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Apple Inc. on Thursday asked a federal magistrate to reverse her order that the company help the FBI hack into a locked iPhone, accusing the federal government of seeking "dangerous power" through the courts.
At a campaign speech in South Carolina on Friday, Republican candidate Donald Trump didn't mince words when asked about Apple's refusal to obey a judge's order to break the encryption of a phone used by a gunman in the San Bernardino massacre.
The Justice Department is firing back at Apple for refusing to help unlock a phone used by one of the gunmen in the San Bernardino attack.
A federal judge on Thursday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that seeks to stop "Star Wars" creator George Lucas from building a $400 million museum along Chicago's lakefront...
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge has been admonished by the state Commission on Judicial Performance for three incidents of inappropriate behavior toward women working in his courtroom in 2014, the commission announced Monday.
The Oakland City Council must open upstairs gallery seating for the Tuesday's meeting after an Alameda County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the city today, a city employee union organizer said.
An Alameda County Superior Court Judge is reducing the sentence for a boy who set another teenager on fire while they were riding an AC Transit bus.
A suspect in two alleged attempted sexual assaults that occurred about a month apart in San Jose was arraigned in Santa Clara County Superior Court Tuesday and faces life in prison.
Mirkarimi, who is running for re-election to his post in November, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge for an domestic incident involving his wife.
A Solano County Superior Court judge decided the fate of a convicted sex offender on Tuesday and that he won't be able to reside in an upper middle-class Fairfield neighborhood.
Seven suspects, including two doctors, have been charged so far. Despite the serious criminal allegations, we found the operation hasn't slowed down.
A famous herd of Mustangs known as "The Misfits" will remain free on the Nevada range, now that a judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop the Bureau of Land Management's proposed roundup and thinning of the herd.
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge who was convicted of driving with a blood-alcohol level exceeding the legal limit was publicly admonished by a state watchdog agency in San Francisco Tuesday.
Safeway customers who bought groceries online recently may be due a refund.
A woman wants Mississippi to recognize her same-sex marriage in order to get a divorce...
The decision stems from the disclosure of several private emails earlier this year between a PG&E executive and CPUC officials in a case over utility rates.
Former bar president and current business lawyer Jon Streeter, 58, of Berkeley, and Judge Marla Miller, 59, of San Francisco, were named by Brown to the First District Court of Appeal.
Solano County Superior Court Judge Daniel Healy was publicly admonished by a state commission today for referring to parents in family law cases with denigrating words such as "rotten," "stupid and sluggish," and "total human disaster."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is set to decide Tuesday whether or not to give itself a $32,000 raise.
San Francisco's City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced on Wednesday that they would appeal a federal court's ruling that quashes mandatory relocation payments for the city's tenants evicted through California's Ellis Act.
A federal judge in Oakland sentenced a man to 37 months in prison Friday for defrauding the government out of more than $500,000 in student loans.
A federal judge ruled on Thursday against a National Park Service ranger who used a stun gun on a man for being uncooperative about his off-leash dog in an unincorporated San Mateo Park.
Forget impeccable customer service and superb-quality food -- one Richmond restaurant is working to become the worst-rated restaurant in the Bay Area as a way to fight back Yelp.
A rare victory for tenants of a San Francisco apartment facing an Ellis Act eviction by their landlord was handed down by a Superior Court judge Tuesday.
A state appellate court has handed a big win to California's high-speed rail project, overturning two lower court rulings that stalled funding for the $68 billion train.
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.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
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.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
At Bay Area food banks, there is a lot riding on the holiday season.
State officials on Friday announced the commercial Dungeness crab fishery for most of the California coast will finally open south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line beginning Jan. 5.
Police in San Francisco shot and killed a man early Friday morning near Union Square who was wanted for hitting two pedestrians and a man on an electric scooter with a vehicle hours earlier.
A coffee shop in San Francisco's Mission Bay hasn't even opened yet, but has dealt with at least two break-ins over a 24-hour span.
San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion during earthquake and tsunami threats, following a massive earthquake that struck near Humboldt County in early December.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
Fremont's recently elected Mayor Raj Salwan is blazing a new trail as the first Indian-American to lead the East Bay city.
An East Bay CHP officer recently had to play Grinch after spotting a car decorated with exterior Christmas lights traveling on Interstate Highway 880, authorities said.
A road rage incident on Interstate Highway 80 in Pinole earlier this month culminated in a shooting on an offramp that severely injured one person, police said Friday.
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.
A convicted sex offender already serving time at prison may never see life outside bars again after he was found guilty of committing a violent mall robbery more than three decades ago in San Jose.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Four family members, two adults and two children, were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas Tuesday in an incident that police said was "isolated."
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.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
A North Bay city experienced a city-wide power outage on Saturday after high winds downed power lines and trees.
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.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday.
Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
A road rage incident on Interstate Highway 80 in Pinole earlier this month culminated in a shooting on an offramp that severely injured one person, police said Friday.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced the sole police officer still facing a charge in the death of Mario Gonzalez while he was being taken into custody in 2021 in Alameda has had the case dismissed.
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.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Fremont's recently elected Mayor Raj Salwan is blazing a new trail as the first Indian-American to lead the East Bay city.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion during earthquake and tsunami threats, following a massive earthquake that struck near Humboldt County in early December.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
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 morning edition headlines for Dec. 22, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
with Zoe Mintz.
Here's a look at the weather forecast.
At Bay Area food banks, there is a lot riding on the holiday season.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
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.