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Google's plan to build a new neighborhood with homes, offices and parks near its current headquarters in Mountain View has received unanimous approval from city leaders.
The company on Wednesday announced a new virtual try-on feature that uses generative AI, the same technology underpinning a new crop of chatbots and image creation tools, to show clothes on a wide selection of body types.
San Jose is betting on the future of the downtown area but construction on Google's mega campus is on pause while the tech giant assesses how to move forward. Len Ramirez reports (5-18-23)
Almost two years after tech giant Google spent millions buying up land in Downtown San Jose for a massive building project, the South Bay city center remains covered in empty lots.
Starting on Dec. 1, Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
Tech entrepreneurs who flocked into San Francisco two decades ago bringing jobs and wealth, and also soaring housing prices and gentrification, are becoming a rising political force in a city they say is woefully off track.
Google has been reassessing the timing of its downtown San Jose megacampus development and new reports suggest the tech giant has backed off construction indefinitely. Anne Makovec reports. (4-21-23)
To use, or not to use, Bard? That is the Shakespearean question an Associated Press reporter sought to answer while testing out Google's artificially intelligent chatbot.
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
Google announced Tuesday it's allowing more people to interact with " Bard," the artificially intelligent chatbot the company is building to counter Microsoft's early lead in a pivotal battleground of technology.
In its first case about the federal law that is credited with helping create the modern internet, the Supreme Court seemed unlikely Tuesday to side with a family wanting to hold Google liable for the death of their daughter in a terrorist attack.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Subpoenas were sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies on Wednesday as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices.
Faced with a shaky economy and company-wide layoffs, Google is reassessing the timeline for construction of its massive office development in downtown San Jose.
Faced with a shaky economy and company-wide layoffs, Google is reassessing the timeline for construction of its massive office development in downtown San Jose. Devin Fehely reports. (2/14/23)
Google, a company built on finding quick answers to people's questions, suddenly finds itself grappling for a response to a potential threat to its internet empire — a form of artificial intelligence that long-time rival Microsoft is now deploying to attack its dominant search engine.
Google's parent company Alphabet on Thursday posted lower profit and a small revenue increase for last year's fourth quarter, as a decline in online ad spending and competition from rivals weigh on the search giant.
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet. Kelsi Thorud reports.
The Biden administration let Apple and Google know this week that it's not happy with how their app stores stifle competition.
Eight states, along with the Justice Department, sued Google on Tuesday, alleging that its dominance in digital advertising harms competition.
In just the past month there have been nearly 50,000 job cuts across the technology sector, many involving Silicon Valley firms.
A new round of layoffs from Google's parent company is sending more shudders through the technology industry. Shawn Chitnis reports. (1-20-23)
Google will pay Indiana $20 million to resolve the state's lawsuit against the technology giant over allegedly deceptive location tracking practices.
Construction crews are demolishing an old bakery to make way for Google's mixed-use neighborhood development in San Jose. (12-15-22)
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
San Francisco Fire officials confirmed a gas leak near Laguna Honda Hospital has forced the evacuation of employees late Monday morning.
A portion of state Highway 1 in San Mateo County reopened following a fatal crash early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
By Sunday morning, Dungeness crab caught right off of the San Francisco coast will be available for sale because, after a lengthy delay, the Bay Area's commercial Dungeness crab season will finally start.
One person is dead and a suspect is on the run following a collision in San Francisco Saturday night, police said.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
Oakland's budget shortfall is now causing direct consequences for public safety with the temporary closure Monday morning of two fire stations.
Three new Oakland city councilmembers will be sworn in, a new interim mayor will be appointed, and the council could vote to appoint someone to serve in the currently open District 2 councilmember position.
Richmond police are warning residents about a recent uptick in street robberies over the last month, with 30 reported robberies citywide since Dec. 1.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
Two people were arrested after a heist at a South Bay grocery store in which more than $1,000 in meat was stolen over the New Year's holiday, deputies said.
Perry, the Bay Area donkey who was the inspiration behind the beloved character in the DreamWorks' 2001 film "Shrek," died at the age of 30.
Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in the latest testy matchup between the rivals.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
Two people were arrested after a heist at a South Bay grocery store in which more than $1,000 in meat was stolen over the New Year's holiday, deputies said.
Richmond police are warning residents about a recent uptick in street robberies over the last month, with 30 reported robberies citywide since Dec. 1.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
Three new Oakland city councilmembers will be sworn in, a new interim mayor will be appointed, and the council could vote to appoint someone to serve in the currently open District 2 councilmember position.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District this Saturday with a special reunion of late '80s club favorite the Jackson Saints and all-female Kinks tribute the Minks supporting.
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.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Jan. 6, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Natalie Brand reports on the victory of President-elect Donald Trump being certified by Congress four years after the Capitol riots.
Vern Glenn and Cam Inman, the Bay Area News Group's longtime 49ers insider, hand out awards for the 2024 season. (1-6-25)
Matt Lively's postgame report from Chase Center following the Warriors 129-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. (1-6-25)
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
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.
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.