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Southern California’s biggest aquarium is taking in orphaned sea otter pups and helping them get back to the wild. Joy Benedict 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
The majestic ocean liner the Queen Mary, once the playground for the rich and famous, fell into disrepair and was in danger of sinking until officials in Long Beach, California, gave it another shot. Tom Wait has more.
The girl was rescued in Long Beach after a passerby called 911 to report seeing the victim holding a piece of paper with a handwritten desperate plea for help.
The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.
California State University, Long Beach, will be ousting its "Prospector Pete" statue because of the impact the 1849 gold rush had on indigenous people.
A white man in a suit was caught on video dragging an "unconscious" man off of a Metro train and then dumping him and his belongings onto the platform at the Willow Street station in Long Beach.
A resident of a retirement home in Southern California opened fire on firefighters responding to a report of an explosion in the building, killing a veteran fire captain and wounding a second firefighter and another person, officials said.
While most spelling competitions are for children, KPIX 5 recently checked out a contest held in Southern California where adults face off to prove their spelling prowess.
San Francisco state Sen. Scott Wiener today reintroduced legislation that would allow a handful of cities to extend alcohol sales as late as 4 a.m., following the death of a similar bill in committee last year.
JetBlue has announced plans for a direct flight from San Jose to Long Beach starting in January.
The winning numbers in Saturday night's $478 million Powerball drawing were 11, 17, 21, 23, 32, and the Powerball was 5.
The weather phenomenon may be responsible for pushing rare sea creatures into waters off California's coast.
A Southern California city is cracking down on water wasters with a new tool in light of recent water restrictions issued by Gov. Jerry Brown to fight the drought.
School district officials in San Francisco and Oakland applied for a waiver to free them from the educational requirements of the nation's No Child Left Behind law.
Longshoremen and their employers continue to negotiate, but the Pacific Maritime Association said a shut down could occur as soon as next week.
Shipping giants will soon be getting $2,500 incentives to slow down through the Santa Barbara Channel, according to the Center for Environmental Research & Technology at U.C. Riverside.
An immigration agent shot and injured another agent Thursday and was then killed by a third colleague in a federal building in Long Beach, the FBI said.
California State University trustees approved a 9 percent tuition hike Wednesday at a meeting in Long Beach where students clashed with university police and four arrests were made.
A federal judge has ordered Oakland airport officials to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, amid a trademark dispute with San Francisco officials.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
A brief break on Tuesday before a multi-day storm system brings more rain and Sierra snow. Our First Alert Weather team has made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday First Alert Action days.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
A federal judge has ordered Oakland airport officials to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, amid a trademark dispute with San Francisco officials.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
A brief break on Tuesday before a multi-day storm system brings more rain and Sierra snow. Our First Alert Weather team has made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday First Alert Action days.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Palo Alto police said no danger was found after officers were called to two high schools Tuesday morning to investigate unconfirmed reports of threats against the school campuses, according to authorities.
A man accused of stabbing a woman on board a BART train in San Francisco earlier this month is expected to be appear in court on multiple charges Tuesday, including attempted murder.
23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs.
The results are in and newcomer Bilal Mahmood has beat incumbent Dean Preston for San Francisco's District 5 Supervisors seat.
A federal judge has ordered Oakland airport officials to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, amid a trademark dispute with San Francisco officials.
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
California correctional officials have launched a homicide investigation after an inmate from Alameda County serving a life sentence died in a Central Valley prison over the weekend.
Police in Richmond busted a large sideshow with over 200 participants early Saturday morning, taking nine people into custody and seizing four vehicles that were involved, according to authorities.
A 23-year-old man has been hospitalized following a weekend shooting in an Antioch neighborhood that has seen a wave of shootings in recent weeks.
A Monterey County man was found guilty of eight felony counts related to the rape of and molestation of two girls who were minors when the abuse began.
A Southwest Airlines flight from San Jose to Burbank was forced to return to San Jose and make an emergency landing after developing engine trouble just minutes into the flight, authorities said.
An event in the South Bay on Tuesday is bringing together leaders and advocates from diverse backgrounds to address challenges and celebrate Native American heritage.
Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.
San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL career touchdown on Sunday, after being shot almost three months ago.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Authorities in the North Bay town of Windsor are investigating after reports of a man walking through a neighborhood firing rounds from a semi-automatic rifle early Saturday.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an "overreaction" and said the team has put it to rest.
John Robinson, known for leading the USC football team to a national title in 1978, has died at 89 years old.
Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract.
Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.
Stephen Curry scored 36 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116.
A Monterey County man was found guilty of eight felony counts related to the rape of and molestation of two girls who were minors when the abuse began.
Palo Alto police said no danger was found after officers were called to two high schools Tuesday morning to investigate unconfirmed reports of threats against the school campuses, according to authorities.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
A man accused of stabbing a woman on board a BART train in San Francisco earlier this month is expected to be appear in court on multiple charges Tuesday, including attempted murder.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Several Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates at health care facilities to coincide with the beginning of respiratory virus season.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined, including several in California.
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
The House is leaning toward Republican control, CBS News estimates.
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
SF heavy experimental power trio Terry Gross plays songs off its latest album 'Huge Improvement' when it headlines the Bottom of the Hill Friday night.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays two different sets during a two-night residency at the Chapel starting Friday night that features support from like-minded acts Early Moods, Castle Rat, Brume and Cassette Prophet.
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 afternoon headlines for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Federal authorities are investigating anonymous racist text sent nationwide, including to Black students in San Francisco, referencing slavery and President-elect Donald Trump's recent election victory. Veronica Macias reports the San Francisco Unified School District is holding a board meeting to address the issue.
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Jessica Burch shows us the next round of wet weather headed toward the Bay Area.
Kelsi Thorud reports on the District 5 supervisor race in San Francisco. 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
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.