No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Golden Bears now wait for bowl selections
Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns as ninth-ranked SMU completed a sweep of its first Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a 38-6 win over California.
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Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns as ninth-ranked SMU completed a sweep of its first Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a 38-6 win over California.
Cal Women's Basketball sharpshooter Ioanna Krimili is hoping to help the Bears surprise in their first season in the ACC. Krimili, a native of Greece, is in her second season at Cal after transferring from USF. Story by Vern Glenn, who tries his best to shoot like Ioanna. (11-4-24)
Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Cal Bears 39-38.
The college football world will have its sights on UC Berkeley this weekend, as the school plays host to "College GameDay" ahead of their first ACC home matchup against Miami.
Excitement is building among Cal football fans, as “College GameDay” goes to Berkeley for the first time ever on Saturday, ahead of its first ACC home game against Miami. Wilson Walker reports.
Juliette Goodrich reports on the UC Berkeley campus hosting "College GameDay" for the first time.
Florida State defeated Cal 14-9 on Saturday in the Bears' first Atlantic Coast Conference game.
Cross-country trips will become much more common for the Cal Bears and Bay Area rival Stanford now that the two schools are a few games into their first season in the ACC.
California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Auburn on Saturday.
After a long stretch of Cal football struggling (or worse), there is reason for optimism for the California Golden Bears as they head into their inaugural season with the ACC.
Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford says he's stepping down because of health concerns.
Cal running back Jaydn Ott returned to Berkeley for his junior season and is on his way to being the next Bears back to make the NFL. He was named a preseason All-American after rushing for 1,305 yards last year. (7-1-24)
Cal women's basketball coach Charmin Smith put the team through a workout in a different kind of gym this offseason when she introduced them to her other passion, muay thai fighting. (1-15-24)
Vern Glenn interviews Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer and Cal head coach Charmin Smith together as they get their teams ready for the 100th meeting between the two programs on December 29th. (12-20-23)
Cal freshman Fernando Mendoza began the season as the third string quarterback. He'll end it as the starter in a bowl game and the QB of the future in Berkeley. (12-11-23)
California beat Stanford 27-15 in the annual Big Game Saturday.
The Golden Bears beat Washington State 42-39 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak and keep their slim bowl hopes alive.
Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes and ran for two more scores and Oregon pulled away from Cal in a wild 63-19 victory Saturday.
No. 24 Southern California ended a two-game losing streak with a 50-49 win over California on Saturday.
Sione Vaki ran for 158 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 16 Utah past California 34-14 on Saturday.
The Pac-12 Conference is falling apart, but coaches are still interested in playing West Coast schools even as they go their separate ways.
Jadyn Ott rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.
Aaron Rodgers was injured on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets, needing to be carted from the sideline with an ankle injury Monday night.
No. 6 Southern California routed Stanford 56-10 in this century-old rivalry's final chapter for the foreseeable future.
Payton Thorne threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Rovaldo Fairweather following California's third missed field goal of the game and Tigers rallied for a 14-10 victory.
Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
A shooting on New Year's Eve night near one of Oakland's most popular tourist spots left one person dead.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
A shooting on New Year's Eve night near one of Oakland's most popular tourist spots left one person dead.
Not only is Rania the couple's first child, but she's also the first grandchild of their family – marking the turn of a new century and start of a new generation, according to Chinese culture.
The year 2024 was one of the deadliest years on San Francisco's roads over the last twenty years. As of the final evening of the year, there were 41 traffic-related fatalities, including 24 pedestrians.
Authorities in San Mateo County said a paddle boarder who went missing on the water off Half Moon Bay was found safe following a search Monday night.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged a man with murder following a deadly shooting outside a corner store in the city's Tenderloin.
A whale watching company in San Francisco has had an amazing 2024. After their dog "Bear" went viral and boosted ticket sales, a special delivery on board has capped an incredible comeback.
New body cam footage released by San Francisco police shows the events leading up to a deadly police shooting of a security guard in front of a store in Union Square.
For 25 years, the church has placed the crosses front and center for all to see, a challenge to those who may want to look away from the tragic realities of the streets.
Danville police arrested a man who barricaded himself in his house Monday night after police responded to a report the man committed felony battery.
Two people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Oakland within 12 hours Monday evening and Tuesday morning, police said.
Police in Antioch are searching for a suspected shooter after more than 50 bullet casings were found following an apparent drive-by shooting near a donut shop Monday night.
A rolling gun battle between two cars in Pleasant Hill last week injured a child inside one of the vehicles as well as the driver, according to an update on the incident by police.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.
A Watsonville man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf along a Santa Cruz County beach during last week's storm has been identified.
There are still many questions about what led to a deadly plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport that killed 179 people.
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
A burglary suspect was arrested in connection with three break-ins over a span of five days in Solano County, authorities said.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
Counties across the Bay Area are ramping up outreach efforts to inform the general public about actions they can take to keep themselves safe and prevent the avian flu from becoming something much worse.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy appears to have escaped serious injury after being taken out early from Monday night's loss.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
Danville police arrested a man who barricaded himself in his house Monday night after police responded to a report the man committed felony battery.
Two people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Oakland within 12 hours Monday evening and Tuesday morning, police said.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged a man with murder following a deadly shooting outside a corner store in the city's Tenderloin.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Hundreds of new California laws have now gone into effect for 2025. Here's what you should know.
Commuters are starting 2025 having to pay more to get around the Bay Area as bridge tolls are increasing by a dollar, while BART and Muni fares are going up as well.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
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.
Mary Lee reports on the Western States Petroleum Association donating $25,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
On Monday, city and county leaders joined a group of anti-violence activists to tout year-end crime numbers that show a significant reduction in bloodshed in 2024.
The year 2024 was one of the deadliest years on San Francisco's roads over the last twenty years. As of the final evening of the year, there were 41 traffic-related fatalities, including 24 pedestrians.
Mary Lee reports on the efforts of Concord High School students providing more than 18,000 meals to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
For the first day of 2025, expect a chilly start and clear skies. Conditions will be dry for the start of the year until Friday, when the next rain system arrives. Darren Peck has the forecast.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.