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European soccer, also known as football, can be an exciting thing to see while visiting the region. However, those who are soccer fans overseas take this sport seriously, so you want to make sure you know the ins and outs of the sport before going see a match.
Five current and former members of FIFA's ruling executive committee were among 16 additional men indicted on corruption charges Thursday as part of U.S. prosecutors' widening investigation into soccer corruption.
A man was revived by firefighters after he suffered a cardiac arrest while refereeing a game at a soccer field in Petaluma Saturday afternoon.
A state appeals court in San Francisco has rejected a Sierra Club challenge to an environmental study of new artificial-turf soccer fields now being constructed at the western end of Golden Gate Park.
Does the USMNT upset to Jamaica make the list of our worst losses ever?
Juan Mata and Memphis Depay scored five minutes apart in the first half, and Manchester United drew a big Bay Area crowd as the Red Devils beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Tuesday night for another preseason victory in the International Champions Cup.
Still have soccer fever? The USMNT may be coming to a city near you.
An estimated 10,000 fans packed downtown Los Angeles Tuesday to welcome home the U.S. Women's soccer team and celebrate their World Cup Title.
The United States' win over Japan in the Women's World Cup final was the most viewed soccer game in the history of American television.
The USMNT goes for its sixth Gold Cup and a birth in the Confederations Cup.
The 4th of July weekend is upon us. Sports nuts need something to watch, here's some good options.
"He often talks to the ball."
The USWNT has advanced to the semi-finals to play Germany. Here's what you need to know.
The US Women's National team advanced to the Quarterfinals of the tournament to face China. Here's 5 things you need to know.
The biggest event for the most popular sport in the world is already underway, and the United States women are so far kicking some serious butt.
The USWNT meets Colombia in the Round of 16 tonight, here's what you need to know.
The USA wraps up the group stage of the Women's World Cup tonight against Nigeria. How can they advance to the knockout stage? We'll answer that for you.
The Women's World Cup begins on Saturday. What are the US' chances? Take a look.
Watching the Women's World Cup is always more fun when surrounded by other passionate fans. Join in the party with other avid soccer fans in cheering on team USA at one of these San Francisco bars.
Sepp Blatter has resigned. Who should be the next president of FIFA?
FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigned Tuesday from soccer's governing body amid a widening corruption scandal and has promised to call for fresh elections to choose a successor.
What does the FIFA case mean to the casual American soccer fan?
The votes to award the World Cups to Russia and Qatar have been surrounded in controversy and accusations of corruption.
FIFA, the governing body for the World Cups and much of what goes on in the soccer world, has had multiple officials arrested on charges of alleged money laundering, corruption, bribery, and more.
This comes after the 49ers withdrew their offer to pay $15 million for soccer fields near Levi's Stadium, that the team had planned to use for VIP parking.
A construction controversy is building over the massive Sites Reservoir that could help solve California's water-storage problem.
Kittle tore his Achilles during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He became the latest Niners star to have a season-ending injury.
A man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and acquitted of murder in the 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old San Francisco man killed in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
The new name will apply to Music Concourse Drive between JFK Promenade and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, directly adjacent to the Academy of Sciences, where Claude welcomed millions of guests during his 17 years at the museum.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the 49ers, but he said he's confident he'll play.
Kittle tore his Achilles during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He became the latest Niners star to have a season-ending injury.
A man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and acquitted of murder in the 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old San Francisco man killed in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
The new name will apply to Music Concourse Drive between JFK Promenade and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, directly adjacent to the Academy of Sciences, where Claude welcomed millions of guests during his 17 years at the museum.
San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.
A wayward sea lion pup is now in the care of the Marine Mammal Center after it wandered into Mountain View last week.
A man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and acquitted of murder in the 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old San Francisco man killed in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
The new name will apply to Music Concourse Drive between JFK Promenade and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, directly adjacent to the Academy of Sciences, where Claude welcomed millions of guests during his 17 years at the museum.
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.
Protesters gathered outside the Veterans Administration hospital in San Francisco, including health care workers and their veteran patients, protesting a plan to eliminate thousands of unfilled positions in the VA healthcare system.
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference brings thousands of people to the city, from investors to innovators to executives and more. For many of the attendees, the city is making a good impression, whether it is a first or a new one.
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.
Oakland's John Waters-hosted music festival has announced its full lineup for its 2026 edition, with a rock legend getting top billing.
Oakland officials said they have been placed at the most dangerous stretches of road in the city.
An East Bay woman has found a way to offer dignity and comfort for some 600 foster children in Contra Costa County.
The Oakland City Council discussed how to keep the city's watch party event safe and how to help out in Santa Clara during the Super Bowl.
A wayward sea lion pup is now in the care of the Marine Mammal Center after it wandered into Mountain View last week.
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.
Nearly three weeks after severe winds damaged an iconic observatory in the mountains near San Jose, crews are still focused on emergency mitigation efforts.
A small earthquake shook the South Bay area on Thursday morning.
Police said the 15-year-old girl was walking to school when the suspect approached her, pulled her into his vehicle, and sexually battered her.
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.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
One Clearlake family said, considering how long it took to stop the leak, they don't have a lot of faith in the district, and that when the cleanup is completed, they will be hiring an independent company to test the neighborhood wells before using the water again.
San Rafael plans to build a shelter for people who are homeless, about 70 small cabins, using a Housing First approach. The model is built on the idea that for people living on the streets and battling addiction, it's hard to get sober without a place to live.
Residents say that what could replace an empty office building, which sits off the 101 Freeway in San Rafael at 700 Irwin Street, will worsen already heavily congested traffic.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the 49ers, but he said he's confident he'll play.
San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the goal is for Warner to return "next week," referencing a potential NFC Championship Game if the 49ers were to advance past the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
The U.S. Trademark Office is rejecting the A's request to trademark the "Sacramento Athletics" name.
A man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and acquitted of murder in the 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old San Francisco man killed in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
Oakland officials said they have been placed at the most dangerous stretches of road in the city.
Police said the 15-year-old girl was walking to school when the suspect approached her, pulled her into his vehicle, and sexually battered her.
The Oakland City Council discussed how to keep the city's watch party event safe and how to help out in Santa Clara during the Super Bowl.
Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
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.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
A construction controversy is building over the massive Sites Reservoir that could help solve California's water-storage problem.
Protesters gathered outside the Veterans Administration hospital in San Francisco, including health care workers and their veteran patients, protesting a plan to eliminate thousands of unfilled positions in the VA healthcare system.
The Oakland City Council discussed how to keep the city's watch party event safe and how to help out in Santa Clara during the Super Bowl.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
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.
The livestream unfolded with his team from LaRussell's garage, where he connected with fans through Instagram Live. During the broadcast, one woman shared that she was facing eviction. LaRussell covered the exact amount she needed to remain in her home.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
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.
New details have emerged in the gas explosion in Hayward last month.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can be deadly to dogs and, in rare cases, humans.
Kevin Ko reports.
An East Bay special needs teacher's car broke down nearly a year ago, but soon became the victim of a scam that left him without a vehicle.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday evening.
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.