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When 13-year-old Zayan Kajani sets his mind to something, the young man from Dublin makes it happen. Lately, his mind has been on helping others. Max Darrow reports.
When 13-year-old Zayan Kajani sets his mind to something, the young man from Dublin makes it happen. Lately, his mind has been on helping others.
About 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
More than 100 protesters shut down most of Franklin Street in front of the San Francisco Unified School District offices for 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon. It was all part of a student-led rally demanding more support for Arab and Muslim students.
Politicians, donors and business leaders are speaking out about remarks made by the heads of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania during a congressional hearing about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the developments from Washington D.C.
KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to members of the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center as they partner with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano to end hunger. (12/6/23)
Amid rising tensions over the conflict in Gaza, houses of worship in the Bay Area and across the country are being warned by federal officials to boost their security measures.
San Francisco students' spring break may be moved back next year to accommodate the Eid holiday, the San Francisco Board of Education voted Tuesday.
Non-alcoholic beer will still be available, but the ban on alcohol just 2 days before games may be an issue for sponsor Budweiser.
The Rohingya refugees are seeking unspecified reparations from the Menlo Park-based social media giant for its role in perpetuating genocide.
A South Bay woman who said she was victimized for wearing a hijab is sharing her story with KPIX 5, as the woman facing a hate crime charge in the attack remains at large. Kiet Do reports. (9/21/22)
Three people were killed and several people were injured during a wave of violence in Oakland Monday night, including two people who had just finished praying at the Oakland Islamic Center. Max Darrow reports. (9/20/22)
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
Organizers of a mural project and their supporters are accusing the San Francisco Public Library of censoring a mural and failing to be an inclusive, equitable community space.
Multiple Bay Area mosques have been victims of donation theft during Ramadan. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-15-22)
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan happening all at once, houses of worship across the Bay Area are ready for large gatherings for the first time since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Amazon's audiobook service Audible and phone apps for reading the holy books of Islam and Christianity have disappeared from the Apple store in mainland China
A 13-year-old Bay Area athlete traveling with her squash team says she was forced to remove her hijab in the jetway at SFO by an Air Canada agent.
Dozens came out in Sunnyvale as a sign of solidarity for the Muslim community Wednesday, one day before Isaiah Peoples will find out if he's charged with a committing a hate crime.
Extolling the virtues of Myanmar as a travel destination while bypassing the plight of a minority group persecuted by the Southeast Asian nation's government is not going over well for CEO Jack Dorsey
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a complaint against Samsung on behalf of a Muslim man who alleges religious discrimination during a job interview at the company in 2017.
The campaign trail for Hayward's city council is turning ugly for Aisha Wahab, a Muslim candidate who has become the target of racial remarks and other threats.
A Muslim civil rights organization has sent San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia a letter with demands after a Lebanese-American police officer alleged blatant racism within the department last week.
For the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, every step is a gift, and this Christmas, they're wrapping up something special for fans.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
Hilton hotel workers approved a new union contract on Tuesday, after a 93-day strike, the Unite Here Local 2 union said.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
For the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, every step is a gift, and this Christmas, they're wrapping up something special for fans.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
Hilton hotel workers approved a new union contract on Tuesday, after a 93-day strike, the Unite Here Local 2 union said.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
For the Golden State Warriors Dance Team, every step is a gift, and this Christmas, they're wrapping up something special for fans.
On the streets of San Francisco, one street performer captivates tourists with his blend of music and performance art.
Westbound lanes of state Highway 92 in San Mateo on Tuesday morning after a fallen tree shut down a portion of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
After their 93rd day of striking, Hilton Hotel workers have reached a tentative new contract agreement that they will vote on Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to refrain from the growing trend of decking their cars out with Christmas lights during the holiday season, noting that such decorations are illegal.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
A big rig overturned and shut down a connector ramp of westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland early Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A rolling gun battle between two vehicles in Pleasant Hill Monday led to at least one person being hospitalized, authorities said.
A vehicle fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel blocked all eastbound lanes of Highway 24 in Orinda Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
A woman was critically injured in a stabbing in a San Jose neighborhood Monday and a suspect was arrested in the attack, authorities said.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Vallejo police arrested one of multiple burglary suspects who allegedly rammed a vehicle through a store's front entrance last week.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
The Napa Salvation Army struck gold on Saturday, discovering a rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars in one of its red kettles.
Police in Novato have completed their search of a high school and have secured the campus following a report of a nearby robbery Thursday, but the investigation remains ongoing, the department said.
Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
On the day the San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from playoff contention, they delivered a performance that summed up their disappointing season.
The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday.
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs before their game at Miami began on Sunday because of victories by Washington and the Los Angeles Rams.
Steph Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103.
Police said the group also targeted a Gamestop, which is where officers made contact with the suspects.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Vallejo police arrested one of multiple burglary suspects who allegedly rammed a vehicle through a store's front entrance last week.
A woman was critically injured in a stabbing in a San Jose neighborhood Monday and a suspect was arrested in the attack, authorities said.
A rolling gun battle between two vehicles in Pleasant Hill Monday led to at least one person being hospitalized, authorities said.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
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.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Veteran East Bay R&B band Tower of Power plays classic funk and soul hits along with some seasonal holiday standards to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
One spectacular holiday light display in the East Bay takes its central inspiration not from Santa or Christmas elves, but canines.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Dec. 24, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on the Golden State Warriors dance team and their preparations for the Christmas game halftime performance. 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 some last-minute Christmas Eve shoppers. 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 how the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz wharf is affecting the community. 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
Tuesday noon news update from KPIX
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.