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Political observers say California Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling that he has national political ambitions and may be eyeing a run for the presidency after airing political attack ads aimed at Florida voters.
It's the final step in an official redemption that has spanned more than a decade and three governors of both political parties.
California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $308 billion spending plan that includes money to cover abortions for women who can't afford them and the health care costs for low-income adults living in the country illegally while sending cash payments to most taxpayers to help offset record-high gas prices.
Bay Area volunteers are banding together to offer resources for women travelling to California from out of state to get an abortion, all while staying under the radar with a coded message.
California lawmakers on Wednesday were taking up a $308 billion state budget that will fund a Democratic wish-list of public spending on everything from expanded healthcare for immigrants and low-income residents to giving taxpayers an inflation refund and helping more women access abortion care.
Anne Makovec reports on new figures on rising number of hate crimes according to statistics provided by the California Attorney General's Office (6-28-2022)
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Opinions are mixed as to what the money will pay for and whether it will help.
Millions of Californians will recieve stimulus payments as part of the state budget deal. Lauren Toms breaks down how it works.
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
A Bay Area photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity.
A photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity. Da Lin reports. (6-26-22)
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on a New York concealed carry law as "reckless" and "shameful."
Sara Donchey reports on California's response to Supreme Court's NY open carry decision (6-23-2022)
Heat waves and drought gripping California highlight the urgency to slash fossil fuel use and remove planet-warming emissions from the air, a top state official said Thursday as discussions began on a new proposal for how the state will meet its ambitious climate goals.
With California drivers paying more than $6 for a gallon of gas and state officials deadlocked for months over how to provide relief, lawmakers in the state Assembly on Monday announced they would investigate oil companies.
One was a 22-year veteran of the force and the other a rookie, authorities said, adding that the gunman opened fire when the officers got to a motel room for a report of a stabbing.
After years of development, Amazon announced it will finally begin delivering products by drone in the small San Joaquin County town of Lockeford, and residents there are only beginning to imagine the future.
California lawmakers on Monday passed a $300 billion operating budget over the objections of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, highlighting disagreements among Democrats about how to spend a record-breaking surplus.
Wilson Walker reports on the struggle to determine what is killing brown pelicans on the California coast (6-13-2022)
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order banning excess price hikes on baby formula through the end of August, as an ongoing shortage impacts families across California and the nation.
Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta advances to November general election in California.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Bay Area had a higher rate for returned ballots than the rest of the state, with its nine counties averaging just over 19 percent of returned ballots.
Only about 15% of registered voters in California have returned their ballots just a matter of hours before election day, according to numbers from Political Data, Inc.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced Thursday that he is suing to shut down two convenience stores on the same block in the Tenderloin District, accusing them of being fronts for illegal gambling.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed 12 people were arrested for looting, vandalism, and a DUI crash during the evening's festivities, which led into Thursday morning.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced Thursday that he is suing to shut down two convenience stores on the same block in the Tenderloin District, accusing them of being fronts for illegal gambling.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed 12 people were arrested for looting, vandalism, and a DUI crash during the evening's festivities, which led into Thursday morning.
Five people, including two children, were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced Thursday that he is suing to shut down two convenience stores on the same block in the Tenderloin District, accusing them of being fronts for illegal gambling.
Five people, including two children, were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Eastbound state Highway 92 fully reopened near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Thursday morning, hours after a big-rig caught fire in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
There were audible gasps in court Wednesday as jurors were shown graphic video in court allegedly showing the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Life's little routines have returned for a San Francisco family after a plumbing nightmare upended their world, and it's thanks to a city program.
District Attorney Pamela Price said the case against Radius Recycling, related to 2023's massive scrap metal fire in West Oakland, is moving along.
One East Bay family takes Halloween to a whole new level with a massive haunted house they build in their backyard.
A part of music and film history preserved by a group of Bay Area artists is in limbo, as building that has housed Arhoolie Records, Les Blank Films and Down Home Music for nearly half a century could soon be sold.
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.
Five candidates are vying in Tuesday's election to replace outgoing Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who is leaving office and currently running for a state Senate seat.
Authorities in Sunnyvale on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of an active-duty Marine Corps recruiter who allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl he had met at the victim's school.
Bay Area residents can now savor the taste of authentic French baked goods, thanks to Croissante, a Santa Clara bakery that prioritizes quality over shortcuts.
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
Governor Gavin Newsom is weighing in on a Bay Area Congressional race that is expected to be a nail-biter come Election Day.
A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses.
While the month of October has been warm and dry, water officials in Sonoma County said reservoirs are in good shape after the two previous wet winters.
Santa Rosa police arrested a 16-year-old high school boy after a gun was found in his school locker Wednesday morning.
Police arrested two suspects in a home invasion armed robbery at a Santa Rosa home, police said.
Authorities in a Northern California county announced Tuesday that they have located the vehicle of an Orange County man who has been missing since June.
The medical examiner's office in Marin County has identified a man who died in a solo vehicle collision south of Petaluma earlier this week.
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, Draymond Green scored 14 and dished out six assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans for the second straight night with a 104-89 win.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for their second straight win after going winless through their first nine games.
Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half comeback, helping the Golden State Warriors rally from 17 down to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced Thursday that he is suing to shut down two convenience stores on the same block in the Tenderloin District, accusing them of being fronts for illegal gambling.
There were audible gasps in court Wednesday as jurors were shown graphic video in court allegedly showing the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Authorities in Sunnyvale on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of an active-duty Marine Corps recruiter who allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl he had met at the victim's school.
Santa Rosa police arrested a 16-year-old high school boy after a gun was found in his school locker Wednesday morning.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses.
Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
It's a new twist on travel. No gas or plug is required. All the car needs is a tankful of sunshine.
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
One week before Election Day and voters across the country were filling out their ballots. Along with that warm sense of civic pride, there may be another feeling: anxiety.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Santa Clara soccer player is working to raise money on and off the field to go toward a local health program.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Five candidates are vying in Tuesday's election to replace outgoing Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who is leaving office and currently running for a state Senate seat.
Voter fraud by noncitizens is very rare and does not occur in numbers that could swing a federal election, studies show.
Two candidates will go head-to-head on Tuesday to secure the only open seat up for grabs on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
A part of music and film history preserved by a group of Bay Area artists is in limbo, as building that has housed Arhoolie Records, Les Blank Films and Down Home Music for nearly half a century could soon be sold.
Many of us wish we could go back in time to ask our grandparents questions about their life, their family, and what it was like growing up, but Filipino artist Kenneth Tan didn't need a time machine.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Rising Los Angeles-based garage/psych group Frankie and the Witch Fingers return to the Bay Area to headline the Independent on Halloween night.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
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.
Former 49er Delanie Walker was back in the Bay Area to help celebrate National Tight Ends Day. Walker played 14 seasons in the NFL, the first 7 with San Francisco.
The Castillo family visited Santa Clara during the pandemic when fans were not allowed inside Levi's Stadium. They returned this month and made it inside for the 49ers game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (10-31-24)
For Halloween, expect possible showers early, but conditions should be dry just in time for trick-or-treating. Wet weather is expected to return on Friday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Five people were displaced following a house fire in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.