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What do hospitals charge to remove an appendix? The startling answer is that it could be the same as the price of a refrigerator—or a house.
University of California Hastings Law School professor David Faigman believes justices will ultimately uphold what many consider to be Obama's signature achievement when the court rules in June.
For four days the Oakland Coliseum will be transformed from a sports venue into a hospital, as volunteer dentists, eye care professionals and doctors provide free treatment to underserved Bay Area residents.
Children's Hospital of Oakland is launching a campaign to rebuild and retrofit its facilities. When the hospital tried to renovate in 2008 it was disastrous, which has leaders looking at this work as not so much rebuilding this northern California icon, but also some redemption for the '08 mess, complete with an image reboot.
An estimated 53,000 residents in Contra Costa County are eligible for free health care under the Low Income Health Program, but just over 10,000 people are enrolled.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will decide whether to close a long-term care facility in Burlingame, a move that could cost as many as 200 jobs and force the transfer of 230 patients who live there.
San Francisco may have a gay friendly reputation, but seniors in the LGBT community have complained the goodwill doesn't apply to them, especially when it comes to affordable housing and health care.
The annual survey by the California Healthcare Foundation released Wednesday found 64 percent of employers in the state currently offer health plans, down from 73 percent in 2010.
San Francisco requires that employers finance some type of health care for workers and the legislation that was approved on Tuesday would tighten up rules on health reimbursement accounts.
Women in California are now guaranteed maternity care under a pair of bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
San Francisco supervisors have approved a key change to the city's Healthy San Francisco program that could end up costing business owners.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce said they may not finance several campaigns on the November ballot if a supervisor's proposal to change the Healthy San Francisco law passes.
The heads of the San Francisco Labor Council and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce have agreed to co-chair the campaign for Mayor Ed Lee's pension reform ballot measure.
A key Senate committee has approved a bill to give state regulators the power to reject proposed health insurance rate increases, but it faces a stiff fight on the Senate floor.
A federal appeal court in California said a former state lawmaker and a legal foundation have no standing to challenge President Barack Obama's health care plan.
San Francisco Supervisors have voted to strengthen the city's minimum wage law. The board approved the wage theft legislation to stop employers from forcing workers, in particular home health care workers, from toiling for long hours for less than the city's minimum wage of $9.92 an hour.
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe havens for the elderly and the disabled. But a growing number are giving some residents the boot.
The future is uncertain for many of California's frail and elderly after Governor Jerry Brown rejected an alternative to Adult Day Care Services around the state.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a pension and health care reform plan to be placed on the November ballot.
San Francisco employers are keeping 80 percent or $50 million a year of the money intended to provide employee health care under the city's Healthy San Francisco law, and now there is an effort underway to close the loophole.
A California legislative committee on Wednesday narrowly approved a bill that would give state officials the power to reject proposed health insurance rate increases, but even some supporters said it will need major changes to survive.
California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco has offered a $1.1 billion community benefits plan for the city in exchange for approval of an expansion plan.
A bill that would allow state officials to reject rate increases proposed by health insurers is under intense lobbying pressure as it faces a key committee vote this week.
A bill authored by California's insurance commissioner would require health insurance companies to get permission from regulators before implementing a rate hike.
The Vietnamese community in Silicon Valley is getting a major health check as part of a three month survey.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
Some prospective tenants said they are still without housing and have been cut off from all help because they are officially listed in the county's computer as "permanently housed" at the Phoenix Apartments.
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
Some prospective tenants said they are still without housing and have been cut off from all help because they are officially listed in the county's computer as "permanently housed" at the Phoenix Apartments.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
Schools in the San Francisco Unified School District were closed for a second day on Tuesday and will be closed again on Wednesday, as thousands of teachers remain on strike.
One of the items that remains at an impasse is increased resources for special needs children.
Teachers in the San Francisco Unified School District began striking Monday after the union and district were not able to reach a deal over the weekend.
An accident involving a cable car in San Francisco on Monday left several passengers with minor injuries, authorities said.
Some prospective tenants said they are still without housing and have been cut off from all help because they are officially listed in the county's computer as "permanently housed" at the Phoenix Apartments.
The legacy of the Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1966 to protect the Black community while demanding freedom and justice, lives on through an award-winning walking tour.
A man who was arrested for allegedly refusing to leave an East Bay casino later died in custody after experiencing an unknown medical emergency, police said.
The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts was filled with sports fans for one of the biggest games of the year, the Super Bowl.
On Sunday, after more than a year, EBMUD began inviting boats back to the water, but they're being very careful about it.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman while driving on Highway 101 in Salinas over the weekend.
According to the DOJ, Tillman said he set fire to the U.S. Post Office in San Jose to "make a point to the United States Government."
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was killed in by a hit-and-run driver in San Jose over the weekend.
Six people were rescued after their boat capsized in heavy surf off the coast of Santa Cruz over the weekend, officials said.
At least five people were hospitalized after a shooting in downtown San Jose that took place following the Super Bowl late Sunday night.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
A bank employee was among three people arrested in a series of armed home invasion robberies in Marin County of people who had withdrawn large amounts of cash, authorities said.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Four suspects remain at large and two were arrested after an armed robbery at a Petaluma jewelry store on Saturday, police said.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman while driving on Highway 101 in Salinas over the weekend.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
According to the DOJ, Tillman said he set fire to the U.S. Post Office in San Jose to "make a point to the United States Government."
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was killed in by a hit-and-run driver in San Jose over the weekend.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
A Bay Area woman with a long list of accomplishments in her young life, including being recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, has created an AI tool to help families do better financial planning.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
One of the items that remains at an impasse is increased resources for special needs children.
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The show unfolded as a visual journey through Puerto Rico's history, culture and identity, reaching an estimated 135 million viewers worldwide.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on the ongoing teacher strike in San Francisco. 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
Sooji Nam reports on the reopening of the Castro Theatre. 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
Juliette Goodrich reports on an update in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
John Ramos reports on the Phoenix Apartments in West Oakland, which have yet to open. 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
Kevin Ko reports on the San Jose Unified School District. 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
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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.
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.