Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
Tourism is on the rebound in San Francisco and could possibly see pre-pandemic levels of foot traffic after a historically flat travel season.
Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Defense attorneys for Nima Momeni plan to argue that Bob Lee may have possessed the knife in his fatal stabbing and Momeni was "forced to stand his ground."
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
The union representing Oakland Coliseum food service workers alleges that their employer is refusing to provide already accrued health care benefits after the A's baseball team leaves town.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
A fire burned a vacant historic building in downtown San Jose early Thursday, built during the futuristic architectural boom of the 1960s.
A fire swept through an auto parts store in Morgan Hill overnight.
A beloved Santa Clara restaurant has been serving mouth-watering wings for nearly 30 years, making it a staple for residents, students and sports fans.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
Police in Napa on Thursday morning asked the public to avoid the area of an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. as officers investigated a shooting.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
A collision between a car and a city maintenance truck on Wednesday morning in Vallejo injured two people, including one who was in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while rescuing the victim from their car, according to fire officials.
In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.
In an emotional farewell, the Oakland Athletics ended their five-plus decades in the East Bay on a winning note, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum Thursday afternoon.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
Sacramento State leaders announced on Thursday plans to build a new multi-use stadium – a move that's expected to help build the school's case to join the Pac-12.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
Police in Napa on Thursday morning asked the public to avoid the area of an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. as officers investigated a shooting.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
San Francisco's office vacancy challenges continue, with the rate seeing a slight increase due to Elon Musk's decision to sublease X's Mid-Market headquarters.
Google opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology Friday.
All of 23andMe's independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
As September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, a South Bay wigmaker is providing deeper context for those who live with the condition.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
The Biden administration is planning to issue a regulation to cement the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted at the southern border over the summer.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
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.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Long-running hard rock and metal cover band Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance brings its two-fisted celebration of heavy sounds to the the Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights Saturday night.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play an early evening show as part of the Novato HopMonk Tavern's Cookout Concert series Saturday.
Delivering its unique brand of heavy music for more than three decades, experimental Japanese trio Boris brings its current "Amplifier Worship Tour" to the Fillmore in San Francisco Sunday.
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.
A's fans, some cheerful, some tearful, said goodbye to the MLB team that carried the East Bay for 57 seasons. Kara St. Cyr reports. (9-26-24)
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Wilson Walker tagged along with A's fans at the Coliseum on Thursday to hear what was on their minds. (9-26-24)
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland. Amanda Hari reports. (9-26-24)
Juliette Goodrich spoke with Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks about some of his fond memories of the A's in Oakland. (9-26-24)
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
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.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.