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Beating Gonzaga used to be a season-defining event for the Gaels highlighted by court storming fans. After doing it for a second straight season with a 78-70 overtime win Saturday night, they want to show it's expected.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually, along with covering the cost of six-year guaranteed athletic scholarships and post-college medical expenses.
UCLA will have to pay the University of California at Berkeley between $2 million and $10 million because of how the move will affect the Cal athletic program.
The commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 are scheduled to meet with lawmakers in Washington on Thursday to lobby for federal legislation to regulate name, image and likeness compensation to athletes.
Defending national champion Stanford toppled No. 2 seed Texas on Sunday night for a return trip to the women's Final Four.
Stanford's freshmen have been joining everybody else in begging Francesca Belibi to dunk all season, insisting they came to school here just to see her do it.
It was an agonizing wait for the USF Dons and their faithful gathered on the Hilltop in San Francisco Sunday to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show.
Collegiate soccer's NCAA tournament ends at Santa Clara University starting Friday night, presenting a unique opportunity for the Broncos' who are trying to become the first back-to-back champion in over a decade.
Once it became clear COVID was going to wreak havoc on the 2020 college football season, the NCAA elected to add an extra year of eligibility for certain athletes. The decision opened the door for football players to go on the seven year plan – like Cal's Luc Bequette.
With state laws forcing their hands, the NCAA Board of Directors approved a massive rule change for college athletes Wednesday, allowing them to start earning money based on their celebrity, which upended decades-old bylaws.
Ruling on an appeal of a decision by the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said the NCAA can't enforce certain rules limiting the education-related benefits — things like computers and graduate scholarships — that colleges offer athletes.
Stanford guard Anna Wilson is returning to the university for a sixth season to help the Cardinal try to defend their national championship, while Alyssa Jerome is staying for a fifth year.
Hundreds of student-athletes at Stanford staged a protest outside the school president's office Monday, hoping to convince the university to reverse its decision to cut 11 varsity sports programs.
Baylor is on top of the college basketball world, winning its first national championship while denying perfection for Gonzaga.
Stanford Performance Coach Ali Kerschner's instagram post criticizing the NCAA for the discrepancy between the men's and women's amenities at the NCAA tournament has triggered a social media firestorm from Warriors star Steph Curry and others.
Stanford University announced Wednesday that it plans to discontinue 11 sports from its athletics program due to financial concerns that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Monday that the National Collegiate Athletic Association can't limit the compensation colleges can give to top basketball and football players for education-related costs and benefits.
Former Cal linebacker Evan Weaver fed off naysayers for four seasons in Berkeley and then proceeded to set records in a Bears uniform. He'll have to prove himself yet again in the professional ranks, and it all begins this weekend at the NFL draft.
Spring athletes at San Francisco Bay Area colleges and universities have been awarded an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA after their seasons were wiped out by the current coronavirus outbreak.
Spring is in the air, but that doesn't mean the local college football teams are anywhere near the field. Instead of guiding their respective teams through spring practice; Stanford coach David Shaw, Cal coach Justin Wilcox and San Jose State's Brent Brennan teamed up on a COVID-19 public service announcement.
The Oregon and Miramonte High School star guard was a unanimous choice Monday as The Associated Press women's basketball player of the year, receiving all 30 votes from the national media panel that selects the Top 25 each week during the season. Since the award was first given in 1995, the only other player to receive all the votes is former UConn star Breanna Stewart.
The virus has effectively leveled the playing field for all athletes who are trying to figure out how to stay in shape and keep their heads in the game at the same time.
The Pacific-12 Conference called off its post-season men's basketball tournament Thursday, joining the Big 10, Big 12, Southeastern Conference and several others as collegiate athletic officials address the growing fears of the growing coronavirus outbreak.
College athletes will now be allowed to make money from their names, images and likenesses, according to a new NCAA ruling. Some students, athletes and recruiters in the Bay Area said it's about time.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie announced members of his transition team, a group that he described as "shaking up the status quo" which include Open AI CEO Sam Altman and retired Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
A report of a family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood led to a police shooting Sunday night.
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie announced members of his transition team, a group that he described as "shaking up the status quo" which include Open AI CEO Sam Altman and retired Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
A report of a family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood led to a police shooting Sunday night.
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
A Vallejo man was federally indicted on sexual exploitation of a minor and other charges, according to documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie announced members of his transition team, a group that he described as "shaking up the status quo" which include Open AI CEO Sam Altman and retired Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
San Francisco leaders and community members came together Sunday to continue to fight for safer streets on World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will miss the game against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury.
More than two months later, her family held a candlelight vigil to continue to call for justice ahead of her 23rd birthday later this month.
On Nov. 5, San Francisco voters approved the city's newest park, a transformation of the southern end of the Great Highway. But the fight over that stretch of road appears to be turning into a political fight and a possible recall campaign.
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
On Sunday in Pleasanton, fans of the game got a chance to see how the professionals do it, as a new league is bringing some of the best table tennis players in the world to the Bay Area.
Oakland will need to look at making some severe cuts to balance its budget. The finance department sounded the alarm on Friday, saying to balance the budget now or declare a fiscal emergency.
A man was arrested for murder and attempted murder after he confessed to killing his mother in Vallejo on Saturday, police said.
The California Highway Patrol is asking the public for help investigating a fatal crash they say took place in Hayward Saturday night.
A report of a family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood led to a police shooting Sunday night.
An Alaska Airlines flight into San Jose landed safely after calling for a priority landing Sunday evening, the airliner said.
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.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
A Vallejo man was federally indicted on sexual exploitation of a minor and other charges, according to documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in connection to a killing in Valley Ford on Saturday.
Community tips helped Santa Rosa police identify a suspected burglar and seize 13 illegally possessed firearms, resulting in two arrests, police said.
A vigil will be held Saturday at Bodega Bay to mourn the loss of four family members and a friend who died after their boat capsized during a fishing trip.
The California Department of Cannabis Control announced Friday that more than $5 million in cannabis have been seized and three people were arrested in a recent operation targeting illegal grow houses in Solano County.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Geno Smith scored on a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining and the Seattle Seahawks snapped a six-game losing streak against the San Francisco 49ers with a 20-17 victory.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will miss the game against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury.
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns as No. 13 Boise State beat San Jose State 42-21 for its eighth straight win.
Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3.
A report of a family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood led to a police shooting Sunday night.
A Vallejo man was federally indicted on sexual exploitation of a minor and other charges, according to documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A man was arrested for murder and attempted murder after he confessed to killing his mother in Vallejo on Saturday, police said.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in connection to a killing in Valley Ford on Saturday.
The California Highway Patrol is asking the public for help investigating a fatal crash they say took place in Hayward Saturday night.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie announced members of his transition team, a group that he described as "shaking up the status quo" which include Open AI CEO Sam Altman and retired Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
Alameda County voters have spoken, and they overwhelmingly voted to recall District Attorney Pamela Price.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
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.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
One of the great voices in modern metal returns to the Bay Area the day before Thanksgiving when King Diamond headlines the Fox Theater in Oakland with support from thrash veterans Overkill and SoCal metal trio Night Demon.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
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.
Matt Lively's postgame report from Levi's Stadium after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-17. (11-18-24)
John Beam has spent over four decades coaching football in Oakland. He took the field for the final time Friday night at Laney College. (11-18-24)
Monday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch shows where and when the rain will arrive this week.
A report of a family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood led to a police shooting Sunday night.
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.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.