State appeals court rules Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled
State appeals court rules that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole.
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State appeals court rules that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole.
Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch.
On Wednesday, Telecommunications industry groups announced that they planned to stop trying to block California's net neutrality law that prevents broadband providers from throttling service.
A long-delayed plan to build a giant reservoir in Colusa County to help withstand the west coast's notorious droughts got a huge boost on Thursday when the federal government signaled its intent to loan the project nearly $2.2 billion — or about half the cost.
Former Gov. Jerry Brown is living off the grid in retirement, but he's still deeply connected on two issues that captivated him while in office and now are center stage globally: climate change and the threat of nuclear war.
Using a catch phase made popular by sporting goods giant Nike, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger advice to state residents when it comes to wearing COVID-19 face masks was very simple -- 'Just Do It'.
All four living former California governors - Pete Wilson, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown - have agreed to join a task force to come up with a recovery plan for the state's economy, shattered by soaring unemployment brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown sees a way to bring together the world's largest carbon emitter and a U.S. state that's leading the way in energy standards: climate change.
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown issued a dire warning about potential global catastrophe from nuclear attack at the annual Doomsday Clock announcement Thursday.
Here are 10 things to know about Gavin Newsom, the next leader of California -- the nation's most populous state.
The devastation is mind numbing -- street after street of burned out homes, lives forever disrupted, dreams turned to piles of ash.
It was a matter of life and death in 2015 when California Gov. Jerry Brown pondered an assisted suicide bill granting terminally ill people the right to choose when they die. After much speculation, Brown signed the measure.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the nation's toughest net neutrality measure that requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field online.
California's National Guard troops will deploy to the border to focus on fighting transnational gangs as well as drug and gun smugglers.
A Bay Area mother convicted of killing her three young daughters could soon be set free.
His executive order Friday is a significant expansion of Brown's already ambitious goal of selling 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by 2025.
California's high-speed rail project is billions over budget, but Gov. Brown says it's still cheaper than building more freeways and airports.
Gov. Jerry Brown declared "California is prospering" on Thursday as he kicked off his final State of the State address as leader of the nation's most populous state.
Brown spoke Saturday at a Vatican symposium on the environment, where he said faith must join technical, scientific and political approaches to limiting environmental devastation.
Gov. Jerry Brown likened President Donald Trump to a strongman whose goal of walling off the U.S.-Mexico border conjures other infamous barriers from the past.
California gun owners are trying to put several initiatives on the ballot to overturn strict gun control laws signed by Governor Jerry Brown last month.
With the clock ticking toward California's presidential primary, Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday announced he was backing Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
Gov. Jerry Brown is endorsing Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kamala Harris barely two weeks before California's June 7 primary election.
California Governor Jerry Brown and his wife, Anne Gust Brown, are selling their multilevel Zen-inspired home high in the wooded Oakland Hills.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Monday giving California the nation's highest statewide minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2022.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
Some of the Warriors most dedicated fans are reflecting on the journey that brought them here.
All eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco are open after a vehicle fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Valkyries diehards learned who would be Golden State's first-ever draft pick alongside each other at Thrive City.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Instead of telling people to wait for the light to change colors, there were AI-generated messages impersonating Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
A Sonoma County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University.
Marin County needs affordable housing for its employees, and like some other jurisdictions around the Bay Area, the county is trying to build homes for its own workers and teachers.
Just before 4 p.m., a man walked into a Chase Bank at 2245 Mendocino Avenue and handed a teller a note, demanding cash, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County have launched an investigation into a potential murder-suicide after two people were found dead in a home over the weekend.
They say necessity is the mother of invention and in Petaluma, two mothers are teaming up to invent a new kind of coffee shop and it's happening in a most unlikely location.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
After playing 15 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the regular season and playoffs, Logan Couture can no longer play hockey because of a debilitating injury that has sidelined him for nearly 15 months.
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
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.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
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.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission. Devin Fehely reports.
On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies and the cooling trend to continue, with highs in the 60s to the low 70s. Conditions should remain dry through Easter weekend and into next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 16, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Kelsi Thorud and Kevin Ko report on the Oakland mayoral election. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for April 15, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.