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Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado, a republican from Santa Maria, formed a campaign committee on Thursday—which allows him to raise money for the 2014 gubernatorial election, challenging Gov. Jerry Brown.
The SNL star popped the question to his singer-songwriter girlfriend Joanna Newsom, second cousin, twice removed, of Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom...
Former San Francisco Mayor and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the moment "bittersweet" because of the 49ers' plans to move to a new stadium starting in the 2014 season.
Gov. Jerry Brown and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom have voted against giving the new chancellor of UC Berkeley a $50,000 pay raise over what his predecessor earns.
San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting's successful bid for a state Assembly seat has created an opening for a possible double play that would let Mayor Ed Lee appoint another ally to the Board of Supervisors.
On Friday July 27 Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom came out in support of a controversial plan to allow local governments to seize underwater properties and restructure the debts.
As People Magazine unveils their Most Beautiful list, cbsSF.com has come up with our own list of 50 of the Most Beautiful Celebrities born in the San Francisco Bay Area.
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting a new platform for sharing his made-in-San Francisco values, a national cable television talk show.
Nearly all of the 72 people arrested during this week's protests over funding for higher education at the state Capitol have been released.
California Highway Patrol officers arrested dozens of protesters who refused to leave the state Capitol Monday night after repeated warnings, capping off a day of protests over cuts to higher education.
The president of California's Fish and Game Commission is facing an ethics complaint after coming under fire for killing a mountain lion in Idaho.
Speaking with KCBS, CBS 5 and SF Chronicle insider Phil Matier Friday, California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom reiterated his call for the State Fish and Game Commission President to resign over a mountain lion hunt.
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged the president of the state's Fish and Game Commission to resign in a flap over the killing of a mountain lion.
The California State University chancellor has ruled out a new vote on a bitterly contested tuition increase, despite pressure to reconsider it because it might have sidestepped open-government laws.
California's Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for port maintenance funds to be released in the state and that our infrastructure is lagging behind several other nations.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday that officials said will allow San Francisco to finance waterfront improvements in preparation for the 2013 America's Cup.
Interim San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is facing a tough challenge as he fights to keep his job in November.
Ok..I get your message, ok??? After numerous emails regarding our in-booth interview with Jed York during Friday's game in New Orleans, let me state our case. The 49ers want a stadium in Santa Clara.
Public Defender Jeff Adachi highlighted "fiscal responsibility" as he filed his mayoral nomination papers just before the late afternoon deadline at City Hall on Friday.
The economy was definitely on the minds of dozens of Latino business leaders who gathered in San Jose Thursday for the annual meeting of the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Every indication is that interim San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee will announce very soon that he's entering the mayor's race to seek a full term, according to KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier.
A San Jose tech CEO agrees with Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom's state economic revitilization plan and wants improvements in K-12 access to information technology.
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom has been booted off the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Newsom's ousting was orchestrated by former Supervisor and DCCC Chairman Aaron Peskin.
The rebellion against tuition and fee hikes brewing on the board that oversees the University of California starts at the top.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
A new California law will require hairstylists to train for all types and textures of hair.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into an occupied home in Palo Alto before being confronted by a resident of the home, police said Tuesday.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert Tuesday afternoon due to a multiple vehicle injury crash that blocked multiple southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco.
Housing for just $700 a month is now a reality in San Francisco.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
AAA is projecting about 80 million people to travel over this Thanksgiving week, with nearly six million people flying domestically and travel peaking on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
Concord police are looking for multiple suspects who robbed a jewelry store in the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Monday evening.
Police in Oakland are asking for help from the community in solving the homicide of a young woman in July.
They met hoping that a handshake could lead to a conversation that most are trying to avoid.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
Three people were stabbed during a brawl at a Monterey County home Sunday night in what investigators believe was the violent culmination of an online obsession.
President-elect Trump's promises on immigration and his appointment of border czar have caused uncertainty and spurred action from Bay Area communities and organizations.
Santa Cruz police on Friday arrested an adult and a 16-year-old they believe are responsible for shooting two people outside a restaurant earlier this month.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
A crash Monday afternoon involving three vehicles in Vallejo left one person dead and three others injured, police said Tuesday.
Sonoma County is still dealing with the impact of last week's historic rainfall, with some local residents raising concerns about whether area officials did enough to warn people.
Sunday's mostly dry weather provided a brief window for Guerneville and Forestville residents to assess flooding damage and clean up.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Cam Thomas added 23, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 128-120.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing after missing his first career game due to an injury, and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
Getting blown out in Green Bay following another squandered late lead the previous week against Seattle has quickly turned the San Francisco 49ers from a Super Bowl contender into a team just fighting to get back to the playoffs.
Filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, 32-year-old journeyman quarterback Brandon Allen didn't get nearly enough help from his more recognizable San Francisco 49ers teammates as he made his first start in nearly three years.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into an occupied home in Palo Alto before being confronted by a resident of the home, police said Tuesday.
Concord police are looking for multiple suspects who robbed a jewelry store in the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Monday evening.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
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.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday traditions returns with performances around the Bay Area through mid-December.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Veteran Bay Area punk greats Victims Family returns to action with this intimate, sold-out show celebrating their 40th anniversary at the Big Easy in Petaluma Saturday night.
The six-band Devastation of the Nation Tour topped by Morbid Angel alumni project I Am Morbid comes to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Wednesday night.
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.
Kara St. Cyr reports on San Leandro Meals on Wheels’ vans being vandalized and how it's affecting their volunteering efforts. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Nov. 26, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Max Darrow reports on the beginning of the CARE Court program in Alameda County. 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
Loureen Ayyoub reports on a new California law requiring hair stylists to be trained in all hair types and textures. 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
Amanda Hari reports on Oakland International Airport seeing less of a holiday traveler crush than years past.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.
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.