Ramadan observed amid Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
More than 100 protesters shut down most of Franklin Street in front of the San Francisco Unified School District offices for 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon. It was all part of a student-led rally demanding more support for Arab and Muslim students.
Politicians, donors and business leaders are speaking out about remarks made by the heads of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania during a congressional hearing about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the developments from Washington D.C.
KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to members of the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center as they partner with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano to end hunger. (12/6/23)
Amid rising tensions over the conflict in Gaza, houses of worship in the Bay Area and across the country are being warned by federal officials to boost their security measures.
San Francisco students' spring break may be moved back next year to accommodate the Eid holiday, the San Francisco Board of Education voted Tuesday.
Non-alcoholic beer will still be available, but the ban on alcohol just 2 days before games may be an issue for sponsor Budweiser.
The Rohingya refugees are seeking unspecified reparations from the Menlo Park-based social media giant for its role in perpetuating genocide.
A South Bay woman who said she was victimized for wearing a hijab is sharing her story with KPIX 5, as the woman facing a hate crime charge in the attack remains at large. Kiet Do reports. (9/21/22)
Three people were killed and several people were injured during a wave of violence in Oakland Monday night, including two people who had just finished praying at the Oakland Islamic Center. Max Darrow reports. (9/20/22)
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
Organizers of a mural project and their supporters are accusing the San Francisco Public Library of censoring a mural and failing to be an inclusive, equitable community space.
Multiple Bay Area mosques have been victims of donation theft during Ramadan. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-15-22)
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan happening all at once, houses of worship across the Bay Area are ready for large gatherings for the first time since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Amazon's audiobook service Audible and phone apps for reading the holy books of Islam and Christianity have disappeared from the Apple store in mainland China
A 13-year-old Bay Area athlete traveling with her squash team says she was forced to remove her hijab in the jetway at SFO by an Air Canada agent.
Dozens came out in Sunnyvale as a sign of solidarity for the Muslim community Wednesday, one day before Isaiah Peoples will find out if he's charged with a committing a hate crime.
Extolling the virtues of Myanmar as a travel destination while bypassing the plight of a minority group persecuted by the Southeast Asian nation's government is not going over well for CEO Jack Dorsey
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a complaint against Samsung on behalf of a Muslim man who alleges religious discrimination during a job interview at the company in 2017.
The campaign trail for Hayward's city council is turning ugly for Aisha Wahab, a Muslim candidate who has become the target of racial remarks and other threats.
A Muslim civil rights organization has sent San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia a letter with demands after a Lebanese-American police officer alleged blatant racism within the department last week.
Officer Nabil Haidar filed the suit alleging harassment and discrimination based on race, national origin and religion, saying he experienced those after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Police are investigating the mailing of a Quran submerged in a tub of what appeared to be pork lard to a Northern California Islamic center.
Anti-Shariah protesters and counter-protesters faced off in the South Bay Saturday.
A Fremont resident created "Meet a Muslim" where she speaks to groups and answers whatever questions they may have about Muslim people.
Jake Cronenworth's two-run double highlighted the four-run seventh inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday to spoil Bob Melvin's return to San Diego.
Murder charges were filed by the Contra Costa County district attorney on Thursday against one of the men allegedly involved in a fatal wrong-way freeway collision following a burglary in El Cerrito.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by selling it electronics that were either counterfeit or misrepresented as new.
A Concord man accused of throwing explosives at San Francisco police officers during a wild police pursuit that started in North Beach and ended in Martinez last October was convicted on multiple charges by a jury, according to the city's District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
A man suspected in a string of armed robberies in San Jose dating back to last summer has been arrested, police said Thursday.
Jake Cronenworth's two-run double highlighted the four-run seventh inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday to spoil Bob Melvin's return to San Diego.
Murder charges were filed by the Contra Costa County district attorney on Thursday against one of the men allegedly involved in a fatal wrong-way freeway collision following a burglary in El Cerrito.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by selling it electronics that were either counterfeit or misrepresented as new.
A Concord man accused of throwing explosives at San Francisco police officers during a wild police pursuit that started in North Beach and ended in Martinez last October was convicted on multiple charges by a jury, according to the city's District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
A man suspected in a string of armed robberies in San Jose dating back to last summer has been arrested, police said Thursday.
A Concord man accused of throwing explosives at San Francisco police officers during a wild police pursuit that started in North Beach and ended in Martinez last October was convicted on multiple charges by a jury, according to the city's District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
The US Naval ship named after the late civil rights icon Harvey Milk arrived in San Francisco Bay Thursday afternoon, making its historic first visit to the Port of San Francisco.
Green Day will headline a United Nations Human Rights-backed global climate concert on Tuesday at the famed Fillmore in San Francisco.
A former Caltrain executive and a station manager have been charged in an alleged scheme using public funds to convert parts of two stations into personal residences, prosecutors said.
South San Francisco officers arrested a suspected auto burglar linked to commercial and multiple motorcycle thefts in the city in February, police said.
Murder charges were filed by the Contra Costa County district attorney on Thursday against one of the men allegedly involved in a fatal wrong-way freeway collision following a burglary in El Cerrito.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by selling it electronics that were either counterfeit or misrepresented as new.
With Thursday's A's game against the Cleveland Guardians possibly being the last Oakland home opener for the Athletics, tension is growing between team management and their fanbase.
A seventh former correctional officer at a women's prison that has been embroiled in scandal has been sentenced, the Department of Justice said Monday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao officially introduced Floyd Mitchell as the city's newest chief of police Wednesday afternoon, more than a year after the firing of former Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
A man suspected in a string of armed robberies in San Jose dating back to last summer has been arrested, police said Thursday.
A man was killed after getting hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people suspected of trying to swipe limited edition Stanley brand beverage tumblers from a Starbucks in January, the department said Wednesday.
A Monterey County man was recently sentenced to five years in state prison for selling a teen family member for $12,000, prosecutors said.
Six people have been arrested in connection with an assault in San Jose last year that is believed to be gang-related, police said Wednesday.
Marin County health officials have issued a whooping cough advisory due to an on-going outbreak that appears to be having a large impact at Tamalpais High School.
The death of a man found earlier this month in Vallejo has been ruled the city's fifth homicide of the year, police said Wednesday.
With safety an issue at some Santa Rosa City Schools, a group of parents is stepping up to take action.
A 78-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison on Tuesday for molesting a child numerous times, Sonoma County prosecutors said.
Authorities released additional details Tuesday following a retail theft at a Lululemon store in Napa that led to a pursuit which ended in Oakland Monday afternoon.
Jake Cronenworth's two-run double highlighted the four-run seventh inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday to spoil Bob Melvin's return to San Diego.
With Thursday's A's game against the Cleveland Guardians possibly being the last Oakland home opener for the Athletics, tension is growing between team management and their fanbase.
The San Francisco Giants released infielder Pablo Sandoval from his minor league contract hours before opening the season against the San Diego Padres.
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Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, Stephen Curry made the final two baskets of the game on an off shooting night and Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green's early ejection to beat the Orlando Magic 101-93 on Wednesday.
Murder charges were filed by the Contra Costa County district attorney on Thursday against one of the men allegedly involved in a fatal wrong-way freeway collision following a burglary in El Cerrito.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by selling it electronics that were either counterfeit or misrepresented as new.
A Concord man accused of throwing explosives at San Francisco police officers during a wild police pursuit that started in North Beach and ended in Martinez last October was convicted on multiple charges by a jury, according to the city's District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
A man suspected in a string of armed robberies in San Jose dating back to last summer has been arrested, police said Thursday.
Deploying more officers on BART trains resulted in increased felony arrests over the past year, according to the transit agency.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an updated ordinance restricting electronic bikes and scooters from most sidewalks and parks.
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday is raising concerns around the Bay Area for commuters who regularly use the region's bridges and are wondering how they would hold up to a cargo vessel collision.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is making a new push to electrify transportation in a clean, renewable and affordable way.
In the fast-paced world of swipes and likes, a growing number of Bay Area singles are giving up on apps and embracing a hands-on approach to dating.
Oakland artist and historian Damien McDuffie has created an app that takes monuments, pictures and art in his community and changes the way people interact with them.
Marin County health officials have issued a whooping cough advisory due to an on-going outbreak that appears to be having a large impact at Tamalpais High School.
A san Francisco group is raising money for cancer survivors by swimming to Alcatraz.
When Susan Lieu was 11-years old, her mother died of a botched plastic surgery in 1996 by a San Francisco doctor who had numerous complaints against him and had his license to practice suspended by the California Medical Board.
A Bay Area school that has been preparing women for a career as a medical professional with tuition-free instruction, now in its sixth decade, is responding to an industry shortage with newly-minted graduates.
The Women's Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million, but a new lawsuit alleges the money went to pay a lavish salary to for-profit fundraisers.
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton will set a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
California's former Controller Betty Yee says she will run for governor in 2026.
A man who made voicemail threats to U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was sentenced Wednesday to 11 months in prison.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously overturned the county planning commission's denial of a 24-unit apartment complex in unincorporated Martinez.
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
The Pentagon launched discharge reviews for LGBTQ+ military veterans after a yearlong CBS News investigation.
Green Day will headline a United Nations Human Rights-backed global climate concert on Tuesday at the famed Fillmore in San Francisco.
Talented songwriter and folk-metal artist Chelsea Wolfe brings songs from her stunning new album She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She to the stage at the Fillmore in San Francisco Friday night.
Organizers of the annual 4/20 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco announced that the 2024 celebration of all things cannabis has been canceled.
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane celebrates the music of his parents -- saxophone giant John Coltrane and harpist/piano player Alice Coltrane -- and their late collaborator and his mentor Pharoah Sanders during a four-night SFJAZZ residency.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
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 USNS Harvey Milk, named in honor of the gay rights activist, arrived at the Port of San Francisco on March 28, 2024, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge on its maiden voyage ahead of a ceremony to honor the ship and its namesake. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/watch-live-usns-harvey-milk-arrives-in-san-francisco-bay/ 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
Meteorologist Paul Deanno, a former Chief Meteorologist at KPIX, is in town this week and joined the fun with the Morning Edition by comparing his March Madness bracket. (03-28-2024) 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
Matt Lively joins the Morning Edition to discuss his bracket strategy regarding March Madness. (03-28-2024)
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Ryan Yamamoto reports on multiple fan groups boycotting the Oakland A's home opener Thursday. @Athletics #Oakland #OaklandAthletics @MLB 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
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.
CBS News Bay Area on Thursday honored all of our 2023 Jefferson Award winners at our annual medal ceremony.
A Concord woman's nonprofit that brings comfort and support for families with critically-ill children in the hospital has continued to grow since KPIX first spotlighted the Jefferson Award winner in 2005.
His nonprofit launched one of the largest privately-funded programs giving unhoused people a basic income in the Bay Area. Kevin Adler's 2018 Jefferson Award winner's groundbreaking program is making a difference.
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.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.