Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
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The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
An East Bay veteran with long-term health issues who depends on his local VA clinic is concerned about how the Trump administration's recent cut will affect both his treatment and his doctors.
More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.
Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment.
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency.
Lauren Toms reports on the Bay Area nonprofits fighting to minimize the damage caused by the Trump administration's push to make cuts in National Parks Service staffing.
Veterans held a rally in San Rafael to protest possible cuts by the Trump administration to the Department of Veterans Affairs, saying the cuts would strip them of services they earned by their service to the country. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Taurean Small reports on the looming congressional funding bill vote as President Trump sees criticism over the economic impact of a trade war and a legal setback in the push to fire probationary government workers.
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, the effects on his car company have been dramatic, with the stock price significantly down. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been the target of vandals.
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, the effects on his car company have been dramatic, with the stock price significantly down. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been the target of vandals. Sooji Nam reports.
The Department of Education is cutting 1,300 employees from its workforce and closing out leases on federal buildings in several cities, including its San Francisco office.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Amid ongoing federal employee layoffs ordered by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, one protest in the North Bay featured people who might traditionally be supportive of a conservative Republican president.
Veterans protested outside Bay Area VA clinics Wednesday, expressing outrage over President Trump's plans to cut as many as 83,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs. John Ramos reports.
"This will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale," Nick Enrich wrote in the memo.
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.
Natalie Brand reports on President Trump publicly backing efforts by Elon Musk and DOGE in his administration's first Cabinet meeting where Musk spoke.
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office on Tuesday confirmed that the three men claiming to work for the Department of Government Efficiency who demanded information from officials at City Hall earlier in February were perpetrating a YouTube prank.
Natalie Brand reports on federal workers pushing back against Elon Musk email demanding list of recent work.
The officials wrote in a letter that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told officials that agencies can decide how to respond.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, San Francisco is bringing the celebration to the streets of the Tenderloin.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday morning.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, San Francisco is bringing the celebration to the streets of the Tenderloin.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday morning.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, San Francisco is bringing the celebration to the streets of the Tenderloin.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has cleared two police officers of any fault months after they shot a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at them in Burlingame.
A friend group of 20-something tech workers living in San Francisco has made creative event planning a hallmark of their social circle.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol's so-called "surge" operations in Oakland have netted nearly 400 arrests so far this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Thursday.
Northbound lanes of Interstate 680 remained blocked Thursday afternoon, after a dump truck overturned on on the freeway near Andrade Rd. in Sunol hours earlier, leading to blocked lanes in both directions for several hours.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Wednesday morning that light rail service on the Blue line has been completely restored, while partial service for the Green line had resumed.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
After nearly 25 years, the remains of two Jane and John Does found in Sonoma County have been identified through the help of DNA technology, authorities said.
With President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, businesses that rely on goods from out of the country are worried.
San Francisco Bay has seen a recent influx of gray whales since late March, including one that washed ashore dead on a Marin County beach over the weekend.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol's so-called "surge" operations in Oakland have netted nearly 400 arrests so far this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Thursday.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
California's insurance of last resort is supposed to be for homes with *high* wildfire risk, but our CBS News California data analysis found that the vast majority of people in the FAIR Plan live in areas that the insurance companies classify as "low risk". California's insurance of last resort is supposed to be for homes with high wildfire risk, but our CBS News California data analysis found that the vast majority of people in the FAIR plan live in areas that the insurance companies classify as "low-risk." Julie Watts investigates why people in low-risk areas are being forced onto the FAIR plan and why new regulations may not help to get them off the high-cost, low-coverage plan and back to normal insurance.
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz is a party line 53-45 vote to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Veteran San Francisco post-punk trio Rip Room headlines a three-band bill at venerable San Francisco Mission District Dive El Rio on 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.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area. Kevin Ko reports.
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For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of celebrations, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades. Loureen Ayyoob reports.
As President Donald Trump is set to implement a new round of tariffs, shares of RH, formerly Restoration Hardware, has been hit particularly hard. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Getting out of the shadow of some of the other large cities in the Bay Area is something San Jose has been quietly trying to do for a long time. But now with major events coming to the city, San Jose is trying to capitalize and is no longer staying quiet. Len Ramirez reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.
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.