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Jury awards former City of Oakland employee $2.6M in sexual harassment lawsuit
The city of Oakland is facing a $2.6 million payout after a jury found that city officials failed to protect an employee from years of sexual harassment.
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The city of Oakland is facing a $2.6 million payout after a jury found that city officials failed to protect an employee from years of sexual harassment.
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
While ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel continued Monday, at San Francisco State, protesters and school administrators held a public meeting to openly discuss student demands.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The hottest days of the week in the Bay Area and Northern California began Wednesday with heightened fire risk and inland temperatures expected to reach triple-digits or near-triple digits into Friday.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
One suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
San Francisco police arrested a man over a deadly stabbing in the city's Tenderloin District earlier this week.
San Francisco police arrested a man over a deadly stabbing in the city's Tenderloin District earlier this week.
The teen suspect in the shooting of 49er wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could be tried as an adult, a local criminal attorney says.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
Non-profit executive and San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie stands as the only person running for the office who is a city hall outsider.
The San Francisco Fire Department said one person died after two cars went over the ledge near the Cliff House on Tuesday.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Antioch is pushing ahead in its effort to clear homeless encampments as it makes a bid for more state grant money.
Richmond police said copper thefts are up this year, and its causing a lot of problems for businesses and emergency services.
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in Antioch over the Labor Day holiday weekend, police said.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
Following an order by the Federal Aviation Administration, San Jose is clearing encampments from Columbus Park near the city's airport.
A Santa Clara woman is suspected of having been distracted when she crashed into and killed a cyclist in Los Altos Hills, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Authorities in Southern California have arrested a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in South San Jose earlier this year.
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.
Authorities in Marin County have identified the pilot who was flying the small plane that crashed into a hanger at Gnoss Field in Novato Saturday afternoon.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Santa Rosa man on Sunday night who allegedly led them on a brief chase and barricaded himself in his car.
On Labor Day, thousands of people flocked to Bay Area beaches to take in the sunny weather. But at Stinston Beach in Marin County, there is a minor controversy brewing over an attempt by some seaside property owners to keep the public at arm's length.
A Tamalpais Valley resident died in a fire early Monday, the Southern Marin Fire District said.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the weekend is just the latest challenge for what was once one of San Francisco's thriving retail centers.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
San Francisco police arrested a man over a deadly stabbing in the city's Tenderloin District earlier this week.
Christopher Evans Hubbart admitted to raping 38 women in the Bay Area and Southern California between 1971 and 1982.
The teen suspect in the shooting of 49er wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could be tried as an adult, a local criminal attorney says.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign that dropped this week.
Non-profit executive and San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie stands as the only person running for the office who is a city hall outsider.
City officials are mulling over whether to expand the number of no-turn on red intersections across San Francisco.
For San Francisco supervisor Ahsha Safaí, his connection to his family is intertwined with his journey to public office and, now, his candidacy for mayor.
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden appeared together at a campaign event Monday in Pennsylvania, their first joint campaign event since Mr. Biden dropped out of the race. Harris also campaigned in Detroit, where she was joined by union leaders as she looked up to shore up support among a crucial voting block on Labor Day. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
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
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Embarking on its first extensive tour in almost a decade, bandleader Tim DeLaughter and his orchestral psychedelic-pop collective the Polyphonic Spree come to the Chapel in San Francisco Wednesday evening.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
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.
An upcoming production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in Palo Alto brings new meaning to a family-friendly show, with a multigenerational cast that include several families. Gianna Franco reports.
As a late summer heat wave sends temperatures soaring, especially in the inland East Bay, people are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Veronica Macias reports from the Livermore Aquatic Center, where people were hitting the pool early Wednesday. 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
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sept. 4, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Another day of hot conditions are in store Wednesday, highs around the bay in the 80s and inland temperatures soaring to the triple-digits on Wednesday. A heat advisory remains in effect for much of the Bay Area. Jessica Burch has the forecast. 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
Lauren Toms reports on DA Brooke Jenkins charging the teen in the shooting of a 49er player. 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
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.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
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.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.