Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes over National Guard in SF remarks
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
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Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
San Francisco released data Tuesday showing big drops in citywide crime just days after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said he would welcome National Guard troops in the city ahead of the annual Dreamforce conference. Brad Hamilton reports.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed three bills into law requiring social media companies to do more to police deepfake videos, especially as we head into this year's election cycle. Meanwhile, a company is using its own technology to fight back.
The weeklong eBay auction that raises money for the Glide Foundation in San Francisco wrapped up Friday night.
The California homeless charity that received $53 million over the years from investors who wanted a private lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett has found a new business executive to auction off a meal with.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that the annual Dreamforce conference is returning to San Francisco in 2024, following uncertainty about the event's future in the city.
A group of Salesforce employees were welcomed back to the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco on Monday, as the company continues its gradual reopening of workplaces.
Declaring the 9-to-5 workday dead, San Francisco-based computing giant Salesforce announced that most employees could work from home at least some of the time, once COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff thinks masks — like seatbelts in cars — need to be part of the American way of life if the country is to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is in San Francisco on Thursday for Salesforce's annual convention Dreamforce, which draws thousands of people to the city's downtown every year.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff hasn't been sparing with his criticism of Facebook.
Marc Benioff says "capitalism, as we know it, is dead," and it is time for a new form of capitalism that focuses more on societal good.
A San Francisco billionaire has donated $35 million to Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco to enhance their study of the human microbiome.
After a pricey bidding war, it appears Bay Area tech billionaire Marc Benioff may have paid millions of dollars for a statue that some experts now think is a fake.
Tech firm founder Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne have given a $15 million gift to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland to address a shortage in mental health services for children in the East Bay.
A homeless tax measure which became a battleground between two of San Francisco's biggest tech titans passed Tuesday night by an overwhelming margin.
Proposition C, which would tax San Francisco's wealthiest companies to provide funds for housing and rehabilitating the city's homeless population, appears To have passed in Tuesday's election.
Salesforce Tower partook in the Halloween festivities Wednesday night as the top of the building was emblazoned with the "Eye of Sauron."
Marc Benioff is a vocal proponent of Prop C, which aims to reduce homelessness by creating housing and expanding mental health services. But not everyone is happy about Prop C, including London Breed.
Two of San Francisco most influential tech leaders -- Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Twitter's Jack Dorsey -- have squared off over San Francisco's homeless tax ballot measure.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff was in Chinatown on Sunday campaigning for Proposition C, the controversial plan to curb the city's homeless crisis with tech money.
A measure on San Francisco's Nov. 6 ballot would raise taxes on the city's wealthiest companies to help thousands of homeless and mentally ill residents.
A day after Time was sold, there was applause for the magazine's top editor -- and growing anticipation at the other Meredith brands on the block.
It's unusual to find a Silicon Valley CEO call for more government regulation. Salesforce head Marc Benioff is all for it — at least for Facebook, Twitter and Google.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco, both sides announced Friday, ending a teachers' strike that began earlier this week.
One man and two teenagers were arrested following a shooting at an apartment building in Redwood City on Thursday evening, police said.
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco, both sides announced Friday, ending a teachers' strike that began earlier this week.
One man and two teenagers were arrested following a shooting at an apartment building in Redwood City on Thursday evening, police said.
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco, both sides announced Friday, ending a teachers' strike that began earlier this week.
One man and two teenagers were arrested following a shooting at an apartment building in Redwood City on Thursday evening, police said.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
Schools in the San Francisco Unified School District will remain closed for a fifth straight day on Friday, as the teachers' strike continues without a labor deal.
Parents held a virtual roundtable to talk about the ongoing strike in the San Francisco Unified School District.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said they received a call from a person claiming to have a firearm around 3:20 Monday morning. When deputies arrived, they say a person exited the home on Selborne Drive and presented an immediate threat to deputies. Two deputies shot at him, and he died from his injuries.
Some prospective tenants said they are still without housing and have been cut off from all help because they are officially listed in the county's computer as "permanently housed" at the Phoenix Apartments.
The legacy of the Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1966 to protect the Black community while demanding freedom and justice, lives on through an award-winning walking tour.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
A San Jose shop owner has discovered that for the unhoused, a bicycle isn't just a reliable way of getting around; it can be a lifeline for a fresh start.
An assistant principal at a San Jose middle school was among a group of people arrested during a police operation targeting adults seeking minors online to engage in sexual activity, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Authorities on the Central Coast have recovered a body after a car plunged several hundred feet off Highway 1 in Big Sur Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman while driving on Highway 101 in Salinas over the weekend.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges after police seized more than 150 firearms from two homes as part of an investigation into the illegal manufacturing of guns.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
A bank employee was among three people arrested in a series of armed home invasion robberies in Marin County of people who had withdrawn large amounts of cash, authorities said.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
Ryo Hisatsune is the leader at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a 62 at Pebble Beach.
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
One man and two teenagers were arrested following a shooting at an apartment building in Redwood City on Thursday evening, police said.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The family believes the outcome of the trial can lead to significant changes within the social media industry and help other families become even more aware of what they say are deadly devices in the hands of children.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.
A judge dismissed charges against two men charged with assaulting ICE officers after the Justice Department said "newly discovered evidence" was "materially inconsistent" with the allegations.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
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.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The show unfolded as a visual journey through Puerto Rico's history, culture and identity, reaching an estimated 135 million viewers worldwide.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
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.
Anne Makovec grew up in Wisconsin, not far from the Minnesota border. While visiting family, she found out for herself how the federal immigration raids have affected people's lives.
Groundbreaking research is revealing that communication among whales is far more complex and sophisticated than previously believed. Juliette Goodrich reports.
Mayor Daniel Lurie spoke to reporters Friday after a tentative agreement was reached to end the four-day strike by San Francisco Unified School District teachers.
Superintendent Maria Su of the San Francisco Unified School District held a briefing Friday following the end of a four-day teacher strike, the first walkout among educators in nearly five decades.
Expect clear skies on Friday, increasing clouds on Saturday with rain returning Sunday. The wet weather pattern is expected to continue through the Presidents' Day holiday and into next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.