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Best Places To Watch The Fireworks In San Francisco
There are many great places all over the city to watch the annual fireworks show on the San Francisco Bay...
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There are many great places all over the city to watch the annual fireworks show on the San Francisco Bay...
Craft projects can be enjoyed by guests of all ages at your Independence Day cookout.
Get a little creative this Fourth of July. Here are five fun party games to entertain all the guests at your upcoming holiday barbecue.
Whether you are making plans to go out, have a backyard BBQ, the choices and options on July 4th are endless. In the northern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, there are a myriad of choices and places to go to see a spectacular fireworks display. We take a look at some of the best in the North Bay, with the fireworks over the Golden Gate most prominent, but we also venture further north in Sonoma County as well.
Hip, hip hooray for the USA – happy 238th birthday! Independence Day falls on a Friday this year, so however you're celebrating the day, you can liven it up in some red, white and blue for the whole weekend.
Be both healthy and festive at your Fourth of July BBQ with these red, white, and blue dish ideas.
At their heart, these shows love America and what it stands for, although some of them show it with tough love.
The City of San Francisco always throws a free fireworks party for hundreds of thousands of spectators on the Fourth of July. Come and join the crowds along the waterfront, crossing your fingers and toes for the fog to stay away.
The U.S.A. boasts all-American tourist spots from sea to shining sea.
The movement that has been giving away cash around the world in recent weeks has shaken things up for the 4th of July, opting to give away ice cream to celebrate America's birthday.
These World Cup fans have a leg-up on us all when it comes to showing their patriotism and we all need to take cues from their American ways. Here are 17 World Cup fans that are more prepared for the 4th of July than you:
In celebration of Independence Day, several cities across the nation are hosting fun-filled activities by day and then concluding with spectacular pyrotechnic shows that can be viewed from miles away. Here are five of the best places in America to celebrate the Fourth of July
Fireworks are a lot of fun, and many families enjoy setting off these sparkly treats every Fourth of July. Make sure to follow these tips to ensure a safe holiday for you and your family.
This CBS Local Ultimate Fourth Of July Party Guide will have you prepared for the best Independence Day since 1776.
BART announced Wednesday that it has received "no indication" that striking workers from two unions will return to work by Thursday morning, leaving a service suspension to continue for a fourth day through the Fourth of July holiday.
Crews began work Wednesday morning in San Francisco on what could be a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show or a bunch of "pink fog," depending on the city's famously temperamental summer weather, organizers said.
With no word yet on an end to a strike that has shut down BART service, AC Transit plans to run more buses during the Fourth of July holiday, a management spokesman said.
Glass containers and kegs are no longer allowed at Fort Mason's Great Meadow in San Francisco after the meadow was left littered with trash following last year's Fourth of July celebration, a National Park Service spokeswoman said.
Singer-songwriter is the featured speaker at Monticello's 51st annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony...
From the patriotic heart of Washington, D.C. to the big city flash of New York, these spots are known for their impressive summer events.
Have some fun with a DIY Fourth of July!
Pacifica's City Council has voted to ban Fourth of July fireworks from most areas of its beaches starting in 2014.
A 19-year-old man suffered wounds to his face when he fell about 20 feet from the roof of the Sonoma Mountain Elementary School early this morning, a Petaluma police lieutenant said.
Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities' budgets.
Five vehicles involved in sideshows earlier this summer have been located, seized and impounded for at least 30 days, San Francisco police said Friday.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy told CBS News Bay Area that the military is seeking to identify the descendants of the 256 exonerated Port Chicago 50 defendants.
The Polo Field at Golden Gate Park is being readied for another major concert event one week after Outside Lands.
A Los Gatos nudist retreat that claims to be the oldest establishment of its kind west of the Mississippi is for sale.
An investigation into a gang in Stockton led to the seizure of 34 firearms and over $100,000 in suspected illegal proceeds, police said.
Five vehicles involved in sideshows earlier this summer have been located, seized and impounded for at least 30 days, San Francisco police said Friday.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy told CBS News Bay Area that the military is seeking to identify the descendants of the 256 exonerated Port Chicago 50 defendants.
The Polo Field at Golden Gate Park is being readied for another major concert event one week after Outside Lands.
A Los Gatos nudist retreat that claims to be the oldest establishment of its kind west of the Mississippi is for sale.
An investigation into a gang in Stockton led to the seizure of 34 firearms and over $100,000 in suspected illegal proceeds, police said.
Five vehicles involved in sideshows earlier this summer have been located, seized and impounded for at least 30 days, San Francisco police said Friday.
The Polo Field at Golden Gate Park is being readied for another major concert event one week after Outside Lands.
A volunteer-run food cooperative in San Francisco's Mission District, which has been a lifeline for so many families, is now in desperate need of support to continue its vital work in the community.
After canceling joint practices because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints.
A teenage girl was arrested after allegedly stabbing two victims and attacking an officer at a park in San Mateo Thursday evening, police said Friday.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy told CBS News Bay Area that the military is seeking to identify the descendants of the 256 exonerated Port Chicago 50 defendants.
In recent months dozens of women who live at Westlake Christian Terrace in Oakland have been attacked as they leave the complex to go shopping.
Oakland police on Friday announced they have arrested an adult male and two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother of eight who confronted alleged drug dealers in front of her home earlier this month.
Police in Berkeley asked the public to avoid the area where Adeline St. splits into Martin Luther King Jr. Way near the Ashby BART station Friday afternoon due to a deadly shooting investigation.
Police in Antioch have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at his home Friday following an early morning shooting.
A Los Gatos nudist retreat that claims to be the oldest establishment of its kind west of the Mississippi is for sale.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has admitted to his role in a 2022 pursuit and shooting involving a man suspected of molesting a relative, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
Two people were arrested in connection with a cold case homicide that took place in East San Jose in 2020, police announced Friday.
The death of a woman last week at a Gilroy home is being investigated as suspicious, police said Thursday.
Stepping inside the new Spartan Village on the Paseo in San Jose, it's almost hard to remember the building used to be a hotel.
In Vallejo, it's been a summer of violence as residents and business owners are worried about safety, gun violence, and crime.
A North Bay man was arrested Friday for allegedly attacking a driver during a road rage incident earlier this month and tracking the victim down to harass him online.
Investigators used DNA to track down and arrest a suspect this week in the 1973 sexual assault and killing of a woman in Marin County.
A suspected gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa Tuesday night sent a 20-year-old man to the hospital earlier this week, police announced Thursday.
Fire retardant is an important tool in fighting wildfires, and at the Sonoma Air Attack Base, crews are ready to make more of it and deploy at a moment's notice.
After canceling joint practices because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has admitted to his role in a 2022 pursuit and shooting involving a man suspected of molesting a relative, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president and CEO Steve Hill says he is optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5.
Logan Webb threw seven-plus shutout innings, Grant McCray had his first career hit and home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 on Thursday to avoid a sweep.
The Golden State Warriors released their NBA 2024-25 schedule, which will feature the return of Klay Thompson to the Bay Area and a Christmas Day matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Five vehicles involved in sideshows earlier this summer have been located, seized and impounded for at least 30 days, San Francisco police said Friday.
An investigation into a gang in Stockton led to the seizure of 34 firearms and over $100,000 in suspected illegal proceeds, police said.
In recent months dozens of women who live at Westlake Christian Terrace in Oakland have been attacked as they leave the complex to go shopping.
In Vallejo, it's been a summer of violence as residents and business owners are worried about safety, gun violence, and crime.
Oakland police on Friday announced they have arrested an adult male and two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother of eight who confronted alleged drug dealers in front of her home earlier this month.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
The San Francisco City Attorney's office is suing companies that create "deepfake nudes," where artificial intelligence is used to turn photos of adults and children into pornography.
Cisco Systems says it is planning to lay off 7% of its employees.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Google on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones, providing the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial-intelligence services to devices.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Santa Clara County reported the first two cases of West Nile virus in 2024, including one patient who died at a hospital this month, health authorities said Wednesday.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A volunteer-run food cooperative in San Francisco's Mission District, which has been a lifeline for so many families, is now in desperate need of support to continue its vital work in the community.
Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government action on grocery prices. Nancy Cordes reports from Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The debate over Proposition 36, the ballot measure would allow felony charges and increased sentences for theft and drug crimes, is heating up between Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's mayors.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. 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
San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists.
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
A popular gay bar in San Francisco is celebrating a major milestone.
The Polo Field at Golden Gate Park is being readied for another major concert event one week after Outside Lands.
A week after the Outside Lands Music Festival drew tens of thousands of music fans to Golden Gate Park, promoter Another Planet Entertainment is presenting another big San Francisco concert Saturday featuring System of a Down, Sacramento's Deftones and more.
One of the most important bands to emerge from Los Angeles since the late 1970s returns to the Bay Area when pioneering punk outfit X plays two shows at the Guild Theatre starting Monday.
The public's thirst for true-crime cases is likely behind the fascination with the 2002 murder of pregnant Laci Peterson and the 2004 conviction of her adulterous husband Scott, which are featured in two new documentary series.
A biopic about late Oakland Raiders coaching great John Madden -- who went on to even greater fame as a broadcaster and NFL icon -- will feature Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage in the title role, according to reports.
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.
The Polo Field at Golden Gate Park is being readied for another major concert event one week after Outside Lands. Andrea Nakano reports. (8-16-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Oakland and Berkeley are the first two cities in state history to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections. Kevin Ko reports. (8-16-24)
In recent months dozens of women who live at Westlake Christian Terrace in Oakland have been attacked as they leave the complex to go shopping. Kelsi Thorud reports. (8-16-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Friday Aug. 16, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
In Vallejo, it's been a summer of violence as residents and business owners are worried about safety, gun violence, and crime. Kenny Choi reports. (8-16-24)
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.