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A series of changes in California meant to boost voter turnout and smooth its new Super Tuesday primary election led to a surge in last-minute voters, computer problems and short-staffing.
Senator Bernie Sanders won the biggest Super Tuesday prize: most of Californians' votes, which landed him some much needed delegates in the state with the most, according to several projections.
The fate of Proposition 13--the state's measure to authorize $15 billion in bonds for public schools--was unclear following early returns on California Primary Election Day.
The Associated Press news agency called California's Democratic presidential primary for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders even though no votes from Tuesday had yet been counted.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cast his ballot on "Super Tuesday" but didn't reveal which of the Democratic candidates he voted for.
As California heads to the polls on Super Tuesday, voting centers across the Bay Area and across the state readied for large crowds amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Polls in the Bay Area open at 7 a.m. on Super Tuesday. California is the biggest prize on the map by far, with more than 400 delegates at stake.
New last minute changes to the voting rules in California are aimed at making things a little easier for everyone on Super Tuesday.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, fresh off a primary win in South Carolina, will make a stop in Oakland on Super Tuesday, his campaign announced.
Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the race on Sunday, catching many of his hard-working Bay Area supporters by surprise.
Democratic presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders made a stop in San Jose on Sunday and was met with piercingly loud support.
With the California Primary rapidly approaching, the latest poll from UC Berkeley shows Sen. Bernie Sanders maintaining a large lead over his Democratic rivals.
Major changes to the way people vote have election advocates on edge as Californians cast ballots in a high-profile primary that was moved up from June.
With less than a week before the California Democratic Primary on Tuesday, presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders is heading back to the Bay Area.
A panel of undecided Bay Area voters watched Tuesday's Democratic debate in South Carolina and they all agreed that the headline was the frontrunner under attack. But did tonight's debate move anyone in any direction?
With less than two weeks until Super Tuesday, a new poll shows Sen. Bernie Sanders with a commanding lead in the California Democratic Primary.
California voters will be able to change their party affiliation and update their address at polling stations on election day under a new law.
As candidates plot their strategies here, there's an overlooked group of voters who could be key to victory: independents.
Solano County gave their voters a 10-day head start on the rest of the Bay Area and most of the country.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has won the backing of Equality California, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ membership organizations.
A new poll shows Sen. Bernie Sanders expanding his lead over his rivals in California, a little more than a month before the state's Democratic presidential primary.
Mayor London Breed of San Francisco made a surprise endorsement in the 2020 Democratic Primary, backing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Michael Bloomberg plans to skip early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire if he launches a presidential bid and instead focus his efforts on the crush of states, including California, that vote on Super Tuesday and beyond.
California voters who have not registered with a political party will be allowed to vote in the 2020 Democratic Party primary, state officials announced Monday.
Fourteen presidential candidates flocked to the state last weekend to speak to the most fervent activists at the California Democratic Party's convention, making their pitches.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
While a potent atmospheric river will unleash its wrath on Southern California on Tuesday, the San Francisco Bay Area will not escape unscathed.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
A relentless winter at Lake Tahoe has now etched its way into the history books as the Sierra's second-snowiest on record.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
While a potent atmospheric river will unleash its wrath on Southern California on Tuesday, the San Francisco Bay Area will not escape unscathed.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
A relentless winter at Lake Tahoe has now etched its way into the history books as the Sierra's second-snowiest on record.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
A recent rash of violence at San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria mall has left business owners and shoppers on edge, and they say the ongoing violence - often involving students from neighboring schools - is nothing new.
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
Most human trafficking cases in San Francisco involve victims under 25, women and people of color, according to a new report from the city's task force on anti-human trafficking.
Windows at India's High Commission in London and at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco were smashed during separate demonstrations by Sikh protesters, police in both cities said Monday.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
Postal officials on Monday said they are determined to break up a criminal ring that they say is targeting mail carriers in two East Bay cities.
Monday afternoon's commute on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 through Livermore was ground to a halt for miles after the discovery of a large crack in the roadway.
An Uber passenger who was left on a freeway offramp in Livermore Sunday evening after allegedly assaulting the driver was hit and killed by a separate vehicle, while another vehicle also hit and injured a second pedestrian, authorities said.
The decision likely ends more than two years of litigation against the City of Lafayette and developer O'Brien Land Company over the city's approval of the 315-unit project, slated for Deer Hill and Pleasant Hill roads
Police in San Jose are currently at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians Monday evening that left one pedestrian in critical condition, authorities said.
Residents of Pajaro -- both those who evacuated and those who remained in their homes -- say they're growing increasingly frustrated with the county's response to devastating flooding.
A 23-year-old convicted felon and a 16-year-old high school student have been arrested during a ghost gun and drug distribution investigation in San Jose.
Homicide detectives have determined family members were the prime suspects in the unrelated March 14 slaying of a San Jose woman in her home and the March 18 murder of a man in the 2500 block of Fontaine Rd.
Additional shelter capacity was created at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds for residents of Pajaro who were evacuated over a week ago when the Pajaro River levee was breached.
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
Three people were injured -- including a 35-year-old pregnant female, a 14-year-old and 11-year-old -- and a 37-year-old suspect in custody after a Saturday afternoon stabbing in Antioch.
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
A plan in place to remove a dam for safety reasons near a North Bay beach has raised questions about the impact the removal could have on an endangered frog.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan Friday to transform the iconic San Quentin State Prison and its notorious Death Row from a place of punishment toward more of a rehabilitation and re-entry facility.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year contract Monday and re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
The Ole Miss Rebels delivered on their declaration to get defensive, stunning top-seeded Stanford 54-49 on Sunday night to reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years.
UConn pulled away from Saint Mary's for a 70-55 win on Sunday that put the Huskies in the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
A recent rash of violence at San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria mall has left business owners and shoppers on edge, and they say the ongoing violence - often involving students from neighboring schools - is nothing new.
A San Jose couple accused in the April kidnapping of a three-month-old toddler they had repeatedly attempted to abduct were sentenced to prison Monday.
BART police are more than doubling the number of officers patrolling trains starting Monday to address safety and quality of life issues, BART officials said.
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick's Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
Trampoline workouts are the latest craze to hit the fitness world.
Frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe's and other stores are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Windows at India's High Commission in London and at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco were smashed during separate demonstrations by Sikh protesters, police in both cities said Monday.
A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than 20 attorneys general criticizing Hyundai and Kia for not installing anti-theft technology in their vehicles, following a spike in thefts.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand tops the bill for the first day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival at Thee Parkside Saturday.
Stoner-metal favorites Weedeater headlines the second day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival being held at Thee Parkside Sunday, topping an epic eight-band bill.
Local psych/punk band Hot Lunch brings its cathartic sounds to the Bottom of the Hill on Friday, headlining the official Heavy Psych Sounds Fest pre-party with Slough Feg, Older Sun and Disastroid.
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Monday, March 20, 2023.
Juliette Goodrich reports on what the owner of a sandwich shop across from middle school where a student stabbed a classmate sees as far as kids behaving badly (3-20-2023)
Shawn Chitnis reports on worries some content creators are having over paid account verification being rolled out for Facebook and Instagram (3-20-2023)
Justin Andrews reports on an Oakland retiree who is receiving bills and checks late if at all (3-20-2023)
There is growing frustration on both sides of the Pajaro River -- people who evacuated want back in and people who stayed want to be able to leave and return. Both groups are fed up with what they describe as a slow-moving, over bureaucratic response to recent flooding. Devin Fehely reports. (3/20/23)
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is an Oakland native who wants to introduce as many young people as he can to the sport that he says changed the course of his life.
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.