Justice Department Ends Prosecution Of Barry Bonds; Overturned Conviction Stands
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday formally dropped its criminal prosecution of Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's career home run leader.
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The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday formally dropped its criminal prosecution of Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's career home run leader.
Baseball's home run king and former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds is reportedly working on a grievance against Major League Baseball regarding his claim that teams colluded to keep him from playing after the 2007 season in which he set the home run record.
Federal prosecutors are considering whether to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction.
As you approach the end of the first month of the fantasy baseball season, like all smart fantasy owners you must look every day for better players. Sure, you may like a guy on your bench who plays for the local nine, but fantasy baseball is won with the head—not the heart.
You can wipe the slate clean on Barry Bonds and the Balco scandal that has haunted him since 2003 when a jury found the former Giants slugger guilty of obstructing law enforcement.
Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction has been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into steroids distribution.
Baseball's home run king and former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, whose induction into baseball's Hall of Fame has been denied by the voting sportswriters, has been elected into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
The Bay Area is the epicenter of the sabermetrics boom, thanks largely to the Billy Beane 'Moneyball' movement in Oakland. However, the one of the most popular stats in modern baseball - Wins Above Replacement - suggests that two of the all-time greats played across the bay in San Francisco.
The best-known non-member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame says Barry Bonds does not deserve to be excluded from Cooperstown either, reports ESPN.
A-Rod reportedly spent some time with Bonds at the Future Prospects facility in San Rafael, following a yearlong drug suspension.
Barry Bonds, who holds the single-season and all-time home run records, still held back by steroids.
Barry Bonds, the man who was once the center of the baseball world as he chased baseball's most sacred records in a Giants uniform is apparently all the way back from steroid purgatory, at least as far as the San Francisco Giants are concerned.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were back at AT&T Park this weekend but not for an elaborate proposal but to watch the San Francisco Giants defeat the Kansas City Royals in Game 5 of the World Series.
The former San Francisco slugger and home run king now counts himself among the fans of the controversial wearable device.
Attorneys for both sides were peppered with skeptical questions Thursday from a panel of judges as Barry Bonds seeks to overturn his felony conviction for obstruction of justice.
Most look like they haven't aged, some look even younger than they did when they were active players, and some are still involved for the love of the game. Here's a look at nine athletes over 50 who are still better and more athletic than you and who could beat you in anything.
Barry Lamar Bonds was born 50 years ago, and has since crushed more homers than anyone ever to put on a pair of spikes. The San Francisco Giants legend has achieved just about everything a pro can hope for in baseball, including surpassing the bar set by his all-star dad. But what's missing from a trophy case of a 22 year career that includes 8 Gold Gloves, 12 Silver Slugger selections, and 7 Most Valuable Player Trophies? Here are our picks for gifts that would be appreciated by the birthday boy:
Which other SF Giant has had the kind of career that gets them a bronze likeness outside AT&T Park?
Fans attending San Francisco Giants games at AT&T Park are greeted by bronze statues of the team's all-time greats: Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda. Now a group of fans wants to add one more statue - that of controversial superstar Barry Bonds.
A federal appeals court says it will reconsider Barry Bonds' felony conviction for obstruction of justice.
Aaron was honored before the Braves game against the New York Mets on Tuesday night with a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his 715th home run, the one that pushed him past Babe Ruth and gave him the major league record.
Barry Bonds looks like he'd still be a perfect fit in the 5 spot in the batting order. Has he really been away from the game for 7 years? He looks like he could hit 20 with his eyes closed.
Barry Bonds is wearing a San Francisco Giants uniform once again, now as a hitting coach at spring training.
A third day of an atmospheric river storm has inundated Northern California and the Bay Area, flooding creeks, roads, and low-lying areas across the region.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
A 10-year-old girl from Antioch is being credited for thwarting an attempted carjacking of her mother's vehicle by fighting off a would-be thief on Wednesday, police said.
BART's San Leandro station was closed Friday afternoon because of police activity, the agency said.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.
A third day of an atmospheric river storm has inundated Northern California and the Bay Area, flooding creeks, roads, and low-lying areas across the region.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
A 10-year-old girl from Antioch is being credited for thwarting an attempted carjacking of her mother's vehicle by fighting off a would-be thief on Wednesday, police said.
BART's San Leandro station was closed Friday afternoon because of police activity, the agency said.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.
Flash flood warnings were issued Friday afternoon for several Bay Area counties where instances of flooding deemed "life-threatening" were occurring.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
A 48-year-old man was found guilty of carjacking an Uber driver in San Francisco in January, according to prosecutors.
Police in Redwood City arrested a middle-school student Thursday suspected in a robbery that may be tied to an attempted homicide.
San Mateo County lawmakers are placing new pressure on Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down following a damaging report alleging widespread misconduct by the Sheriff's Office, which includes reference to a series of text messages.
A 10-year-old girl from Antioch is being credited for thwarting an attempted carjacking of her mother's vehicle by fighting off a would-be thief on Wednesday, police said.
BART's San Leandro station was closed Friday afternoon because of police activity, the agency said.
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.
After a decade of planning, Costco in Pleasanton is set to open the day before Thanksgiving. Despite storms in the forecast, some shoppers began camping out with tents and canopies a week ahead of time.
Sevan Ikeda, a 17-year-old senior, could be the first student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont to qualify for the Cross Country State Championships three times.
The manager of a boxing gym in San Jose has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly committed sex crimes against three women, prosecutors said.
In Pacifica, like other spots along the coast, the potentially dangerous surf conditions are more of an issue than the rain.
Police in the South Bay have made an arrest after a man was found fatally shot in Morgan Hill on Wednesday morning.
Eataly, the gourmet Italian marketplace blending restaurants, cafes, and specialty products, offers an immersive experience designed to transport visitors straight to Italy.
A Mountain View barber accused in multiple sexual assaults in which the victims were unconscious has fled from prosecution and is now a fugitive, authorities said Wednesday.
Downtown Petaluma is already decked out for the holidays. But something is missing: 60 strategically placed purple bins placed as part of a plan to reduce disposable cup waste.
Authorities in Sonoma County have identified the person killed when a boat capsized near Bodega Bay on Monday, one of a series of recent fatal incidents in the area this month.
With the rainy season beginning, researchers are looking at how much water will be captured.
In Santa Rosa, a steady rain fell all day Wednesday leading to some localized flooding and road closure plus flood watches and flood advisories.
Mill Valley residents are preparing in advance for the storm that will hit the North Bay.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.
A trailblazing coach for the San Francisco Giants is leaving the team for another MLB gig.
Sevan Ikeda, a 17-year-old senior, could be the first student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont to qualify for the Cross Country State Championships three times.
Former Golden State Warriors basketball executive Bob Myers was appointed to the University of California Board of Regents on Thursday, UC officials announced.
The Green Bay Packers have lost to San Francisco in the playoffs three times in the last five seasons and wouldn't mind seeing the 49ers miss the postseason entirely.
A 10-year-old girl from Antioch is being credited for thwarting an attempted carjacking of her mother's vehicle by fighting off a would-be thief on Wednesday, police said.
BART's San Leandro station was closed Friday afternoon because of police activity, the agency said.
The manager of a boxing gym in San Jose has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges after he allegedly committed sex crimes against three women, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
A 48-year-old man was found guilty of carjacking an Uber driver in San Francisco in January, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
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.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
One of the seminal modern jazz-funk bands to emerge during the early '90s "rare groove" revival, fiery quintet the Greyboy Allstars bring their potent grooves to the Bay Area for three shows starting Thursday.
San Francisco welcomes the return of the Sun Ra Arkestra, presenting the interstellar sounds of the late bandleader's sprawling Afrofuturist ensemble for three nights at the Great American Music Hall starting Friday.
Anchored by the McDonald brothers Steven and Jeff for 45 years, Redd Kross brings its mix of punk energy and pop hooks to the Chapel Sunday night, showcasing songs from their acclaimed new self-titled album.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
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.
It was a gloomy and soggy Friday on the Peninsula, as the atmospheric river that was stalled over the North Bay finally made its way south. Sooji Nam reports.
The atmospheric river storm is set to dump even more snow on the Sierra Friday night and this weekend. Meanwhile, skiers and snowboarders are already hitting the slopes as resorts open. Brady Halbieb reports.
Expect rain to continue Friday night, with the most intense rain in the East Bay and South Bay as the evening progresses. On Saturday, expect showers early, tapering off in the afternoon. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Flooding has been reported in communities across the Bay Area as an atmospheric river storm pounds the region Friday. Da Lin and Kelsi Thorud report.
An atmospheric river storm inundated the Bay Area with rain causing widespread flooding throughout the region Friday, including on Interstate Highway 280 in Daly City.
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.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
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.