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The People For Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Monterey Zoo, accusing it of using disciplinary tools that are banned in the state.
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The People For Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Monterey Zoo, accusing it of using disciplinary tools that are banned in the state.
The animal rights group PETA claimed Friday that a Colin Kaepernick-inspired animated commercial was blocked from airing in Sunday's Super Bowl pre-game broadcast.
San Francisco is the country's top vegan city, according to a new ranking by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released Thursday.
California will be the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products and the third to bar most animals from circus performances under a pair of bills signed Saturday by Gov. Newsom.
It's something we don't tend to think about as we bundle up in our down jackets: Were the feathers in it plucked humanely? Despite renewed efforts by the outdoor industry to trace the supply chain, one cruel practice continues.
A billboard with a strange message connecting feminists, eggs, and animal rights is turning heads in the South Bay, but turning some women off.
Mondelez International, the parent company of Nabisco, has redesigned the packaging of its Barnum's Animals crackers in response to pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Animal rights group PETA is scouring the United States for the "sexiest vegan" in America and has found two finalists right here in the Bay Area.
Local retailers stand to lose millions of dollars if San Francisco becomes the nation's first major city to ban the sale of fur clothing and other fur products.
Animal rights group PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects who threw a Vacaville woman's dog out of a moving car on I-80 with his legs bound.
A settlement has been reached in a case which sought to determine copyright ownership of selfie photos taken by a monkey.
It is not easy to own a dire wolf or a Husky.
A curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button was back in the spotlight Wednesday as a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfie photos.
Blink-182's competition for the award was Matt & Kim, Tonight Alive and Farewell My Love...
An animal advocacy organization is asking the San Francisco International Airport to hold the pork, after the airport announced earlier this week it had introduced a pig as part of its animal therapy program.
Actress and activist Alicia Silverstone bares almost-all to raise awareness on the dark side of wool production.
Some California restaurants are under fire from PETA over serving the marine delicacy -- octopus -- while it's still alive and moving.
A group a about 50 animal rights protesters shut down traffic on San Francisco's Embarcadero Monday.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a $5,000 reward after five animals were found dead or wounded near the Berkeley Marina last month.
The New Parkway Theater in Oakland has been ranked as one of the best movie theaters nationwide for vegans.
A federal judge in San Francisco said Wednesday he plans to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed on behalf of an Indonesian monkey by an advocacy group that claims the animal owns the rights to a famous series of "monkey selfie" photographs.
Oakland firefighters are receiving accolades from the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals after rescuing a dog from inside a burning home last week, PETA officials announced.
A macaque monkey who took now-famous selfie photographs should be declared the copyright owner of the photos, rather than the nature photographer who positioned the camera, animal-rights activists contend in a novel lawsuit.
An animal protection organization sued Whole Foods Market Inc. in federal court in San Jose Monday, accusing the natural foods grocery chain of deceiving customers in its claims of humane treatment of animals and poultry raised for meat.
British singer/actor Jane Birkin told Hermes to take her name off the handbag after learning about the alleged cruel practices used to harvest the crocodile skins some of the bags are made of.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Groundbreaking research in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is revealing that communication among whales is far more complex and sophisticated than previously believed.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Groundbreaking research in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is revealing that communication among whales is far more complex and sophisticated than previously believed.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
Schools in the San Francisco Unified School District will remain closed for a fifth straight day on Friday, as the teachers' strike continues without a labor deal.
Parents held a virtual roundtable to talk about the ongoing strike in the San Francisco Unified School District.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Feather Alert for a missing woman last seen in San Francisco in January.
San Francisco schools will be closed for a fourth day on Thursday, said Laura Dudnick, San Francisco Unified School District director of communications.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said they received a call from a person claiming to have a firearm around 3:20 Monday morning. When deputies arrived, they say a person exited the home on Selborne Drive and presented an immediate threat to deputies. Two deputies shot at him, and he died from his injuries.
Some prospective tenants said they are still without housing and have been cut off from all help because they are officially listed in the county's computer as "permanently housed" at the Phoenix Apartments.
The legacy of the Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1966 to protect the Black community while demanding freedom and justice, lives on through an award-winning walking tour.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
A San Jose shop owner has discovered that for the unhoused, a bicycle isn't just a reliable way of getting around; it can be a lifeline for a fresh start.
An assistant principal at a San Jose middle school was among a group of people arrested during a police operation targeting adults seeking minors online to engage in sexual activity, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Authorities on the Central Coast have recovered a body after a car plunged several hundred feet off Highway 1 in Big Sur Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman while driving on Highway 101 in Salinas over the weekend.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges after police seized more than 150 firearms from two homes as part of an investigation into the illegal manufacturing of guns.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
A bank employee was among three people arrested in a series of armed home invasion robberies in Marin County of people who had withdrawn large amounts of cash, authorities said.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Four suspects remain at large and two were arrested after an armed robbery at a Petaluma jewelry store on Saturday, police said.
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Feather Alert for a missing woman last seen in San Francisco in January.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The family believes the outcome of the trial can lead to significant changes within the social media industry and help other families become even more aware of what they say are deadly devices in the hands of children.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.
A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
With so many candidates and no clear frontrunner in California's governor's race, two Republicans now lead in the polls in this heavily Democratic state, raising the question: Could the primary election lead to a Republican-versus-Republican runoff?
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
The show unfolded as a visual journey through Puerto Rico's history, culture and identity, reaching an estimated 135 million viewers worldwide.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
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.
It wasn't a surprise to many that the Trump administration announced a rollback of regulations to curb greenhouse emissions. California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back immediately, vowing to take this matter to court. So has Earth Justice, one of the leading environmental law nonprofits in the country.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Sooji Nam reports.
Thursday's school board meeting is the last one scheduled before March 12, when a decision is set to be made on the future of multiple elementary schools across San Jose.
During their meeting Thursday, BART’s board of directors looked at a doomsday scenario to see what would happen if the sales tax measure failed.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.