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In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after a beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.
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In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after a beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.
At age 25, construction engineer and center midfielder Gabriel Arias says he's grateful to have an outlet to continue to play the sport he loves with a community he's grown to love. Loureen Ayyoub reports. (4-25-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Joelle Anderson forced an own goal for the go-ahead score in the 87th minute to lead Bay FC to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Reign for the expansion club's first home win in the National Women's Soccer League on Sunday night.
An online threat from ISIS supporters against European soccer stadiums raises the alarm ahead of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Which team would you guess has the most dedicated fan base in the Bay Area? According to an online gaming site, you can look past our storied baseball, football and basketball franchises toward ... soccer? Len Ramirez reports. (3-22-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul soccer teams will play home matches at the Oakland Coliseum in 2025, following a decision made by stadium officials Friday.
Alyssa Naeher had three saves in the penalty shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup final.
The San Jose Earthquakes soccer team announced a partnership with Santa Clara County officials and the city to build soccer fields and a practice facility at the fairgrounds. (12/6/23)
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose to bring new professional soccer fields and a training facility to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
CONMEBOL, South America's soccer federation, has announced the 14 cities that will host matches at the 2024 Copa América as the tournament returns to the United States for the first time since 2016.
Defensive midfielder Alex Loera has become the first player for Bay FC, the National Women's Soccer League expansion team set to start next season in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rapinoe sustained a non-contact injury during the first half of the National Women's Soccer League Championship match on Saturday.
Juliette Goodrich reports on how the Women's Coaching Alliance is changing the game for youth sports in the East Bay (9-20-2023)
In a surreal speech, Luis Rubiales repeated that he wouldn't resign multiple times before apologising for grabbing his crotch next to the Spanish queen.
Though Spain player Jenni Hermoso called it "a totally spontaneous mutual gesture," Spanish ministers have strongly condemned Luis Rubiales's kiss.
She made history for women's soccer in Spain just before learning of her father's death.
Thirteen-year-old forward Da'vian Kimbrough has signed a contract with the Sacramento Republic of the second-tier League Championship of the United Soccer League, which says he is the youngest athlete in American professional team sports.
"Maybe you're asking, 'What do you know about English football, Tom?'" Brady said. "I've got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning."
With the Women's World Cup well under way, Devin Fehely reports how the U.S. national team has been inspiring Bay Area girls for decades. (7-30-23)
The U.S. has not yet secured a spot in the knockout round with one group match remaining.
Sarina Bolden rose above two defenders and headed the ball toward the goal. New Zealand keeper Victoria Esson bobbled and fumbled it as it crossed the goal line.
Sophia Smith flashed the zipping her lips gesture as she celebrated her second goal against Vietnam during the opening United States' opening match at the Women's World Cup in tribute to former Stanford teammate Katie Meyer.
The United States Women's Soccer Team will open their 2023 World Cup Friday night against Vietnam. Retired National Women's Soccer League player and CBS Sports Golazo Network analyst Darian Jenkins joined CBS News to share her thoughts on the beginning of the tournament.
The USWNT roster features a mix of players with World Cup experience and 14 first-timers who will take the big stage.
In their first season playing in the USL W League, one of the country's top women's amateur soccer leagues, the San Francisco Glens are preparing for their national semi-final match
An East Bay community is in shock after a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday night killed a family of four.
More than a hundred demonstrators camped on the Cal campus are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment action by the university.
The Niners ended the first day of the NFL draft by adding a rookie receiver in Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall and keeping its established stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 Thursday night for a four-game split.
In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after a beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.
An East Bay community is in shock after a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday night killed a family of four.
More than a hundred demonstrators camped on the Cal campus are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment action by the university.
In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after a beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Georgia's Brock Bowers with the 13th pick of the first round on Thursday, the second year in a row they have taken a tight end high in the NFL draft.
In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after a beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.
Mayor London Breed returned from her trip to China last weekend and is now making a visible push to fight for her job as she faces a tough re-election fight with several high-profile challengers.
Parking control officers rallied outside San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency headquarters Thursday, fearing for their safety as the city ramps up its crackdown on parking violations.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
Shortly after the city of San Francisco opened its newly renovated 911 emergency dispatch center this week, there was a brief outage and switch to a backup system.
An East Bay community is in shock after a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday night killed a family of four.
More than a hundred demonstrators camped on the Cal campus are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment action by the university.
Several Bay Area law enforcement agencies collaborated on a months-long retail theft investigation that last week led to the arrest of an Oakland man and netted suspected stolen merchandise worth over $326,000.
Concord police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed the arm of a middle school student near a parked car on Wednesday.
A horrific single-vehicle crash in Pleasanton Wednesday evening tragically killed a family of four, authorities said Thursday.
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged.
A former president of a San Jose elementary school enrichment program allegedly enriched herself by embezzling over $400,000 from the organization, police said Wednesday.
A bomb threat at San Jose City College Wednesday evening led the school to evacuate the campus and cancel all night classes, according to school officials.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.
If you're sick of scrolling through streaming services to find a movie to watch on your couch, the North Bay might be your next destination. A Benicia vintage store has set up a 'Free Blockbuster', and it's proving to be popular.
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Two drivers were arrested in Santa Rosa after police said a road rage incident between the two led to a shootout Wednesday morning.
Petaluma officers arrested a parolee for allegedly assaulting someone at an apartment complex in the city earlier this week, according to police.
Vallejo police arrested the driver of a stolen car who rammed a patrol car multiple times trying to flee earlier this week, police said.
The Niners ended the first day of the NFL draft by adding a rookie receiver in Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall and keeping its established stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 Thursday night for a four-game split.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Georgia's Brock Bowers with the 13th pick of the first round on Thursday, the second year in a row they have taken a tight end high in the NFL draft.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and was appropriately honored for his late-game heroics Thursday night.
Several Bay Area law enforcement agencies collaborated on a months-long retail theft investigation that last week led to the arrest of an Oakland man and netted suspected stolen merchandise worth over $326,000.
Parking control officers rallied outside San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency headquarters Thursday, fearing for their safety as the city ramps up its crackdown on parking violations.
Concord police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed the arm of a middle school student near a parked car on Wednesday.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
Two drivers were arrested in Santa Rosa after police said a road rage incident between the two led to a shootout Wednesday morning.
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
Congo's government is questioning Apple about the tech company's knowledge of "blood minerals" from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.
Mayor London Breed returned from her trip to China last weekend and is now making a visible push to fight for her job as she faces a tough re-election fight with several high-profile challengers.
Mayor London Breed returned from her trip to China last weekend and is now making a visible push to fight for her job as she faces a tough re-election fight. Wilson Walker reports. (4-25-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Parking control officers rallied outside San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency headquarters Thursday, fearing for their safety as the city ramps up its crackdown on parking violations.
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Winters Tavern in Pacifica hosts a free garage-rock birthday throwdown Friday night featuring local bands Hot Laundry, the Control Freaks and Minds Without a Face.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
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 East Bay community is in shock after a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday night killed a family of four. Andrea Nakano and Juliette Goodrich report. (4-25-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The hunts are done with purpose: to leave the community better than they found it.
More than a hundred demonstrators camped on the UC Berkeley campus are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment action by the university. José Martínez reports. (4-25-24)
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday Apr. 25 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged. Len Ramirez and Molly McCrea report. (4-25-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
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.