UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
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The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Two people were injured, and one of them was arrested, after a two-vehicle collision tonight that snarled traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in and near Redwood City for hours, the California Highway Patrol said.
Mazda is recalling almost 70,000 RX-8 sports cars in the U.S. to fix possible fuel leaks that can cause fires.
Mazda is recalling almost 4,000 older small pickup trucks mainly in southern U.S. states to replace Takata air bag inflators.
The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure -- and even kill -- a driver.
Toyota tops Consumer Reports 2015 reliability index, released today, but electronic glitches in the onboard infotainment systems continue to plague new cars.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers. Is your car on the list?
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
Safety advocates say at least four people have died from metal shards released when faulty air bags explode, and there have been multiple injuries. They also say more than 20 million vehicles in the U.S. are equipped with the faulty air bags, and the problem is apparently worse in humid areas.
Ceremonial first 2015 Mustang rolls off the assembly line at Ford.
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured Friday night when a speeding sports car went airborne and rolled several times off a rural stretch of state Highway 12 in Napa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Authorities in California's Central Valley said they arrested eight people in connection with an alleged gang-related kidnapping and torture case.
A former San Francisco Bay Area police officer was found guilty in federal court Friday for posing as a federal agent, extortion and other charges in connection with a scheme to steal cannabis and money from drivers during traffic stops.
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured Friday night when a speeding sports car went airborne and rolled several times off a rural stretch of state Highway 12 in Napa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Authorities in California's Central Valley said they arrested eight people in connection with an alleged gang-related kidnapping and torture case.
A former San Francisco Bay Area police officer was found guilty in federal court Friday for posing as a federal agent, extortion and other charges in connection with a scheme to steal cannabis and money from drivers during traffic stops.
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Willy Adames homered in the second inning and hit a two-run triple in San Francisco's five-run fifth to back Logan Webb's win, and the Giants sent the rival Los Angeles Dodgers to their seventh straight loss with an 8-7 victory.
An aggressive crackdown on homelessness in San Francisco is pushing unhoused individuals into neighboring communities and even to transit hubs like San Francisco International Airport (SFO), according to airport officials.
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.
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.
One person died in a fire at a home in San Francisco's Richmond District on Friday afternoon, according to the city's Fire Department.
A proposal has been submitted to build a new skyscraper in San Francisco that would eclipse the city's 61-story Salesforce Tower and become the tallest building on the West Coast.
San Francisco International Airport officials are again objecting to the attempt by Oakland Airport to incorporate "San Francisco Bay" in its official name.
Antioch police has released video in an incident where officers fatally shot a man with a knife during an incident last month.
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.
The city of Oakland has issued hundreds of tickets to abandoned vehicles that were reported stolen, creating a problem for both the victims of the crime and the city, according to an Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report.
A man who was fatally shot overnight was found by Richmond Police officers early Thursday, in the city's first homicide in nearly a year.
A fire that broke out at a recycling facility in San Jose is under control, firefighters announced Friday afternoon.
Three 18-year-olds were arrested last month and charged in the gang-related attempted murder of a juvenile in San Jose in February, police said Friday.
San Francisco Bay Area communities are beginning to see how President Trump's recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" will impact health care and food assistance programs.
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But in Santa Clara, there's a mutt trying to master the best one yet: how to "stay" a little longer.
Thousands of people have signed an online petition seeking an independent investigation into how Morgan Hill police handled the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Marissa DiNapoli.
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured Friday night when a speeding sports car went airborne and rolled several times off a rural stretch of state Highway 12 in Napa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
A former San Francisco Bay Area police officer was found guilty in federal court Friday for posing as a federal agent, extortion and other charges in connection with a scheme to steal cannabis and money from drivers during traffic stops.
A San Francisco Bay Area man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a peace officer after he allegedly posed as a bounty hunter, authorities said.
Mark, his wife Sara and their 14-year-old son Johnny are missing after the devastating floods in Central Texas on the Fourth of July. They were last known to be staying at a house along the Guadalupe River.
A Bay Area family is believed to be among those missing in the catastrophic floods in Texas that have killed dozens of people.
Willy Adames homered in the second inning and hit a two-run triple in San Francisco's five-run fifth to back Logan Webb's win, and the Giants sent the rival Los Angeles Dodgers to their seventh straight loss with an 8-7 victory.
Max Scherzer struck out eight batters over six innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 7-6 on Friday night.
The Golden State Valkyries are facing the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday in a nationally-televised WNBA matchup on CBS.
Tyler Soderstrom opened Thursday night's game with a long home run and closed it with a one-out RBI single to give the Athletics a 5-4 11-inning victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Star NFL running back Najee Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers has been injured in a Fourth of July fireworks mishap, according to his agent.
Authorities in California's Central Valley said they arrested eight people in connection with an alleged gang-related kidnapping and torture case.
A former San Francisco Bay Area police officer was found guilty in federal court Friday for posing as a federal agent, extortion and other charges in connection with a scheme to steal cannabis and money from drivers during traffic stops.
Kenneth Bianchi, the Los Angeles-based serial killer known as the "Hillside Strangler," lost his latest bid for parole after serving more than four decades in prison
Antioch police has released video in an incident where officers fatally shot a man with a knife during an incident last month.
Three 18-year-olds were arrested last month and charged in the gang-related attempted murder of a juvenile in San Jose in February, police said Friday.
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.
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
A Bay Area teen pilot has come up with a new AI tool to prevent dangerous situations in the air, for pilots who are not getting a lot of help on the ground.
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
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.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
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.
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.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2025 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
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.
On Saturday, expect breezier and cooler conditions. Highs should range from the 60s along the coast, to approaching 90 inland. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for July 12, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Oakland First Fridays highlights the city's creative spirit as the city navigates change.
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.
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.
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.