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Anywhere else on Earth, the chance to host a world-class event like the America's Cup would have the civic leaders abuzz.
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Anywhere else on Earth, the chance to host a world-class event like the America's Cup would have the civic leaders abuzz.
I can't say I'm the biggest fan of Larry Ellison and Oracle, but they're the ones who put a lot on the line. Ellison brought it to the city and it was even timed to line up with his annual Oracle World Conference. It could have been a really embarrassing loss for him, but things worked out.
Just a month ago, the America's Cup "village" along San Francisco's waterfront had few visitors. Then Oracle Team USA launched one of the greatest comebacks in the sport's history. On Wednesday, tens of thousands lined up along the city's waterfront to watch them retain the cup.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is so immersed in his boating team's stirring comeback in the America's Cup that he backed out of giving the marquee speech at his software company's biggest customer conference of the year.
The value of Oracle Corp. founder and CEO Larry Ellison's pay package dropped 18 percent in fiscal 2013, to $78.4 million, after the business software company missed its internal financial targets and he declined his annual cash bonus.
Nearly 20 years after beating Mr. America's Cup himself, Dennis Conner, Team New Zealand is on course to scuttle software billionaire Larry Ellison's hopes of keeping sailing's biggest prize.
The America's Cup Finals begin in San Francisco on Saturday, and city and team officials are hoping that the races themselves will finally take center stage rather than the tragedy and controversies that have overshadowed the regatta thus far.
The new, cutting-edge America's Cup boats are not without criticism and Oracle's Larry Ellison defends what some call risky engineering and sailing tactics, explaining, "It has to be a little bit risky."
Larry Ellison, America's third richest man and the CEO of Bay Area tech giant Oracle, took aim at Google in a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, calling out Google CEO Larry Page "specifically" for overseeing Google's decision to "take our [Oracle's] stuff."
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said the National Security Agency's surveillance program is "absolutely essential" in the war against terrorism.
Oracle is still having trouble closing enough business software deals to keep Wall Street happy. The quarterly results announced Thursday could escalate investors' fears about Oracle's ability to adapt to the changing demands of its customers.
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison bought a small Hawaii airline Tuesday, less than a year after he bought most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
People living in one San Francisco neighborhood were surprised when they recently learned that a new concert venue is going up near their homes as part of the America's Cup festivities.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison envisions his recently acquired Hawaiian island becoming a "little laboratory" for experimenting with more environmentally sound ways to live.
Oracle Team USA took top honors on San Francisco Bay Sunday afternoon, winning both overall, and the match-race championship in the America's Cup World Series.
A Hawaii public utilities agency on Monday approved the transfer of three Lanai utilities to Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison, clearing the way for his purchase of most of the island to close this week.
The people living on a rural Hawaiian island set to be bought by billionaire Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison have a laundry list of what they want him to provide.
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday.
As the All Things Digital Conference came to a close, a federal judge delivered a setback to Oracle in its lawsuit against Google. Nonetheless Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has fond memories of his highly influential friend.
Larry Ellison acknowledged Oracle's interest in diversifying beyond its main business of database software while testifying Tuesday on the second day of a trial pitting two high-tech bellwethers.
Exhibition races this summer ahead of the America's Cup regatta next year may taken place in New York rather than San Francisco.
Oracle CEO and billionaire Larry Ellison's plans to bring the America's Cup to San Francisco in 2013 just got a whole lot smaller and even still, critics of the race aren't ready to sign off on the deal just yet.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced Monday that a scheduled vote by the Board of Supervisors on final approval for hosting the America's Cup sailing race has been postponed.
A federal judge has overturned a $1.3 billion verdict against business software maker SAP, calling it "grossly excessive."
Mark Hurd may get his $100 million payday after all. On Friday, Oracle disclosed that Hurd's compensation for the year came in slightly higher than even CEO Larry Ellison's.
A college student who survived a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in the San Francisco Bay Area has sued the automaker, alleging the vehicle's design trapped the occupants inside.
High temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to reach the 80s and 90s in many locations Wednesday, as a rare heat wave in March has already broken records.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
A college student who survived a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in the San Francisco Bay Area has sued the automaker, alleging the vehicle's design trapped the occupants inside.
High temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to reach the 80s and 90s in many locations Wednesday, as a rare heat wave in March has already broken records.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
A driver heading westbound on Highway 580 in Livermore died in a solo-vehicle crash on Tuesday, the CHP said.
High temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to reach the 80s and 90s in many locations Wednesday, as a rare heat wave in March has already broken records.
Hard work done in the dark is about to bring the famed Bay Lights back to the Bay Bridge.
A recent report from the American Library Association found that every dollar spent on prison education programs yields about five dollars in savings on future incarceration costs over three years.
San Francisco police said officers arrested a suspect after witnessing an attack that left a woman seriously injured on Monday morning near 7th and Market streets.
Authorities are searching for the rider of an electric scooter after a woman was injured in a hit-and-run in San Francisco Monday evening.
A college student who survived a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in the San Francisco Bay Area has sued the automaker, alleging the vehicle's design trapped the occupants inside.
A driver heading westbound on Highway 580 in Livermore died in a solo-vehicle crash on Tuesday, the CHP said.
Alameda police said officers arrested a person suspected of causing a hazmat incident at an apartment complex and injuring at least two people on Monday.
Alameda police were preparing to handle possible unruly crowds at Crown Memorial Beach on St. Patrick's Day after disturbances followed a planned "beach takeover" over the weekend.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
A minor earthquake struck southern Santa Clara County early Tuesday morning, officials said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said the three suspects turned themselves in after police obtained arrest warrants for them, and that they face felony and misdemeanor assault charges.
A man who was visiting San Jose from the Seattle, Washington area for the Super Bowl has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured several people following the game, police announced Monday.
A Tesla struck and killed a bicyclist over the weekend in San Jose, and the suspected driver fled but was later located with the help of automated license plate reader cameras, police said.
For the first time in 30 years, Santa Clara University is heading back to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
The county says once funding is completed, construction could begin as soon as this fall, with completion sometime in 2028.
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
The driver of a vehicle that entered the water near the Sausalito Yacht Harbor was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
A homeless woman in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing at an encampment over the weekend, police said.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Alameda police said officers arrested a person suspected of causing a hazmat incident at an apartment complex and injuring at least two people on Monday.
San Francisco police said officers arrested a suspect after witnessing an attack that left a woman seriously injured on Monday morning near 7th and Market streets.
Authorities are searching for the rider of an electric scooter after a woman was injured in a hit-and-run in San Francisco Monday evening.
The California Highway Patrol announced that more than a dozen vehicles have been seized in connection with a sideshow that took place on the Bay Bridge over the Christmas holiday.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
A college student who survived a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in the San Francisco Bay Area has sued the automaker, alleging the vehicle's design trapped the occupants inside.
A Bay Area gender gap in the tech industry threatens the full participation of women in the future of artificial intelligence.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
The U.S. Small Business Administration said owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals with their principal residence in the United States.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Festival founder Halfdan Hussey is celebrating more than three decades of Cinequest with a new home for the festival in Mountain View.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A Bay Area filmmaker with a personal life-and-death story to tell is among the artists featured at the 35th annual Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.
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.
Expect another day of potential record heat Wednesday as the heat wave continues. Coastal areas will reach the upper 70s, while inland temperatures could climb into the 90s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
John Ramos reports on what the former Coast Guard site needs before it can be turned into affordable housing.
Brad Hamilton reports on the return of The Bay Lights.
Katie Nielsen reports on the immigration case for Miguel Lopez, who lived in Livermore for nearly three decades.
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.