Social justice advocate honored as Golden State's "Impact Warrior"
The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to Dr. Clarence B. Jones Monday, honoring the lawyer and social justice advocate as the team's official "Impact Warrior."
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The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to Dr. Clarence B. Jones Monday, honoring the lawyer and social justice advocate as the team's official "Impact Warrior."
Oakland's 10th annual "Reclaim MLK's Radical Legacy" rally and march celebrated the more revolutionary side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his final years before being assassinated in
For 35 years, El Cerrito has hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration that even the pandemic couldn't stop, making it the longest continuously held MLK Day event in California.
Performers came together at a Friday night concert in San Francisco honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Betty Yu reports. (1-13-23)
While many of Monday's official MLK Day events have been called off because of COVID, organizers are finding new ways to spread a message that is more relevant than ever.
Thousands of people marched in Oakland Monday on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday to reclaim the spirit of the man celebrated on this day, an activist said.
A new HBO documentary will follow the monthslong efforts of Oakland children preparing for the annual MLK Oratorical Festival, where students honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through passionate speech and poems.
Organizers were cleaning up after an MLK Day celebration unlike any other in Oakland. They took donated guns, cast them into a massive furnace and turned them into art.
The march marked the beginning of a week of actions to resist president-elect Donald Trump.
MLK Day celebrants came to Yerba Buena Gardens aboard a special Celebration Train traveling from San Jose to San Francisco, with stops in Palo Alto and San Mateo.
A day after protesters staged a pre-dawn demonstration outside of newly inaugurated Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the mayor responded Tuesday by saying their complaints are legitimate.
For some people this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has been about protests and shutdowns, but for others it's been a day of service for many who volunteered to pick up garbage in East Oakland.
A large crowd of protesters left Fruitvale BART station in Oakland Monday afternoon, police said.
Tickets for all 1,400 seats available on the Caltrain train were sold even though it was announced that this excursion would be the last run of the Freedom Train in the Bay Area.
Here's a look at nearby destinations to visit over the three-day Martin Luther King Day holiday.
The Freedom Train will likely run again next year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day after last-minute ticket sales for the commemorative ride from San Jose and San Francisco skyrocketed.
Marches, rallies and festivals were under way in San Francisco and elsewhere in the Bay Area Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Some East Oakland teens in conjunction with a local high school are launching a 'Season of Peace' as a way to address gun violence in their neighborhoods.
After singing a rendition of "We Shall Overcome" at Caltrain's San Mateo station, hundreds of Bay Area residents of all ages celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday by boarding the 2012 "Freedom Train."
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
A Peninsula woman is working to make sure kids with autism feel included at a San Mateo County ranch providing a fulfilling place for everyone to feel and "be okay."
Sunset Dunes will be the name of San Francisco's newest park, located on part of the now-closed Upper Great Highway.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
A Peninsula woman is working to make sure kids with autism feel included at a San Mateo County ranch providing a fulfilling place for everyone to feel and "be okay."
Sunset Dunes will be the name of San Francisco's newest park, located on part of the now-closed Upper Great Highway.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
Sunset Dunes will be the name of San Francisco's newest park, located on part of the now-closed Upper Great Highway.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
A San Francisco park ranger is being recognized by the city for her work helping homeless residents who live in Golden Gate Park.
The looming May 7th deadline for U.S. travelers to have a Real ID has Bay Area residents scrambling to make DMV appointments and – in some cases – facing long waits at regional offices.
A 3-year-old toddler in Antioch died Tuesday evening in what appears to be a self-inflicted accidental shooting, Antioch police said.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
What appeared to be a rare type of whale that got stuck in shallow waters near the Emeryville Marina Tuesday morning was euthanized after struggling into the afternoon, officials with the Marine Mammal Center said.
Over the weekend, California's academic community was rocked by the news that dozens of foreign students had their visas revoked, with the move apparently connected to their participation in campus protests.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect who fired on a rideshare vehicle on New Year's Eve, injuring one of the passengers.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to reduce the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
After a $23.9 million budget deficit led Sonoma State University to implement campuswide cuts, university officials on Tuesday laid out their recovery plan.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Randy Vásquez gave up one hit over five innings and Xander Bogaerts had three hits and scored both of San Diego's runs in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday.
The Athletics rode a six-run first inning to beat the San Diego Padres 10-4 on Tuesday night for their first win in five games at their temporary Sutter Health Park home.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect who fired on a rideshare vehicle on New Year's Eve, injuring one of the passengers.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
One person has now died after the triple shooting in Fairfield Monday night, police said.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to reduce the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
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.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
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.
Len Ramirez reports on an innovative treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. 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
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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.