San Francisco Teen's 'Emojis With Sound' Idea Becomes An App
A Bay Area teen recently grew bored of texting her friends grumpy faces and birthday cake emojis and decided her messages would be jazzier with sound.
A Bay Area teen recently grew bored of texting her friends grumpy faces and birthday cake emojis and decided her messages would be jazzier with sound.
Changes are underway along busy Mission Street in San Francisco to make it less congested.
From second place, to winning the top spot this year. The winner of the CBS Bay Area Spelling Bee is a familiar face. Congratulations to Rutvik Gandhasri!
A California bill that would help protect kids from ID theft is one step closer to becoming law.
Drivers say there's a lot to love about Interstate 280 through San Mateo County, and they put the views at the top of the list.
Many fire hydrants in the Oakland hills are covered in so much mud and debris that firefighters would be hard pressed to use them in an emergency.
At 72, Dixie James of San Rafael works out hard to set an example for people of all ages that it's never too late to strive for physical fitness.
California's largest reservoirs act as a report card for water officials, and unfortunately the grades aren't very high right now.
Like most flame retardants, TDCPP does not stay inside car seats and kids are more susceptible to the harmful effects of chemical flame retardants because their cells are still developing.
Among foreigners it's no secret - a student visa can be a ticket to a job in the U.S. The recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have prompted Homeland Security to crack down on potential immigration cheaters.
Uber and Lyft drivers unhappy with their earnings and hours behind the wheel have protested recently, but now there's a new problem - drivers are having trouble affording the expensive car leases offered through the rideshare companies.
California's beloved almond crop is under attack, but it's not bugs, disease, or drought that's causing the problem – it's the falling price.
The Bay Area is known for its fog, but there's less and less of it these days, and lack of fog is threatening another natural icon -- the majestic redwoods.
Decades after the U.S. Federal Government banned the drug ecstasy a Bay Area medical team got special permission to study its therapeutic use in patients with life-threatening illness.
A lab at UCSF is working to make a smarter device to help people with type one diabetes.
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
The Piney Fire, a wildfire burning near Carmel Valley in Monterey County, has burned over 200 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, fire officials said.
The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
A Jewish school in Palo Alto is receiving backlash from members of its community for dropping a key word from its name.
A Jewish school in Palo Alto is receiving backlash from members of its community for dropping a key word from its name.
Amid a major budget shortfall, the San Francisco Unified School District on Tuesday released a list of more than a dozen schools facing potential closure or merger with another school.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
As Hurricane Milton is set to bear down on Florida's Gulf Coast, crews from the Bay Area are already being deployed before the storm makes landfall.
A 38-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed with a knife and attacked with a golf club in downtown San Francisco early Tuesday morning, police said.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
El Cerrito police arrested a person they believe shot and injured a person Tuesday morning, prompting a lockdown at a nearby school.
Two Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 arrest of Mario Gonzalez which led to his death had charges against them dismissed because of the statute of limitations.
A self-confessed member of the infamous Mara Salvatrucha criminal organization, also known as MS-13, was sentenced to over five years in prison for possessing a "ghost gun" or an untraceable firearm.
Lafayette crews contained a two-alarm fire that struck two residences in the city's Stanley neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
Some people in Palo Alto finding ways to adapt, wearing summer sandals and sunglasses, pulling out an umbrella to shield themselves from the sun, and finding cool spaces.
A woman was killed, while a child and a man are in the hospital in what is believed to be a road rage crash on Saturday in Santa Rosa, the California Highway Patrol said.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.
A fire at a Novato landfill was billowing smoke across the area and prompted an advisory from air regulators.
Authorities in Mendocino County on Monday announced details of a massive operation targeting illegal cannabis grows, saying that 30,000 plants were seized at more than a dozen sites last month.
John McMahon, who is from Solano County and a member of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, is working as a damage assessment manager in Georgia, sending teams out daily to survey and identify storm damage across 60 counties in the state.
Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week.
Forward progress has been stopped and containment grows on the Glenhaven Fire burning north of Clear Lake in Lake County, officials said Saturday.
The short week means there will be little time spent going over all the mistakes from Sunday, but there were plenty.
The city and AASEG have signed an amended agreement for the city's half of the Coliseum site, increasing the total from $110 million to $125 million.
This marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Cal Bears 39-38.
Kyron Drones passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third, and Virginia Tech bounced back from last week's final second heart-breaking loss to No. 7 Miami and beat Stanford 31-7 on Saturday.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
A 38-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed with a knife and attacked with a golf club in downtown San Francisco early Tuesday morning, police said.
El Cerrito police arrested a person they believe shot and injured a person Tuesday morning, prompting a lockdown at a nearby school.
Two Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 arrest of Mario Gonzalez which led to his death had charges against them dismissed because of the statute of limitations.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
With jury selection looming in the trial of Nima Momeni, his defense team is seeking to bar Bob Lee's ex-wife from court.
A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as a punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company's internet empire.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit.
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
An undercover investigation found that California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts by more than 200 landlords, including major real estate firms.
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof.
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
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.
The Navy Woodwind Quintet makes a trip to the bay area to perform for San Francisco's Fleet Week event.
A Jewish school in Palo Alto is receiving backlash from members of its community for dropping a key word from its name. Kelsi Thorud reports.
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Jessica Burch says the conditions have returned to seasonal norms which will continue through the Fleet Week weekend.
As thousands of military members visit San Francisco for Fleet Week, some are using the time to serve the poor and hungry at St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin. Kenny Choi reports.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
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.