'American Idol Live' Tour Hits Bay Area
American Idol Live! returns for another summer jaunt at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on July 12th & at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on the 13th...
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American Idol Live! returns for another summer jaunt at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on July 12th & at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on the 13th...
Police in San Jose are investigating a shooting that took place in the city on Saturday night.
One of the senior citizens approached during a recent survey of the homeless in San Jose and Palo Alto had been living on the streets for the past 58 years.
Hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut estimates he eats about 20,000 calories in one shot at food competitions, but he says his doctor doesn't mind.
Two fire engines are being taken out of service at San Jose's least busy fire stations as part of the rolling brown outs instituted because of the city's $115 million deficit.
Sixty-six San Jose police officers were ordered to turn in their guns and badges on Thursday as the city moves forward with layoffs during a year when the murder rate has spiked dramatically.
The mayors of California's 10 largest cities have issued a statement protesting the governor signing bills to eliminate redevelopment funds, which would take $1.7 billion from local governments.
A man who never regained consciousness after he was severely beaten on the street in San Jose six years ago recently succumbed to his injuries.
A 23-year-old San Jose man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of counterfeit trademark when he was allegedly pulled over with more than 800 counterfeit DVDs of major studio releases, a Santa Clara County sheriff's sergeant said.
A man who was beaten unconscious in a 2005 fight died last week after more than six years in a coma, a San Jose police sergeant said.
Santa Clara County prosecutors are turning to a seldom-used legal theory to charge a man with murder in his friend's death although he did not fire the fatal shot.
Police were looking for two men who forced an elderly woman into a vehicle in San Jose, drove her to a bank, and forced her to withdraw money.
Officials in Santa Clara County are using technology to help create a database on the homeless, in an effort to see the services needed for people living on the street.
The Golden State Warriors have purchased the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League, with the hopes of moving the team to San Jose in the near future.
Unlike more casual homeless headcounts conducted in the region in the past, this is an actual census targeting the chronically homeless.
One person was killed and six injured Saturday morning when an elderly woman accidentally drove through a bay window into a common room at a San Jose nursing home, fire and police officials said.
A 22-year-old man died Saturday morning when his vehicle went off an Interstate Highway 280 connector ramp in San Jose and hit an overcross support pillar, the California Highway Patrol said.
After nearly 45 people addressed the San Jose City Council on Friday to voice opposition to the mayor's emergency declaration, council members went into a closed session to determine the proposal's fate.
Indicating that they know the way to San Jose, BART directors have unanimously approved a $299 million contract for the completion of the long-awaited Warm Springs extension in the southern part of Fremont.
Free and fun family-friendly event choices abound throughout the Bay this weekend. From jazz and folk festivals, flea markets and health fairs to African-American and Mexican heritage celebrations, we have you covered.
The protestors pitched their tents and sleeping bags on the ramp leading up to the City Hall rotunda and slept there, though one woman acknowledged she got just two hours of sleep, and 'fessed up to being cold, too.
At Mezcal in San Jose it is love and passion behind the food and that comes from the Mom and Chef team, Doña Libo and son, Tavo Gomez...
While kids do love visiting San Jose's Tech Museum, officials there are trying to dispel the perception that it's just for children.
Dozens of small business owners flocked to San Jose city hall Thursday to learn how to grow their businesses using social media.
Police are searching for a man that they believe is responsible for robbing 20 Bay Area liquor stores in recent weeks.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area posted video of a rescue of a family from a burning apartment building over the weekend, in which a toddler and dog were thrown off a balcony to waiting police officers below.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area posted video of a rescue of a family from a burning apartment building over the weekend, in which a toddler and dog were thrown off a balcony to waiting police officers below.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property.
A person fell from a cliff along the Devil's Slide area of the San Mateo County coast and died on Tuesday, authorities said.
The next Fix-It Clinic in the area is scheduled for Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Daly Library in Daly City, where residents can bring broken household items and bicycles for free repair assistance.
A San Francisco woman was arrested after allegedly shoplifting more than $1,500 in merchandise from a San Mateo Lululemon store, police said.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
One Oakland Unified parent said the board should have made a plan to balance the budget months ago instead of waiting until the last minute.
Back in September, the Trump administration released an audit that questioned the legitimacy of about 20,000 California commercial driver's licenses held by immigrants. It found the licenses had expiration dates that exceeded the drivers' authorization to live and work in the US.
Two women have been working to build a life-changing community of support in two Concord parks for some 2,000 unhoused people in Contra Costa County.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area posted video of a rescue of a family from a burning apartment building over the weekend, in which a toddler and dog were thrown off a balcony to waiting police officers below.
Two years ago, VTA invoked eminent domain to move a San Jose business out to make way for the upcoming Little Portugal BART station. Now, the owner is suing the VTA for the business losses she says she is experiencing.
Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.
Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning, saying a man killed his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
A San Francisco Bay Area animal shelter said it has been flooded with phone calls after a fake AI-generated post claiming one of its dogs would be euthanized went viral.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.
The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue, between River Lane and Montesano Avenue, due to landslide and tree fall risk.
It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.
Authorities in Marin County are investigating after a man was found shot along Highway 37 in Novato over the weekend.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
Bo Davidson has torn through the minors in his first two full seasons in the Giants system.
Early on at spring training, Giants veterans Willy Adames and Matt Chapman pulled some of the young position players in camp aside with a simple message: just be yourself.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 on Sunday.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property.
Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning, saying a man killed his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
Officers arrested the 25-year-old man after he posted a video of himself pouring a BuzzBall into a bird's mouth.
Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found fatally shot in a parking lot Tuesday morning.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
A San Francisco Bay Area animal shelter said it has been flooded with phone calls after a fake AI-generated post claiming one of its dogs would be euthanized went viral.
Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.
The entire project cost the district about $13.33 million. District leaders said they're also receiving a $3.75 million reimbursement from the Investment Tax Credit allocated for the project. They expect to save more than $30 million total over the next 25 years.
The city of Mountain View turned off its Flock cameras after the police chief said out-of-state agencies were accessing data collected in the city. During the city council meeting Tuesday night, council members voted to terminate the contract with Flock Safety
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
One Oakland Unified parent said the board should have made a plan to balance the budget months ago instead of waiting until the last minute.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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.
Police in Walnut Creek fatally shot a man in a confrontation early Thursday morning. The man's mother told CBS News Bay Area that he had been struggling with mental health issues. Veronica Macias reports.
Authorities are investigating a deadly police shooting that took place in Walnut Creek early Thursday morning. Veronica Macias reports.
Andrea Nakano reports on possible cuts in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Amanda Hari reports on concerns immigrant truck drivers have about losing their licenses. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Brian Hackney reports on elephant seals contracting a deadly strain of the avian flu. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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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.