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Some California Courts Offer Dogs To Comfort Crime Victims
For victims of violent crime, taking the witness stand can be terrifying. Some courts, including those in the Bay Area, are now offering support from four-legged friends.
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For victims of violent crime, taking the witness stand can be terrifying. Some courts, including those in the Bay Area, are now offering support from four-legged friends.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office has launched a new policy for immigrant victims.
A man was shot and killed by a woman in the East Bay community of Bay Point on Saturday afternoon, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Millions of people in the United States are victims of stalking every year, and according to officials at a San Francisco conference on domestic violence, the issue has gone high tech.
A man suspected of murdering a waitress whose body had been found in a Richmond restaurant was shot and wounded by police Thursday after a lengthy standoff at a San Leandro home, authorities said.
A former San Ramon police officer who was allegedly wrapped up in a Contra Costa County police scandal was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of domestic violence, sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee said.
A man is in critical condition after a domestic violence-related stabbing in Redwood City on Thursday for which his 50-year-old estranged wife was arrested...
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of stabbing his wife multiple times in south Palo Alto on Tuesday night.
An Oakland resident was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for fatally stabbing her boyfriend during a domestic dispute at his Walnut Creek home last November in what appeared to be self-defense.
A woman who was stabbed to death at a San Jose apartment early Friday morning was a victim of domestic violence, a police spokesman said.
Sixteen months ago, Imad Ed Daou bought a .38-caliber handgun to kill his cancer-stricken son, telling others he did not want the 22-year-old to suffer like some of his other relatives had.
Family, friends and law enforcement officers from around the Bay Area filled the 2,000-seat Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium Friday to pay tribute to 49-year-old slain Marin County sheriff's Deputy Jim Mathiesen.
The high court justices, in an order issued in San Francisco, said they would hear arguments on whether the instructions were correct and also on whether a prosecutor misstated the law during closing arguments.
A Hillsborough police officer faced domestic violence charges after allegedly shoving his ex-girlfriend during an argument.
Two victims in a murder-suicide in a San Jose State University parking garage were students at the school and the suspected gunman was the husband of one of the victims.
Vallejo police Sgt. Jeff Bassett said Superior Court Judge Robert Bowers was arrested early Monday in his vehicle after police received a complaint from his wife late Sunday night.
Authorities have arrested a Lake County man accused of assaulting his wife and terrorizing her and their three young children with a gun.
A 41-year-old man who was shot during what appears to have been a domestic dispute in Oakley on Sunday morning died from his injuries.
State legislators are looking at ways of solving the continuing problem of teen dating violence.
Five deaths in the community were attributed to domestic violence in 2010.
A South San Francisco wife suspected of shooting her husband in the chest was arrested for attempted murder after initially telling police he was involved in a drive-by shooting Friday morning, according to police.
Prosecutors charged a 30-year-old Bay Point woman with murder Wednesday for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death with a kitchen knife in their home in Bay Point last week, Deputy District Attorney John Cope said.
A Bay Point woman has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend to death in their apartment early Friday morning, a Contra Costa County sheriff's spokesman said.
A man was arrested early Friday morning after being shot at by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy responding to a domestic incident in unincorporated Hayward late Thursday night, a sheriff's spokesman said Friday.
California's county courthouses and law enforcement officers in the field are being connected by a new online system to better protect victims of domestic violence.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A mother and her 5-year-old child from Manteca died in a fiery crash in Livermore on early Sunday morning, police said Monday.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A mother and her 5-year-old child from Manteca died in a fiery crash in Livermore on early Sunday morning, police said Monday.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
San Francisco continues to see its tourism industry rebound, which is good news for local businesses, but it will still be a few years until it reaches pre-pandemic levels.
San Francisco police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen Monday morning in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president, groups of San Francisco Democrats quickly organized to rally support for her.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
A school in the North Bay has become the only one in the country that has received international recognition for its chess program and how its teaching the game to a new generation.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
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LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season.
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president, groups of San Francisco Democrats quickly organized to rally support for her.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
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.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on how San Francisco voters are reacting to VP Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Jose Martinez reports on a deadly shooting in the Tenderloin. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Len Ramirez reports on how one San Jose business is getting a head start on California's new standards for paying workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (7/22/2024)
Kenny Choi reports on the recovery of San Francisco's tourism industry. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Juliette Goodrich reports on a Pleasanton rideshare driver who is searching for the good Samaritan who helped him when he had a medical emergency while driving. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
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.