The young SS "helpers" at Auschwitz concentration camp
"Here There Are Blueberries," a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about a Nazi officer's photo album, in part, examines the role of young secretaries at Auschwitz and asks: How much did they know?
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"Here There Are Blueberries," a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about a Nazi officer's photo album, in part, examines the role of young secretaries at Auschwitz and asks: How much did they know?
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
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In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
A man wearing a "white power" T-shirt and swastikas went on a hate-filled, antisemitic diatribe during a public comment period at a Walnut Creek City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
Lawmakers have banned public displays of the Nazi salute, swastika and other hate symbols as Australia tries to get to grips with a spike in antisemitism.
"I am sorry for everything that happened, and I regret that I was in Stutthof at the time. That's all I can say," Irmgard Furchner told the court.
A Bay Area physician currently working an ER near Sacramento told KPIX 5 about a critically-ill patient who recently left him questioning his own compassion.
Major League Baseball has been in touch with the A's about their bench coach making a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute following a win over the Texas Rangers.
A Concord man who is allegedly a Nazi sympathizer has been charged with lying about his mental health status on a background check application in his bid to join the U.S. Army.
Danville police are searching for the vandals who carved a giant swastika into a hillside.
Explorers in Poland Tuesday have resumed searching for a legendary Nazi train laden with treasure and armaments, dissuaded by decades of fruitless searches and a scientific determination that no train is even there.
Newly explored WWII French secret service archives reveal that Coco Chanel was documented as an agent by the Nazi intelligence organization, the Abwehr.
KCBS Special Report: 'The Liberator And The Liberated' - The story of two Bay Area men from very different places, thrown together by fate as World War II wound down.
Urban Outfitters' use of symbols reminiscent of Nazi oppression on home decor has sparked outrage in gay and Jewish communities here in the Bay Area, and around the world.
The French rail company that transported thousands of French Jews to concentration camps has agree to pay reparations Holocaust survivors and their families living abroad. The average payment will be about $100,000.
KCBS Entertainment Editor Jan Wahl reviews "The Last Sentence," a biopic about a Swedish journalist in Nazi Germany; and 'Venus in Fur," Roman Polanski's adaptation of the acclaimed two-person play by David Ives.
Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history.
San Francisco-based Twitter has given French authorities information that can help identify the authors of a series of racist and anti-Semitic tweets that carried French hashtags.
The chairman of the Democratic Party in California returned home on Tuesday and was not expected back at the Democratic National Convention after igniting a firestorm of controversy by comparing Republican tactics during this year's presidential campaign to the "big lie" strategy most famously employed by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.
Republicans said California Democratic Party Chair John Burton should apologize for suggesting that GOP tactics were akin to Nazi propaganda.
A multimillion dollar collection of Dutch paintings looted by the Nazis was returned to its rightful heirs after 60 years, and has now been put on display in San Francisco.
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.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the Trump administration's decision, saying the state is "putting all options on the table" to challenge the "illegal" decision.
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 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.
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.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the Trump administration's decision, saying the state is "putting all options on the table" to challenge the "illegal" decision.
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.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a reported visit by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a reported 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.
Golden State is 2-0 against the Storm, and they won overwhelmingly in their last match-up, 84-57.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus made her first court appearance after a civil grand jury accused her of misconduct.
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.
On Wednesday evening, the public was eager to get a look at a redevelopment proposal for its marina that had some people excited and others skeptical.
An East Bay man who's run a homeless ministry for years gives away his own bed and the roof over his head to serve the unhoused.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A California woman and her mother were arrested after police said an infant was exposed to fentanyl during an incident over the weekend.
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.
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
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.
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 reported 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.
President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***."
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
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.
Expect another day of mild conditions in the Bay Area on Thursday, with highs ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the lower 80s inland. Cooler than normal temperatures are expected to continue into next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Two members of President Trump's cabinet are possibly visiting Alcatraz on Thursday as the administration looks at reopening the landmark in the middle of San Francisco Bay as a prison. Kevin Ko reports.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for July 17, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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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.