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Andrea Horne has been a model, an actress and a jazz singer, known for uplifting the transgender community by giving them a voice. Now she has also given the community a history to be proud of.
Advocates are concerned that the sweeping of encampments in San Francisco could exacerbate the homelessness crisis.
A Bay Area organization is keeping food from filling landfills by delivering excess food from supermarkets to nonprofits and pantries.
Thursday was an open practice day for the Niners at their Santa Clara facility, but young female fans aren't just watching from the sidelines anymore.
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.
Contra Costa County handed out its first Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation permit, and it's been a dream come true for the people who received it.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Almost 80 years after the Port Chicago explosion, there is a push to rectify a terrible wrong and recognize the heroism and courage of Black sailors.
Over the weekend, Contra Costa County officials unveiled a new residential complex for homeless residents.
A group of volunteers in Concord is handing out supplies and food to the homeless as temperatures soar to extreme levels.
The Bay Area could see another week of above-average temperatures, which can be hard on those who have to work outdoors.
The heat wave that hit the region may have killed over a dozen people in the South Bay, and it's prompting volunteers to do what they can to help the unhoused community.
A large number of doctors, nurses, and medical workers rallied against the closure of Regional Medical Center's critical Trauma Center.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
Wells Fargo officials confirmed Tuesday plans to move the banking giant's corporate headquarters in San Francisco to another location in the city.
A court ruling over property in Half Moon Bay could affect thousands of seaside properties from San Diego to the Oregon border.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
A group of residents in San Francisco's Sunset District are launching a recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, weeks after voters approved a measure to close the Great Highway to cars.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
One of three mountain climbers reported missing on New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook is a Northern California mountain guide and San Francisco Bay Area resident.
California Highway Patrol officers in the Hayward office came under fire during a pursuit of a car early Monday morning for allegedly speeding.
Last summer, Oakland made national and international news when so-called "pirates" moved into the estuary and began raiding boats stored in the local marinas.
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged six former Apple employees for allegedly exploiting the tech giant's gift-matching program for charitable donations.
San Jose State is headed back to the Hawaii Bowl for a second straight season to face South Florida.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel day nationally. San Francisco International, Oakland International and San Jose International all experienced longer lines than usual.
Just in time for Small Business Saturday, many local vendors in San Jose are hosting a nine-day pop-up event in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Police activity in Vallejo has led to a request by authorities for residents near Fairmont Park to stay inside until further notice Tuesday afternoon.
American Canyon police are looking for two suspects who robbed an AT&T store Sunday evening at gunpoint.
Two people found dead in apparent drownings in Sonoma County following an atmospheric river storm that caused widespread localized flooding were identified Monday by authorities.
Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 119-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals' winning streak at four by beating them 2-1.
The 32-year-old is to join Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow at the top of Los Angeles' pitching rotation after a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants.
San Jose State is headed back to the Hawaii Bowl for a second straight season to face South Florida.
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Police activity in Vallejo has led to a request by authorities for residents near Fairmont Park to stay inside until further notice Tuesday afternoon.
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged six former Apple employees for allegedly exploiting the tech giant's gift-matching program for charitable donations.
Closing arguments began Monday morning in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee.
The mother of the survivor of Wednesday morning's horrific Tesla Cybertruck crash in the East Bay town of Piedmont that left three young adults from the East Bay community dead on Friday identified her son and the three other victims.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
A court ruling over property in Half Moon Bay could affect thousands of seaside properties from San Diego to the Oregon border.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A group of residents in San Francisco's Sunset District are launching a recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, weeks after voters approved a measure to close the Great Highway to cars.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
On Tuesday morning, Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer, including a late May date in San Francisco.
A leading light of the Bay Area heavy rock underground during the late 1990s and 2000s, reunited Oakland band Drunk Horse plays the Ivy Room in Albany Saturday night.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Bay Area metal greats Exodus will headline this concert at the UC Theatre in Berkeley Friday, sharing the stage with Denver thrash disciples Havok, industrial-metal band Candy and SoCal crossover band Dead Heat.
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.
Len Ramirez reports on rampant overcrowding raising concerns over conditions at San Jose's animal shelter.
Gianna Franco talks about the rising popularity of foldable phones with CNET Senior Editor Lisa Eadiciccio.
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for Dec. 4 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Lauren Toms reports on Oliver's Market making a $10,000 kickoff donation to the Redwood Empire Food Bank from the store's holiday bell campaign.
Jessica Burch on the dry weather outlook for the Bay Area.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
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.