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The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
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The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
"We're starting to open up this new window on the universe," one astrophysicist said.
University of California at Berkeley scientists may have identified a free-floating black hole roaming the galaxy about 2,200 to 6,200 light-years from earth.
As researchers revealed an image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way Thursday, the newest planetarium in the Bay Area is ready for a big bang in astronomy interest. Kenny Choi reports. (5-12-22)
Scientists say a "missing link" that helps to explain the mysteries of the birth of the universe has been hiding in plain sight.
When the Raiders played the 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday afternoon, it was the first time in 10 years that fans got to watch the two teams square off in a pre-season game. It turns out, the rivalry may be more intense in the stands than on the field.
Gardner Minshew threw two TD passes to Chris Conley in the final 5:15 of the game and the Jacksonville Jaguars spoiled the final scheduled game at the Oakland Coliseum by beating the Raiders 20-16 on Sunday.
For Raiders fans, the Coliseum is a treasure chest of memories. From the tailgating parties to the daunting Black Hole, the curtain will most likely close on this chapter of Raiders history on Sunday.
For one last time Sunday, Oakland's most loyal fans will put on their black-and-silver face paint, strap on their colorful 'Mad Max' game-day regalia and stream into the Coliseum ready to cheer on their beloved Raiders.
Astronomers have found the fastest-growing black hole ever seen in the universe, and they're calling this one a monster with an appetite.
The center of our galaxy is teeming with black holes, sort of like a Times Square for strange super-gravity objects, astronomers have discovered.
No one can blame long-time Oakland Raiders fan Marie Duplessis for feeling like a jilted lover.
Scientists have detected a black hole that's taken a record-breaking decade to devour a star — and it's still chewing away.
Scientists have discovered a near record-breaking, behemoth black hole at the center of a massive galaxy in a remote part of our universe.
Among the fans at the Raiders-Lions preseason game in Oakland Friday night will be those in various scary forms of silver and black in the notorious Black Hole.
There's little doubt that the larger star in the system known as Eta Carinae will soon expire — and in spectacular fashion. But just how spectacular remains uncertain.
Around the Coliseum parking lots, you'll feel lots of character – the character of Raider Nation. Here's a look at several of the "cities" within the Raider Nation of tailgating.
Newark resident leads Raiders' Bad Boyz of BBQ tailgating squad.
John Madden analyzes the good and the bad in the holiday weekend's college and pro football games.
The greater San Francisco Bay Area will see potentially record-breaking temperatures on Monday and Tuesday as the forecast calls for warm conditions and mostly clear, sunny skies, the National Weather Service said.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian Saturday evening in San Jose, the Police Department said Monday.
A fire at a San Bruno apartment complex injured a resident and displaced multiple families early Monday morning, the Fire Department said.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
The greater San Francisco Bay Area will see potentially record-breaking temperatures on Monday and Tuesday as the forecast calls for warm conditions and mostly clear, sunny skies, the National Weather Service said.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian Saturday evening in San Jose, the Police Department said Monday.
A fire at a San Bruno apartment complex injured a resident and displaced multiple families early Monday morning, the Fire Department said.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
A fire at a San Bruno apartment complex injured a resident and displaced multiple families early Monday morning, the Fire Department said.
The body of a man was discovered at a beach north of Montara in San Mateo County on Sunday evening, according to authorities.
Five people were injured in a rollover crash in San Francisco on Sunday just minutes after midnight, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A Half Moon Bay man suspected of elder abuse was arrested Saturday after an hours-long standoff, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
A catering company in San Francisco offers a second chance for patients and people who have been treated for mental illness.
When Richmond created its ID card for undocumented residents, it was only trying to help. But one digital security expert believes their good intentions simply aren't enough.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
It's a new era for the Oakland Coliseum as the Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game of the season at the facility.
An East Oakland community is shaken and shattered as hundreds of people gathered to mourn the loss of a young man.
The area surrounding the High Street Home Depot in Oakland's Fruitvale District -- once notorious for large encampments, RVs, and tents -- is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian Saturday evening in San Jose, the Police Department said Monday.
The ongoing strike by VTA workers entered its third week on Monday with no bus or light rail service in operation. The strike, which began on March 10, has left the transit system inoperable as the workers continue to push for better compensation.
A packed auditorium at Don Callejon School in Santa Clara was the setting for a fiery town hall where congressman Ro Khanna faced a wave of frustration from his constituents.
A crash in San Jose left several people injured early Saturday morning, police said.
VTA officials in the South Bay on Friday told CBS News Bay Area that members of the VTA workers union will vote Saturday on a new contract.
San Rafael officers arrested a registered sex offender after he allegedly stalked and made lewd comments to a woman earlier this week, according to police.
Police in San Rafael are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery early Thursday morning after taking a second suspect into custody, authorities said.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Tuesday arrested two people, including a juvenile, following an apparent gang fight in which machetes were involved.
San Rafael officers arrested two juveniles accused of the armed robbery of someone on a bike path near U.S. Highway 101, though the third suspect is still at large, according to police.
March across the Bay has felt a lot different than the rest of the rainy season.
It was the school's fourth consecutive year making the big dance, the first time the program has ever done that.
Alabama thundered past Saint Mary's 80-66 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand and will begin the season on the injured list.
It's a new era for the Oakland Coliseum as the Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game of the season at the facility.
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
A stolen vehicle driver being chased by CHP officers crashed into a car in Pittsburg, killing a passenger early Sunday morning.
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.
A Half Moon Bay man suspected of elder abuse was arrested Saturday after an hours-long standoff, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
Twitter's iconic bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction.
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is in full swing this year at the Moscone Center, attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo is in the process of expanding the locations it serves around the Bay Area.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is planning to modify certain parts of its harm reduction strategies in tackling the city's drug overdose crisis, the department said Tuesday while announcing last month's number of drug overdose deaths.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
The mass firings of federal workers present an unprecedented opportunity for U.S. adversaries to recruit informants, national security and intelligence experts say.
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Local psych/punk band Hot Lunch brings its cathartic sounds to the Kilowatt Thursday night, sharing the stage with guitarist Graham Clise's new band Stepmother and SF punk the Losers.
The stars of a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragic tale about friendship and betrayal explain why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive exhibitions celebrating the Surrealist.
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.
Veronica Macias reports on how San Jose State students are being impacted by the VTA strike.
Nancy Chen reports on Bay Area-based genetic testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says Bay Area residents should expect above-average temperatures Monday and Tuesday, but a cold front could bring rain later this week.
The Santa Clara VTA strike has entered its third week and Monday the workers' union was set to vote on management's latest offer. Veronica Macias reports.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
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.
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.