Boy Scouts of America rebrands as "Scouting America"
Kevin Ko reports on the Boy Scouts of America changing its name to Scouting America when it marks the organization's 115th anniversary.
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Kevin Ko reports on the Boy Scouts of America changing its name to Scouting America when it marks the organization's 115th anniversary.
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, as it emerges from bankruptcy and in the wake of sex abuse claims.
Amanda Hari reports on how some see changing the name of the Boy Scouts of America as overdue.
The Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that the organization will be rebranding next year, changing its name to "Scouting America."
He made headlines more than a decade ago as the Moraga teen who was denied his Eagle Scout Award because he was gay. This Pride Month, the newsmaker contemplates the lessons learned and a memento that remains cherished to this day.
Boy Scouts of America calls it "Family Scouting," and inviting girls to be part of its packs and troops could help reinvigorate a century-old organization that, nationally, has seen its numbers drop by almost two-thirds since its 1972 peak.
The Boy Scouts of America announced to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts.
The Boy Scouts are denying a claim by President Donald Trump that the head of the youth organization called the president to praise his politically aggressive speech to the Scouts' national jamboree.
The Boy Scouts' chief executive apologized Thursday to members of the scouting community who were offended by the aggressive political rhetoric in President Donald Trump's recent speech to the Scouts' national jamboree.
The Boy Scouts of America has ended its blanket ban on gay adult leaders but will allow church-sponsored Scout units to maintain the exclusion for religious reasons.
Monday the National Executive Board is meeting to ratify a resolution passed earlier this month to allow adults of any sexual orientation to lead Boy Scout troops.
The Walt Disney Company will cut funding to the Boy Scouts of America beginning in 2015 because of a policy that bans gay adult leaders in the organization.
The Boy Scouts of America will accept openly gay youths starting on New Year's Day.
A bill to strip the Boy Scouts of America of its tax-exempt status in California because of the organization's refusal to allow gay troop leaders stalled Thursday in the Legislature after failing to garner enough votes for passage.
A Napa man died after suffering an apparent heart attack while on a Boy Scout outing at Lake Berryessa on Friday, a scoutmaster and a sheriff's spokeswoman said.
The Boy Scouts of America is facing controversy over new rules denying obese Scouts from participating in this year's National Scout Jamboree.
The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would use California's tax policy in an attempt to pressure the Boy Scouts of America into fully accepting gay members.
In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization.
A proposal by the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on gay scouts, but to continue to exclude gay adults from serving as leaders has offended two gay legislators from San Francisco.
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A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow California to strip the tax exempt status from youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, if they have policies that exclude gay members.
Faced with intense pressure from two flanks, the Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time for consultations before deciding whether to move away from its policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders. The move postpones a resolution for a Bay Area family that has been fighting the ban for months.
The Boy Scouts of America's national executive board began three days of closed meetings this week that are expected to include a discussion of its policy excluding gay members and leaders, and Scouts on both sides of the debate are publically weighing in.
Anticipation heightens as the Boy Scouts of America are expected to make an announcement next week that would allow local councils to decide whether or not gays can join their organization.
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When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
A driver was rescued after driving off a cliff in Pacifica Thursday morning, authorities said.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
A driver was rescued after driving off a cliff in Pacifica Thursday morning, authorities said.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
A driver was rescued after driving off a cliff in Pacifica Thursday morning, authorities said.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a visit by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
Along San Francisco's Embarcadero, a groundbreaking experiment is revealing promising results.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley professor who was fatally shot during a visit to Greece earlier this month is among five people who have been charged in his killing, reports say.
Roughly a month and a half after an Oakland teacher was killed by a speeding driver trying to flee police, Oakland took steps to slow down drivers.
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
A San Jose business owner was identified as the person who died in an arson fire Sunday that destroyed the building where his company was located.
A former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme using church properties throughout California to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in loans, federal prosecutors said.
Since California Bill AB 3059, also known as the Human Milk Bill, passed a few months ago, the milk bank has seen greater demand from hospitals, especially in the Bay Area.
First responders were unable to safely search the burning building on Sunday, but police said there were "multiple indicators" that a victim was inside.
A Napa woman whose children died in a crash back in March now faces murder charges in connection with their deaths, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
A California woman and her mother were arrested after police said an infant was exposed to fentanyl during an incident over the weekend.
Authorities on Tuesday morning released the names of two people who died in separate drowning cases in Sonoma County over the weekend.
A man was arrested in Solano County over the weekend after authorities said they found bags of stolen mail and other items in his vehicle.
Police in Vallejo said Monday that a recent traffic collision led to the arrest of a suspect in multiple robberies, including the alleged theft of more than $2,500 in collectible Pokémon cards.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points to move into sixth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 67-58.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Golden State is 2-0 against the Storm, and they won overwhelmingly in their last match-up, 84-57.
FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which includes matches being held in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
Ian Cleary, 32, pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations.
The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley professor who was fatally shot during a visit to Greece earlier this month is among five people who have been charged in his killing, reports say.
A Napa woman whose children died in a crash back in March now faces murder charges in connection with their deaths, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Hack Club is hosting a four-day program, Undercity, where teen coders will build hardware in San Francisco. They will eat, sleep and build all in the same space for the next few days, collaborating with like-minded innovators.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a visit by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
On the edge of Oakland, right by the bay, something fabulous is afoot.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
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.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
Protesters in cities across the Bay Area joined in a national day of action against the Trump administration's policies. Kara St. Cyr reports on the "good trouble" rallies.
A parole agent was shot dead in Oakland on Thursday, and police arrested a suspect following an intense manhunt. Sara Donchey reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the marine layer will hang out along the coast, keeping temperatures below seasonal norms, but a warmup could be headed this weekend.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.
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.