Phony Bank Manager Sought In San Francisco Elderly Scam
San Francisco police were asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been pretending to be a bank manager in order to scam elderly women out of thousands of dollars.
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San Francisco police were asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been pretending to be a bank manager in order to scam elderly women out of thousands of dollars.
After circling Justin Herman Plaza and attempting to retake the site of the encampment that was raided in the early morning, "Occupy SF" protesters marched back to the Federal Reserve building and blocked Market Street Wednesday afternoon.
A former technician at the San Francisco Police Department's troubled crime lab pleaded not guilty today to a federal charge of obtaining cocaine by subterfuge in 2009.
Still doing your holiday gift shopping? Artwork, handmade clothing, and unique gifts abound at December sales throughout the Bay Area. Here's a short list.
A proposal offering a tax break for companies in San Francisco that hire ex-felons was narrowly voted down by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
A proposal that could lead to the closure of Sharp Park Golf Course got initial approval Tuesday from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but a spokeswoman for Mayor Ed Lee said the mayor is considering a veto.
Community members occupied foreclosed homes Tuesday as part of a national day of action marking the start of the "Occupy Our Homes" campaign, which aims to protect families and individuals from being turned out on the street.
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday delayed a vote on instituting a checkout bag fee, out of concern about a lack of outreach to small businesses that would be affected.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee says the 49ers move to a new stadium in Santa Clara is all but assured now that the team and the City of Santa Clara have secured $850 million in funding for the project.
Driving into and out of San Francisco is taking longer these days, according to a new city study that shows a significant drop in commute speeds.
Three people were robbed of their cellphones on San Francisco Municipal Railway vehicles in separate incidents on Monday, police said.
San Francisco supervisors are once again considering a resolution regarding U.S. military policy - this time the issue is military spending.
The woman accused of burglarizing "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek's hotel room in San Francisco this summer won't face a "three strikes" charge that could have sent her to prison for 25 years to life.
San Francisco's minimum wage is already the highest in the nation at $9.92 an hour, and it's about to break the $10 mark.
Two women were stabbed at a house party in San Francisco's Bayview District on Friday night, police said.
"It was a big present from my Dad when I turned 16." - Eric and his Toyota Celica
An interview with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on his handling of the Occupy protests and his plans for improving the job outlook and economy in the coming year.
A bench collapsed at AT&T Park during a game Saturday night, causing minor injuries, according to a San Francisco Fire Department dispatcher.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Occupy San Francisco protesters are teaming up with local legal and housing rights organizations Saturday to spread their message to a handful of local neighborhoods.
Santa Clara's says three banks have pledged $850 million for a new 49ers football stadium in the Silicon Valley.
A San Francisco single man's quest for a date this holiday season has received international attention.
Occupy San Francisco protesters are marching through San Francisco on Friday afternoon in opposition to budget cuts.
The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued several severe citations and fines of up to $21,000 to the San Francisco Fire Department last week for violations related to a fire response in June that killed two veteran members of the force.
San Francisco police found Thursday afternoon the car they believe was used to run down a Cal Fire firefighter in the city's Richmond District early Thanksgiving morning.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
A public memorial for fallen law enforcement officers in Solano County was vandalized recently, the sheriff's office says.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it neared arrival in San Diego on Wednesday, authorities said.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
San Francisco International Airport is joining an increasing number of U.S. airports in allowing visitors to go past security without a booking a flight to join passengers at the gate.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
A public memorial for fallen law enforcement officers in Solano County was vandalized recently, the sheriff's office says.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it neared arrival in San Diego on Wednesday, authorities said.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
San Francisco International Airport is joining an increasing number of U.S. airports in allowing visitors to go past security without a booking a flight to join passengers at the gate.
San Francisco International Airport is joining an increasing number of U.S. airports in allowing visitors to go past security without a booking a flight to join passengers at the gate.
AT&T will install a 104-foot macro cell tower in the heart of the neighborhood, next to the San Francisco police academy, a local playground and nearby homes.
A suspected package thief in San Bruno who wore an Amazon vest while stealing from porches was arrested after a tip from an alert resident, police said.
In the late 19th century, San Francisco paved over its coastal dunes for development, taking with it a tiny, iridescent butterfly known as the Xerces Blue. By the early 1940s, it was gone, widely recognized as the first butterfly in North America driven to extinction by human activity.
Caltrans reopened northbound lanes of 19th Avenue in San Francisco early Monday morning, as crews completed the first of three weekend closures for repaving work.
Authorities in the East Bay said they detained a student at school after recovering a firearm that appeared to have been made by a 3-D printer.
Restorative Pathways acquired the shelter late last year and transformed it into a safe space for families experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and transition-aged youth.
A suspect in the shooting death of an Antioch woman in February was arrested in Southern California earlier this month and charged with murder, authorities said on Tuesday.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport will be allowed to keep its current name, ending a years-long naming dispute involving San Francisco International Airport.
The Valero refinery in Benicia was issued fines totaling $3.25 million for multiple air quality violations and ongoing compliance issues, air regulators announced Tuesday.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
A celebration is planned Wednesday to celebrate the completion of repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf, nearly 18 months after a portion of the wharf collapsed during a storm.
Several vehicles were impounded and arrests were made in connection with a sideshow in Salinas, police said.
Officials from the Vallejo City Management confirmed there is an active code enforcement case against the property. They said the Indiana Street home received its third citation and added that it is also registered to their vacant property program.
Just after 5:30 p.m., officers went to the 200 block of South 4th Street to investigate a family disturbance involving a weapon. Police said the suspect then barricaded themselves inside the home.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
A rock climber at a remote coastal area in Sonoma County who needed medical assistance after a fall was rescued by a helicopter crew over the weekend, authorities said.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
Police are offering a reward for the public's help following an armed robbery and shooting at a Santa Rosa market over the weekend.
A woman who was allegedly driving under the influence crashed into a pond in Santa Rosa last weekend and was arrested following her rescue, authorities said.
Don Mattingly won his first game as Philadelphia's interim manager, leading the Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
Authorities in the East Bay said they detained a student at school after recovering a firearm that appeared to have been made by a 3-D printer.
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it neared arrival in San Diego on Wednesday, authorities said.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI's cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Mounting layoffs across the tech industry are leaving tens of thousands of workers searching for limited opportunities, as companies continue to scale back hiring after years of rapid growth.
An ice cream company based in the San Francisco Bay Area is recalling dozens of products after they were sold without labels disclosing potentially dangerous allergens.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
AT&T will install a 104-foot macro cell tower in the heart of the neighborhood, next to the San Francisco police academy, a local playground and nearby homes.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
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.
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.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
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 a warm spring day away from the coast Wednesday, with highs in the 70s. Heading into the weekend, expect cooler temperatures and increasing clouds. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on the future transformation of Embarcadero Plaza.
Len Ramirez reports on a restaurant in the Castro District serving Arabic comfort food.
Kara St. Cyr reports on a cell tower that will be built in Diamond Heights.
with Zoe Mintz.
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.