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A long-operating business in the South Bay's Blossom Hill neighborhood that plans to close next spring is already drawing fans who want to enjoy the greasy spoon's burgers as many times as possible before the end.
Distractions on Haight Street in San Francisco is one of the famed neighborhood's oldest shops. Sunday was its last day in business.
Distractions on Haight Street in San Francisco is one of the famed neighborhood's oldest shops. Sunday was its last day in business. Betty Yu reports. (10-22-23) Read more here
Two hotly anticipated San Francisco restaurants are officially opening their doors this weekend, betting big on the city.
Sympathetic patrons from across the state came to support a San Francisco street vendor whose hot dog cart was pushed over by a city inspector last Sunday. Da Lin reports. (10-7-23)
Seventeen businesses just launched in downtown San Francisco as part of a public-private partnership to boost business amid high office-vacancy rates. Kenny Choi reports. (10-6-23)
An Oakland restaurateur trying to help her city thrive is calling it quits after customers' fear of crime left her with empty tables and little hope for a turnaround.
An Oakland restaurateur trying to help her city thrive is calling it quits after customers' fear of crime left her with empty tables. Andrea Nakano reports. (10-5-23)
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike Tuesday to bring attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-22-23) Read more here
One restaurant owner is cautiously optimistic that downtown San Francisco is rebounding from years of work-from-home doldrums. Wilson Walker reports. (9-21-23)
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao unveiled a new initiative designed to revitalize the city's commercial areas. José Martínez reports. (9-14-23)
A taco truck operator in San Jose is drawing customers from all over the Bay Area with his specialty menu item: a huge taco the size of a whole pizza folded in half.
East San Jose native Daniel Ortega never went to college nor did he finish high school but he's a business success nevertheless. Len Ramirez reports. (9-7-23) Read more here
After 16 years in San Francisco's Mission District, popular vegan Mexican restaurant Gracias Madre closed this week.
Some businesses in San Francisco's Japantown say they have noticed an increase in sales this year as the city reports it is one of many neighborhoods trending upwards in revenue so far in 2023 compared to before the pandemic.
Salmon fishers across the state are pivoting to stay afloat after the salmon fishing season was canceled earlier this year.
At this year's festival, Outside Lands created jobs, employment and revenue for small businesses, including nearly 100 local restaurants.
At this year's festival, Outside Lands created jobs, employment and revenue for small businesses, including nearly 100 local restaurants. Betty Yu reports. (8-13-23)
Outside Lands draws about 75,000 visitors a day over the three-day event in Golden Gate Park and that presents a golden opportunity for more than just the bands.
Outside Lands draws about 75,000 visitors a day over the three-day event and that presents a golden opportunity for more than just the bands. John Ramos reports. (8-12-23)
Harmonic Brewing announced it will close its original location and production facility in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood at the end of October.
Enter now for your chance to win a four-pack of tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's latest production, ECHO, under the big top at Oracle Park in San Francisco on January 15.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
A suspect who took off from officers was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Dixon police Sunday night, police said.
The school board must decide by Wednesday how to cut $100 million from the next school year's budget.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
A suspect who took off from officers was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Dixon police Sunday night, police said.
The school board must decide by Wednesday how to cut $100 million from the next school year's budget.
The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
Brixton was at Union Square to share his final goodbyes after his owner and handler, Linda Gordon, learned he had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.
A housing controversy is brewing in San Francisco's Marina District, and even some pro-housing advocates are speaking out against a new development proposal.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
San Francisco's newly appointed police chief, Derrick Lew, is taking office with an ambitious promise: "I truly believe we're entering a golden era in San Francisco."
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
The school board must decide by Wednesday how to cut $100 million from the next school year's budget.
After two days of striking, United Teachers of Richmond were back at the bargaining table with the West Contra Costa School District.
Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13.
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated $50 million to Cal State East Bay, and the community is thrilled and grateful for the opportunities this funding will bring.
Around 3 a.m., police said they were called to the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting, but when they arrived, they didn't find any victims. They later learned of four people who had self-transported to local hospitals.
With the South Bay community still reeling from the brazen shooting at Valley Fair Mall last week, the city of San Jose sponsored a gun buyback event Saturday morning.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The mother of a newborn baby who was found dead in Monterey County in 1994 has pleaded guilty to her son's death, prosecutors said.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
One of two people charged in the Santa Rosa killing of Mark Calgani, the general manger of San Francisco's Condor Club, has pleaded no contest in the case.
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
Cal Fire said, around 3 p.m., crews were called to Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero for a report of a person in the water.
Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Pat Spencer scored a career-high 19 points in his first NBA start, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 99-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
California has hired Tosh Lupoi as the new head coach, bringing back the former Golden Bears player and assistant.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
A suspect who took off from officers was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Dixon police Sunday night, police said.
One man is behind bars in connection with a deadly shooting in Fairfield Sunday afternoon, police said.
Around 3 a.m., police said they were called to the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting, but when they arrived, they didn't find any victims. They later learned of four people who had self-transported to local hospitals.
A suspect in an armed robbery at a Fairfield mini mart was arrested after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle into Napa County on Saturday, authorities said.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
An alert sent to people across California warning about a strong earthquake striking Northern Nevada on Thursday morning was sent in error, officials said.
Bay Area technology giants were among the winners at the 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards in New York on Thursday.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
AI is swiftly reshaping America's labor market, performing many technical and cognitive tasks across a range of industries, study says.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.
San Francisco could soon see a new tax targeting the city's largest corporations, as a coalition of labor unions launched a signature-gathering drive to qualify the so-called Overpaid CEO Act for next year's June primary.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Just a year after Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled by nearly 63% of the voters, she's running again to get her job back.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Families along Thompson Avenue, also known as Christmas Tree Lane, have decked out their porches and front lawns in time for the holidays.
Cirque du Soleil's return brings more than spectacle to San Francisco; it continues to fuel the local economy. Nightly performances draw thousands into the 2,500-seat Big Top near Oracle Park, boosting foot traffic and business in the Mission Bay neighborhood.
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 San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
The latest battleground in the fight between California and the federal government isn't really ground at all; it's underwater.
Oakland Unified is facing tough decision as it has to cut $100,000 from its upcoming budget.
A shooting in San Jose early Sunday morning left one person dead and three injured, police said.
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.