
Police in San Jose said that they have busted an alleged illegal nightclub found in an industrial space.
Residents at Smith Ranch Homes, Aldersly, Drake Terrace, The Tamalpais and Villa Marin raise money each year for the scholarship fund, which was established in 1994.
The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.
Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks.
A San Francisco Bay Area man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee with a shotgun, authorities said.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said a suspect's selfie from a crime scene helped lead to arrests in a $100,000 commercial burglary case.
The teams square off for the third time this season. In the last matchup on May 29 the Valkyries won 90-88 led by 25 points from Veronica Burton, while Raven Johnson scored 16 points for the Fever.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
City leaders in Oakland voted to approve a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal that would include revenue from future events.
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking outside a San Jose home last month, police said, as investigators continue to search for a third suspect in the case.
After years of being on the run, a Georgia fugitive is in custody after officials say he was caught trying to fare evade at a BART station.
The U.S. Justice Department has identified a San Jose State University graduate student suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti and bomb threats found on the university campus.
A San Francisco man faces a litany of charges after police said he set fire to his apartment building unit, and attacked emergency responders who attempted to rescue him.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man on multiple drug charges over the weekend after he allegedly left behind a bag containing methamphetamine in the back of a rideshare vehicle.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Privacy advocates warn of a "dragnet" while some customers say retail theft has gone too far.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
A new project is under construction in San Jose that has all the characteristics of a massive new data center, but Google and the city insist that it is something else.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
While there are a few Californians sick with cyclosporiasis, there aren't any known local outbreaks right now, and none linked to the national outbreak, state health officials say.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
A group of street vendors in Oakland say that in the past few months, enforcement actions against them have become increasingly aggressive.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on Battery Street in the Financial District.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
A man from Sutter County was identified as the person who died after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday near Alcatraz. Three passengers were still missing as of Wednesday afternoon. Anne Makovec reports.
A group of street vendors in Oakland say that in the past few months, enforcement actions against them have become increasingly aggressive. John Ramos reports.
Residents at several Marin County retirement communities are helping employees and their relatives pursue degrees and career training through a scholarship program that has operated for more than three decades. Kenny Choi reports.
A San Francisco historian and a small group of history buffs are on a mission to save several dozen small homes that were built to displace evacuees following the 1906 earthquake and fire. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Expect continued hot conditions away from the coast on Wednesday, with highs in the 90s and low 100s inland. Meanwhile, a cooling trend will take hold as the weekend approaches. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.