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A team of international scientists have unearthed a 240 million-year-old fossils from the Triassic period of China that one scientist described as a "long and snake-like, mythical Chinese dragon."
Exactly why the great ape died off after flourishing for hundreds of thousands of years has been one of the lasting mysteries of paleontology.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
The fossil is what remains of a bony, sharp-toothed fish that would have been about six-feet-long with long jaws and layers of sharp teeth.
A startling new report asserts that the first known Americans arrived much, much earlier than scientists thought -- more than 100,000 years ago. And maybe they were Neanderthals.
Scientists have long wondered how Lucy, the famous human ancestor, died.
A team of scientists analyzed fossilized specimens discovered a century ago in Spanish lakes, and determined they were likely the oldest flowering plants on earth.
Apple's dedicated fanbase has come through once again for the company, with an estimated 1.2-million Apple Watches being ordered on their first day of availability Friday.
The unique find of an Ice Age Columbian mammoth tooth discovered during construction at San Francisco's Transbay Transit Center in September is now on display at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Crews working on the massive Transbay Transit Center project in downtown San Francisco made an archeological find on Monday - what appears to be the tooth and jaw of an extinct mammoth.
Find sunglass styles suited just for your face shape with help from some of the best eyewear shops in the industry.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
An East Bay business owner says he's fed up with criminals targeting his car dealership after a recent incident that was caught on surveillance camera video.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
An East Bay business owner says he's fed up with criminals targeting his car dealership after a recent incident that was caught on surveillance camera video.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Antioch's incoming mayor met with residents of a neighborhood that has seen near constant gun violence, which has made residents feel like prisoners in their own homes.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Tuesday called on Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign based on recommendations of an independent investigation into allegations of abuse of power in her department.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Palo Alto police said no danger was found after officers were called to two high schools Tuesday morning to investigate unconfirmed reports of threats against the school campuses, according to authorities.
An East Bay business owner says he's fed up with criminals targeting his car dealership after a recent incident that was caught on surveillance camera video.
Antioch's incoming mayor met with residents of a neighborhood that has seen near constant gun violence, which has made residents feel like prisoners in their own homes.
A federal judge has ordered Oakland airport officials to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, amid a trademark dispute with San Francisco officials.
Antioch police said a driver crashed after being the target of a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning.
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
A Monterey County man was found guilty of eight felony counts related to the rape of and molestation of two girls who were minors when the abuse began.
A Southwest Airlines flight from San Jose to Burbank was forced to return to San Jose and make an emergency landing after developing engine trouble just minutes into the flight, authorities said.
An event in the South Bay on Tuesday is bringing together leaders and advocates from diverse backgrounds to address challenges and celebrate Native American heritage.
Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Authorities in the North Bay town of Windsor are investigating after reports of a man walking through a neighborhood firing rounds from a semi-automatic rifle early Saturday.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an "overreaction" and said the team has put it to rest.
John Robinson, known for leading the USC football team to a national title in 1978, has died at 89 years old.
Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract.
An East Bay business owner says he's fed up with criminals targeting his car dealership after a recent incident that was caught on surveillance camera video.
Antioch's incoming mayor met with residents of a neighborhood that has seen near constant gun violence, which has made residents feel like prisoners in their own homes.
Antioch police said a driver crashed after being the target of a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning.
A Monterey County man was found guilty of eight felony counts related to the rape of and molestation of two girls who were minors when the abuse began.
Palo Alto police said no danger was found after officers were called to two high schools Tuesday morning to investigate unconfirmed reports of threats against the school campuses, according to authorities.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Antioch's incoming mayor met with residents of a neighborhood that has seen near constant gun violence, which has made residents feel like prisoners in their own homes.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Tuesday called on Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign based on recommendations of an independent investigation into allegations of abuse of power in her department.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined, including several in California.
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
SF heavy experimental power trio Terry Gross plays songs off its latest album 'Huge Improvement' when it headlines the Bottom of the Hill Friday night.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays two different sets during a two-night residency at the Chapel starting Friday night that features support from like-minded acts Early Moods, Castle Rat, Brume and Cassette Prophet.
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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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Nov. 12, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus addresses the independent investigation into abuse of power allegations against her and her office.
Katie Nielsen reports on the frustrations of an East Bay car dealership owner over lack of police response to crime at his business.
Sooji Nam reports on the success of a San Francisco take-home methadone treatment program.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.