Walnut Creek Memorial Day ceremony focuses on Korean War veterans
Memorial Day commemorations were held around the Bay Area on Monday, but the event in Walnut Creek put a special focus on those who fought in the Korean War.
Memorial Day commemorations were held around the Bay Area on Monday, but the event in Walnut Creek put a special focus on those who fought in the Korean War.
John Ramos reports on the Memorial Day ceremony in Walnut Creek that specifically honored Korean War veterans (5-29-2023)
Justin Andrews reports on family and friends gathering on board the USS Hornet to honor those who lost their lives serving their country (5-29-2023)
Memorial Day will be commemorated by a number ceremonies around the Bay Area on Monday, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo at sunset to honor fallen U.S. service members.
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
In Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday. John Ramos reports. (5-28-23)
Vice President Kamala Harris made history Saturday by becoming the first woman to give the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
The weather this Memorial Day weekend may lead to a party on the capital region's rivers and waterways as law enforcement agencies continue to urge caution.
One of the busiest travel days since the start of the pandemic was underway Friday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend and San Francisco International Airport was anticipating strong demand for parking.
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Team coverage of travelers converging on Bay Area airports and heavy road traffic expected at the start of a busy holiday weekend (5-26-2023)
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
AAA estimating this could be the busiest Memorial Day holiday travel weekend for airports since 2005. Complicating issues for travelers is soaring airfare prices, coupled with fewer flights. Elise Preston has more.
A fallen Black World War Ii hero, Leonard Roy Harmon, was honored Sunday during an annual ceremony at Lands End in San Francisco.
Andrea Nakano reports on Bay Area residents who were forced to change travel plans due to high gas prices (5-30-2022)
Andria Borba reports on a South Bay family remembering their youngest brother who lost his life serving his country (5-30-2022)
Walnut Creek held its traditional Memorial Day observance Monday morning. But behind the flags and patriotic music, there was a feeling of great sorrow, and a call to help those who quietly suffer the greatest loss of their lives.
Walnut Creek held its traditional Memorial Day observance Monday morning. But behind the flags and patriotic music, there was a feeling of great sorrow, and a call to help those who quietly suffer the greatest loss of their lives. John Ramos reports.
Shannon Moody reports on Taps Across America becoming a nationwide tribute to U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice (5-30-2022)
Gold Star Mom Karen Meredith made sure her son's tombstone was the most decorated at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day Monday, 18 years ago to the day that First Lieutenant Kenneth Ballard was killed in a tank accident in Najaf, Iraq.
Juliette Goodrich reports on difficulties Memorial Day weekend travelers faced in the air and on the road (5-30-2022)
This Memorial Day, Bay Area Gold Star mother Karen Meredith wants people to think differently about this holiday every year from now on. Andria Borba reports.
While many mark Memorial Day with barbecues and trips to the beach, Gold Star families who lost loved ones to war don't want people to forget the holiday's true meaning.
People nationwide were taking time to honor our fallen soldiers on this Memorial Day. Skyler Henry reports.
A fallen Black World War Ii hero, Leonard Roy Harmon, was honored Sunday during a ceremony at Lands End in San Francisco. John Ramos reports. (5-29-22)
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
Some hiking trails in the Presidio will be closed to dogs during the coyote pupping season over the next six months, Presidio Trust officials said.
A woman reported being groped by someone along a trail in Half Moon Bay over the weekend and police are looking for a suspect.
The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
A former Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief was convicted of taking public funds between 2014 and 2019 for personal use, the district attorney's office said.
Police in Berkeley on Monday provided additional details about a deadly weekend stabbing at an apartment building on University Ave. where a woman was arrested.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday confirmed the weekend arrest of a suspect involved in a non-injury freeway shooting in Oakland.
Two suspects are being sought and a reward is being offered following what San Jose police described as a "heartless" case of animal cruelty after a dog was found shot earlier this year.
A possible road rage incident led to stabbings Friday in Sunnyvale and two men have been arrested, according to police.
A motorcyclist was killed in Sunnyvale after he collided with a vehicle on Sunday morning, police said.
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on in Gaza, people from around the world have been doing what they can to help civilians on the ground, including a doctor from the Bay Area.
Over a week after the California primary, the race for second place in the Bay Area's 16th congressional district remains too close to call.
Authorities in Marin County arrested a Fremont man in connection with an alleged crime spree on St. Patrick's Day that involved retail robbery, multiple police pursuits and vehicle thefts.
A fire at a downtown restaurant in San Rafael Monday morning temporarily forced the closure of a main thoroughfare in the city.
Police in Petaluma are seeking suspects after more than 30 vehicle break-ins were reported in the North Bay community over the weekend.
Two Vallejo men suspected in an armed robbery were accused of attempted murder after trading gunshots with Benicia officers.
Santa Rosa police on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old suspect on multiple charges for allegedly possessing unsecured firearms illegally in a home where a child easily could have found them, authorities said.
An accounting error regarding the salary cap at the end of the 2022 season has forced the San Francisco 49ers to forfeit a 2025 draft pick and moved down the placement of a 2024 fourth-round pick.
The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension.
The Pac-12 women's basketball regular season champion Stanford will once again return to NCAA Tournament, earning the Cardinal's 36th consecutive bid on Selection Sunday.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Authorities in Marin County arrested a Fremont man in connection with an alleged crime spree on St. Patrick's Day that involved retail robbery, multiple police pursuits and vehicle thefts.
A former Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief was convicted of taking public funds between 2014 and 2019 for personal use, the district attorney's office said.
Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.
A criminal trial in San Francisco federal court revolves around HP's $11 billion acquisition of British software maker Autonomy in 2011.
Reddit says the Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the social media platform's sale, licensing or sharing of user posts and other content to outside organizations for use in training artificial intelligence models.
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
While large corporations and government are fighting over a potential TikTok ban, it could also affect people who use the app for their livelihood.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
A nationwide food recall is causing headaches for some of the county's biggest cheese distributors.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The award-winning film "Oppenheimer" has brought a renewed push for justice for generations of people who developed cancers and other diseases as a result of nuclear weapons tests. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
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.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
A new novel by Bay Area author Kyla Zhao takes a critical look at the experience women have in the male-dominated tech industry, hoping to provide greater representation in publishing by building the story around an Asian woman.
The East Bay city of Dublin marked its 40th year commemorating a religious holiday that has become a reason to party.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play Thee Stork Club in Oakland this Saturday with all-female Kinks tribute band the Minks opening.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Longtime Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre brings his current tour paying tribute to the band's illustrious history Wednesday with a pair of shows at Yoshi's in Oakland.
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.
John Ramos reports on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touting reduction of crime in the Hegenberger corridor thanks to ramped-up policing.
Dina Demetrius reports on the rising popularity of VHS stores as a new audience discovers old media. 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
Expect continued dry and mild conditions for much of this week, with wet weather possbily returning on Friday. On Tuesday, expect morning fog, with highs in the 60s and the low 70s. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (3/18/24)
A memorial continued to grow Monday for three members of a family who were killed when a driver plowed into them at a bus stop near West Portal station in San Francisco over the weekend. Police announced the driver, a 78-year-old woman, has been arrested. Amanda Hari reports. (3/18/24) 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
Teachers in Los Gatos recently moved into new affordable housing units and, as Len Ramirez reports, it could be the start of something much bigger. Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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.
Marin County students are learning new details about a little-known period of Black history thanks to a Marin City woman.
Children who have felt isolated are now experiencing a sense of belonging, thanks to a program started by a Marin County woman.
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.