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Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
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Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
An undercover investigation found that California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts by more than 200 landlords, including major real estate firms.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university's official view.
A mentally disabled man who San Leandro police officers beat with batons and Tased in 2019 will receive $3.9 million from the city to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit, his attorney announced Monday.
She's considered one of the most respected and influential labor leaders of our time. Dolores Huerta broke more than a glass ceiling; she led a revolution in the farm fields of California's Central Valley.
A third civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Antioch and its police department on behalf of seven people alleging they were victims of police misconduct, including being shot, beaten, racially profiled, and bitten by a police dog.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year.
Anne Makovec reports on California Attorney General Rob Bonta announcing a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over the district's new policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns. (8-28-2023)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on California Attorney General Rob Bonta announcing a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over the district's new policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns. (8-28-2023)
Lezla Gooden reports on Rev. Dr. Amos Brown reminiscing about his participation in the march on Washington in 1963 (8-21-2023)
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses.
Patrick Braxton said that the "minority White residents ... long accustomed to exercising total control over the government, refused to accept his election as mayor.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter's forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform's unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
Till's lynching fueled a growing civil rights movement.
The California Civil Rights Department has voluntarily dismissed its case alleging caste discrimination against two Cisco engineers, while still keeping alive its litigation against the Silicon Valley tech giant.
Flying the blue, pink and white flag, chanting and cheering, members of the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and their supporters will march Saturday protesting anti-drag, anti-trans legislation nationwide.
President Biden paid tribute to the heroes of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama.
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Sports apparel giant calls the rapper's recent remarks about Jewish people "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
The state of California admits it is not meeting a high enough bar when it comes to the diversity attorney pool.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver suspected in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last month.
Daniel Lurie is set to become the 46th mayor of San Francisco after incumbent London Breed conceded Thursday.
Police arrested a San Francisco man Thursday in connection with a series of shootings in the south University of California, Berkeley campus area in October.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver suspected in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last month.
Daniel Lurie is set to become the 46th mayor of San Francisco after incumbent London Breed conceded Thursday.
Police arrested a San Francisco man Thursday in connection with a series of shootings in the south University of California, Berkeley campus area in October.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill.
Daniel Lurie is set to become the 46th mayor of San Francisco after incumbent London Breed conceded Thursday.
A San Francisco whale watching business is getting a lot more attention this year thanks to a a dog who helps the crew find whales.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday night arrested three people and seized more than four pounds of fentanyl, as part of an investigation into drug sales in the city's Tenderloin.
Police arrested a San Francisco man Thursday in connection with a series of shootings in the south University of California, Berkeley campus area in October.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill.
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
Homicide investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying people possibly linked to a deadly shooting in East Oakland earlier this year.
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run Wednesday evening on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Alameda County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver suspected in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last month.
When Marc-Andre Fleury made his NHL debut in 2003, Macklin Celebrini was three years away from being born.
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving the sexual assault of a young relative that led to his arrest on Election Day.
Police in San Jose arrested a man in connection with an intentional hit-and-run pedestrian accident that left the victim pinned under a minivan early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
A teenager from Southern California who has been missing for more than a month was found safe in Mendocino County Thursday, deputies said.
Police in Rohnert Park on Wednesday night arrested a suspected street racer who allegedly tested to be at nearly twice the legal limit for blood alcohol following a crash, authorities said.
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a shooting over the summer that police said was gang-related.
Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
When Marc-Andre Fleury made his NHL debut in 2003, Macklin Celebrini was three years away from being born.
Former U.S. men's national team coach Bruce Arena has been hired to take over as coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes for the 2025 MLS season.
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive at the trade deadline under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, often adding big-name players to fuel late-season runs.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver suspected in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last month.
Police arrested a San Francisco man Thursday in connection with a series of shootings in the south University of California, Berkeley campus area in October.
A driver faces charges of murder and hate crime causing injury after Fairfield police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene.
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
A teenager from Southern California who has been missing for more than a month was found safe in Mendocino County Thursday, deputies said.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Several Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates at health care facilities to coincide with the beginning of respiratory virus season.
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.
Daniel Lurie is set to become the 46th mayor of San Francisco after incumbent London Breed conceded Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
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.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
Noted noise-punk pioneer and writer Lydia Lunch returns to the Bay Area this weekend with her latest spoken word tour making two stops in San Francisco and Albany.
Popular psych power trio Earthless brings its seismic extended guitar jams back to Northern California starting Saturday with shows in Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Sacramento.
Acclaimed psychedelic surf band La Luz brings songs from their latest album 'News of the Universe' to the Great American Music Hall Thursday night.
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.
Daniel Lurie addresses San Francisco residents after declaring victory in the 2024 mayor's race, defeating incumbent London Breed.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill. Sooji Nam reports.
In a San Francisco courtroom, attorneys are trying to prove their client Nima Momeni had no reason to kill Cash App founder Bob Lee, other than self-defense. On Thursday, they hoped a witness on the stand could do just that. Lauren Toms reports.
Expect dry conditions on Friday and into the weekend, with showers possible on Veteran's Day. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for Friday, Nov. 8, 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.