Potrero Hill Power Plant To Close Amid Environmental Concerns
State energy regulators and local officials announced Monday that San Francisco's last fossil fuel-burning power plant will close on Jan. 1.
State energy regulators and local officials announced Monday that San Francisco's last fossil fuel-burning power plant will close on Jan. 1.
Newport is a top contender to host the next America's Cup in 2013, but organizers say the city must ensure that it can complete renovations on the fort that would serve as a village-type environment for the competitors.
Newsom has made clear that he didn't want the interim mayor to be anyone who would run for election in November.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and McLaren Park would be closed to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. under legislation proposed this week by Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Top officials for the America's Cup flew to Rhode Island to look at possible venues Thursday for the America's Cup race in Newport.
Charging fees to drive in the city sends a bad message to the rest of the Bay Area that will ultimately hurt the city's economy, Mayor Gavin Newsom Wednesday.
For the fourth week in a row, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed not to take nominations for an interim mayor to replace Lt. Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom next month.
San Francisco is looking for new ways to combat crime and vandalism in Golden Gate Park. Proposals include stiffer penalties for trespassing and camping in the park, and closing the park entirely at night.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors budget and finance committee Wednesday considered an alternative proposal to site the 2013 America's Cup sailing race along the city's northern waterfront, but postponed a decision until next week.
"Project Homeless Connect" has been San Francisco's crown jewel in dealing with the city's chronic homeless problem.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday postponed a vote on a possible successor to Mayor Gavin Newsom, who was elected lieutenant governor in November.
A roadmap of sorts was circulated at San Francisco City Hall, laying out plenty of recommendations for improving Muni - yet there was no funding made available to get the job done.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he will defer to Kamala Harris to name her own replacement as city district attorney.
San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting announced Wednesday his intent to run for mayor in November 2011, joining an already crowded field of candidates.
The so-called host city agreement has been sent to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for approval, with an estimated $150 million price tag for renovations to the port and piers.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday night decided on a process on how to pick an interim mayor to replace Lt. Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, but shelved choosing the new mayor for at least two more weeks.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted today to override Mayor Gavin Newsom's veto of a city ban on toys being included in fast-food children's meals that fail to meet health standards.
More than a dozen people were taken into custody by police as they marched at the University of California's San Francisco Mission Bay campus Wednesday morning.
A push at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to pick Mayor Newsom's replacement immediately has derailed.
The race to be San Francisco's next mayor just got a little more crowded. KCBS reporter Mike Sugerman jumped into the campaign fray during his travels, About the Bay.
Outgoing San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom indicated this week he may try and delay his January 3rd swearing in as Lieutenant Governor to allow a new board of supervisors to name his successor.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom planned Friday to veto a city ban on toys being included in fast-food kids' meals that fail to meet health standards, but the veto will likely be overturned by the Board of Supervisors.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is taking another stab at city pension reform by convening a new working group to find a way to reduce future pension costs.
A legacy of current San Francisco Mayor and Lieutenant Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is his Project Homeless Connect, where he paid one of his final mayoral visits to the project Wednesday in honor of Veteran's Day.
Hundreds of gallons of an unknown liquid spilled from a truck in West Santa Rosa Saturday morning causing multiple road closures.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Hundreds of gallons of an unknown liquid spilled from a truck in West Santa Rosa Saturday morning causing multiple road closures.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
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.
The sold-out Portola Music Festival is back at Pier 80 in San Francisco this weekend, along with some trepidation about the volume for Alameda residents across the Bay.
Transamerica Pyramid staff members were guarding the perimeters of the building on Friday morning as crews cleaned up the glass and debris from a window that broke.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
The family of a homicide victim who was fatally shot in Oakland early Thursday evening says the man was working to change his life and improve the city by cleaning up homeless encampments.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert Friday evening after an injury collision involving an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 in Oakland near Park Blvd. blocked all lanes.
Police arrested an East Bay man for allegedly making threats to a victim along with threatening a mass shooting at a workplace on the Peninsula, officers said.
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 fire burned a vacant historic building in downtown San Jose early Thursday, built during the futuristic architectural boom of the 1960s.
A fire swept through an auto parts store in Morgan Hill overnight.
A beloved Santa Clara restaurant has been serving mouth-watering wings for nearly 30 years, making it a staple for residents, students and sports fans.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
Hundreds of gallons of an unknown liquid spilled from a truck in West Santa Rosa Saturday morning causing multiple road closures.
The victims of a fatal double shooting were identified Friday by the Napa County Coroner's Office.
A pedestrian was killed in a collision on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County just after midnight on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
Police in Napa on Thursday said a violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Friday night.
Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd homer, Bryan Woo struck out eight in five innings and the Mariners beat the A's 2-0 on Friday night.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
In an emotional farewell, the Oakland Athletics ended their five-plus decades in the East Bay on a winning note, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum Thursday afternoon.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
The family of a homicide victim who was fatally shot in Oakland early Thursday evening says the man was working to change his life and improve the city by cleaning up homeless encampments.
The victims of a fatal double shooting were identified Friday by the Napa County Coroner's Office.
Police arrested an East Bay man for allegedly making threats to a victim along with threatening a mass shooting at a workplace on the Peninsula, officers said.
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.
San Francisco's office vacancy challenges continue, with the rate seeing a slight increase due to Elon Musk's decision to sublease X's Mid-Market headquarters.
Google opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology Friday.
All of 23andMe's independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company.
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.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
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.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Friday that they have discovered about 350 teachers in the district who do not have active teaching credentials.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
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.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
The sold-out Portola Music Festival is back at Pier 80 in San Francisco this weekend, along with some trepidation about the volume for Alameda residents across the Bay.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Long-running hard rock and metal cover band Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance brings its two-fisted celebration of heavy sounds to the the Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights Saturday 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.
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch opens back up for its 29th year in Palo Alto, and it's the largest glass pumpkin patch in Northern California. Max Darrow dives into the details with the Chief Development Officer of the Palo Alto Art Center foundation, Karen Kwan.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sept. 28, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-27-24)
Hunter Sowards reports.
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.