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Streets appeared calm early Thursday in downtown Charlotte after a second night of violent protests over the deadly police shooting of a black man, although at least three major businesses were asking their employees to stay home for the day as the city remained on edge.
Charlotte officials say a man who was shot during a protest is in critical condition and was not wounded by a police officer.
Protests broke out Tuesday night after the shooting at an apartment complex on the city's northeast side.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has followed the NCAA's lead and is removing all its athletic championships from North Carolina over a state law that some say can lead to discrimination against LGBT people.
The NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte, North Carolina, over the state's recently enacted House Bill 2, a law widely viewed as discriminatory toward the LGBT community.
Maroon 5 is standing by the LGBT community and staying out of North Carolina, RadioAlice.com reports...
San Jose lawmakers approved a ban on any nonessential travel in North Carolina and Mississippi because of the states' laws impacting people based on sexual orientation.
A potentially epic clash over transgender rights took shape Monday when North Carolina and the federal government sued each other over the state's new bathroom law.
A North Carolina law limiting protections to LGBT people violates federal civil rights protections and can't be enforced, The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.
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Rhetorical skirmishes continued Tuesday in North Carolina over a law limiting protections for LGBT people, as Democrats criticized a Republican's plea to "keep our state straight."
The pop stars are the latest to cancel gigs after the passage of that state's controversial HB2 law, reports 99.7[NOW!]...
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Thursday that transgender people should be able to use whichever bathroom they choose.
The British government is advising lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens to pay special attention when traveling to North Carolina and Mississippi.
Target transgender employees and customers can use the restroom or fitting room that "corresponds with their gender identity."
The band is the latest to object to the state's controversial new law...
While some artists are boycotting the state after the passage of a controversial "Religious Liberty" law, Mumford have taken another approach to the issue, reports Live 105.
Legislation deemed anti-LGBT has been proposed in states across the country to protect those who -- due to religious beliefs -- decline to employ or serve certain people.
The Allman Brothers leader will continue with tonight's scheduled concert, despite disagreeing with the state's controversial new law.
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Gov. Pat McCrory said Tuesday he wants to change a new state law that prevents people from suing over discrimination in state court, but he's not challenging a measure regarding bathroom access for transgender people.
"To my mind, it's an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress."
Montana invited San Jose-based PayPal to consider bringing its operations center along with 400 jobs to Montana.
PayPal says it's canceling plans to bring 400 jobs to North Carolina after lawmakers passed a law that restricts protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
A letter decrying North Carolina's recently passed law targeting transgender people was signed by dozens of Bay Area tech CEOs and business leaders from across the country.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
Marriott hotel workers have ratified a new contract that was up for a vote by membership Thursday, according to union officials.
Less then a week before Dec. 25th and the local tradition of Christmas crab is again off the holiday menu this year as the Bay Area's commercial crab fishermen eagerly await the go-ahead for the start of yet another delayed season.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
For nearly two decades, the outreach program Dinner with Grace has addressed food insecurity and build community.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
Marriott hotel workers have ratified a new contract that was up for a vote by membership Thursday, according to union officials.
Less then a week before Dec. 25th and the local tradition of Christmas crab is again off the holiday menu this year as the Bay Area's commercial crab fishermen eagerly await the go-ahead for the start of yet another delayed season.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
For nearly two decades, the outreach program Dinner with Grace has addressed food insecurity and build community.
Marriott hotel workers have ratified a new contract that was up for a vote by membership Thursday, according to union officials.
Less then a week before Dec. 25th and the local tradition of Christmas crab is again off the holiday menu this year as the Bay Area's commercial crab fishermen eagerly await the go-ahead for the start of yet another delayed season.
For nearly two decades, the outreach program Dinner with Grace has addressed food insecurity and build community.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
An anonymous threat at San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon led officials officials to shut down the campus to conduct a search, but authorities said no credible threat was found.
A fire at a home in San Lorenzo was knocked down by firefighters Thursday afternoon but not before causing significant damage.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
For the 86th year, residents along a stretch of Thompson Avenue in Alameda have pulled out all the stops during the holidays, transforming their street into what is dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane."
Wednesday morning in East Contra Costa County, state agents made the latest in a series of cannabis grow-house raids in residential areas across the region that are all owned by Chinese nationals.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Four family members, two adults and two children, were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas Tuesday in an incident that police said was "isolated."
Bay Area post offices were packed with people trying to beat holiday shipping deadlines on Wednesday. The increased number of packages being mailed increases the workload for local postal employees.
Police in San Jose announced an arrest Tuesday in connection with a home invasion robbery and sexual assault last month at an apartment near the San Jose State University campus.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed state Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
Police in Novato have completed their search of a high school and have secured the campus following a report of a nearby robbery Thursday, but the investigation remains ongoing, the department said.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
A North Bay city experienced a city-wide power outage on Saturday after high winds downed power lines and trees.
San Francisco residents were woken up by a tornado warning early Saturday morning during a powerful storm system that battered the region with heavy rain and wind.
A year after earning playoff berths and even making it to the Super Bowl, the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers are struggling for relevance this season.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is getting close to ruling out star left tackle Trent Williams for the rest of the season as his injured ankle isn't healing as fast as the 49ers hoped.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Klay Thompson's former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night in a second visit to Chase Center in just more than a month.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
Police in Novato have completed their search of a high school and have secured the campus following a report of a nearby robbery Thursday, but the investigation remains ongoing, the department said.
An anonymous threat at San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon led officials officials to shut down the campus to conduct a search, but authorities said no credible threat was found.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect for attempted homicide Tuesday evening after a brutal attack that had the badly injured victim running through traffic in El Granada, authorities confirmed.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Veteran East Bay R&B band Tower of Power plays classic funk and soul hits along with some seasonal holiday standards to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
One spectacular holiday light display in the East Bay takes its central inspiration not from Santa or Christmas elves, but canines.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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.
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Kenny Choi reports on local crab fishermen hoping to find an alternative method to avoid lengthy crabbing season delays.
Mary Lee report on State Farm donating $15,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
Lauren Toms reports on an Oakland business owner being mourned after his death following a violent confrontation outside his Little Saigon restaurant.
Twice a month, volunteers tucked away in the corner of Grace Cathedral cook holiday meals that they will later serve to people in supportive housing. Amanda Hari reports.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.