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Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey says he's dedicating more than a quarter of his wealth to a new fund for charitable causes, with the immediate focus on coronavirus relief efforts.
It didn't take long for a high-profile official to ask for Elon Musk's help after the Tesla and Space X CEO tweeted that his company could build ventilators currently in serious shortage as hospitals struggle to treat coronavirus patients.
Facebook and Twitter revealed evidence Thursday suggesting that Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. presidential election are getting more sophisticated and harder to detect.
The organizers of the annual South By Southwest music and tech festival on Friday announced that the city of Austin has cancelled the events scheduled to take place starting next week.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is putting his plans to live in Africa for several months this year on hold over concerns about the coronavirus.
Silicon Valley tech giants Apple and Netflix have joined social media mainstays Facebook and Twitter in citing coronavirus fears for cancelling plans to send its employees to and take part in the annual lifestyle, tech, entertainment and music festival -- South by Southwest -- in Austin later this month.
Twitter is starting to test tweets that disappear after 24 hours.
Bay Area social media giants Facebook and Twitter have cancelled plans to send its employees to and take part in the annual lifestyle, tech, entertainment and music festival -- SXSW -- in Austin later this month.
Shares in Twitter jumped Thursday after the social media company said revenue and user numbers exceeded forecasts in the latest quarter.
Twitter will begin to label and in some cases remove doctored or manipulated photos, audio and videos that are designed to mislead people.
On Monday, 49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers had a post-Super Bowl message for the public: be kind.
Over a dozen NFL teams had their Twitter accounts hacked as of Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.
Despite escalating pressure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook reaffirmed its freewheeling policy on political ads Thursday, saying it won't ban them, won't fact-check them and won't limit how they can be targeted to specific groups of people.
The holiday vacation Pres. Trump once viewed as the precursor to a vindictive Senate trial has turned into a deadlocked interlude as he battles House speaker Nancy Pelosi over the time and place for his symbolic day in court.
Twitter has identified and removed nearly 6,000 accounts that it said were part of a coordinated effort by Saudi government agencies and individuals to advance the country's geopolitical interests.
Attackers sent videos of flashing and strobing lights to people on Twitter last month as part of a cyberattack which deliberately targeted people with epilepsy.
Twitter is rethinking part of its plan to remove inactive accounts from the service starting next month after receiving feedback that it would be effectively eliminating posts from some people who've died.
Twitter says its new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content.
Family and friends of a former Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia call him a dedicated husband and father who has overcome recent mental health struggles.
The FBI has released wanted posters for two men accused of being spies for Saudi Arabia and accessing Twitter accounts of the kingdom's critics.
Former Twitter employees were charged by federal prosecutors Wednesday with trolling through social media accounts, searching for posts from critics of the Saudi Arabian government.
Twitter told Sen. Kamala Harris that it would not suspend President Donald Trump's account despite her urging the company to do so.
Amid calls from some Democrats to suspend President Donald Trump's account, Twitter says world leaders' accounts aren't entirely above its policies.
Sen. Kamala Harris on Wednesday defended her calls for Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's account, a plan she reiterated on stage at the fourth Democratic primary presidential debate.
Twitter removed a video meme President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday after getting a copyright complaint about the video, which contained an altered music clip from the rock band Nickelback.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
The City of Oakland is holding a celebration rally for "hometown hero" and two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on Thursday.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
The City of Oakland is holding a celebration rally for "hometown hero" and two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on Thursday.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
The attorney for a man facing multiple charges in connection with an altercation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail is blaming the incident on the mayor's bodyguard.
A San Francisco supervisor is launching a "dumb laws" contest and is asking residents to help root out unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The owner of an Oakland trucking company says the cost of diesel for delivery trucks and the bunker fuel that powers container ships is going up so fast that goods already enroute are increasing in cost as they make their way to the US.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
The City of Oakland is holding a celebration rally for "hometown hero" and two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on Thursday.
A fire burned on Wednesday morning at a metals recycling plant in West Oakland with a history of fires and environmental violations.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
Police in San Jose have launched a hate crime investigation following an assault at the Santana Row over the weekend.
State correctional officials said an inmate at Pelican Bay State Prison from Monterey County died Monday in an apparent homicide.
Authorities in the South Bay have arrested two people in connection with the deadly shooting of a young mother in Sunnyvale, including the victim's former partner, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
Hundreds of people in San Rafael were without power Wednesday morning after a tree fell and took some power lines with it.
A vehicle struck three juveniles who were walking in rural Napa County, Cal Fire said. Two of the victims were taken by air ambulance to UC Davis in Sacramento.
The City of Oakland is holding a celebration rally for "hometown hero" and two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on Thursday.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
Sash Gavalyugov scored 23 points including a back-breaking 3-pointer to lead Santa Clara to a 76-71 victory over No. 21 Saint Mary's in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament to take a big step toward making the Big Dance.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
The attorney for a man facing multiple charges in connection with an altercation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail is blaming the incident on the mayor's bodyguard.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The design process for the floats began in November, with a crew of nearly 30 people working to put the final product together.
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.
Expect warm conditions to continue Thursday, with highs in the 70s and low 80s in most Bay Area locations. Early next week, a heat wave will bring unseasonably hot conditions. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Andrea Nakano reports.
At the historic naval shipyard on Mare Island in Vallejo, Kindred Motorworks is making electric models of classic cars. Max Darrow reports.
Traffic deaths in San Jose are now the lowest in more than a decade and come after a series of physical changes to major streets. Len Ramirez reports.
California law enforcement agencies received an FBI bulletin last week warning that Iran has "allegedly aspired" to attack the West Coast with drone strikes from a vessel off the coast. Katie Nielsen reports.
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.