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NASA scientists are still baffled over exactly what's causing Ceres, the largest body in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, to radiate mysterious bright spots from its cratered surface.
NASA researchers have found deposits of glass on Mars that may have preserved evidence about past life on the red planet.
Two-and-a-half months after cosmonaut Alexey Leonov became the first human to walk in space, NASA astronaut Ed White floated out of his cramped Gemini 4 capsule 50 years ago Wednesday to become the first free-flying American in orbit.
This is the fourth X-37B mission for the military research program, which is shrouded in secrecy.
The dwarf planet Pluto may be more than 3.6 billion miles away from the sun, but it's certainly not alone.
Planes could soon be ditching the jet fuel for electricity.
In a meta moment science nerds can only dream of, astronauts at the International Space Station watched Stars Wars Monday to celebrate May The Fourth.
Sound from space captured by microphones aboard a NASA student balloon experiment has scientists baffled.
The tables have turned on some techies in Mountain View. Well-paid tech workers who pull in six-figure incomes are being forced to pack up and can't find a place to stay.
A Russian drone space freighter is out of control and out of communication after launching toward the International Space Station with 6,000 pounds of fuel, oxygen, water, and other supplies.
Earth Day is just around the corner, so we rounded up some of the most beautiful photos and images of our planet taken from space.
During a panel discussion discussing water sources in the universe, NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan stated that she believes humans could come in contact with the first iterations of alien life by the year 2025.
More and more NASA missions are ending in explosive crashes, despite the risk of carrying life forms from Earth into alien worlds.
Tweets, photos and time-lapse videos taken by astronauts at the International Space Station give earthlings an instantaneous glimpse of life beyond our atmosphere.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield revealed how feces is disposed of in space and it might surprise you.
We're closer than ever to finding out whether we're alone in the universe or not, NASA's top scientist said Tuesday.
NASA has partnered with the International Astronomical Union to allow the public to nominate names for soon to be discovered features on Pluto and its orbiting satellites.
Google officially took over the Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View on Wednesday from NASA so the tech giant can use the site's three air hangars to develop its robots, drones and other new technologies.
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts hurtled into orbit Friday for a year-long mission to study the effects of extended time in space on the human body.
An asteroid over half a mile wide is set to soar past Earth on Friday, but astronomers say earthlings have nothing to worry about.
NASA revealed its plans Wednesday to fly robotic spacecraft to asteroids by the end of the decade.
NASA is set to carry out its longest mission ever in an effort to study the effects of space travel on the human body.
It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
With all the discoveries about extraterrestrial water this month, the question arose -- where is the BEST place to catch alien waves, assuming you had a "wet suit" to protect you from extreme heat and cold (and give you oxygen), that you could survive a 1-2 year space journey to get there, and had a pretty good sponsor to pony up $10 billion or so. There technically is only one place where the surf truly is up...
NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Spacecraft (MAVEN) has observed some spectacular atmospheric phenomena above the red planet. One of them has been billions of years in the making.
At least one died in a multiple-vehicle crash early Friday morning on eastbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A boy was killed and three other minors were injured early Thursday morning when a law enforcement chase ended with the vehicle in pursuit crashing into a tree, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
About 2,500 hotel workers continued striking on Thanksgiving as negotiations sit at a standstill.
At least one died in a multiple-vehicle crash early Friday morning on eastbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A boy was killed and three other minors were injured early Thursday morning when a law enforcement chase ended with the vehicle in pursuit crashing into a tree, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
About 2,500 hotel workers continued striking on Thanksgiving as negotiations sit at a standstill.
About 2,500 hotel workers continued striking on Thanksgiving as negotiations sit at a standstill.
While the holidays are about gathering together with your loved ones at the dinner table, that is not always possible.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
A GPS tracker helped San Francisco officers to collar a suspected burglar, according to police.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101.
At least one died in a multiple-vehicle crash early Friday morning on eastbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
The community of Piedmont, California came together Thursday morning for its annual Turkey Trot event which became in essence a memorial for three young adults killed in a horrific crash of a Tesla Cybertruck on Wednesday.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to a total of over 200 years to life in prison for killing three people, the attempted murder of two other people and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
Concord police on Wednesday announced an arrest in a sexual assault case from 2000 involving a quadriplegic victim in her Monument Boulevard apartment.
A boy was killed and three other minors were injured early Thursday morning when a law enforcement chase ended with the vehicle in pursuit crashing into a tree, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Thanksgiving.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
A Native American clothing brand in San Jose hopes its efforts to modernize indigenous fashion help people feel connected to their roots.
For those seeking a flavorful journey to Peru, Emelina's in Santa Clara offers a vibrant taste of the South American country's rich culinary traditions.
Two young adults and a juvenile were arrested as suspects in a fatal San Jose shooting last month that police say was gang-related.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
A crash Monday afternoon involving three vehicles in Vallejo left one person dead and three others injured, police said Tuesday.
Sonoma County is still dealing with the impact of last week's historic rainfall, with some local residents raising concerns about whether area officials did enough to warn people.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101.
Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
At least one died in a multiple-vehicle crash early Friday morning on eastbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A boy was killed and three other minors were injured early Thursday morning when a law enforcement chase ended with the vehicle in pursuit crashing into a tree, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Thanksgiving.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
A GPS tracker helped San Francisco officers to collar a suspected burglar, according to police.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to a total of over 200 years to life in prison for killing three people, the attempted murder of two other people and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
Pencil-mustached film director, author and revered trash-culture icon John Waters brings his bawdy annual one-man Christmas show to the Great American Music Hall for a sold-out performance on Monday.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday traditions returns with performances around the Bay Area through mid-December.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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.
After a chilly start, expect clear conditions on Black Friday, with highs in the mid to low 60s in much of the Bay Area. This weekend, conditions will remain dry. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
About 2,500 hotel workers continued striking on Thanksgiving as negotiations sit at a standstill.
Here's a look at temperatures across the Bay Area and what you can expect over the next seven days.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.
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.