Virgin Galactic Tourism Rocket Ship Reaches Space In Test
In California's Mojave desert, Virgin Galactic's tourism spaceship climbed more than 50 miles high Thursday, reaching for the first time what the company considers the boundary of space.
In California's Mojave desert, Virgin Galactic's tourism spaceship climbed more than 50 miles high Thursday, reaching for the first time what the company considers the boundary of space.
Virgin Galactic's new spaceship has completed its first glide flight.
Virgin Galactic rolled out a new version of its SpaceShipTwo space tourism rocket Friday as it prepares to return to flight testing for the first time since a 2014 accident destroyed the original craft, killing a pilot and setting back the nascent industry.
Federal safety investigators said Tuesday the crash of a Virgin Galactic spaceship last year was caused by a catastrophic structural failure triggered when the co-pilot unlocked the craft's braking system early.
The test pilot who was killed last Friday when the Virgin Galactic private space vehicle broke up over the Mojave Desert was a native of Scotts Valley.
Billionaire Richard Branson is promising to find out what caused the crash of his Virgin Galactic prototype space tourism rocket that killed a test pilot, but federal investigators are cautioning that it may take up to a year to learn exactly what went wrong.
The pilot who was killed in the test flight of Virgin Galactic's prototype space tourism rocket is being remembered as a respected test pilot and devoted husband and father of two young children.
SpaceShip Two, a commercial aircraft designed for suborbital space tourism appears to have malfunctioned over California Friday morning.
As a Bay Area luxury travel agent for more than three decades, Lynda Turley Garrett never thought she'd be selling trips to outer space.
The tickets are being offered to those interested in traveling into space on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip Two.
A unique, spaceship-launching aircraft flew over the San Francisco Bay Wednesday morning in conjunction with the opening of a renovated terminal at San Francisco International Airport.
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area on Friday afternoon after a brief stop to attend reelection campaign events on the Peninsula.
Three suspects, including two found out of the state, were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last week in the Fair Oaks area.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area on Friday afternoon after a brief stop to attend reelection campaign events on the Peninsula.
Three suspects, including two found out of the state, were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last week in the Fair Oaks area.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area on Friday afternoon after a brief stop to attend reelection campaign events on the Peninsula.
San Francisco public health nurses will hold a strike authorization vote next week over what they say are inadequate and unsafe staffing levels at the city's hospitals and clinics.
A fire burned at a four-story building housing an elderly care facility in San Francisco's Japantown Friday.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
Four people were arrested after they allegedly tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Sheriff's office said.
Crews have contained a three-alarm blaze early Friday morning in Fremont near Interstate Highway 880, fire officials said.
BART train service on the Red line between Richmond and MacArthur stations was suspended for hours Friday morning due to an equipment problem, transit officials said.
Officials with Oakland International Airport gave final approval to add "San Francisco Bay" to its name, rebuffing claims of trademark infringement from San Francisco city officials and from SFO.
Several vehicles were burned after a fire broke out at a residential neighborhood on Thursday.
The Oakland Zoo on Thursday asked for the public to vote on a name for a new male giraffe that recently arrived at the zoo.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
Most recyclables are ending up in landfills but one Bay Area city is hoping to remedy that situation with the help of its community.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
A woman from Cupertino who ran for Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election in 2022 was convicted this week of perjury for lying about having law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job.
A San Jose couple has been arrested on child endangerment and multiple drug charges after investigators conducting a raid said they found thousands of fentanyl pills, marijuana and cocaine near a baby.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A 7.5 acre property in Sebastopol with botanical garden and nursery is up for sale although its owner hoped he wouldn't have to leave the land he loves.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle that turned into his path in Rohnert Park Wednesday evening, authorities said.
The Napa Valley wine industry produced nearly $1 billion worth of wine grapes in 2023, but the industry is changing and demand may be plateauing.
Santa Rosa police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that severely injured a motorcyclist.
The Stanford Cardinal will now play on Tara VanDerveer Court inside Maples Pavilion.
The UC Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay Cal $10 million a year for six years as a result of the Bruins' upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
Ezequiel Tovar had a triple and double and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Jimmy Johnson, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at age 86.
Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6.
Three suspects, including two found out of the state, were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last week in the Fair Oaks area.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested three people on multiple counts of murder in connection with a tragic mass shooting at a birthday party in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins earlier this year.
Authorities in Sonoma County investigating a break-in at a storage unit helped take down an alleged bird fighting ring, leading to the arrests of three people.
A San Francisco man admitted earlier this week to stealing over $340,000 in funds that were intended to aid low-income families, federal prosecutors said.
Four people were arrested after they allegedly tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Sheriff's office said.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Four Santa Clara University students won first place in a developers challenge for the social media platform X this spring by pitching new features to check the truthfulness of content and provide more perspectives on any given topic.
A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online prompting a public apology by the tech giant.
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things.
The annual RSA Conference, attended by cybersecurity experts and entrepreneurs, once again saw over 40,000 people from 130 countries gather at the Moscone Center.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
San Francisco public health nurses will hold a strike authorization vote next week over what they say are inadequate and unsafe staffing levels at the city's hospitals and clinics.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
President Joe Biden left the Bay Area on Friday afternoon after a brief stop to attend reelection campaign events on the Peninsula.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will update his budget proposal on Friday, and the news likely won't be good.
Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in San Francisco for a quick Bay Area campaign fundraising trip. José Martínez reports. (5-9-24)
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
Organizers with the Stern Grove Festival on Friday announced the full schedule of summer concerts including funk icon Chaka Khan, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock, Canadian alt-pop duo Tegan & Sara, Latin soul band Chicano Batman and more.
San Francisco streets will be filled with Friday evenings with another night market event bringing people together with local vendors to enjoy food, music, and nighttime fun.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Slayer's co-founding guitarist Kerry King talks about his new band that shares his name and their touring plans ahead of the upcoming release of the group's debut album 'From Hell I Rise.'
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
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.
Elizabeth Cook spoke with Dr. Heather Wakelee with Stanford thoracic oncology about a study showing most Asian American women with lung cancer have never smoked. (5-10-24)
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why. Elizabeth Cook reports.
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A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
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.
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.