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As a new school year is set to begin soon, the California Department of Public Health (CA DPH) is reminding families to make sure their kids are up to date with their routine vaccinations.
A government advisory panel has endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
A bill that would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents' consent, including against the coronavirus, passed in the California Senate Thursday.
The Chief Public Health Officer in Santa Clara County is once again warning about skyrocketing COVID-19 infections which have tripled in the past month.
A California measure that would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents' consent, including against the coronavirus, cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
New data from state and local researchers reveals just how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. Andrea Nakano tells us the new numbers may not even tell the whole story.
Masks will no longer be required indoors in most places across San Jose after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to align with the state's masking guidelines.
Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of the COVID-19 vaccine may have spurred some skeptics to get vaccinated, according to a study released Monday by researchers at a quartet of universities.
California would mandate that all businesses require their employees and independent contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine under legislation announced Friday by Democratic state lawmakers that was immediately criticized by Republicans as government overreach.
In a major development in the race to get the COVID-19 vaccine out to the youngest children by the end of February, Pfizer is seeking emergency use authorization for a two dose vaccine for kids 0-5 years old.
The post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases is shattering records in the Bay Area and nationwide, and health officials expect those numbers to get worse before they get better.
More than 20 cars were lined up at the COVID testing site in Livermore with people rushing to get tested after the holidays so they can return to work or school. With cases surging, health officials predict the new Omicron variant will get worse before it gets better
Public health officials are once again racing to meet the demand for COVID-19 testing as the Bay Area braces for a spike in cases after the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Health officials in San Francisco are continuing to recommend that residents get their booster shots as the COVID-19 omicron variant continues to spread through the U.S. after the first confirmed case of the variant was found in the city.
There are three questions that researchers are trying to figure out about the Omicron variant: how transmissible it is, how resistant it is to vaccines and natural immunity, and how sick it will make people.
The pandemic forced many to skip holiday parties last year so this week will be extra special for families who will gather for Thanksgiving. But some are taking the extra step to play it safe by getting tested for COVID-19.
After a troubling start, California's COVID-19 case rate recently has been stabilizing this month, according to new data. But health officials urge residents to continue with booster shots and vaccinations for kids.
Long lines in both directions kept people waiting in their cars along Saratoga Drive on Saturday heading into the San Mateo County Events Center to get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on the first weekend since all adults became eligible for the dose.
Thursday's clinic at Markham Elementary is part of the effort to get more kids vaccinated across Oakland and Alameda County.
The arrival of vaccine doses for 5-to 11-year-olds is prompting parents, and respected doctors to ask, 'when will masks come off in schools?'
Leading the state as the first county to lift its indoor mask mandate, Marin County health officials now want to vaccinate as many children as quickly as possible.
Marin County health officials eased indoor COVID mask requirements Monday for restaurants, bars, retail establishments and other businesses for patrons who can produce a proof of vaccination.
The health officer in Marin County announced that the indoor mask mandate for most public places will be lifted November 1, but still highly recommends them to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize boosters for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson -- and perhaps even more anticipated for some -- allow for the mix-and-match of the vaccines.
BART riders only cover about a quarter of the cost to operate the system which is surviving thanks to temporary federal funding.
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city.
A coalition of neighborhood activists, including the Native American population, has developed a plan called the Village SF to make living in the Mission District more affordable.
Multiple westbound lanes Interstate 80 on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were blocked for hours Saturday afternoon in the wake of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Logan Webb allowed one run over 7 innings to pace the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
BART riders only cover about a quarter of the cost to operate the system which is surviving thanks to temporary federal funding.
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city.
A coalition of neighborhood activists, including the Native American population, has developed a plan called the Village SF to make living in the Mission District more affordable.
Multiple westbound lanes Interstate 80 on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were blocked for hours Saturday afternoon in the wake of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Logan Webb allowed one run over 7 innings to pace the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city.
A coalition of neighborhood activists, including the Native American population, has developed a plan called the Village SF to make living in the Mission District more affordable.
Multiple westbound lanes Interstate 80 on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were blocked for hours Saturday afternoon in the wake of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
A BART employee was wounded by a member of a group that was causing a disturbance at the 24th Street Mission station in San Francisco Friday night.
As San Francisco sees retailers and other businesses leave town and the city struggles with the level and perception of crime, it's easy to think it's all doom and gloom. But that's not the perception in every part of the city.
A group of people, one of them allegedly armed with a gun, surrounded and robbed a person near People's Park in the 2400 block of Bowditch Street in Berkeley, police said.
Strangers started showing up at a woman's house in the Hayward hills asking for a tour. The problem: the home isn't for rent.
A juvenile institutional officer in the Alameda County Probation Department has been accused of sex acts with a teenager that occurred more than 17 years ago.
While the team still does not have a confirmed site for their new home, the Oakland A's on Friday have released the first renderings of the club's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas.
Two Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been accused of falsifying records in connection with a suicide at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin in 2021.
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
2023 marks the first year students have graduated from the online-only program at San Jose State University.
Two people died after getting out of a car and being struck by another vehicle on state Highway 17 in Campbell early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Monterey masseuse has been convicted of sexual battery on woman who visited a spa for a massage in 2022, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Thursday.
A 16-year-old girl is being treated at a Salinas hospital Thursday evening after she was stabbed multiple times by a fellow student at Salinas High School.
A civil grand jury in Marin County has released a scathing report regarding a substantial backlog of criminal cases in the county, placing the blame squarely on the shoulders of the District Attorney's Office.
The tenth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Post Malone, Lizzo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
An official with the St. Helena Public Library on Tuesday said they believe they have learned who checked out a copy of 'The History of the United States' nearly a century ago that was recently turned in.
Three men were arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from a store in Petaluma and then crashing their stolen car into a building as they tried to flee from responding authorities on Sunday evening, police said.
Sonoma County offers a pilot program to help unhoused people get stable jobs as a step to providing a home for themselves.
Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Logan Webb allowed one run over 7 innings to pace the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
The Houston Astros sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday.
While the team still does not have a confirmed site for their new home, the Oakland A's on Friday have released the first renderings of the club's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas.
The Athletics still play in Oakland, but the uncertainty about their future has many speculating not only where their proposed new stadium could be located -- but also where the team could play in the interim.
The Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the A's 5-2 on Friday night.
A BART employee was wounded by a member of a group that was causing a disturbance at the 24th Street Mission station in San Francisco Friday night.
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
A group of people, one of them allegedly armed with a gun, surrounded and robbed a person near People's Park in the 2400 block of Bowditch Street in Berkeley, police said.
A juvenile institutional officer in the Alameda County Probation Department has been accused of sex acts with a teenager that occurred more than 17 years ago.
A man wanted for an April killing was arrested after he was spotted in the Tenderloin and found to be carrying a firearm with an extended magazine and narcotics, San Francisco police said Friday.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Shares of Nvidia, already one of the world's most valuable companies, skyrocketed Thursday after the chipmaker forecast a huge jump in revenue, signaling how vastly the broadening use of artificial intelligence could reshape the tech sector.
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter's forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform's unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
Facebook-parent Meta has begun cutting employees in its business groups as part of a previously announced round of layoffs
U.S. users who want to share Netflix with someone who lives outside their household can pay $7.99 to add an extra member to their account.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
A summit in Half Moon Bay Saturday offered farmworkers an opportunity to air grievances and offer suggestions for quality of life improvements.
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
In the history-making speech, Harris discussed themes of global security and prosperity, arguing that America's democratic ideals "inspire billions."
While the team still does not have a confirmed site for their new home, the Oakland A's on Friday have released the first renderings of the club's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas.
The Athletics still play in Oakland, but the uncertainty about their future has many speculating not only where their proposed new stadium could be located -- but also where the team could play in the interim.
The parents of a transgender man fatally shot by a Walgreens security guard in San Francisco last month are seeking at least $25 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Walgreens, its parent company, a security firm and the guard who shot him, a civil rights attorney for the parents said Friday.
A document filed in former President Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal case indicates prosecutors have released to his attorneys a recording of Trump and an undisclosed witness.
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have backtracked on a decision to uninvite the San Francisco-based Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from a Pride Night event following a backlash from the LGTBQ+ community and their supporters.
Organizers of Twin Peak's 28th annual Pink Triangle are seeking volunteers to help set up the symbol that glows above the city during Pride month.
Excitement and pride are palpable at the San Francisco LGBT Center as the news spreads about the groundbreaking appointment of D'Arcy Drollinger as the city's first drag laureate.
An explosion of color, music, culture, food and dancing to Brazilian, Caribbean and Latin rhythms comes to San Francisco's Mission for the 45th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade.
The tenth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Post Malone, Lizzo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
On Sunday, the Carnaval Grand Parade returns to the streets of San Francisco's Mission with samba dancers, lowriders, floats with multicultural themes and brightly costumed performers.
Reunited local experimental metal band Mr. Bungle brought their revived "Geek Show Tour" to Oakland for two nights, sharing the stage with fellow underground legends the Melvins and rising trio Spotlights.
Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock quartet the Seagulls plays songs from their new album 'Same Time Next Year' when they play shows this weekend in Pacifica and SF.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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 chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday May 27, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
BART riders only cover about a quarter of the cost to operate the system which is surviving thanks to temporary federal funding. John Ramos reports. (5-27-23)
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city. José Martínez reports. (5-27-23)
For tourist-reliant business owners in storm-battered Capitola, the past few weeks have been a bit of a blur as they rushed to reopen for the unofficial start of summer. Devin Fehely reports. (5-27-23)
PGA Hope is a program that promotes physical and mental wellness for veterans through the game of golf. Vern Glenn reports. (5-27-23)
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
A Peninsula woman whose art program is being used in 26 states is now seeing her curriculum distributed worldwide.
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.