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The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
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The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
A postal worker was the victim of an armed robbery in the community of Blackhawk near Danville late Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
A San Francisco man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after being convicted of shooting at a U.S. Postal Service worker delivering mail over a dozen times.
A Tracy man who stole items from mailboxes pleaded guilty last week to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert.
More than 5,800 postal workers were bitten by dogs last year, with the average insurance claim topping $64,000, according to the USPS.
Two people were arrested, including a juvenile, following the robberies of two United States Postal Service mail carriers on the Peninsula over the weekend, authorities said.
Police in the East Bay are searching for two suspects after a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed while delivering the mail Monday afternoon.
Amanda Hari reports on a post office in Menlo Park holding a job fair to address USPS understaffing.
A United States Postal Service mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend, according to the Union City Police Department.
Since 2018, mail theft complaints have soared more than 300%, as criminals are now targeting postal workers and their keys. Ash-Har Quaraishi reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
The United States Postal Service is asking the public for help locating a man who robbed a postal officer in Oakland earlier this month.
A San Jose man has been indicted for allegedly robbing a U.S. mail carrier as part of a crackdown on what the U.S. Department of Justice for the Northern District of California says is an increase in crimes involving interference with the mail, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Federal authorities are offering a reward of $150,000 in the search for a suspect who robbed a U.S. Postal Service carrier in a San Jose neighborhood last month.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
Federal authorities announced Tuesday several people have been arrested in connection with postal crimes, including assaults on postal workers, mail truck break-ins and mail theft.
Authorities are offering a reward as they search for a suspect who attacked and robbed a U.S. Postal Service worker at a post office location in San Francisco on Tuesday.
It's another busy day for Matthew Norfleet, a US Postal Inspector leading the charge against a series of robberies targeting postal workers in the Bay Area.
A tiny coastal town in the North Bay is facing a problem it hasn't had to think about in more than 150 years. 3 months ago, the Bolinas post office shut down, leaving residents with limited options to receive and send mail.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who robbed a postal worker in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood last week.
The Secret Service said it is "investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m."
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
The Secret Service said it is "investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m."
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
Joe Musgrove struck out eight in six innings, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill both drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 8-0 to hand the Giants their third straight shutout.
Two eastbound and two westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in San Francisco will be closed nightly for repairs starting Monday, Caltrans announced.
A man climbed into a parked vehicle and touched his exposed penis while holding a knife against a 7-year-old boy in Palo Alto early Friday, police said.
Bay Area supporters proudly waved flags as they hoped to greet former President Donald Trump as he passed through the Peninsula for a Friday evening fundraiser that also drew a crowd of detractors.
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Firefighters in Alameda County extinguished a vegetation fire that broke out late Friday night in an unincorporated area near Livermore.
Orinda Police and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office identified a man who was shot and killed on Thursday following an incident involving two drivers.
BART service has stopped between the Hayward and Fremont stations in the East Bay on Friday afternoon because of an equipment problem on the tracks.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Business owners in a Vietnamese American neighborhood in San Jose are voicing support for Proposition 36 in hopes it will relieve rampant retail theft at their businesses.
Nine-year-old Ameya Desai was at Williams Elementary School, when she heard some of her friends and classmates talking about wars and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Central Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a deadly shooting in East San Jose late last month.
A Richmond man who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women at separate music festivals in Napa County in 2019 was denied his request for a new sentence this week.
Residents, housing advocates and a developer are battling over a first-of-its kind development in the downtown historic district of Sausalito.
Authorities arrested a Marin County teen for allegedly threatening school violence, prompting the cancellation of classes for an entire school district Friday.
Threats of violence against two Petaluma schools posted on social media on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old, authorities said Thursday.
Ukiah police this week arrested a man they say has a history of harassing women and violating parole hours after his release from jail when he allegedly accosted two teenage girls and got into their vehicle.
Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Joe Musgrove struck out eight in six innings, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill both drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 8-0 to hand the Giants their third straight shutout.
The 49ers placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of his lingering calf and Achilles tendon injuries.
Dylan Cease struck out 10 in six shutout innings and the Padres beat the Giants 5-0 on Friday night.
The Oakland A's handed the White Sox their 16th consecutive home loss with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
A Richmond man who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women at separate music festivals in Napa County in 2019 was denied his request for a new sentence this week.
A man climbed into a parked vehicle and touched his exposed penis while holding a knife against a 7-year-old boy in Palo Alto early Friday, police said.
Authorities arrested a Marin County teen for allegedly threatening school violence, prompting the cancellation of classes for an entire school district Friday.
Orinda Police and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office identified a man who was shot and killed on Thursday following an incident involving two drivers.
A police shooting of an allegedly armed man at the Powell Street BART station in San Francisco Friday morning closed the station for almost two hours, authorities said.
Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
In a $115 million settlement, while admitting no wrongdoing, tech behemoth Oracle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it tracked consumer activity both on and offline.
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
San Francisco voters will be asked to consider two separate bond measures in the upcoming November election, one for schools and another for investments in medical facilities and public spaces.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
The Secret Service said it is "investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m."
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Bay Area supporters proudly waved flags as they hoped to greet former President Donald Trump as he passed through the Peninsula for a Friday evening fundraiser that also drew a crowd of detractors.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
The Balboa Theater celebrates the art and cinema of surfing this weekend with the inaugural Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival starting Friday night.
Francis Ford Coppola sued Variety, saying a story that claimed he ran an unprofessional set and tried to kiss female extras was false and libelous.
Influential New York City funk group ESG makes a welcome return to San Francisco Friday night, performing with openers Mild Universe and DJ Paul Costuros at the Great American Music Hall.
In her speech for video of the year at the 2024 VMAs, Taylor Swift talked about her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic."
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.
Amanda Hari reports on an iconic San Francisco bar reopening. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on a celebration in Walnut Creek to welcome home wrestling gold medalist Amit Elor. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Da Lin reports on the San Francisco mayoral race. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
with Zoe Mintz.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sept. 15, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.