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Warriors Superstar Durant Shines, USA Routs China 119-62 In Men's Basketball
The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team began its charge toward a third straight gold medal with a 119-62 rout of China on Saturday.
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The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team began its charge toward a third straight gold medal with a 119-62 rout of China on Saturday.
Only 26.5 million people watched NBC's Olympic opening ceremony, a 35% drop from the record-setting viewership of the London games opener four years ago.
Keeping her nerve on sport's biggest stage, Virginia Thrasher beat Du Li of China by a point in the women's 10-meter air rifle competition Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro opened the games of the 31st Olympiad with a high-energy gala celebration of Brazil's can-do spirit, biodiversity and melting pot history.
With a 64-player field and 16 seeds -- half that of the majors -- the Olympic tennis draw set up some intriguing first-round matchups.
Karch Kiraly's eyes always stay up, hands clasped behind his back, as he deliberately moves around the court checking in with each of his players. During Olympic training at Rio's Navy School, he stands atop the referee stand, watching intently.
A spry 96 and grinning ear to ear, Yosh Uchida weaves his right arm around the triceps of three-time hammer throw Olympian Ed Burke and begins to turn him for a good-natured takedown.
As the U.S. Women's National Team dominated the soccer field during its first day of Olympic competition in Brazil, two U.S. senators renewed calls for the team's right to equal pay at home.
Cheered all night long by his basketball-crazed new fan base, Durant knocked down a 3-pointer on the Americans' first touch and slammed home a dunk the very next time down the floor.
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Members of the United State Olympic table tennis team are headed to the Bay Area for a fundraiser at a popular ping pong social club in San Francisco, and the team includes a 15 year old Bay Area boy.
Simone Biles wouldn't let herself believe it. Not until she heard from national team coordinator Martha Karolyi, even if the Olympic dream she had been chasing for most of her life was locked down long ago.
Tech experts now have a word of warning for travelers taking smartphones and tables with them to the Rio Games.
With the NBA Finals over, rivals Kyrie Irving, Harrison Barnes, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant are on the same team: USA.
Shaking off the loss of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson and Draymond Green now have their sights set on an Olympic gold medal.
Sandor Tarics, a water polo gold medalist for Hungary at the 1936 Berlin Games and the oldest living Olympic champion, has died. He was 102.
American athletes will be exposing a lot of skin at the Olympic Closing Ceremony in Brazil compared to the South Koreans whose uniforms are Zika-proof.
The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team will face China in Oakland during a five-game, five-city exhibition tour.
There are some embarrassing statistics for the Olympics Brazil. Only half of the tickets to the summer games have sold.
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The International Olympic Committee sent a note to all national Olympic committees with the latest medical advice concerning the Zika virus.
CBS Local Sports spoke with Johannson about the surge in top-tier American players in the NHL and the push to grow the sport of hockey further in America.
The U.S. Olympic Committee has selected Los Angeles as the official candidate to bid for the 2024 Summer games.
The U.S. Olympic Committee says it is working with Los Angeles on a bid for the 2024 games.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
The hottest day of the week arrived on Tuesday in the Bay Area with another day of the heat wave on tap for Wednesday before a period of much cooler weather toward the end of the week.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
The hottest day of the week arrived on Tuesday in the Bay Area with another day of the heat wave on tap for Wednesday before a period of much cooler weather toward the end of the week.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
A towing company in San Francisco has been banned from receiving city contracts for the next five years after illegally towing vehicles, officials said Tuesday.
Several Filipino organizations from the Bay Area rallied Monday outside of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco to condemn Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. after he delivered the annual state address in his country.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
San Francisco continues to see its tourism industry rebound, which is good news for local businesses, but it will still be a few years until it reaches pre-pandemic levels.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
Police arrested five juveniles accused of robbing a Pinole liquor store over the weekend.
A rideshare driver is searching for a woman who helped save his life when he had a medical emergency while driving.
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
On Sunday morning, the nation was facing a presidential election involving two elderly white men. But just 24 hours later, the political landscape had completely changed, and voters are still coming to grips with it.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death Sunday night on Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway, according to police.
A school in the North Bay has become the only one in the country that has received international recognition for its chess program and how its teaching the game to a new generation.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
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LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death Sunday night on Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway, according to police.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Several Filipino organizations from the Bay Area rallied Monday outside of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco to condemn Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. after he delivered the annual state address in his country.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Popular Los Angeles-based Latin funk/hip-hop outfit Ozomatli comes to the Bay Area to headline the Latin Rock at the Dock Festival happening at Mare Island in Vallejo Saturday.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play a special outdoor show at Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond this Saturday.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
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.
Tuesday noon news update from KPIX
The City of Oakland has started clearing out an encampment near the Bay Bridge toll plaza. It's the first high-profile sweep in the Bay Area since the Supreme Court's ruling giving cities more power to regulate homeless camps. Veronica Macias reports.
A federal judge has greenlit the removal of a homeless encampment near the Bay Bridge toll plaza starting Tuesday. Veronica Macias reports. 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
Tuesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch says Tuesday appears to be the hottest day of the three-day heat wave this week. 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
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.