New iPad App Offers Streamlined Facebook Interface
It's the news Facebook fans have longed to hear. The wait for an official iPad app appears to finally be over.
It's the news Facebook fans have longed to hear. The wait for an official iPad app appears to finally be over.
Facebook, it turns out, isn't just a waste of time. People who use it have more close friends, get more social support and report being more politically engaged than those who don't, according to a new national study on Americans and social networks.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center has announced plans to file a complaint with federal regulators over a Facebook feature that scans photographs and identifies users' faces without their consent.
California lawmakers on Thursday rejected an Internet privacy bill for a second time after heavy lobbying from Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites that objected to more state regulation.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said emails and a signed document that form the basis of a New York man's lawsuit claiming part ownership of the social networking phenomenon are fakes.
If he had another chance, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt would have pressed the Internet search leader to focus more on mounting a challenge to Facebook while he was still running the company.
California senators rejected a bill Friday designed to increase privacy on social networking sites, persuaded by objections from some of the burgeoning industry's biggest players.
Attorneys for Facebook Inc. are calling a man's federal lawsuit claiming part ownership of the company "a fraud on the court."
Facebook is launching its own version of a foreign service department.
A federal appeals court has refused to reconsider its decision ordering two former Harvard classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to accept a multimillion dollar settlement over the company.
Facebook's attempt to plant stories harshly criticizing Google's privacy practices has backfired.
Security firm Symantec said it has discovered a security flaw in Facebook that inadvertently gives advertisers and other outside parties access to people's accounts.
Is there a child under the age of 13 typing away at your home computer? The chances are pretty good that he or she is on Facebook, something that's not allowed under the company's guidelines.
The referrals typically came from links posted by friends on Facebook's social-networking site or from the ubiquitous "like" buttons.
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Having your Facebook account hacked can be a hit to your reputation and a nuisance. It could also cost you money.
What happens when you cross the world's largest social network with one of the hottest business models in e-commerce? Facebook wants to find out.
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President Obama departed the Bay Area aboard Air Force One shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday, completing his fundraising and economic consensus building mission after a breakfast event at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco.
Making his case to a young audience at Facebook headquarters, President Barack Obama said trimming $4 trillion from the nation's deficits over the next 12 years sounds like a lot but can be done.
President Obama is expanding upon his fiscal message this week by answering questions at a virtual town hall hosted live from Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto on Wednesday.
The White House has announced that President Barack Obama will visit to the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday.
A Facebook lawsuit at the heart of the Hollywood blockbuster "The Social Network" lives on.
A New York man who claims an ownership stake in Facebook is now seeking 50 percent of the site's value from founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the vice presidential debate.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Latino supporters of President Donald Trump in the Bay Area said they are drawn to him because of their focus on the economy and conservative values.
Young Democrats appear to be feeling more enthusiasm for the November election, and one Democratic organizer is hoping to get them involved in the political process.
In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the vice presidential debate.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Latino supporters of President Donald Trump in the Bay Area said they are drawn to him because of their focus on the economy and conservative values.
Young Democrats appear to be feeling more enthusiasm for the November election, and one Democratic organizer is hoping to get them involved in the political process.
In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the vice presidential debate.
Young Democrats appear to be feeling more enthusiasm for the November election, and one Democratic organizer is hoping to get them involved in the political process.
In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education.
San Francisco started off October on a hot note, with parts of the city registering temperatures as high as 95 degrees on an unusually warm start to the first full month of autumn.
Bay Area people with connections to Israel and Iran were anxiously watching the latest developments play out.
The Oakland Unified School District on Tuesday confirmed a staff member at Laurel Child Development Center was injured Monday afternoon when they were hit by their own car during an attempted carjacking near the school.
CHP and fire units are at the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 24 in Orinda Tuesday afternoon that has closed multiple eastbound lanes for hours, according to authorities.
A Hayward man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife following a police investigation into her death which was originally deemed suspicious, authorities said.
A person died after being struck by a BART train near the Hayward station Monday night, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
In Vallejo, residents are saying the weekend's sideshows were the biggest - most out of hand - they've ever seen.
Firefighters in San Jose are working to contain a two-alarm residential structure fire in the Seven Trees neighborhood Tuesday evening that left two victims being evaluated for smoke inhalation.
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.
Latino supporters of President Donald Trump in the Bay Area said they are drawn to him because of their focus on the economy and conservative values.
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.
The San Francisco Giants introduced their new top executive Tuesday morning as franchise legend Buster Posey took the reins as president of baseball operations.
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.
The Oakland Unified School District on Tuesday confirmed a staff member at Laurel Child Development Center was injured Monday afternoon when they were hit by their own car during an attempted carjacking near the school.
A man wanted for the murder of another man in Daly City over the weekend was arrested Monday as was the suspect's mother who was identified as an alleged accomplice, police said.
A Hayward man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife following a police investigation into her death which was originally deemed suspicious, authorities said.
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.
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.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the vice presidential debate.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Latino supporters of President Donald Trump in the Bay Area said they are drawn to him because of their focus on the economy and conservative values.
Young Democrats appear to be feeling more enthusiasm for the November election, and one Democratic organizer is hoping to get them involved in the political process.
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
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.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
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.
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 vice presidential debate watch party 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
Brian Hackney reports on how plants can help improve one's mood. 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 program helping immigrant students advance their college education. 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 the plan to revitalize St. James Park in San Jose. 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 a proposal that would allow San Francisco to tow RVs, campers and other large vehicles that are being used as homes. 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 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.