United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Palo Alto police are looking for an unknown suspect they said ripped a pride flag off the side of a church, in what they are investigating as a hate crime.
Places of worship continue to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with a new Pew Research poll showing that the number of adults attending in-person services have declined.
With COVID restrictions more relaxed in the Bay Area than they have been in months, many more people are traveling or planning to attend church this Easter weekend.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday has ordered Santa Clara County to allow indoor church services to resume pending an appeal.
Traditionally an in-person, hands-on celebration for Christians in the Bay Area and beyond, Ash Wednesday was not immune to changes brought on by the pandemic.
While other churches are struggling, Pastor Mel Dahlgren of the South Bay Christian Church thinks the shutdown has been a godsend.
With new COVID cases soaring and indoor religious services banned across the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ordered a lower federal court to reexamine the state's COVID restrictions on religious services in areas hard hit by the coronavirus.
A court has granted Santa Clara County a restraining order against Calvary Chapel San Jose, requiring the church to comply with COVID-19 public health orders.
A shooting at an Armenian school over the weekend in San Francisco has sparked a new hate crime investigation -- the third hate crime against an Armenian establishment in the city within the last two months.
A Santa Clara pastor posted a video this week after being slapped with $10,000 in fines for violating the health order.
So far, the coronavirus shelter-in-place struggle between churches and the state has only produced a lot of heat. But some church leaders are now beginning to add a little light into the discussion about when they may reopen.
At least three cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a livestreamed church service that took place in Mendocino County over Mother's Day weekend, health officials said.
A person who later learned they were positive for Covid-19 attended a Northern California religious service on Mother's Day, exposing 180 other people to the novel coronavirus, according to local health officials.
One of San Francisco's oldest churches has filed a class-action lawsuit against the popular videoconferencing app Zoom, after a pornographic zoombombing incident during a Bible Study class.
For many religions, this would be a big week to celebrate and come together, but many have to adjust to the new way of worship online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The week before Easter is considered one of the holiest times by a number of faiths, but this year it is occurring under the unprecedented threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities of faith shuttered by the emergency prohibition barring large public gatherings have been forced to get creative to connect with and minister to their congregations.
Even though religious services were exempt from the shelter-in-place order, the Diocese of Oakland has temporarily cancelled all daily masses as a precaution to prevent the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
All across the Bay Area on Sunday morning, people gathered at churches and places of worship. But amidst fear of the coronavirus, some of the usual traditions have been put aside.
The San Carlos church at the center of violent threats by a pastor held its first Sunday service since details of the case came to light.
Representatives at a South Bay church were in disbelief this week after burglars targeted their property for a third time in the past year.
A youth leader and teacher at Saratoga and Cupertino churches was arrested last week on suspicion of child pornography possession and sexual battery, the Santa Clara County sheriff's office reported Monday.
Police are investigating a string of church break-ins in San Francisco's Bayview District.
The Oakland City Council voted to approve a budget Tuesday that, while avoiding layoffs, also didn't solve the city's on-going fiscal morass.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras.
The Oakland City Council voted to approve a budget Tuesday that, while avoiding layoffs, also didn't solve the city's on-going fiscal morass.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras.
A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
A baby was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus.
Firefighters have contained a grass fire on San Bruno Mountain that started burning Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area's only private island a short distance from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is up for sale with an asking price of $25 million.
The Oakland City Council voted to approve a budget Tuesday that, while avoiding layoffs, also didn't solve the city's on-going fiscal morass.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
One of the most entertaining two-day celebrations of punk in the Bay Area returns to Oakland this weekend when the Mosswood Meltdown gathers an array of local and national punk acts including new wave greats the B-52's, local legends the Mummies, LA pop-punk heroes Redd Kross and much more.
The heat is on in the South Bay with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, and people are finding creative ways to beat the heat.
The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.
The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire responded to the scene of a propane truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon near Morgan Hill that closed lanes of the freeway for hours, according to authorities.
Police in San Jose on Monday confirmed four additional arrests in connection with violent sideshow activity near Santana Row last month that injured two people including a responding officer, according to authorities.
Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even Safe and Sane ones, are illegal in the county.
Cal Fire crews responded to a wind-driven fire in Napa County on Tuesday that was near the community of Calistoga.
A red flag warning in Marin County has residents in the region on high alert.
A motorist died following a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Petaluma, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities in Ukiah are holding a man on $1 million bail who had failed to register as a sex offender and allegedly tried to attack a woman, police said Wednesday.
Police in Santa Rosa are searching for a woman suspected in a Thursday morning stabbing.
The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 2, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras.
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.
Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
The Oakland City Council voted to approve a budget Tuesday that, while avoiding layoffs, also didn't solve the city's on-going fiscal morass.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
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.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
One of the most entertaining two-day celebrations of punk in the Bay Area returns to Oakland this weekend when the Mosswood Meltdown gathers an array of local and national punk acts including new wave greats the B-52's, local legends the Mummies, LA pop-punk heroes Redd Kross and much more.
Los Angeles-based all-female Sabbath cover act Black Sabbitch brings their uncanny recreation of the British heavy metal pioneers to the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco this Saturday.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
A band whose literally incendiary live show has earned them a reputation as a can't miss act, masked instrumental surf outfit Daikaiju returns to the Bay Area Thursday for an afternoon Fourth of July show at the Ivy Room.
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.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
John Ramos reports on how Concord residents dealt with record high temperatures of 110. (7/2/2024)
with Paul Heggen
Lauren Toms reports on researchers who study sea bird colonies on the Farallons.
Kevin Ko reports on the shocking death of an elderly woman after she was allegedly pushed in front of a BART train at Powell Street Station. (7/2/2024)
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.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
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.