Facebook To Post Amber Alerts
Social media giant Facebook is looking to get in the business of saving lives, as Amber alerts will now be available on the company's website.
Social media giant Facebook is looking to get in the business of saving lives, as Amber alerts will now be available on the company's website.
Struggling entertainment site MySpace said Tuesday that it is cutting nearly half of its staff worldwide, or about 500 people, after an extensive revamp in October overhauled its look and allowed it to be run with fewer people.
NEW YORK (CBS) - (AP) The National Society of Film Critics on Saturday selected "The Social Network" as the best picture of 2010...
Facebook will be legally required to begin sharing more information about its finances and strategy by April 2012, according to documents distributed to prospective shareholders.
A reported investment by Goldman Sachs and a Russian investor of $500 million in Facebook is a further sign that the social networking behemoth is becoming a powerful force even outside tech circles.
For some who are fighting an addiction to social networking sites like Facebook, an application is now available to help you stay away.
Facebook will try to make it easier to identify friends in photos uploaded to the social networking site by using facial recognition software to suggest people that users may want to tag.
Facebook's founder and CEO has been named Time's "Person of the Year" for 2010.
A spam attack on Twitter showed why it's wise to use different passwords for Internet accounts.
Facebook was redesigning the profile pages of its 500 million-plus users to make it more of a reflection of their real lives and emphasize one of the site's most popular features, photos.
Yogi Bear, The Smurfs and other cartoon characters, FB'ers are changing their profile pictures to bring awareness against violence to children.
A new survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that one in five divorce cases filed nationwide cited the Palo Alto-based website Facebook as the reason for divorce.
Former President George W. Bush brought his national book tour to the Bay Area Monday afternoon when he visited Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto to talk about his memoir.
In a sign of the companies' divergent fortunes, MySpace said Thursday it will let its users log in to their Facebook accounts through their MySpace page.
Facebook is unveiling a new messaging platform that takes aim at one of the Internet's first applications, e-mail.
A new service aims to help you share the hundreds of photos you take with your camera phone with the people you trust the most - be it of moments as forgettable as a late-night McRib sandwich or as memorable as a new engagement ring.
Facebook was down for several hours in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. But was it a technical problem or a takedown by the government?
Many industry experts are speculating over whether the social networking giant will launch its own email service.
The Family Online Safety Institute's annual conference gets underway on Tuesday in Washington D.C.
If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers.
The same week it was hit with criticism for allegedly compromising users' privacy, Facebook is filing suit against three companies it's accusing of spamming its customers.
A $250 million fund has been created to finance the development of social apps. The high profile partnership is being led by well-known Silicon Valley venture capitalist John Doerr.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that 10 popular Facebook applications have been transmitting users' personal identifying information to dozens of advertising and Internet tracking companies.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said technology companies are instrumental to the Obama Administration's goals for promoting peace and prosperity abroad.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year aimed at addressing a range of key issues facing California including retail theft, consumer protection and affordable housing.
Three men were arrested after they allegedly committed a series of robberies of convenience stores in Redwood City early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Two Northern California men were sentenced and another pleaded guilty to federal crimes targeted by Project Safe Neighborhoods, a law enforcement operation aimed at reducing gun violence.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near a creek in Santa Rosa over the weekend, according to police.
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year aimed at addressing a range of key issues facing California including retail theft, consumer protection and affordable housing.
Three men were arrested after they allegedly committed a series of robberies of convenience stores in Redwood City early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Two Northern California men were sentenced and another pleaded guilty to federal crimes targeted by Project Safe Neighborhoods, a law enforcement operation aimed at reducing gun violence.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near a creek in Santa Rosa over the weekend, according to police.
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Three men were arrested after they allegedly committed a series of robberies of convenience stores in Redwood City early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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.
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.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near a creek in Santa Rosa over the weekend, according to police.
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.
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.
Three men were arrested after they allegedly committed a series of robberies of convenience stores in Redwood City early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Two Northern California men were sentenced and another pleaded guilty to federal crimes targeted by Project Safe Neighborhoods, a law enforcement operation aimed at reducing gun violence.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near a creek in Santa Rosa over the weekend, according to police.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year aimed at addressing a range of key issues facing California including retail theft, consumer protection and affordable housing.
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
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.
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."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
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.
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.
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Jessica Burch says the outlook for at least the next week is of above normal temperatures every day.
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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.