Biden administration asks Supreme Court to block Texas immigration law
The state law known as SB4 would empower Texas officials to stop, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges of illegal entry or reentry.
The state law known as SB4 would empower Texas officials to stop, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges of illegal entry or reentry.
Passions flared at a community meeting in Vallejo held by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California on Thursday evening, as the organization asked residents how they can better represent them against a police department plagued with scandal and violence.
A bill requiring parents to tell school officials if they keep guns in the house went "too far" according to some legislators and it died in committee Wednesday.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a key U.S. policy to deny asylum to anyone who passes through another country without first seeking protection there, dealing it a second blow in less than a week.
After the American Civil Liberties Union took the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to federal court in Northern California, the impact of the planned raids was subdued on Sunday.
Many celebrities to appear on Facebook Live as part of a fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties Union...
ACLU lawsuit contends California ban on sharing photographs of marked ballots violates voters' First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
The American Civil Liberties Union wants California voters to be able to share photos of their marked ballots without being prosecuted.
A threat of a lawsuit has led to an about-face by a Catholic-affiliated hospital in Northern California which had refused to perform a sterilization procedure on a woman as requested by her doctor, citing religious principles.
A state judicial council voted Monday to unanimously approve a rule change that will allow California drivers to contest traffic violations without first paying for them.
A Native American student who sued his California school district because it refused to let him wear an eagle feather to his high school graduation will be able to wear the sacred item after all.
The City of Richmond's police department rolled out new body cameras worn by police officers this week. Most will be equipped by Friday.
The Supreme Court is weighing the free-speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other social media.
Reaction to the San Jose Police Department's plans to use a drone ranged from outrage and rejection to measured support at a community meeting Wednesday where residents finally got a chance to sound off on the new technology after months of simmering anger about the secretive purchase.
A new app from BART is supposed to be a discreet way to report crime on the transit system. But privacy advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union are sounding the alarm.
A popular online safe-search filter is ending its practice of blocking links to mainstream gay and lesbian advocacy groups for users hoping to avoid obscene sites.
After a year on the beat, a license plate scanner used by Los Altos Police now has a new policy for how long that data can be stored.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California filed a lawsuit Monday against the Alameda County Sheriff's Office over a policy requiring all women booked into Alameda County jails who are younger than 60 to submit to a pregnancy test.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California has filed a lawsuit against the Alameda County Sheriff's Office over a policy that requires every woman in its custody under 60 to take a pregnancy test.
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld California's law requiring people arrested for felonies to submit samples of their DNA to police.
Several Bay Area police departments have the ability to eavesdrop on cellphone conversations through a special wiretapping device, according to documents released by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California on Thursday.
A proposed legal settlement calls for federal authorities to limit the use of shackles on immigrants who appear before immigration judges.
African American boys are arrested in Oakland more often and for minor offenses compared to other racial groups according to a report from the American Civil Liberties Union.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging a search by San Francisco police of an activist's cellphone without a warrant.
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern will present his plan to the Board of Supervisors on Thursday.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras. But the effect was the same: Oakland would expand its number of license plate readers nearly ten-fold.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
A baby was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras. But the effect was the same: Oakland would expand its number of license plate readers nearly ten-fold.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
A baby was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
A baby was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus.
Firefighters have contained a grass fire on San Bruno Mountain that started burning Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
An elderly woman died of her injuries after being pushed into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco Monday night and a suspect was arrested, the transit agency said.
Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area's only private island a short distance from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is up for sale with an asking price of $25 million.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras. But the effect was the same: Oakland would expand its number of license plate readers nearly ten-fold.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
Contra Costa County will see its highest tax assessment roll in its history in 2024-25, the county said Monday.
The Alameda County Fire Department on Monday demonstrated just how fast fireworks can spark grass fires, warning East Bay residents of the dangers presented by the coming holiday heatwave.
Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning.
The heat is on in the South Bay with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, and people are finding creative ways to beat the heat.
The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.
The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire responded to the scene of a propane truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon near Morgan Hill that closed lanes of the freeway for hours, according to authorities.
Police in San Jose on Monday confirmed four additional arrests in connection with violent sideshow activity near Santana Row last month that injured two people including a responding officer, according to authorities.
Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even Safe and Sane ones, are illegal in the county.
Cal Fire crews responded to a wind-driven fire in Napa County on Tuesday that was near the community of Calistoga.
A red flag warning in Marin County has residents in the region on high alert.
A motorist died following a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Petaluma, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities in Ukiah are holding a man on $1 million bail who had failed to register as a sex offender and allegedly tried to attack a woman, police said Wednesday.
Police in Santa Rosa are searching for a woman suspected in a Thursday morning stabbing.
The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 2, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras. But the effect was the same: Oakland would expand its number of license plate readers nearly ten-fold.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
An elderly woman died of her injuries after being pushed into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco Monday night and a suspect was arrested, the transit agency said.
Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
Tesla has been ordered to correct ongoing air quality violations at its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Fremont, regulators said Tuesday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
Los Angeles-based all-female Sabbath cover act Black Sabbitch brings their uncanny recreation of the British heavy metal pioneers to the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco this Saturday.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
A band whose literally incendiary live show has earned them a reputation as a can't miss act, masked instrumental surf outfit Daikaiju returns to the Bay Area Thursday for an afternoon Fourth of July show at the Ivy Room.
Pride month activities in San Francisco culminate this weekend with the SF Pride Parade and Celebration taking over Market Street and Civic Center Plaza.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on the efforts to contain the Toll Fire near Calistoga.
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott and SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announce that the 78-year-old woman who was driving the SUV that struck and killed a family of four in West Portal last March will face four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter.
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Evacuations were ordered because of a wind-driven wildfire burning in Napa County north of Calistoga on Tuesday, authorities said.
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More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
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.