SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
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NASA launches Psyche probe on 6-year voyage to rare asteroid
The asteroid Psyche may be a sample of planetary core material left over from the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
Atlas 5 rocket launches National Reconnaissance Office "watchdog" satellites
The National Reconnaissance Office says the "Silent Barker" satellites will keep tabs on potentially threatening adversary spacecraft.
US sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and others
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people granted asylum.
Update: Twitter sign outside San Francisco headquarters partially removed after rebranding
Hours after Elon Musk officially launched the rebranding of social media platform Twitter with its new "X" logo, a worker was seen removing part of the sign outside the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters.
European space telescope promises new understanding of dark energy
The telescope will photograph billions of galaxies across the past 10 billion years to monitor how they were affected by dark energy and matter.
Elon Musk says Starship may be ready to fly again in about 6 weeks
Musk says the Super Heavy/Starship rocket may be ready for a second attempt to reach orbit in about six weeks.
California child prodigy accepts software engineering job at SpaceX
Kairan Quazi will graduate from college this week at the age of 14 before joining the engineering team at SpaceX' to work on satellite tech.
SpaceX scrubs first test launch of its Starship rocket
The gargantuan Starship rocket is critical for SpaceX's plans to send passengers and cargo to the moon, Mars and beyond.
FAA OKs SpaceX Starship test flight
SpaceX has cleared the final hurdle for launching its new giant Starship from Texas as early as next week on a first test flight.
NorCal astronaut Nicole Mann, 1st Native American woman in space, performs spacewalk
The first Native American woman in space ventured out on a spacewalk Friday to prep the International Space Station for more solar panels.
'Game-changer' satellite launched from California will measure most of the water on earth
The first mission to survey nearly all of the water on Earth's surface lifted off Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
SpaceX launches rival company's communication satellites into orbit
SpaceX launched internet satellites for a competitor Thursday, stepping in to help after the London-based OneWeb company halted its flights with Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.
SpaceX workers say they were fired for complaining about Musk
"It was honestly shocking," said one worker fired after sending a letter objecting to CEO's penis jokes on Twitter.
SpaceX launches 53 satellites into orbit from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the California sky on Thursday evening as it carried 53 Starlink satellites into orbit.
History making Petaluma astronaut draws strength from 'dream catcher' taken to space
Nicole Mann, who grew up in Petaluma, is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling "positive energy" as her five-month mission gets underway.
1st Native American, Russian cosmonaut among crew headed toward International Space Station
Commander Nicole Mann, a Petaluma woman, became the first Native American to rocket into space Wednesday aboard a SpaceX rocket headed to the International Space Station. Joining them was Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina, the first cosmonaut on a U.S. spacecraft in 20 years.
Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
The world's wealthiest man strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Elon Musk Gives Hotly Anticipated Starship Update, But Light On New Details
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk spoke for over an hour Thursday night in a hotly anticipated discussion about Starship, which the company hopes will one day take humans to Mars and that will play a key role in NASA's plans to return humans to the moon.
Silicon Valley Visionary Elon Musk Named Time Magazine Person Of The Year
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year after becoming "the richest example of a massive shift in our society."
SpaceX Crew Splashes Down After 200 Days Aboard International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day space station mission that began last spring.
Elon Musk Widens Lead As Richest Person On Earth
Elon Musk's personal wealth is now $222 billion, widening his gap as the richest person in the world according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.
SpaceX Launches All-Civilian Crew on Inspiration4 Mission
An all-civilian crew blasted off Wednesday evening atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for the first privately funded, non-government trip to orbit the Earth.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Launches 51 Satellites Into Orbit From California
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 51 Starlink satellites into orbit from California on Monday night.
Tesla Files to Sell Electricity in Texas
Palo Alto-based Tesla has filed with the Texas Public Utility Commission to generate electricity and sell it directly to the public. Details were not included in the application but the company said in its filing it plans to sell electricity directly to consumers with a focus on those who already own Tesla cars.
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California State University faculty launch strike for better pay
California State University faculty are launching four days of strikes at campuses across the state for better pay and benefits starting Monday.
Elon Musk's X platform fueled far-right riots in Ireland, experts say
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
Rain set to return to the Bay Area Tuesday evening for remainder of week
The National Weather Service expects rain to return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night and hang around through early Friday.
Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could warm the planet more
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
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California State University faculty launch strike for better pay
California State University faculty are launching four days of strikes at campuses across the state for better pay and benefits starting Monday.
Rain set to return to the Bay Area Tuesday evening for remainder of week
The National Weather Service expects rain to return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night and hang around through early Friday.
Bodies of 5 more Osprey crew found in wreckage after crash in Japan
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
Palo Alto considers expanding church safe parking program for homeless
On Monday, the Palo Alto city council will discuss expanding and permanently establishing the Safe Parking program.
S.F. school district reaches tentative agreement with tradespeople, staving off strike
The San Francisco Unified School District has reached a memorandum of understanding with tradespeople who had pledged to strike Monday.
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S.F. school district reaches tentative agreement with tradespeople, staving off strike
The San Francisco Unified School District has reached a memorandum of understanding with tradespeople who had pledged to strike Monday.
Rejecting city facilities, street vendors spread out across S.F. Mission sidewalks
The drama surrounding vendors in the San Francisco Mission District continued with a new twist.
Bay Area fans of Niners, Eagles swill beers, trade shots at Kezar Pub in S.F.
On Sunday, the Kezar Pub in San Francisco was a place that both 49ers and Eagles fans could call home.
Controversial dog trainer met by protesters in San Francisco
A dog trainer with a big following on social media is being accused of abuse and cruelty by fellow trainers.
Eight families move in to new San Francisco homes built by Habitat for Humanity
On Saturday, a group of San Franciscans were given the ceremonial keys to new homes thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
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Alameda winter market showcases local businesses, community initiatives
In the heart of downtown Alameda, holiday shopping takes center stage, offering a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.
Oakland renter eviction cases soar after years-long moratorium sunsets
The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Oakland cafe plans to be community hub to discuss crime prevention
Kinfolx is a coffee shop, wine bar and community space located in downtown Oakland, but like many other businesses they are all dealing with the same issue.
Car fire burning near Oakland Coliseum produces think black smoke by I-880
Fire crews in Oakland responded to a vehicle fire that was burning near I-880 late Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
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Palo Alto considers expanding church safe parking program for homeless
On Monday, the Palo Alto city council will discuss expanding and permanently establishing the Safe Parking program.
Palo Alto police arrest woman suspected of burglarizing home while family was there
Palo Alto police arrested a woman Thursday night they say entered an occupied home to steal items, then later stole a package from the porch of another home.
World AIDS Day commemorated at evening vigil in San Jose
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
VTA, San Jose announce plans for affordable housing
The city of San Jose and the VTA are announcing plans to move forward with the construction of affordable housing on land owned by the transit agency.
Amid vacancies, South Bay landlords offering concessions, free rent
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
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Pedestrian killed in Solano County crash on Highway 37
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian on eastbound Highway 37 near Skaggs Road in Solano County early Sunday morning.
Tip leads to arrest of suspect with 43 fraudulent debit cards in Rohnert Park
A tip about a suspicious person using debit cards before sunrise at a Rohnert Park bank led to the arrest of a man with 43 fraudulent debit cards.
North Bay food bank sees fast-growing need for their service
Even in fertile agriculture regions like the North Bay counties there are people going hungry who the Redwood Empire Food Bank helps every day.
Santa Rosa juvenile arrests for gun possession soar by 500%, police say
The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.
3 teens arrested, weapons found following large gang-related brawl in Santa Rosa
Three teens were arrested and weapons were recovered after police said a large brawl between two rival gangs took place in Santa Rosa on Thursday.
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49ers roll over Eagles 42-19 in heated rematch
The 49ers talked the talk all offseason and backed it up with a convincing 42-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
Rangers edge Sharks 6-5
The New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night.
Clippers edge Warriors 113-112 on George 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining
Paul George made a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, giving the Clippers their first lead of the game and a 113-112 victory over the Warriors Saturday.
MacDonald and Duclair score twice, Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night for their first road win this season.
Curry, Thompson come up big as Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
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"No care in his actions;" Expert looks at killer's unusual pattern after shooting 4 men in 4 days
Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, is a convicted felon who has been accused of fatally shooting four men in four days across Los Angeles County. As he awaits his day in court, an expert takes a look at his unusual pattern and what a possible motive behind the killing could be.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Palo Alto police arrest woman suspected of burglarizing home while family was there
Palo Alto police arrested a woman Thursday night they say entered an occupied home to steal items, then later stole a package from the porch of another home.
Tip leads to arrest of suspect with 43 fraudulent debit cards in Rohnert Park
A tip about a suspicious person using debit cards before sunrise at a Rohnert Park bank led to the arrest of a man with 43 fraudulent debit cards.
San Francisco retail theft suspects arrested in Daly City
San Francisco police said they arrested two retail theft suspects in Daly City in connection to incidents on Nov. 29 and 30.
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Elon Musk's X platform fueled far-right riots in Ireland, experts say
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Walmart latest big advertiser to drop Musk's X
Walmart is the latest company to join the glowing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk's beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.
E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Meta shuts down thousands of fake Facebook accounts primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year's election.
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AIDS victims remembered with sidewalk inscriptions in San Francisco
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Warm, wet winter may usher in longer allergy season
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
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Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
United Auto Workers calls for cease-fire in Gaza
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
VTA, San Jose announce plans for affordable housing
The city of San Jose and the VTA are announcing plans to move forward with the construction of affordable housing on land owned by the transit agency.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
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Biden marks Trans Day of Remembrance: "No place for hate in America"
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
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Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the band's next chapter
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Garage rock favorites the Woggles headline the Bottom of the Hill
Atlanta-based garage-rock veterans the Woggles bring their high-energy mix of R&B, surf and rockabilly influences to the stage at the Bottom of the Hill Tuesday night.
Let's Glow SF illuminates San Francisco landmarks for holiday season
San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF.
BottleRock promoters to bring Latin music festival to Napa in June
The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
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.
VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels
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.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
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.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Revive & Thrive: Overwhelming Holidays
Although the holidays are filled with laughter and joy, but it could also be filled with exhaustion and anxiety. How do we deal with it? Morning anchor Nicole Zaloumis spoke with Doctor Kathryn Erickson Didout, a Psychologist about how to overcome them during the season.
CSU faculty and staff commence rolling strikes across state Monday
Lezla Gooden reports on Cal State University faculty launching rolling strikes at campuses this week (12-4-2023)
Alaska purchase of Hawaiian Air raises questions for employees, travelers
Eddie Dow reports on $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines announced by Alaska Air on Sunday (12-4-2023)
Food For Bay Area Families: Santa Clara Corvettes
The Santa Clara Corvettes car club presents a check for over $40,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (12-4-2023)
Israeli airstrikes intensify weekend after cease-fire with Hamas
Naomi Ruchim reports on Gaza residents saying they have no place to go as Israeli airstrikes resume following Friday end to weeklong cease-fire (12-4-2023)
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Oakley woman giving support, opportunities for joy to those with cancer and their families
An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
2 friends lead nonprofit bringing nourishment to needy in South Bay
A pair of volunteers working for a South Bay organization go out of their way to bring warmth and nourishment to the unhoused, not just during the holidays, but all year round.
Hayward teacher using theater to inspire elementary students to dream big
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
Man behind Kingmakers of Oakland nonprofit opening doors for students of color
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
Santa Rosa Vietnam veteran on a mission to help unhoused military vets
A Vietnam veteran from Santa Rosa has made it his mission to make sure unhoused veterans are not forgotten.
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College student gives back to program that changed his life
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots
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.
Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school
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.
Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.