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Man imprisoned for 38 years freed after DNA evidence points to different person
Maurice Hastings, who has maintained he was innocent since the time of his arrest, said he "prayed for many years that this day would come."
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Maurice Hastings, who has maintained he was innocent since the time of his arrest, said he "prayed for many years that this day would come."
Law enforcement sources confirmed that Nelson Chia, the boyfriend arrested in the murder-for-hire slaying of Dr. Lili Xu in Oakland's Little Saigon, fatally hanged himself at Santa Rita Jail Friday afternoon.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was assaulted by a suspect wielding a hammer early Friday during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco residence.
Speaker Pelosi returned from Washington D.C. late Friday afternoon to be at her husband Paul's side as he recovers from surgery following an early morning attack at the couple's Pacific Heights home.
Across the divided political landscape, the early morning attack Friday at the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi drew quick condemnation and also shined a spotlight on the growing threat politicians face across the county.
Calling it a 'difficult and challenging case,' Contra Costa DA Diana Becton announced Friday her office will not file criminal charges against former deputy Andrew Hall in the 2021 fatal shooting of Tyrell Wilson
One of five workers accused of sexually abusing inmates at a federal women's prison in California pleaded guilty on Thursday, prosecutors said.
An East Palo Alto man suspected of sexually assaulting a child inside a locked car multiple times over three years was arrested Wednesday, authorities said.
Fairfield police arrested a suspect in an armed robbery and sexual assault Thursday, hours after the victim reported the incident.
Police in San Jose are seeking help identifying a suspect vehicle that was involved in a Monday evening hit-and-run crash that injured an elderly woman and her three-year-old grandson.
A Monterey County Superior Court jury recently convicted a man of assaulting a peace officer and other charges for actions he took prior to being shot and paralyzed by officers in 2019, the Monterey County District Attorney announced Wednesday.
Police in Berkeley on Thursday provided new details on the arrests of three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting near the UC Berkeley campus on Oct. 8 that left one man and three other people injured.
The two women behind a shocking, violent attack in Placerville last year have been sentenced to prison.
A false report of an active shooter prompted a lockdown and evacuation of Santa Cruz High School Thursday morning, along with other nearby school lockdowns.
A 23-year-old Brentwood man has been arrested on weapons charges after detectives discovered a high-tech gun factory inside his home.
Pittsburg's city manager reported the city will be adding more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspects in a June gang-related shooting while the search continued for a fourth individual.
Google on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones, providing the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial-intelligence services to devices.
California's Park Fire exploded just miles from the site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in state history, before leaving a legacy of its own. See how quickly it unfolded.
Home Depot said consumers are holding off on home purchases and renovation projects until mortgage rates come down.
Police in San Francisco arrested two people on suspicion of drug trafficking and allegedly seized a total of 927 grams of narcotics, the department said Monday.
The attorneys of a 34-year-old mother who was pinned against a wall and arrested for alleged jaywalking and resisting arrest filed a claim on Monday with the city of San Francisco.
A San Francisco man was arrested Sunday in Pittsburg on suspicion of kidnapping, according to police.
A Bay Area company is finding success in the used EV car market and helping buyers find affordable second-hand vehicles.
A couple of Bay Area kayakers had an unnerving close encounter with a large shark while fishing near Half Moon Bay last week that was captured on video.
Pittsburg's city manager reported the city will be adding more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month.
A 23-year-old Hayward man was arrested over the weekend in connection with at least ten burglaries last year in Hayward and at least two other East Bay cities.
A San Francisco man was arrested Sunday in Pittsburg on suspicion of kidnapping, according to police.
The Oakland Roots soccer team announced it will play its home games for the 2025 season at the Oakland Coliseum while an interim stadium is built on the Coliseum complex grounds for the Roots and the Oakland Soul women's soccer team.
On Monday, it was back to school for kids in the Oakland Unified School District. But along with the normal high hopes of the first day, were concerns about tough challenges that lay ahead for the district.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspects in a June gang-related shooting while the search continued for a fourth individual.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is looking for public citizens to help the department implement a program to ban "troublesome" riders from transit.
A pedestrian died in a car collision in Sunnyvale on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
A San Jose businessman was given nearly three years in federal prison on Monday after pleading guilty to $9 million in fraud, U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey announced.
Police in San Jose are investigating a fatal early-morning shooting on Sunday.
Fire crews are at the scene of a vegetation fire that started burning early Tuesday morning west of Marinwood in Marin County, according to authorities.
An early-morning fire at a home in Vallejo Monday left two people dead and also killed their two dogs, authorities said.
A hiker in distress in Solano County was rescued by a California Highway Patrol helicopter over the weekend.
Five suspects were arrested Thursday in Santa Rosa after they allegedly robbed a marijuana dispensary and led police on separate high-speed chases.
Authorities in Mendocino County are searching for a man suspected of attempted murder following a shooting at an illegal cannabis growing operation late Wednesday night.
The Oakland Roots soccer team announced it will play its home games for the 2025 season at the Oakland Coliseum while an interim stadium is built on the Coliseum complex grounds for the Roots and the Oakland Soul women's soccer team.
Chris Sale and Blake Snell put on a pitching show in a matchup of aces before the Atlanta Braves edged the San Francisco Giants 1-0 on Travis d'Arnaud's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
San Francisco defensive tackle Kalia Davis will need to undergo surgery on his knee after getting hurt in the exhibition opener in the latest injury to hit the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints canceled their scheduled joint practices for this week with the Niners dealing with several nagging injuries.
The Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday to avoid the three-game series sweep.
Pittsburg's city manager reported the city will be adding more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspects in a June gang-related shooting while the search continued for a fourth individual.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is looking for public citizens to help the department implement a program to ban "troublesome" riders from transit.
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Monday during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
Police in San Francisco arrested two people on suspicion of drug trafficking and allegedly seized a total of 927 grams of narcotics, the department said Monday.
Google on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones, providing the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial-intelligence services to devices.
Less than one week after expanding robotaxi service outside San Francisco, Waymo announced that its autonomous vehicles will begin using the city's freeways.
California is partnering with tech giant Nvidia to help train the state's students, college faculty, developers and data scientists in artificial intelligence.
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Monday during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
An HIV-positive trans woman whose life was transformed by her journey from New York City to San Francisco has dedicated herself to helping her community as the manager of clinical assistants and volunteers at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
After a year of contract negotiations with Sutter Health company for an increase in wages and on-site security, dozens of medical interns and resident physicians rallied in protest at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco on Monday.
America's lucrative job market of recent years is gone. Enter America's top job creator: The health care industry.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
In an open letter released on Tuesday, Newsom called on all school districts to curtail cellphone use.
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Monday during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
Donald Trump had a rambling conversation with uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk in Trump's return to X, a chat was was plagued by glitches Musk claimed were from a cyberattack.
Gov. Tim Walz is facing criticism from the Republican presidential ticket that he's to blame for Minneapolis burning in 2020.
A judge ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed a New York residence on his nominating petitions.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists.
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
A popular gay bar in San Francisco is celebrating a major milestone.
Members and supporters of San Francisco's transgender community joined Mayor London Breed and state Sen. Scott Wiener to kick off the third annual Transgender History Month by raising the transgender flag over City Hall on Thursday.
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
The family is demanding $3 million for Trump's use of "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his rallies.
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Music fans turned out in droves for the first day of the Outside Lands Music Festival on Friday, taking in sets by Reneé Rapp, Shaboozey, Tyla, Young the Giant and many more.
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.
Vern Glenn interviews 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy at training camp in Santa Clara. (8-13-24)
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Team coverage of the fight to contain a brush fire burning northwest of Marinwood in the North Bay.
Vern Glenn talks to 49ers defensive mainstay linebacker Fred Warner about the upcoming season and his first child.
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A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
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.
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.