Harvard, MIT Scientists Create Real Star Wars-Type Lightsaber
Researchers at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have built an actual lightsaber, like the ones used in the Star Wars saga...
Researchers at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have built an actual lightsaber, like the ones used in the Star Wars saga...
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas' proposal for a museum to showcase his art collection is among three development projects being considered for a plot of land at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma houses the largest collection of Star Wars Memorabilia in the galaxy...
A shipping-and-receiving building was damaged in an early morning fire at Skywalker Ranch today, a Marin County fire battalion chief said...
The couple's daughter Everest Hobson Lucas was born via surrogate over the weekend...
Start your engines and turn up the oldies, as we take a look back at what the stars have been up to over the last 40 years...
Producers announce Oscar-winning composer of first six adventures in a "galaxy far, far away" will be back for Episode VII...
Samuel L. Jackson's just like everybody else: He has no idea what's going on with the new "Star Wars" films...
The president says the honorees, which included George Lucas and Joan Didion -- help people to appreciate individual and bridge differences...
President Barack Obama will also present National Medals of Arts honors to Joan Didion, Elaine May and Tony Kushner...
Famous filmmaker George Lucas wed his longtime girlfriend Mellody Hobson over the weekend…
Filmmaker George Lucas has unveiled statues of two of his most iconic and popular characters at a San Anselmo's new Imagination Park.
Filmmaker George Lucas' plans to build affordable housing on the Marin County ranch where he originally proposed erecting a film studio have suffered a setback.
Speaking at the University of Southern California, Spielberg and George Lucas warn that it will be harder to make films in the near future...
An animated series based on George Lucas' popular sci-fi franchise will be set sometime in the two-decade-long period between episodes "III" & "IV"...
Thousands of spectators were expected to attend a three-day event in Petaluma honoring the 40th anniversary of the iconic film, "American Graffiti."
For "Star Trek Into Darkness" sound designer, nothing was more useful than knowing intimately what original TV show sounded like...
The next "Star Wars" movie will be shot in a galaxy far, far away from Hollywood - Britain...
Ray Harryhausen, a master of movie special effects whose work was beloved by fantasy film lovers & influenced industry heavyweights such as the "Star Wars" filmmakers, has died...
Multiple online outlets are reporting that Disney is shutting down the Bay video game division of LucasFilm and laying off a number of Bay Area employees.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas spilled the news that the films' original, iconic stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher "have already signed" on...
Star Wars fans have more than just Episodes 7, 8 and 9 to look forward to.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco's Presidio that would house an art collection he amassed over more than four decades.
Stuart Freeborn, a pioneering movie makeup artist behind creatures such as Yoda and Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 98...
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man has been accused of a freeway shooting after a road rage incident northeast of Orinda in June, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
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LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
A look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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.
Monday noon news update from KPIX
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Cal State East Bay’s professor Dr. Nolan Higdon talks with Ryan Yamamoto on the chances of a fellow Democrat challenging VP Kamala Harris and how it changes the Republicans' strategies. (07-22-2024) 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
Cal State East Bay professor Casey Sullivan talks about the past and present of election season and what it means now as another Vice President is endorsed or running for the next chair as President. (07-22-2024) 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
Gianna Franco and Reed Cowan speak with Sonoma State's political science professor David McCuan on understanding the process around the next steps in the Democratic party since President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. (07-22-20204) 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 Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
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.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.