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San Francisco Public Works began a six-month project this week to stabilize the crumbling cliff at Telegraph Hill below Coit Tower to improve the stability of the hillside and to prevent future rockslides.
The doors in the San Francisco Zoo's gorilla enclosure had a history of mechanical problems long before of them crushed a 16-month female gorilla named Kabibe earlier this month, according to a newspaper investigation.
Fire crews in San Francisco contained a single-alarm fire at a coffee shop in the city's Bayview neighborhood Friday morning, a fire dispatcher said
With a successful first year under their belts, owners Hope and Pete Colling are delighted to have brought their dream to life: a quaint little neighborhood shop where they mingle with customers and display their made-with-love items. Here are some Thanksgiving craft ideas from the experts.
A book called "The Great Controversy" has landed in hundreds of thousands of mailboxes all over San Francisco and Oakland this week. KPIX 5 reporter Andria Borba received one of the books and found out what it was all about.
California driver's licenses will have a new category for undocumented immigrants come January.
The country watched as Ferguson made headlines with residents rioting against law enforcement, and in the wake of that a Bay Area man's foundation is helping arm citizens with cameras.
Kabiba, the young gorilla crushed by a hydraulic door, did not have to die, according to five San Francisco zookeepers.
Police believe a 12-year old girl missing for ten days from San Francisco may have been sold into the sex trade.
San Francisco is one of four finalist cities being considered for a U.S. bid to host the Olympic Games.
The decision stems from the disclosure of several private emails earlier this year between a PG&E executive and CPUC officials in a case over utility rates.
Two men at a San Francisco biotech startup are on a quest to deliver personal empowerment for women in the form of fruity-smelling genitals.
Some San Francisco Uber customers are going to get the ride of their lives, Friday, thanks to the rideshare company's partnership with Spotify.
Tuition could be raised by as much as five percent in each of the next five years, unless the state boosts the university system's budget.
The Warriors are off to one of the best starts in the franchise's history -- and they're also making strides in the carbon footprint department.
Beauty giant Sephora is accused of some pretty ugly behavior. A new lawsuit accuses the company of discriminating against Asian-American women.
Undocumented immigrants in the San Francisco Bay Area will be watching closely as President Obama unveils his plan to let them stay.
The San Francisco Fire Department pulled two people from the San Francisco Bay Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman.
Drivers for a transportation service contracted to shuttle Facebook employees voted Wednesday to unionize, according to a statement from the service's CEO.
Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara is 445 days away. The big sporting event means big opportunities for local businesses, and entrepreneurs are already lining up for a slice of the action.
Thieves made off with five cases of fresh crab from a Whole Foods store in San Francisco Wednesday.
A consumer-advocacy group says one of the recently-released emails between PG&E and the California Public Utilities Commission shows the commission's president pushed a backroom deal to award PG&E millions in unearned energy efficiency incentives.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's board of directors has approved major changes to traffic and parking along Van Ness Avenue to make way for Bus Rapid Transit lanes.
Two penguin hatchlings will be starting "fish school" soon in preparation for joining the African penguin exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State.
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died on Saturday after being ejected from a vehicle during an overnight crash, officials said.
A volunteer army of citizen scientists fanned out across the Lake Tahoe area watershed on Saturday morning for the annual Tahoe-Truckee Snapshot Day.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died on Saturday after being ejected from a vehicle during an overnight crash, officials said.
A volunteer army of citizen scientists fanned out across the Lake Tahoe area watershed on Saturday morning for the annual Tahoe-Truckee Snapshot Day.
The San Francisco Giants have traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for a left-handed pitching prospect and a 2026 draft pick, the team announced Saturday.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Officials in San Francisco have sued the owners of a convenience store in the city's Tenderloin, saying the establishment sold methamphetamine and cannabis, along with illegal tobacco products.
Police in San Francisco said a cold case involving a woman who disappeared more than 50 years ago has been solved, with the help of DNA.
Drivers who are planning to use 19th Avenue in San Francisco this Mother's Day weekend should expect delays, as southbound lanes of the roadway are closed for repaving work.
On what would have been his 95th birthday, a stretch of Interstate 80 in San Francisco has been officially renamed to honor San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays.
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died on Saturday after being ejected from a vehicle during an overnight crash, officials said.
Three separate incidents involving Oakland police officers unfolded over a 24-hour span this week, including an early Friday morning traffic stop that ended with an officer shooting a suspect after two other officers were dragged by a car.
Police activity along Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore led to the closure of all lanes in both directions as the weekend getaway commute on Friday afternoon was beginning.
Two Oakland police officers and a suspect were taken to hospitals early Friday morning after a traffic stop in East Oakland ended in a shooting.
A man in distress was shot and killed by San Leandro police on Thursday evening after he pointed a gun at officers, police said.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
A jury convicted a San Jose couple of murder for the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter, authorities said Friday.
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another that later burned in a major fire, authorities said.
The owner of a business on California's Central Coast has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a customer during what police described as a "spiritual cleansing."
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to highlight the life and legacy of Japanese American Takayoshi "Dick" Miyagawa.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation and other offenses after a worker reported he was forced to live and work at a cannabis growing site for two years.
Two former Rohnert Park police officers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for their roles in a marijuana extortion scheme in which they posed as federal agents, prosecutors said.
Police in Santa Rosa have made one arrest and are looking for additional suspects following a shooting near a Cinco de Mayo festival Tuesday night.
In the North Bay, tractors have been commonly used to trim down dry brush, but grazing is now gaining popularity.
After years of devastating wildfires, droughts, and floods, many North Bay communities banned new gas stations as part of an effort to fight climate change. But the Town of Windsor may be making a U-turn.
Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State.
The San Francisco Giants have traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for a left-handed pitching prospect and a 2026 draft pick, the team announced Saturday.
Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91-80 in the season opener for both teams.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
Three separate incidents involving Oakland police officers unfolded over a 24-hour span this week, including an early Friday morning traffic stop that ended with an officer shooting a suspect after two other officers were dragged by a car.
A jury convicted a San Jose couple of murder for the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter, authorities said Friday.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation and other offenses after a worker reported he was forced to live and work at a cannabis growing site for two years.
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another that later burned in a major fire, authorities said.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A hospital in Santa Clara County is working to find the source of contamination that led to several people being infected by Legionella bacteria.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Candidates for California governor were set to hold their final debate before the June Primary Election on May 14 in San Francisco.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
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.
with Zoe Mintz.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Da Lin reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the temperatures will creep up through Mother's Day weekend and into next week, but a cooldown is coming.
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another that later burned in a major fire, authorities said.
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.