Tech Bubble Bust, 'Dead Unicorns' Predicted By Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist
A Silicon Valley venture capitalist is predicting some stormy weather and "dead unicorns" in the tech industry.
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A Silicon Valley venture capitalist is predicting some stormy weather and "dead unicorns" in the tech industry.
Nearly one week after 17-year-old Christian Rasner was brutally assaulted in the parking lot of the Valley Fair Mall the teen's parents are demanding police release the surveillance video to find the suspects.
A San Jose police officer charged with rape and felony assault changed his plea back to not guilty on Monday in Santa Clara County Superior Court as his attorney asked a judge to drop enhancement charges and permit his release on bail.
San Jose police are asking for the public's help locating a 69-year-old man who went missing Sunday morning, police said.
A teen remained in the hospital with a coma Friday after he was attacked in the parking lot of a major South Bay mall earlier this week, in a bold attack caught on surveillance video. His attackers remain on the loose.
A spokesman for San Jose's police union said Friday that labor and city officials may be closing in on a deal to roll back pension reform Measure B in exchange for cost savings and a resolution to a bitter, years-long legal and political conflict.
Five teens, ranging in age from 14 to 17, face murder charges in the drive-by death of a 20 year old man in San Jose earlier this month. Police say the crime was gang related.
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspected child molester who escaped custody in San Jose.
Two carjacking suspects who led police on a high-speed chase from San Jose to Sunnyvale have been arrested Thursday morning.
A San Jose police officer accused of raping a woman at a hotel room in 2013 was remanded to jail Wednesday after trying to change his plea to no contest when prosecutors filed five new enhancements that could land him with life in prison.
A Bay Area high school student won one of three top prizes and $150,000 at the Intel Science Talent Search in Washington Tuesday.
A 22-year-old attempted murder suspect considered armed and dangerous who fled from police in Gilroy on Tuesday afternoon remains at large.
Dozens of San Jose police officers and FBI agents raided several Vietnamese cafes Tuesday night, in a major operation to root out illegal gambling machines at the establishments.
Police took five people into custody late Monday night after a high-speed chase from San Jose to Pleasanton on Interstate Highway 680, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Three San Jose residents have been taken into federal custody as part of Operation Cross Check, a five-day enforcement action conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Silicon Valley chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA is providing around-the-clock security for the victim of a suspected child molester who escaped custody while at a medical facility in San Jose last week.
A two-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in East San Jose. A preliminary investigation found the boy wandered into the street and was struck by the car.
Police are investigating a double shooting in San Jose early Saturday morning that left one person dead and injured another.
A county jail inmate who escaped from Valley Medical Center Friday afternoon after he allegedly fought with and injured a deputy was arrested last year on suspicion of child molestation, a Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office spokesman said Friday.
A 36-year-old man faces a life sentence following his conviction for sexually abusing four children while serving as a counselor for troubled and disabled youths in Los Gatos and San Jose from 2007 to 2011, a prosecutor said Friday.
Two men and a woman face charges they lured a Santa Clara teen into a violent robbery attempt, where he was dragged into the street, pistol-whipped and shot in the thigh - with the suspects then aiming the gun at startled onlookers.
A traffic stop went from routine to dangerous Thursday night after bullets flew on a San Jose freeway and one hit a California Highway Patrol cruiser.
Bay Area businesses ranging from the San Francisco Giants to Silicon Valley firms such as Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. are among 379 companies that asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to declare a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
The ballet company, the second largest professional company in California, has been facing financial struggles for some time.
McDonald was released by the 49ers after this latest allegation and is currently a free agent.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
The union representing San Francisco Unified School District teachers announced Thursday that a strike would take place early next week if an agreement with the district is not reached.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
The union representing San Francisco Unified School District teachers announced Thursday that a strike would take place early next week if an agreement with the district is not reached.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
The union representing San Francisco Unified School District teachers announced Thursday that a strike would take place early next week if an agreement with the district is not reached.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
In addition to the market, there's also a restaurant inside. The "Hand Roll Factory" specializes in sushi rolls, rice and sashimi. It's only the second Tokyo Central in Northern California.
A person was shot and killed in Fremont on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A dismembered body was discovered in an industrial area of Oakland over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian last week.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating after a body was found in an agricultural field near Salinas on Wednesday morning.
One city in the Bay Area has been declared the world's absolute worst in the world when it comes to housing affordability for new homebuyers, a new analysis finds.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Four suspects remain at large and two were arrested after an armed robbery at a Petaluma jewelry store on Saturday, police said.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
The federal government said that unless homeowners downstream consent to it, the removal of the bridge cannot go forward. Meanwhile, residents opposed to the demolition say it's time to stop trying to fight Mother Nature.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
San Darnold's NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian last week.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating after a body was found in an agricultural field near Salinas on Wednesday morning.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center said suspicious conduct or criminal activity flagged by law enforcement will be entered into its database, where it "can link the locations to the information and really tie it all together in near-real time."
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Voters in San Francisco are set to decide on a proposed charter amendment that would restrict lawmakers to serving two terms for life, following a decision by the Board of Supervisors.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
NPU Live, the company behind The Midway and Portola Festival, is hosting several concerts and parties in one of the city's unique spaces, Pier 80.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
An pro-ICE billboard at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed after a community backlash.
Matt Lively profiles British play-by-play announcer Will Gavin ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. (2-5-26)
Cassondra Curiel, president of the United Educators of San Francisco, announced Thursday that teachers in the San Francisco Unified School District are ready to strike on Monday, Feb. 9 if no deal is reached.
On Thursday, expect another day of spring-like conditions, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Heading into the big game in Santa Clara on Sunday, expect a cooling trend and increasing clouds. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
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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.