Effort to get posthumous pardon for Petaluma war hero moves forward
John Ramos reports on the effort to get a posthumous pardon for Sergeant Richard Allen Penry and address the ravages of PTSD on veterans.
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John Ramos reports on the effort to get a posthumous pardon for Sergeant Richard Allen Penry and address the ravages of PTSD on veterans.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
At a ceremony on Tuesday, President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of honor to four Vietnam-era soldiers for their acts of heroism. Among the recipients, Major John Duffy of Santa Cruz. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (7/5/22)
An informal coalition of Asian Americans, veterans and civilians across the U.S. and the Philippines recently began a campaign to name a Navy warship after a Medal of Honor-winning Filipino sailor.
Charlie Liteky, an Army chaplain in Vietnam who won the Medal of Honor for rescuing more than 20 wounded men but later gave it back in protest and became a peace activist, has died.
An Antioch soldier received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House Monday for his bravery in a deadly 2009 battle in Afghanistan that killed several of his fellow servicemen.
The White House has announced that Army Staff Sergeant Ty Carter of Antioch will receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds on the battlefield in Afghanistan.
A veteran who helped "defend the indefensible" at a vulnerable Army outpost in Afghanistan received the nation's highest award for military valor Monday at a tearful White House ceremony that also honored the eight men who did not survive a Taliban attack.
The punishment of Navy SEALs who worked on "Medal of Honor: Warfighter" is the latest in a series of misfires for the military shooter genre, which continues to face scrutiny...
The U.S. Navy SEALs are part of an elite force that operates in the shadows, best known for killing Osama bin Laden. However, CBS News has learned a group of SEALs has been disciplined for revealing secrets.
The makers of a new video game based in Afghanistan said Friday they have removed the option for players to call themselves members of the Taliban when pretending to shoot at U.S. troops.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined on a four-hitter in the Texas Rangers' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
The Athletics, fresh off taking 2 of 3 from the Rangers to begin a six-game homestand, rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits to even their record at 13-13.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
Partial skeletal remains have been identified as those of a woman who was presumed to have drowned when a fishing boat was found sunken more than 40 years ago.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
While Saks has been a fixture on the corner of Post and Powell since 1997, retail real estate experts say the store's departure isn't a sign of the trend they're seeing downtown.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
A suspected burglary and robbery crew was in custody after police linked them to six heists at gas stations or convenience stores across Oakland over a span of two hours Thursday morning.
Police in Fremont said decapitated animal remains recently found at a train station have been identified as sheep possibly butchered for human consumption, adding there is no evidence that a crime had occurred.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
The city of Napa has settled a civil lawsuit for $1 million over police shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in 2021.
When Pat Townsley heard of the tragic crash that took the lives of four Marin County high school students, he immediately channeled his restaurant's website into an informational hub for his community.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
One of the teen girls who survived a deadly Marin County crash last week was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a family spokesperson said.
Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined on a four-hitter in the Texas Rangers' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
The Athletics, fresh off taking 2 of 3 from the Rangers to begin a six-game homestand, rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits to even their record at 13-13.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2.
Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Chapman homered as the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Thursday to take three of four games in the series.
Luis Urias scored on Jacob Wilson's two-out single in the ninth inning as the Athletics rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday night.
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
The city of Napa has settled a civil lawsuit for $1 million over police shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in 2021.
A truckload of cocaine was seized by law enforcement officers in Tracy this week, authorities say.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Berkeley City Manager Paul Buddenhagen initiated a citywide hiring freeze Monday in order to help address a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
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.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Al Pastor Papi's will be opening at a spot on O'Farrell that has been vacant for years.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has sued the county asking for full unredacted investigation.
Reporter Kenny Choi talks with parishioners at The Most Holy Redeemer Church in the Castro District about the legacy of Pope Francis.
Peggy Semling was traveling when she heard of the Pope's death. She is now honoring his life in his namesake city.
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.