Facebook Barrels Ahead On 10th Anniversary
It has been 10 years since a Harvard sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg created a website called Thefacebook.com to let his classmates find their friends online.
It has been 10 years since a Harvard sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg created a website called Thefacebook.com to let his classmates find their friends online.
Facebook will mark 10 years since its creation Tuesday, and despite an estimated 1.2 billion friends and $153 billion market cap there are plenty of folks eager to predict the end for the social giant.
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Facebook is getting ready to celebrate 10 years since Mark Zuckerberg famously launched the social giant in his Harvard dorm room. Over that decade,1.1 billion users have connected with friends through the Menlo Park-based site. How much –arguably wasted – time does that add up to for a regular user?
Copper thieves have struck once again in the Bay Area, this time ripping out copper wiring from a VTA light rail train station in San Jose, but this time authorities have taken to social media to try and catch the thief.
Facebook is introducing a new app for the iPhone called Paper, which is expected to be very mobile and picture friendly in hopes of keeping users enamored with their site.
Facebook's quarterly earnings and revenue grew and surpassed expectations as the company expanded the number of users and the amount of money it makes on mobile ads.
Bitstrips may seem like a sudden sensation now but they are all over social media...
The study by two Princeton University students predicts Facebook will lose 80 percent of its peak user base by the year 2017.
The maker of Candy Crush Saga, one of the most popular apps across Facebook and on mobile devices, has obtained a trademark from the European Union for the word "Candy."
The gift—announced Wednesday—will cover part of the $29 million cost for adding another facility to the Ravenswood Family Health Center in East Palo Alto. That's not far from Facebook Inc.'s headquarters in Menlo Park.
Facebook is changing the way it decides what appears in your news feed. What some people may not realize is that they might not see every post their friends make in their News Feed.
Asked about the winning play afterward by a reporter, Richard Sherman stunned viewers and lit up Twitter and Facebook with a rant.
A federal appeals court in Washington has struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules, but what does it mean for the consumer?
Twitter co-founder believes a picture can be more meaningful than 140 characters of text...
Smith has spoken for the first time publicly on the death of his former "Fresh Prince" co-star...
Online records, industry studies and interviews show companies are capitalizing on the opportunity to make millions of dollars by duping social media.
Social media is under fire. Just days after Snapchat users' data was released, Facebook is under fire for allegedly misusing private messages.
Facebook says it plans to offer 70 million shares of stock for sale that includes more than 41 million shares from chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
President Barack Obama on Tuesday discussed the troubled federal health care website, government surveillance and other issues with executives from Google, Twitter, Apple and several other leading technology companies.
Facebook said Tuesday that it's testing video advertisements that show up in its users' news feeds, creating another potential source of advertising revenue for the social network.
Facebook has introduced a new feature that will make it easier for its users to donate to non-profit organizations with a new "donate" button.
A popular job and career website has placed several prominent Bay Area companies among its list of 50 best places to work in the United States, with three tech companies in the top five.
Google, Facebook, Apple and other major tech companies are teaming up to demand that the government reform its digital surveillance programs with an open letter to President Obama.
Private tech company buses and shuttles that have been using San Francisco Municipal Railway bus stops could soon have to follow some new rules as the city's transportation agency board is set to decide on proposed regulations in January.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security.
Possible planned power outages due to the current heat wave roasting Northern California were called off for customers in Contra Costa, Alameda and Sonoma counties and most of Napa County, PG&E officials said early Monday evening.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security.
Possible planned power outages due to the current heat wave roasting Northern California were called off for customers in Contra Costa, Alameda and Sonoma counties and most of Napa County, PG&E officials said early Monday evening.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
It was quite a spectacle at Ocean Beach Monday as the boat at the center of the massive U.S. Coast Guard rescue over the weekend washed ashore.
A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash in San Francisco last October involving a pedestrian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said.
In Vallejo, residents are saying the weekend's sideshows were the biggest - most out of hand - they've ever seen.
Crews in the East Bay have controlled a brush fire burning Monday afternoon in Concord off of Ygnacio Valley Rd. near the Lime Ridge Open Space, authorities said.
A crash on Interstate Highway 680 in Solano County killed at least one person early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person and a dog died Sunday in a San Leandro apartment complex fire that displaced 12 people.
A large high school reunion celebration in west Oakland turned deadly on Saturday evening.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges following a series of shootings with a BB guns targeting businesses and people's cars, police said.
San Jose police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man a man early Friday morning.
At least one was killed in a crash early Monday morning on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
A Santa Rosa man was reunited with three of his stolen goats thanks to a tip from a community member.
A proposal to phase out large-scale confined animal farms will be put before voters in a Northern California county.
A special school now completing reconstruction following the deadly Tubbs Fire is being held up by delays from PG&E.
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster.
The San Francisco Giants announced that they have parted ways with Farhan Zaidi and have named three-time World Series champion Buster Posey as president of baseball operations.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
In Vallejo, residents are saying the weekend's sideshows were the biggest - most out of hand - they've ever seen.
A Santa Rosa man was reunited with three of his stolen goats thanks to a tip from a community member.
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges following a series of shootings with a BB guns targeting businesses and people's cars, police said.
San Jose police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man a man early Friday morning.
A search is still on for the inmate who authorities say is considered "violent and dangerous" after he escaped from a Northern California jail on Friday morning.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash in San Francisco last October involving a pedestrian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
Cannabis cafes offering food, coffee and live entertainment will soon become reality in California, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill legalizing the establishments popularized in Amsterdam.
Ryan Routh, who is accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump, appeared in a West Palm Beach federal court and pleaded not guilty to five counts.
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jack White on Monday announced he's bringing his unorthodox pop-up tour to the Bay Area this week for a pair of shows in Petaluma and San Francisco.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Part of what makes L.A. unique is its abundance of historic theaters, salvaged or resurrected in recent years by those with ties to the film industry.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
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 a stench coming from a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on plans for the Humboldt Bank Building in San Francisco. 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
John Ramos reports on what Vallejo residents are asking for as the city's sideshow problem becomes more drastic. (9/30/2024)
Lauren Toms reports on the San Francisco mayoral race. 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 the removal of boat involved in U.S. Coast Guard rescue from Ocean Beach.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.