Cisco Systems laying off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech
Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees.
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Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees.
Lyft shares jumped 62% after the bell Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company's earnings release that sent investors' auto-trading algorithms — also known as "bots" — into a buying frenzy.
Uber posted its first full-year profit since going public in 2019 and its stock is hitting all-time highs as strong bookings in the final quarter of the year pushed profit and revenue beyond Wall Street expectations.
The owner of Snapchat is cutting approximately 10% of its worldwide workforce, or about 530 employees, the latest tech company to announce layoffs.
As widespread layoffs continue to sweep the tech industry, many workers are looking beyond Silicon Valley for their next step.
Apple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned employees to expect additional layoffs in the months to come as the tech giant reorients itself toward artificial intelligence "and beyond."
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is buying Juniper Networks in an all-cash deal valued at about $14 billion, which is anticipated to double HPE's networking business.
Volunteers and staff members at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley are moving non-stop this holiday season to keep up with demand for their service. Max Darrow reports. (12-16-23)
The volunteers at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distribute more than 10 million pounds of food every month. More than half of that is fresh produce. Sharon Chin reports. (12-7-23)
A Bay Area resident who sometimes struggled to get meals while in college has found success in a career where his main job is to make sure people are fed.
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo on Tuesday announced that she will not seek reelection in 2024, retiring after 42 years of public service.
The board of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and replaced him with an interim CEO.
A president of a Silicon Valley firm has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a multi-million dollar scheme that involved fraudulent COVID-19 and allergy tests.
The war in Israel is already causing a ripple effect in Silicon Valley.
The war in Israel is already causing a ripple effect in Silicon Valley. Itay Hod reports. (10-12-23)
Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers' return packages.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
A federal judge has halted implementation of a California law intended to restrict companies' use of information gathered from young internet users in order to protect the privacy of minors.
The San Francisco-based grocery delivery company raised $660 million in its initial public offering of stock, selling 22 million shares at $30 apiece.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting a U.S. trip in the Bay Area to talk about technology and artificial intelligence with billionaire businessman Elon Musk.
Alyssa Henry, the CEO of Square – a unit of Jack Dorsey's fintech company, Block – will leave her post at the company next month.
Google confirmed it will lay off hundreds of staff members who helped recruit and hire employees, as Silicon Valley continues its cost-cutting efforts.
Some of the most influential voices in the tech industry are meeting with federal lawmakers Wednesday as the US Senate prepares to draw up legislation regulating the fast-moving artificial intelligence industry.
As the future of AI is in the spotlight in this week’s Salesforce Dreamforce conference, a Bay Area teen wants to make sure that future includes people from all walks of life. Shawn Chitnis reports. (9/11/23)
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Three Yolo County officials with ties to the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people last year have been arrested, jail records show.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
Eastbound traffic is flowing again through the Caldecott Tunnel after a crash and vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Three Yolo County officials with ties to the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people last year have been arrested, jail records show.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
Eastbound traffic is flowing again through the Caldecott Tunnel after a crash and vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service to San Francisco International Airport was disrupted, and major delays were reported on two lines, due to an equipment issue on the Peninsula on Thursday.
The proposal is to convert a Safeway grocery store along the 1600 block of South El Camino Real into a nearly 400-unit housing complex. The developers said that 55 of them would be designated for low-income households.
The closure of the nearly 300-bed site at 711 Post Street, on the edge of the Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill, is raising concerns about whether the city is losing shelter capacity faster than it can replace it.
San Francisco city officials have agreed to provide a $6.5 million bridge loan to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, as the facility seeks financial stability.
Eastbound traffic is flowing again through the Caldecott Tunnel after a crash and vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.
Police in Antioch are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman in February.
Berkeley police said the 28-year-old man was reported missing to both the Berkeley and Oakland police departments.
An Oakland woman teaches people how to stitch together their own stories of activism and belonging.
The Oakland Fire Department said the fire damaged four units and that smoke and water damage affected about a dozen other units. No people were injured, but a resident's cat died in the fire.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A man suspected in dozens of storage-unit burglaries in the city of Santa Clara and in other communities has been arrested, police said.
The pedestrian was struck near South White Road and Mt. McKinley Drive, around 8:10 p.m. Police said they were seriously injured and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
For local resident Brendan Hughes, the meaning behind his tattoo runs deep. His design features imagery inspired by the San Jose Sharks, a symbol he says represents his hometown.
The preserve and elephant seal viewing areas at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County are set to reopen, following a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected dozens of marine mammals.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.
A 12-year-old Santa Rosa girl missing since late Thursday evening was found safe, police said Friday afternoon.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.
Rafael Devers homered and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
Stephen Curry scored 17 points with a pair of four-point plays in 25 minutes making his second appearance back from a 27-game absence because of a right knee injury, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Sacramento Kings 110-105 to snap a four-game losing streak.
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
Three Yolo County officials with ties to the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people last year have been arrested, jail records show.
A California sheriff's deputy was shot and killed on Thursday while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, officials said.
A woman who was crossing a street in East San Jose died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, police
A man suspected in dozens of storage-unit burglaries in the city of Santa Clara and in other communities has been arrested, police said.
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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 early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
The closure of the nearly 300-bed site at 711 Post Street, on the edge of the Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill, is raising concerns about whether the city is losing shelter capacity faster than it can replace it.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
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.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
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.
A former police officer and prosecutor is now leading one of San Francisco's most closely watched courtrooms, focused not just on punishment, but on second chances.
San Francisco is seeing a sudden rise in homicides, leading to a nonprofit calling for a 24-hour ceasefire.
Travelers bound for San Francisco International Airport were forced to find alternate ways to SFO after an equipment issue disrupted BART service Thursday morning. Veronica Macias reports.
Expect increasing clouds on Thursday, with showers possible through Friday. This weekend, expect a stronger storm system to arrive. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on 408 Day in San Jose for Bay Area Beat.
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.