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More than 17,500 PG&E customers remained without power in the Bay Area Friday morning as a result of strong winds in the region, a utility spokeswoman said.
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More than 17,500 PG&E customers remained without power in the Bay Area Friday morning as a result of strong winds in the region, a utility spokeswoman said.
State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano is bringing legislation to Sacramento which could change the Ellis Act—the provisional law that has been used as a method for tenant evictions in San Francisco.
It's one of the recommendations from a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency study on long-term bicycle parking in San Francisco.
A man suffered a graze wound to his hand in a shooting in San Francisco's Bayview District early Friday morning, police said.
The decade of the depression was not without whimsy, and one of the most fantastic ideas of the 1930s was a scheme to dramatically alter the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The state archive holds blue prints for turning both spans into wild rides.
The findings from the San Francisco Food Security Task Force show that one in four San Franciscans are at risk of missing meals and going hungry.
A tunnel-boring machine that has been slowly carving out the path for San Francisco's new Central Subway system will pass under Market Street next week and could cause BART delays, Municipal Transportation Agency officials said.
A San Francisco man has been ordered held without bail in New York after a prosecutor accused him of running a massive online drug empire and paying $730,000 to try to kill six people.
A bicyclist was seriously injured when he collided with the rear of a vehicle in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, police said Thursday.
The San Francisco Police Department released the photo of a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting outside a nightclub in the city's South of Market over the weekend.
A man was arrested on the steps of San Francisco's Hall Of Justice Wednesday afternoon after allegedly stabbing two people nearby, a police spokeswoman said.
A fire in an underground vault was quickly extinguished Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco's Financial District, fire and PG&E officials said.
A California Highway Patrol typo resulted in a "Floosing" warning along the wet 101 freeway late Wednesday morning.
The man spoke to police last week after seeing a flyer about the case of Lynne Spalding.
The neighborhood is best known for the famed Painted Ladies, one of the top tourist attractions in San Francisco.
Much of the bill came from the big San Francisco Civic Center finale, where 5-year-old Miles Scott was given a key to the city.
About 13,000 patient care workers at the University of California's five medical centers were holding a one-day strike Wednesday over their allegation that the university has engaged in unfair labor practices.
A San Francisco parolee was arrested in Pacifica on Monday after he allegedly led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle, police said.
New funding for San Francisco Municipal Railway service could be prioritized to the city's low-income neighborhoods under a charter amendment introduced Tuesday by a city supervisor.
President Barack Obama is headed to the Bay Area for another fundraising swing next week. According to KPIX 5, KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier, donors have not been quick to open up their wallets.
District Attorney George Gascon said Monday that AT&T Inc., Verizon Wireless, United States Cellular Corp., Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. rebuffed Samsung's proposal to preload its phones with Absolute LoJack anti-theft software as a standard feature.
Several dozen protesters angry over recent allegations of police brutality in Valencia Gardens gathered outside the Mission police station in San Francisco Tuesday evening.
The National Rifle Association is suing on behalf of the San Francisco Veteran Police Officers Association over the city's upcoming ban on the possession of gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds.
A man whose body was found at the San Leandro Marina on Friday has been identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as 20-year-old Derrick Shao.
Despite all the headlines about the surge in technology jobs in San Francisco, on report suggests the tech sector still makes up only a tiny percentage of the city's private jobs.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County has burned more than a 130 acres since Sunday afternoon and was spreading on Monday.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
A suspect in a May shooting outside a Suisun City apartment building that left two people dead was arrested, police said Monday.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County has burned more than a 130 acres since Sunday afternoon and was spreading on Monday.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
A suspect in a May shooting outside a Suisun City apartment building that left two people dead was arrested, police said Monday.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved the first new project that qualifies under Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to build more housing in neighborhoods across the city.
Police in San Francisco have recovered a body in the water west of the Golden Gate Bridge over the weekend.
California is one of five places on Earth that has a Mediterranean climate. The other four are the Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, the western Cape of South Africa, and western and southern Australia.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The San Francisco Zoo's flock of 41 Chilean flamingos welcomed four new chicks in the last week, marking the first successful hatchings by this flock of flamingos in nine years, the zoo announced on Thursday.
In the city of Oakland, the high cost of housing has reached a crisis level, and it's forcing many African American residents out of the city.
Normal Bay Area Rapid Transit service on the Yellow Line has been restored after an earlier equipment issue early Monday morning, officials said.
Cars and trucks lined up all the way down the street to take part in what was being called Oakland's "Bulky Block Party." The city set up a space for residents at a corporation yard to bring large items for free disposal.
Named the Vargas Fire, it has burned 10 acres as of 2:30 p.m.
A man with a gun and duffel bag held two people as hostages at an assisted-living facility, the Fremont Police Department said.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County has burned more than a 130 acres since Sunday afternoon and was spreading on Monday.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
The shooting happened at a party in unincorporated Morgan Hill that had been promoted through social media, the sheriff's office said.
About 150 people gathered in downtown Mountain View Saturday evening as part of a nationwide day of action honoring two men shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers earlier this month.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp after he was injured in a crash. The team said his injuries are not life-threatening.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
Authorities in Solano County are investigating after a woman's body was found near Interstate 80 in Vallejo Monday afternoon.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
A man suspected in a carjacking died following a shootout with officers in Vallejo Monday afternoon, police said.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers' training camp after he was injured in a crash. The team said his injuries are not life-threatening.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
A suspect in a May shooting outside a Suisun City apartment building that left two people dead was arrested, police said Monday.
A fight outside of 7-Eleven in Yuba City on Sunday escalated into a shooting that left two people dead and another person wounded, authorities said.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to set an American flag outside a Lake Tahoe police station on fire, authorities said.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
The shooting happened at a party in unincorporated Morgan Hill that had been promoted through social media, the sheriff's office said.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of a contract fight between Kaiser Permanente and some of its mental health employees.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
With the first day of school approaching, the district announced it would implement a full phone ban to curb the negative impacts of cell phones in its schools.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
A Ukrainian woman living in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
The recent closure of an immigration court in San Francisco is adding to the strain on the Northern California immigration court system and on immigrants trying to navigate the legal system.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
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.
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.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
The Mines Fire was spreading on Monday after flames jumped a containment lines, burning more than 170 acres and threatening structures, Cal Fire said.
On Monday, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, while inland temperatures will reach the 80s. Along the water, a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued due to an increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
With Darren Peck.
A nonprofit plans to turn the property into affordable housing through a rarely used county land-sale program.
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.