Assemblyman Tom Ammiano Reflects On Comedy Days With Robin Williams
Before his career on the political stage, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano was a regular on San Francisco comedy club stages, where he worked some of the same crowds as Robin Williams.
Before his career on the political stage, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano was a regular on San Francisco comedy club stages, where he worked some of the same crowds as Robin Williams.
Refer to this weekend guide to San Francisco covering some other areas not as touristy but equally entertaining.
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his home on Monday in an apparent suicide, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Department.
The average U.S. price of gasoline has dipped 6 cents a gallon in the past two weeks and prices in California have fallen 9 cents in the same time period.
The San Jose Sharks will host the Los Angeles Kings in an outdoor game at the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara this season.
A witness reported seeing Gray walk out of the Coach Outlet in Folsom with stolen wallets. According to the case summary, Rodriguez admitted to police to being in the store with Gray, but claimed to know nothing.
The revised indictment unsealed last week also alleges that state Sen. Leland Yee, a San Francisco Democrat, sought money in exchange for helping pass legislation making it harder for professional football players to obtain workers compensation in California.
The U.S. attorney in San Francisco announced the obstruction of justice charge and 27 related counts Tuesday. The new indictment replaces a previous indictment that contained 12 counts, but not obstruction.
He dreamed of being batman and the city of San Francisco made it happen. Now, 5 year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott, better known as "Batkid" may be headed to the big screen.
President Barack Obama is flying into California on Tuesday for a pair of Democratic fundraisers in Silicon Valley and the Los Angeles area.
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York got a little teary on his drive to Levi's Stadium on Thursday. His voice cracked while talking about taking his young son to games at the stadium for years to come.
Two Sacramento men have pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a fight outside AT&T Park in San Francisco that left a woman unconscious.
When the man with the Twitter handle @HiddenCash moved his scavenger hunt to Whittier, California, a thousand people trampled through Penn Park seeking free money.
Californians increased water consumption this year during the severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday.
Make plans to visit San Francisco and discover why it is often called one of the most romantic destinations in the country.
A survey says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has fallen 4 cents over the last three weeks to $3.67.
Fred Buenrostro Jr. pleaded guilty in San Francisco federal court to fraud and bribery charges stemming from his time as chief executive of the California Public Employees' Retirement System from 2002 to 2008.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation replacing language in state law that defines marriage as "between a man and a woman."
Crews battling a wildfire burning in a rugged patch of far Northern California were facing another day of triple-digit temperatures and gusty winds Monday as officials warned that the flames could again threaten homes.
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for enforcement of a first-of-its-kind California law that bars psychological counseling aimed at turning gay minors straight.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, during a visit that focused primarily on economic issues, drew on a reference to alcoholism to explain his view of homosexuality.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick received a new six-year contract extension Wednesday that keeps him with the franchise through the 2020 season.
A man charged in an explosives case has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation while in jail in San Francisco.
There are many family-friendly destinations in the United States that really know how to treat families like royalty. Here are just a few that keep families in mind.
Ryan Kelly Chamberlain II had been wanted on suspicion of possessing explosives
A child is fighting for his life after a car hit a tree in Sacramento on Sunday evening.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting a Central American woman with an incredible journey who turned to El Concilio California in Stockton to get her young children an education.
A neighborhood in Rancho Cordova is continuing to fight against homes being built along the American River.
A neighborhood in Rancho Cordova is continuing to fight against homes being built along the American River.
The San Francisco 49ers snapped a two-game skid by beating the New England Patriots 30-13 on Sunday.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
A bomb unearthed by a construction crew near the Roseville Railyards is thought to be more than 50 years old.
A child is fighting for his life after a car hit a tree in Sacramento on Sunday evening.
A suspected drunk driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Sacramento Fire Department engine, officials said Friday evening.
With the announcement of plans to revamp Sacramento State's Hornet Stadium, the university joining the Pac-12 might not be too out of reach. The problem used to be facilities, but the new issue is now time.
St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
With nearly seven million people currently living with Alzheimer's in the US, advocates stress the urgency of finding a cure, especially as that number is expected to double by 2050.
A busy highway was shut down and turned into a crime scene in the middle of Sacramento on Tuesday.
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
Milagra, a condor raised by foster parents, can stretch her wings in the wild as part of a release near the Grand Canyon.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
We sat down one-on-one with California Superintendent Tony Thurmond to ask him what the state is doing to take care of its teachers.
California public schools teaching about Spanish colonization and the gold rush must include instruction on the mistreatment and contributions of Native Americans during those periods, under a new state law.
The San Francisco 49ers snapped a two-game skid by beating the New England Patriots 30-13 on Sunday.
Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson led the St. Louis Cardinals past the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Sunday.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 6-4 on Sunday in their final game representing Oakland.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
With nearly seven million people currently living with Alzheimer's in the US, advocates stress the urgency of finding a cure, especially as that number is expected to double by 2050.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have found some Monday restaurant deals you can score.
College classes are now back in session, and CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have been on the lookout for discounts for college students that they may not even realize they can receive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team are always on the lookout for ways to score deep discounts, including bin bargains.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
Several areas were repopulated in Sierra County days after a wildfire erupted in Northern California's Tahoe National Forest.
The man accused of igniting the Park Fire, which has grown to be California's fourth-largest wildfire ever, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson, prosecutors said Thursday.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
The nonprofit El Concilio California in Stockton has been serving migrant families for years.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday night.
A neighborhood in Rancho Cordova is continuing to fight against homes being built along the American River.
UC Davis pulled off a nail biter, winning 28-26 over the Idaho Vandals.
On Saturday, the community of Roseville and beyond rallied behind a local family who is mourning the loss of their mother who passed away from a rare condition, postpartum preeclampsia, shortly after giving birth to twins.