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Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras in all listings
Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced Monday.
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Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced Monday.
Airbnb says that it lost $349 million in the fourth quarter because of an income tax settlement with Italy.
In Marin County, residents are divided in a battle over property use as lawmakers are trying to cap the number of short-term rentals (STRs) in their communities.
In west Marin County, vacation rental options could soon become limited and that has some Stinson Beach residents fired up. Kenny Choi reports (1-12-24)
Airbnb says it made nearly $4.4 billion in the third quarter on better-than-expected revenue and a tax benefit.
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.
Airbnb says its second-quarter profit rose more than 70% from a year ago to $650 million thanks to strong bookings for summer-vacation rentals.
As the city of San Francisco faces a barrage of bad press about crime and car break-ins, some short-term rental hosts say they're feeling a direct hit on their bottom line.
Itay Hod reports on crime and safety concerns keeping San Francisco Airbnb hosts' revenue down (7-19-2023)
A Bay Area family hopes telling their story can help prevent the type of tragedy that took their son's life. He died in 2021 when gunfire erupted at an Airbnb rental in Sunnyvale. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-29-23)
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend and early into the summer vacation season, a family who lost their son in a shooting at an Airbnb party two years ago hopes more can be done to prevent another tragedy.
A Bay Area family hopes telling their story can help prevent the type of tragedy that took their son's life. He died in 2021 when gunfire erupted at an Airbnb rental in Sunnyvale. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-29-23)
The Barbie DreamHouse will be available on Airbnb for a limited time only — but houseguests, beware: It's been Ken-ified.
Two juveniles have been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two high school students at a house rented through Airbnb last October, the Oakland Police Department announced on Tuesday.
Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black.
To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.
Several Bay Area cities have transient occupancy taxes (TOTs) on the Nov. 8 ballot in an attempt to collect more taxes from hotels, motels, inns and share-rental sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo.
Airbnb is taking steps to deter unauthorized parties at its listings during the Halloween weekend, the home rental service announced Monday.
Sonoma County supervisors approved updates Tuesday to the county's regulations on vacation rental units, capping them in some areas of the county and prohibiting them altogether in others.
Airbnb said Tuesday that it earned $379 million in the second quarter on record bookings and rising rates, and the short-term rental giant announced a plan to spend up to $2 billion to buy its own stock.
Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
Sonoma County supervisors on Monday rejected the pleas of more than a dozen homeowners and rental industry professionals and extended a moratorium on new permits for vacation rental homes for up to a year.
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Supervisors in Marin County have unanimously approved a moratorium on short-term rentals in coastal West Marin. John Ramos reports. (5/25/22)
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A mother and her 5-year-old child from Manteca died in a fiery crash in Livermore on early Sunday morning, police said Monday.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
San Francisco continues to see its tourism industry rebound, which is good news for local businesses, but it will still be a few years until it reaches pre-pandemic levels.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A mother and her 5-year-old child from Manteca died in a fiery crash in Livermore on early Sunday morning, police said Monday.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
San Francisco continues to see its tourism industry rebound, which is good news for local businesses, but it will still be a few years until it reaches pre-pandemic levels.
San Francisco police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen Monday morning in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president, groups of San Francisco Democrats quickly organized to rally support for her.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
A school in the North Bay has become the only one in the country that has received international recognition for its chess program and how its teaching the game to a new generation.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
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LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season.
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president, groups of San Francisco Democrats quickly organized to rally support for her.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
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.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on how San Francisco voters are reacting to VP Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. 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
Jose Martinez reports on a deadly shooting in the Tenderloin. 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
Len Ramirez reports on how one San Jose business is getting a head start on California's new standards for paying workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (7/22/2024)
Kenny Choi reports on the recovery of San Francisco's tourism industry. 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
Juliette Goodrich reports on a Pleasanton rideshare driver who is searching for the good Samaritan who helped him when he had a medical emergency while driving. 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 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.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
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.