UC Berkeley student will compete in World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Spain
The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship will be held in Spain this month, and one UC Berkeley grad student is hoping to bring home the win.
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The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship will be held in Spain this month, and one UC Berkeley grad student is hoping to bring home the win.
Residents in Barcelona, Spain, and several other popular European destinations say tourism in their cities is driving up housing costs for locals.
The prehistoric facial bones were found buried in 50 feet of mud and silt, and are believed to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, researchers said.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Spain's Diego Botin stunned heavyweights Tom Slingsby of Australia and Peter Burling of New Zealand by brilliantly steering Los Gallos to victory in SailGP's $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final on San Francisco Bay.
Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced in rapid succession. The move will take effect May 28.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
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.
Greece evacuates beach resorts as a wildfire erupts, Cyprus reports a fatality, and Italians are warned it could hit a record 110 degrees this week.
María Branyas Morera was born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California.
The scorching temperatures have reached as far north as Britain, where its weather agency has issued its first-ever "red warning" of extreme heat.
Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards who pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died. He was 79.
Five people were hospitalized after the opening bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, including a 46-year-old man from San Francisco who was gored in the neck.
Cristiano Ronaldo completed a hat trick with a perfectly taken free kick in the 88th minute to give Portugal a 3-3 draw against Spain on Friday at the World Cup.
Catalonia's regional parliament passed a motion Friday to establish an independent Catalan Republic, voting to secede from Spain after an acrimonious debate that saw opposition lawmakers walk out in protest before the vote.
The wife of the Lafayette man killed in last week's Barcelona attack says she's trying to find a waiter who may have been be the last person to see her husband alive.
The father of a Bay Area man who was missing following the deadly rampage in Barcelona confirmed Friday his son had died in the terrorist attack.
HBO said Wednesday that due to an error the sixth episode of Games of Thrones' seventh season was shown a week ahead of schedule in Spain and Nordic countries.
A stage went up in flames at a music festival as a crowd of 22,000 concertgoers were dancing in Barcelona at Parc de Can Zam.
A bull leading the pack thrust its horn into Bill Hillmann's buttocks before flipping him onto the street.
Snapchat incurred the wrath of users around the world after an unsealed lawsuit revealed its CEO saying the app was only for the rich.
Detailing seven of the world's best places to view ancient cave paintings
Europe is home to many regions that are well known for amazing wine producing abilities. These are must-visit destinations for any wine lover.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
Police in Berkeley are seeking help from the public as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
Just after 5 p.m., BART said there was an equipment problem on the track between 19th Street and MacArthur, and that it was creating a 20-minute delay. It was soon upgraded to a major delay, and by 6 p.m., BART had notified riders that A/C transit and Muni service were available.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
A San Francisco toddler's fatal overdose due to fentanyl poisoning earlier this year has resulted in murder charges against the child's parents, the district attorney announced on Wednesday.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday, the department said.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage. A defense attorney said his client and his family were attacked and claimed self-defense.
A man arrested following a hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian in San Francisco was charged with murder, with prosecutors saying he intentionally ran over the victim after a dispute.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the windy weather will let up by Friday, with rain possible by Monday.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on 415 Day in San Francisco.
Andrea Nakano reports on a proposal to close a railroad crossing where several teens have died by suicide.
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.