The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
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"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
Elizabeth Cook interviews Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan about which presidential candidates college students are putting their support behind.
California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent beginning in 2027 under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Threats of violence against two Petaluma schools posted on social media on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old, authorities said Thursday.
As the whale migration continues along the coast, a Pacifica woman's Facebook page is helping find whale watchers find the best viewing spots. Gianna Franco reports. 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
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
TikTok is facing a lawsuit over a 10-year-old girl's death after she took part in a viral challenge on the social media app. This lawsuit centers around TikTok's algorithm and what it promotes to users. An appeals court judge ruled that "TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to specific users, and by doing so, is engaged in its own first-party speech."
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly departing its offices in San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire after accusations of past racist comments have surfaced.
Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor.
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta's Oversight Board says the company failed to take down an AI-generated intimate image of an Indian female public figure that violated its policies until the board got involved.
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Los Altos police are asking for public assistance to find four people suspected of burglarizing a house in the city over the weekend.
A person died on the trackway at the Fruitvale BART Station Wednesday night, the agency said just before midnight.
The sidewalks were getting busier in downtown San Francisco this week as Salesforce employees returned to working in the office full time.
It is an understatement to say that the stakes are high when it comes to the city of Oakland's sale of the Coliseum site.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
Los Altos police are asking for public assistance to find four people suspected of burglarizing a house in the city over the weekend.
A person died on the trackway at the Fruitvale BART Station Wednesday night, the agency said just before midnight.
The sidewalks were getting busier in downtown San Francisco this week as Salesforce employees returned to working in the office full time.
It is an understatement to say that the stakes are high when it comes to the city of Oakland's sale of the Coliseum site.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
Los Altos police are asking for public assistance to find four people suspected of burglarizing a house in the city over the weekend.
The sidewalks were getting busier in downtown San Francisco this week as Salesforce employees returned to working in the office full time.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
A collision involving multiple vehicles is snarled traffic on U.S. Highway 101 southbound in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, closing lanes for about two hours, the California Highway Patrol said.
For Estrella Gonzalez and her mother, Maria del Carmen Flores, the opening of their restaurant in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is the realization of a long-held dream.
A person died on the trackway at the Fruitvale BART Station Wednesday night, the agency said just before midnight.
It is an understatement to say that the stakes are high when it comes to the city of Oakland's sale of the Coliseum site.
With one month until the election, Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Wednesday he is supporting the recall of embattled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
While most of the Bay Area sweltered under record-setting heat, there were real concerns about the safety of vulnerable seniors who may not have air conditioning.
Oakland police on Wednesday asked for the public's help in finding a mother and her 5-year-old son who have been missing since Sept. 24th.
Firefighters in San Jose are working to contain a two-alarm residential structure fire in the Seven Trees neighborhood Tuesday evening that left two victims being evaluated for smoke inhalation.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges following a series of shootings with a BB guns targeting businesses and people's cars, police said.
San Jose police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man a man early Friday morning.
At least one was killed in a crash early Monday morning on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services this week released its 2024 point-in-time final report that found there were 1,090 people experiencing homelessness.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near a creek in Santa Rosa over the weekend, according to police.
Latino supporters of President Donald Trump in the Bay Area said they are drawn to him because of their focus on the economy and conservative values.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
A Santa Rosa man was reunited with three of his stolen goats thanks to a tip from a community member.
It is an understatement to say that the stakes are high when it comes to the city of Oakland's sale of the Coliseum site.
Colin Kaepernick, who remains dedicated to returning to the NFL, reflects on his passion for football, balancing his activism and his new children's book.
The San Francisco Giants introduced their new top executive Tuesday morning as franchise legend Buster Posey took the reins as president of baseball operations.
A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Los Altos police are asking for public assistance to find four people suspected of burglarizing a house in the city over the weekend.
With one month until the election, Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Wednesday he is supporting the recall of embattled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Oakland police are asking for public assistance in identifying two people wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery and shooting in 2021.
One person is dead after being pinned under a vehicle early Wednesday just off the roundabout at Berkeley's South Aquatic Park, police said.
Three men were arrested after they allegedly committed a series of robberies of convenience stores in Redwood City early Tuesday morning, according to police.
The sidewalks were getting busier in downtown San Francisco this week as Salesforce employees returned to working in the office full time.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash in San Francisco last October involving a pedestrian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
It is an understatement to say that the stakes are high when it comes to the city of Oakland's sale of the Coliseum site.
With one month until the election, Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Wednesday he is supporting the recall of embattled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
This November, California residents will weigh in on the use of forced labor in state prisons when they vote on Proposition 6.
Ballot by ballot, hundreds of voting systems are being put to the test at the San Francisco Department of Elections warehouse where department's director John Artnz expects 100% accuracy.
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of wildly varied music this weekend.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jack White on Monday announced he's bringing his unorthodox pop-up tour to the Bay Area this week for a pair of shows in Petaluma and San Francisco.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on downtown bars and restaurants seeing an initial boost as Salesforce ends hybrid work option.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Kara St. Cyr reports on several recent incidents with Waymo vehicles getting stopped or vandalized raise safety questions.
Kenny Choi reports on the increasing popularity of the full-body MRI scans provided by Prenuvo.
Katie Nielsen reports on changes to the deal selling the Oakland Coliseum site to a development group and how it might impact the city's budget.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.