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Radio listeners and TV watchers this week likely heard advertisements from the conservative organization "Americans for Economic Freedom," funded by Texas Governor Rick Perry's leftover 2012 campaign funds, telling California businesses to flee for the political sanctuary of Texas, and according to official governor's office documents, some are hearing the call.
Oakland designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes drove in a run with a sacrifice fly against Martin Perez as the Athletics and Texas Rangers played to a 2-all tie Saturday. The game was stopped after nine innings.
While Jahi McMath's family achieved its goal to move her to a long-term care facility, the case of a Texas hospital refusing to take a pregnant woman declared brain dead off a ventilator may soon be decided in court.
Yes, Jim Harbaugh wants to coach the San Francisco 49ers for years to come. No, he doesn't want to discuss a contract extension in a public forum.
Army will never be a dominant force in college football the way Texas can be, but both programs have a special place in college football's history. Seeing them each reach their expectations is capable if the right coach is brought in.
Massachusetts has lowest percentage of uninsured residents with only 4.5 percent; Texas has the highest with 28.8 percent. Generally the highest uninsured rates can be found in the South and West.
Gov. Rick Perry said Friday he's disgusted a California newspaper ran a cartoon that depicts him boasting about booming business in Texas, then shows an explosion, a week after a fertilizer plant explosion killed 14 people in a Texas town.
Rescue workers searched rubble early Thursday for survivors of a fertilizer plant explosion in a small Texas town that killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others. The blast left the factory a smoldering ruin and leveled homes and businesses for blocks in every direction.
A fire and explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas on Wednesday night killed as many as 60 or 70 people and injured hundreds more.
Gov. Rick Perry is wrapping up his high-profile recruiting trip to California without having convinced any businesses to relocate to his state—at least not yet.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry brought his brash pitch for jobs to California on Monday as he sought to lure businesses to his state with the promise of lower taxes and fewer regulations.
Gov. Rick Perry plans to visit California next week to follow up on a small buy of radio ads intended to persuade businesses to relocate to Texas.
A radio ad designed to convince California companies to move to Texas has sparked a throw-down between the governors of the two states.
A radio ad designed to convince California companies to move to Texas has sparked a throw-down between the governors of the two states.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.
Customs and Border Protection officials in Laredo on Thursday said the jeans were falsely labeled as Levi Strauss & Co. products.
Instead of working on the economy the GOP has focused on denying women access to health care.
Want to do something fun with your dad for Father's Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an adventure!
The newest additions to the Oakland Zoo, four tigers recently rescued from a backyard zoo in Texas, were unveiled Wednesday to members of the local media.
California Republicans favor former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney over Texas Gov. Rick Perry in the GOP presidential primary, according to the latest Field Poll.
With another major company threatening to leave California, Democrats and Republicans are squabbling even more over who's to blame, and some key Republican lawmakers are dismissing a plan that Democratic leaders say will help Californians get back to work.
Police are searching for a group of men who, during an assault and robbery of a Texas man Monday night, stole a chunk of the man's hair in addition to his personal property.
Redwood City based Video game company, Electronic Arts has decided to expand its EA Sports division and add about 300 jobs in Central Texas...
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Enter now for your chance to win a four-pack of tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's latest production, ECHO, under the big top at Oracle Park in San Francisco on January 15.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
A suspect who took off from officers was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Dixon police Sunday night, police said.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
Brixton was at Union Square to share his final goodbyes after his owner and handler, Linda Gordon, learned he had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.
A housing controversy is brewing in San Francisco's Marina District, and even some pro-housing advocates are speaking out against a new development proposal.
A man convicted in the 2020 killing of a 19-year-old in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors said.
San Francisco's newly appointed police chief, Derrick Lew, is taking office with an ambitious promise: "I truly believe we're entering a golden era in San Francisco."
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
The school board must decide by Wednesday how to cut $100 million from the next school year's budget.
After two days of striking, United Teachers of Richmond were back at the bargaining table with the West Contra Costa School District.
Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13.
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated $50 million to Cal State East Bay, and the community is thrilled and grateful for the opportunities this funding will bring.
Around 3 a.m., police said they were called to the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting, but when they arrived, they didn't find any victims. They later learned of four people who had self-transported to local hospitals.
With the South Bay community still reeling from the brazen shooting at Valley Fair Mall last week, the city of San Jose sponsored a gun buyback event Saturday morning.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The mother of a newborn baby who was found dead in Monterey County in 1994 has pleaded guilty to her son's death, prosecutors said.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
Two people suspected of stealing nearly $100,000 in items from a construction site in Napa County were arrested following dual pursuits early Thursday, police said.
One of two people charged in the Santa Rosa killing of Mark Calgani, the general manger of San Francisco's Condor Club, has pleaded no contest in the case.
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
Cal Fire said, around 3 p.m., crews were called to Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero for a report of a person in the water.
Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Pat Spencer scored a career-high 19 points in his first NBA start, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 99-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a person was shot and killed early Sunday morning, police said.
A suspect who took off from officers was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Dixon police Sunday night, police said.
One man is behind bars in connection with a deadly shooting in Fairfield Sunday afternoon, police said.
Around 3 a.m., police said they were called to the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting, but when they arrived, they didn't find any victims. They later learned of four people who had self-transported to local hospitals.
A suspect in an armed robbery at a Fairfield mini mart was arrested after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle into Napa County on Saturday, authorities said.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
An alert sent to people across California warning about a strong earthquake striking Northern Nevada on Thursday morning was sent in error, officials said.
Bay Area technology giants were among the winners at the 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards in New York on Thursday.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
AI is swiftly reshaping America's labor market, performing many technical and cognitive tasks across a range of industries, study says.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.
San Francisco could soon see a new tax targeting the city's largest corporations, as a coalition of labor unions launched a signature-gathering drive to qualify the so-called Overpaid CEO Act for next year's June primary.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Just a year after Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was recalled by nearly 63% of the voters, she's running again to get her job back.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Families along Thompson Avenue, also known as Christmas Tree Lane, have decked out their porches and front lawns in time for the holidays.
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.
The San Francisco General Hospital community came together Sunday night to hold a vigil for a coworker killed on the job.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
The latest battleground in the fight between California and the federal government isn't really ground at all; it's underwater.
Oakland Unified is facing tough decision as it has to cut $100,000 from its upcoming budget.
A shooting in San Jose early Sunday morning left one person dead and three injured, police said.
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.