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The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Moderate rainfall returned to Northern California early Friday morning as a new storm system came onshore ahead of another round of dangerous surf conditions.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
A male massage therapist has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female customer at a business in Millbrae last month, San Mateo County sheriff's officials said Friday.
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico last month, officials said.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism briefed the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
Four members of the San Francisco 49ers were selected to represent the team at the 2025 Pro Bowl, the team announced Thursday.
Well-traveled guard Buddy Hield has found a good fit in the Bay Area with the Golden State Warriors shooting alongside Stephen Curry.
Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
Climate change is triggering more frequent and intense storms as well as flooding. Now a real-life buried treasure – known as a Debris Separating Baffle Box - is seeking to trap the trash before it pollutes critical Bay Area waters.
According to Stanford Researchers, during the holidays, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, Americans create a gigantic mountain of plastic waste, about 25% more waste compared to the rest of the year.
Downtown Petaluma is already decked out for the holidays. But something is missing: 60 strategically placed purple bins placed as part of a plan to reduce disposable cup waste.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
While the Halloween holiday brings excitement, creativity, and happy delirium for many kids, it also generates an unsettling amount of plastic waste.
A bright yellow powder invented by University of California at Berkeley scientists might be the game-changing tool humanity needs to slow the effects of climate change.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Moderate rainfall returned to Northern California early Friday morning as a new storm system came onshore ahead of another round of dangerous surf conditions.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz shows where the rain will be falling Friday and what you can expect over the weekend.
Team coverage of the first California snowpack measurement of the year and what the numbers mean.
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen the Bay Area will have a wet Friday before dry conditions set in for the region into next week.
Bradley Blackburn reports on U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issuing a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.
Anne Makovec reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday morning with a ceremony.
Omar Villafranca reports on concerns over attackers copying methods used in the fatal New Orleans truck assault that left 14 dead.
A shooting inside a home in San Francisco Thursday morning left one person dead, another severely injured, and also injured a toddler in what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide. Andrea Nakano reports.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz shows where the rain will be falling Friday and what you can expect over the weekend.
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks with USF professor of law and migration studies Bill Ong Hing about the positions of the Trump and Harris campaigns when it comes to immigration reform and the situation at the border
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about how AI could play a role in potential election interference
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi if Covid is any more serious than a cold these days, the latest on long Covid, and if the bird flu poses any threat of becoming the next pandemic
The race for the White House is flooding our feeds. CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks Dr. Nolan Higdon with CSU East Bay about the impact of influencers in the presidential race, and if they can really tip the scales in battleground states
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec hears from Niku Sedarat from San Jose, an incoming Stanford student and member of DoSomething.Org, about an initiative that allows students to share ideas about addressing mental health in their communities. Anne also asks Dr. Nicole Stelter from Blue Shield of California how parents can provide support for their children
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook has been reporting extensively on the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smoking Asian American women. Now, Liz talks to a Bay Area mother whose trip to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center after a car crash may have saved her life. Liz also talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women and what may be causing them
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Coalition on Homelessness Executive Director Jennifer Friedenbach and Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council Adrian Covert to hear both sides of the debate over Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
A male massage therapist has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female customer at a business in Millbrae last month, San Mateo County sheriff's officials said Friday.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a female suspect in connection with a double shooting that happened Thursday morning at a Bryant Street housing facility.
A shooting inside a home in San Francisco Thursday morning left one person dead, another severely injured, and also injured a toddler in what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide.
On Wednesday night at Union Square in San Francisco, many from the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah.
Police in San Francisco have made an arrest after a man was fatally shot in the city's Mission District shortly after the start of the New Year on Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
BART's train service between Coliseum and Oakland Airport on the Oakland Airport Line was suspended early Friday morning due to an equipment problem on the track.
After what the city of Vallejo called a "robust national search," officials named interim police chief Jason Taas the new permanent chief.
Police are investigating after a woman reported that two people in a van tried to kidnap her child on Thursday morning in southwest Berkeley.
A pair of recent Jefferson Award recipients found themselves in a bit of a bind this winter after torrential rains flooded their Oakland gym over the holidays.
Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.
People living in encampments near San Jose waterways are on notice and could be told to pack up and leave immediately with the Santa Clara Valley Water District's new encampment ban going into effect.
A 29-year-old pregnant woman died in a crash near Gilroy on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 6:37 p.m. on Leavesley Road east of New Avenue.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A burglary suspect was arrested in connection with three break-ins over a span of five days in Solano County, authorities said.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
Counties across the Bay Area are ramping up outreach efforts to inform the general public about actions they can take to keep themselves safe and prevent the avian flu from becoming something much worse.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
On the streets of San Francisco, one street performer captivates tourists with his blend of music and performance art.
At Bay Area food banks, there is a lot riding on the holiday season.
For decades, Berkeley stood in the way of building more housing, and now, they're paying a price for it.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Moderate rainfall returned to Northern California early Friday morning as a new storm system came onshore ahead of another round of dangerous surf conditions.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
A male massage therapist has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female customer at a business in Millbrae last month, San Mateo County sheriff's officials said Friday.
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico last month, officials said.
While cities in California continue to pass ordinances to combat illegal sideshows, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws now in effect statewide to give municipalities more legal tools to address them.
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.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
It happened several days after Halloween, but composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman delivered an appropriately macabre set of movie soundtracks and '80s hits for a full house at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.