Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and EMILYs List president, was named to fill California's Senate seat left open by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
The death of Sen. Feinstein leaves a political vacuum in Washington and Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to the interim seat.
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein was a champion for the environment and conservation of California's wild places.
Dianne Feinstein paved the way for countless other women in local and national politics. Kelsi Thorud reports. (9-29-23)
Dianne Feinstein was one of the first office holders to fight for gay rights, earning her a lot of fans in San Francisco's Castro District. Itay Hod reports. (9-29-23)
During her three decades on Capitol Hill, one of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's top priorities was fighting the gun lobby.
From the launch of Pier 39 to Fleet Week to saving the cable cars, Dianne Feinstein's remarkable life was itself a San Francisco landmark. Lauren Toms reports. (9-29-23)
Dianne Feinstein pushed for gun control measures and was a champion of the assault weapons ban. Kenny Choi reports. (9-29-23)
From her earliest days in San Francisco city politics, Dianne Feinstein blazed a historic trail. Juliette Goodrich and Molly McCrea report. (9-29-23)
Elizabeth Cook discusses the trailblazing career of Dianne Feinstein with Caroline Heldman, professor of gender, women and sexuality studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles. (9-29-23)
California elected officials said while it's important to take the time to remember and mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, it's also important for Governor Gavin Newsom to quickly appoint her successor.
Governor Gavin Newsom has the duty of appointing a caretaker who will hold Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat through next year's election. Da Lin reports. (9-29-23)
Team coverage of the extraordinary life and legacy of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who died Thursday in Washington D.C. Juliette Goodrich, Lezla Gooden and Anne Makovec report. (9-28-23)
San Francisco Mayor London Breed pays homage to her predecessor, the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, in remarks Friday from City Hall.
Before she became a groundbreaking U.S. Senator, Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday at the age of 90, made history as the first woman to become mayor of her hometown of San Francisco.
News of the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in U.S. history, brought poignant reactions from Bay Area political leaders Friday.
News of her passing prompted remembrances and honors across the political aisle.
Flags at San Francisco City Hall and other city buildings will be lowered to half-staff from Friday through Sunday in honor of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has died at the age of 90.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante gives his thoughts on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and discusses her legacy from her historic time as San Francisco mayor through her groundbreaking work as the longest-serving woman U.S. senator.
Born into affluence, late California Senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
Dianne Feinstein found Harvey Milk's body when he and the San Francisco mayor were assassinated — and she broke the news to the world.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
One person is dead after a vehicle and train collided near Lodi Sunday evening, Union Pacific said.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect on Sunday who was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
At the inaugural Marco Jones Skills Camp in Danville Sunday, former players and coaches recruited by Marco, put kids through a range of activities.
On Sunday, tens of thousands took part in the 113th Bay to Breakers footrace and fun run through San Francisco.
Police are investigating a shooting in Vallejo that left a woman dead and a man wounded late Saturday night, police said.
One person is dead after a vehicle and train collided near Lodi Sunday evening, Union Pacific said.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect on Sunday who was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
At the inaugural Marco Jones Skills Camp in Danville Sunday, former players and coaches recruited by Marco, put kids through a range of activities.
On Sunday, tens of thousands took part in the 113th Bay to Breakers footrace and fun run through San Francisco.
Police are investigating a shooting in Vallejo that left a woman dead and a man wounded late Saturday night, police said.
On Sunday, tens of thousands took part in the 113th Bay to Breakers footrace and fun run through San Francisco.
A block party at Thrive City outside Chase Center capped off a big week for the Golden State Valkyries.
The Bay Area played host to the California Republican Party Convention this weekend.
The 113th edition of San Francisco's Bay to Breakers will bring thousands of runners to the city's streets early Sunday morning, along with street closures to accommodate the roving party.
The San Francisco Public Library is hosting an exhibition to highlight the prolific yet little-known Bay Area artist Ralph Chessé.
At the inaugural Marco Jones Skills Camp in Danville Sunday, former players and coaches recruited by Marco, put kids through a range of activities.
A crash in Antioch Saturday afternoon injured six people, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Benicia dedicated a new monument to Harold Bray, a local living legend.
Drivers in the East Bay will face increased traffic this weekend during the Caltrans closure of southbound lanes on Interstate 680 in San Ramon for repaving.
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday said investigators determined the officer-involved shooting death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Point Richmond in June 2023 was justified.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect on Sunday who was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
For the second time in less than a week, police in Palo Alto are investigating a strong-arm robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier who was delivering mail.
Police in the South Bay are searching for a man suspected of assaulting a man earlier this month and appeared to pose for a photo taken by the victim.
A portion of state Highway 1 in Big Sur that was closed because of a rockslide in March reopened on Friday morning with one-way traffic controls.
A 41-year-old man died at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas on Thursday, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
Police are investigating a shooting in Vallejo that left a woman dead and a man wounded late Saturday night, police said.
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee will retire from his job at the school, notifying officials a day after being placed on leave for an email he sent about the agreement he made with campus protesters on divestment from Israel.
Police in Petaluma are hoping the public can help them locate a missing at-risk woman who was last seen a week ago.
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee was placed on leave Wednesday following an email where he announced he and campus protesters had reached an agreement on divestment from Israel.
Two men were hospitalized after they were stabbed near a convenience store in San Rafael late Tuesday night.
At the inaugural Marco Jones Skills Camp in Danville Sunday, former players and coaches recruited by Marco, put kids through a range of activities.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Sunday for their first series sweep this season.
The Royals completed a sweep of the A's with an 8-4 victory Sunday.
A block party at Thrive City outside Chase Center capped off a big week for the Golden State Valkyries.
The 113th edition of San Francisco's Bay to Breakers will bring thousands of runners to the city's streets early Sunday morning, along with street closures to accommodate the roving party.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect on Sunday who was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating a shooting in Vallejo that left a woman dead and a man wounded late Saturday night, police said.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday said investigators determined the officer-involved shooting death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Point Richmond in June 2023 was justified.
Jason Rios is fighting for his life inside Harbor-UCLA Medical Center just days after turning 15 years old.
Advancements in technology have allowed local voice talent to build successful careers in the Bay Area. But a voice actor told CBS News Bay Area that she still worries about the growing presence of AI in their industry.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
San Francisco's Police Department has failed to comply with a state law governing the use of military equipment, even though the law was written by its city attorney, David Chiu.
A former OpenAI leader who resigned from the company earlier this week said on Friday that product safety has "taken a backseat to shiny products" at the influential artificial intelligence company.
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
A landmark study just kicked off with the goal of answering why Black women have a much higher mortality rate when it comes to cancer. It just launched last week and they need volunteers in California to help.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
San Francisco public health nurses will hold a strike authorization vote next week over what they say are inadequate and unsafe staffing levels at the city's hospitals and clinics.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
The Bay Area played host to the California Republican Party Convention this weekend.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, whose memoir was roundly slammed for revealing she had killed her pet dog along with a goat, spoke to Republicans gathered at the state GOP convention on the Peninsula Saturday. Da Lin reports. (5-18-24)
There's mounting criticism of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after a report that a symbol used by election deniers was once displayed outside his home. Scott Macfarlane has more on how Alito is responding.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Two prominent Bay Area political figures died Friday night when the pickup they were in collided with a car in rural San Diego County.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The San Francisco Public Library is hosting an exhibition to highlight the prolific yet little-known Bay Area artist Ralph Chessé.
One of the most important musicians to emerge from the British jazz scene during the 1960s, legendary bassist Dave Holland comes to the SFJAZZ Center for four nights of music starting Thursday.
Advancements in technology have allowed local voice talent to build successful careers in the Bay Area. But a voice actor told CBS News Bay Area that she still worries about the growing presence of AI in their industry.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
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.
Anthony Lasconia's baseball career was cut short by a car accident in high school. He decided to try golf and has done more than pickup a new hobby.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sunday May 19, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
At the inaugural Marco Jones Skills Camp in Danville Sunday, former players and coaches recruited by Marco, put kids through a range of activities. John Ramos reports. (5-19-24)
On Sunday, tens of thousands took part in the 113th Bay to Breakers footrace and fun run across San Francisco. Max Darrow reports. (5-19-24)
Get ready for some fine, warm, clear spring weather to start the work week, says meteorologist Darren Peck.
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
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.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.