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The family of Abigail Mor Edan hopes she will be released before her fourth birthday on Friday.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
At this stage, there is no firm deal in hand but rather a written draft agreement that is being passed between parties.
Hamas released a video showing 3 hostages, with one woman lambasting Israel's leader for failing to protect them or secure their release.
Gaza is fast running out of fuel, water and medicine due to the Israeli blockade following Hamas' assault on southern Israel. Only 10 aid trucks crossed into Gaza Friday, a drop in the ocean compared to the 500 that used to enter every day prior to the latest conflict. Debora Patta has more.
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, says she "went through hell" being taken hostage by Hamas, but after 2 weeks in captivity, she shook one of the militants' hands.
Two more hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released.
Although Egypt briefly opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip Saturday to allow humanitarian aid trucks in, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The suspect in a shooting last week in a Roseville park was wearing a body-armor vest when he took two hostages, killing one, wounding the other, and opening fire at California Highway Patrol officers, authorities said.
Both the suspect and the hostage killed in Thursday's shooting near a Roseville park have been identified by authorities.
An armed suspect who held someone hostage in a Sacramento home surrendered early Tuesday after a long standoff with police and the victim was safe, authorities said.
Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect after a hostage situation in San Jose that started late Monday night.
A woman's estranged boyfriend was involved in an hours-long standoff with police in Pittsburg after allegedly assaulting the woman and holding her young child at knifepoint before he was finally arrested, police said.
Hostage negotiators are talking Thursday evening with a Benicia resident who claims he is armed and threatening to hurt a relative who lives with him, police said.
Three women who devoted their lives to helping traumatized veterans were killed Friday by a patient who had been kicked out of their treatment program at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville.
An hours-long police standoff with an armed woman barricaded in a residential hotel in the Mission District ended peacefully Friday night when the suspect surrendered to officers.
A gunman who allegedly held two people hostage inside a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Yuba City on Sunday is in police custody after surrendering.
A tense hostage situation involving a boyfriend who allegedly held his girlfriend against her will ended peacefully in San Rafael Saturday afternoon.
Fairfield police have arrested a man accused of holding his wife at gunpoint in their Broadway Street apartment Wednesday morning, a police spokesman said.
Even a small fire in the Oakland hills is enough to bring up bad memories for many in the community, especially given the city's looming budget crisis, which, at one point, shuttered some stations.
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities that it moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded the organization.
The executive director of the San Francisco Bike Coalition says he wasn't too happy when he heard Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that Waymo will soon be allowed to drive on the portion of Market Street closed off to cars.
Police in San Jose say they've arrested two people after finding evidence that indicated commercial brothel operations at several locations in the city.
Even a small fire in the Oakland hills is enough to bring up bad memories for many in the community, especially given the city's looming budget crisis, which, at one point, shuttered some stations.
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities that it moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded the organization.
The executive director of the San Francisco Bike Coalition says he wasn't too happy when he heard Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that Waymo will soon be allowed to drive on the portion of Market Street closed off to cars.
Police in San Jose say they've arrested two people after finding evidence that indicated commercial brothel operations at several locations in the city.
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities that it moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded the organization.
The executive director of the San Francisco Bike Coalition says he wasn't too happy when he heard Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that Waymo will soon be allowed to drive on the portion of Market Street closed off to cars.
A giant new statue will be greeting visitors in front of the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
The Santa Clara County DA's office is set to announce the results of an investigation into the arrest of a dozen students at Stanford during last summer's protests against the violence in Gaza.
Even a small fire in the Oakland hills is enough to bring up bad memories for many in the community, especially given the city's looming budget crisis, which, at one point, shuttered some stations.
A board member claimed the Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to terminate the contract of Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell in a closed session.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Bureau has released the names of two women who died from injuries sustained in Fremont early Sunday when they fell from a balcony during an apartment complex fire.
After multiple times repainting her storefront only for it to be graffitied again the next day, one store owner said she gave up trying to keep it clean.
The looming May 7th deadline for U.S. travelers to have a Real ID has Bay Area residents scrambling to make DMV appointments and – in some cases – facing long waits at regional offices.
Police in San Jose say they've arrested two people after finding evidence that indicated commercial brothel operations at several locations in the city.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect who fired on a rideshare vehicle on New Year's Eve, injuring one of the passengers.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to reduce the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
A shelter in place order for a Novato neighborhood was lifted Wednesday night following a three-hour search to find juveniles allegedly involved in a shooting.
Authorities in Sonoma County said a Santa Rosa man suspected of possessing child pornography was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of animal cruelty for sexual assaulting a small dog.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
After a $23.9 million budget deficit led Sonoma State University to implement campuswide cuts, university officials on Tuesday laid out their recovery plan.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
The Athletics are moving toward the next major step in their relocation to Las Vegas, a ballpark groundbreaking.
Harrison Barnes made a 3-pointer at the buzzer after committing a foul moments earlier that could have cost his team, and the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-111.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Randy Vásquez gave up one hit over five innings and Xander Bogaerts had three hits and scored both of San Diego's runs in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday.
The Athletics rode a six-run first inning to beat the San Diego Padres 10-4 on Tuesday night for their first win in five games at their temporary Sutter Health Park home.
Police in San Jose say they've arrested two people after finding evidence that indicated commercial brothel operations at several locations in the city.
A shelter in place order for a Novato neighborhood was lifted Wednesday night following a three-hour search to find juveniles allegedly involved in a shooting.
Authorities in Sonoma County said a Santa Rosa man suspected of possessing child pornography was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of animal cruelty for sexual assaulting a small dog.
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect who fired on a rideshare vehicle on New Year's Eve, injuring one of the passengers.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities that it moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded the organization.
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
The vote was initially delayed amid conservatives' concerns about the level of spending cuts.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
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.
Even a small fire in the Oakland hills is enough to bring up bad memories for many in the community, especially given the city's looming budget crisis, which, at one point, shuttered some stations.
But these days, down by the water, what's grabbing a lot of attention is what you don't see: underwater, the Bay supports an incredibly diverse ecosystem.
Here are the latest headlines.
Like many leaders of humanities organizations, Tepporn received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that the organization moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded his organization.
The long line for food giveaways at THE Sunnyvale Community Service is one indication of the dire need in this community, needs that some say are only getting worse.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.