SF Supes Approve Rules For Recreational Pot Shops
San Francisco supervisors approved regulations for the sale of recreational marijuana following weeks of emotional debate over where to allow new stores.
San Francisco supervisors approved regulations for the sale of recreational marijuana following weeks of emotional debate over where to allow new stores.
Now that pot will soon be legal in California, a Monterey County mayoral candidate is looking beyond marijuana to mushrooms.
Calaveras County legalized medical marijuana cultivation last year, seeking to tax the hundreds of farms that popped up in the region after a 2015 wildfire destroyed more than 500 homes.
The four young men had just started their marijuana harvest in rural Northern California when a dozen sheriff's deputies swooped in with guns drawn, arrested them.
A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy arrested a convicted felon early Tuesday morning who was allegedly found in possession of ammunition and marijuana, sheriff's officials said.
As SF city leaders remained deadlocked over what to do about recreational marijuana, Mayor Ed Lee on Wednesday finally broke his silence about the fight over pot.
If you're dreaming about striking it rich in the burgeoning legal marijuana industry, it'll help to have an advanced science degree.
Drones are becoming a growing concern among jail guards. That's because people may try to use them to smuggle in drugs.
California should use armored cars to transport hundreds of millions of dollars in cash tax payments expected next year with the state's legal marijuana market, the state treasurer said.
You could call it mother's little helper. A new survey found that 20 percent of parents use pot. Emma Cunningham is one of them.
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is expected to triple in the next 50 years. Scientists are intrigued by the possibility that marijuana derivatives may slow dementia's advance.
Buying legal marijuana in California could be pricey enough to keep the black market healthy.
Ready or not, California kicks off recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1. And, mostly, it's not.
With hundreds of illegal marijuana grow gardens pockmarking the landscape, the Siskiyou County sheriff believes there's an interstate cartel at work. But some locals say he's not on the level.
What's unfolding in Siskiyou County is an epic race between growers and the law to see who can get to the countless grow gardens first.
Stanford researchers have found a link between an increase in sexual desire and smoking pot.
Kern County has banned the sale of marijuana even as California legalizes it.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern believes medicinal marijuana use by players should be allowed, but the league says it won't allow it for recreational use.
Louisiana Police say actor Corey Feldman was charged with marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy and exhibiting a firearm in a closed disaster area of the Bear Fire.
The Northern California wildfires have hit the marijuana industry, burning dozens of pot farms and leaving many more engulfed in smoke.
It's expected that up to one-third of the cannabis crop in Mendocino and Sonoma counties will be destroyed or damaged by the recent wildfires.
Northern California authorities have arrested 18 people and raided a dozen sites connected to marijuana operations.
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in California next year and one of the things about to blossom in the emerging industry is government jobs.
Toxic chemicals, including one effectively banned in the U.S., are showing up in illegal marijuana grows throughout California and killing wildlife.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
The annual Autumn Moon Festival drew locals together, celebrating culture, community spirit and culinary delights.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
The family of a homicide victim who was fatally shot in Oakland early Thursday evening says the man was working to change his life and improve the city by cleaning up homeless encampments.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
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.
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
Roads in Santa Rosa were reopened Saturday afternoon, following closures because of multiple spills of an unknown liquid.
The victims of a fatal double shooting were identified Friday by the Napa County Coroner's Office.
A pedestrian was killed in a collision on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County just after midnight on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Friday night.
Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd homer, Bryan Woo struck out eight in five innings and the Mariners beat the A's 2-0 on Friday night.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
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.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Friday that they have discovered about 350 teachers in the district who do not have active teaching credentials.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
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 sold-out Portola Music Festival is back at Pier 80 in San Francisco this weekend, along with some trepidation about the volume for Alameda residents across the Bay.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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.
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.
Concession workers protested outside the Oakland Arena on Saturday ahead of the Usher concert, demanding higher wages.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level. John Ramos reports. (9-28-24)
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the Bay Area for a fundraiser in San Francisco Saturday. Da Lin reports. (9-28-24)
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in Golden Gate Park. Max Darrow reports. (9-28-24)
The annual Autumn Moon Festival drew locals together, celebrating culture, community spirit and culinary delights. Loureen Ayyoub reports. (9-28-24)
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.