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When KPIX first met Erin Finafrock in November of 2019, she was homeless and pregnant sleeping in a tent in Oakland. Soon after, a nonprofit intervened and helped her get off the street, just in time for the surprise of her life.
On week four of a shelter-in-place order, tens of thousands of unhoused people in the Bay Area are still unable to do so.
More than one million Californians have already filed for unemployment amid the coronavirus shelter-in-place order. That massive loss of income has many wondering how to pay bills that are due next week.
20 hotel rooms at the Oasis Hotel are no longer sitting vacant during the coronavirus pandemic after dozens of homeless families officially moved in.
Last week, the Bay Area received an order to shelter-in-place in the comfort of our own homes, which for many has been rather uncomfortable, especially if you're now worried about how to pay for where you're supposed to stay put.
In a first of its kind settlement, Caltrans has agreed to pay $1.3 million to homeless residents who lost their belongings during encampment cleanup operations.
More than a dozen elderly residents of a San Pablo senior living facility are being evicted, hurled into a brutal Bay Area housing market at the height of the coronavirus outbreak
When a novel coronavirus outbreak threatens to shut down schools in the Bay Area, it places even more pressure on those who are barely making ends meet.
Peninsula residents can expect to see more affordable housing built along the Caltrain corridor in the near future, that's a promise from the board of directors. Caltrain recently committed that for all future construction, 30 percent of the units built will be allocated for affordable housing.
On hundreds of San Francisco streets, epic edifices are showing their age. Inside, Sunday gatherings are growing smaller while outside, the numbers of people seeking shelter are growing larger.
Affordable housing solutions for San Francisco have been far more difficult to agree upon. Proposition E is a perfect example of how political local housing measures have become.
Ordinarily the State of the State is a time for the governor to reflect on California's successes, Gov. Gavin Newsom instead focused his address on where California is failing -- on homelessness and housing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday morning said he would focus on solving the state's growing homeless and housing issues during his state of the state address.
A Bay Area photographer has given away thousands of free headshots to homeless clients and she says the project hasn't only changed her life, but has also helped her subjects see themselves in a different light.
2020 has been dubbed the year of the ADU, as new laws are making it easier to build accessory dwelling units, often called in-law units or granny flats.
A new study carried out in rural Kenya shows giving cash to the poor is the best way to help someone break the cycle of poverty; a study that could have implications for action in the Bay Area.
It is the city of Berkeley's only youth homeless shelter and its future is in jeopardy.
Could trailers be a new temporary fix for California's growing homelessness crisis? Some people tell KPIX one local company offered them deals that were too good to be true.
If life really is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it, then Kristin Hanes could teach us all a thing or two about the art of the comeback.
San Francisco Supervisors are asking the city's largest corporate landlord, Veritas Investments, to hit the pause button on selling dozens of buildings.
Just when you thought San Francisco couldn't lean any further to the left politically, voters elected Dean Preston, a democratic socialist, to the Board of Supervisors.
An audit of homelessness services looks to determine just how many encampments there are and if clearing them is the best use of public money.
State Senator Scott Weiner's controversial Senate Bill 50 been called the hottest housing bill of last year's legislative session and it will either live or die in the next three weeks.
There is a hidden homeless population, often by design: street kids. When children end up homeless, it's usually because someone in their life dropped the ball. A UC Berkeley professor says it's up to society to pick them up.
James Wood says he was so afraid, he cried the first night he stayed in Berkeley's STAIR navigation center.
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
Wells Fargo officials confirmed Tuesday plans to move the banking giant's corporate headquarters in San Francisco to another location in the city.
A court ruling over property in Half Moon Bay could affect thousands of seaside properties from San Diego to the Oregon border.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
A group of residents in San Francisco's Sunset District are launching a recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, weeks after voters approved a measure to close the Great Highway to cars.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
One of three mountain climbers reported missing on New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook is a Northern California mountain guide and San Francisco Bay Area resident.
California Highway Patrol officers in the Hayward office came under fire during a pursuit of a car early Monday morning for allegedly speeding.
Last summer, Oakland made national and international news when so-called "pirates" moved into the estuary and began raiding boats stored in the local marinas.
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged six former Apple employees for allegedly exploiting the tech giant's gift-matching program for charitable donations.
San Jose State is headed back to the Hawaii Bowl for a second straight season to face South Florida.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel day nationally. San Francisco International, Oakland International and San Jose International all experienced longer lines than usual.
Just in time for Small Business Saturday, many local vendors in San Jose are hosting a nine-day pop-up event in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
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.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Police activity in Vallejo has led to a request by authorities for residents near Fairmont Park to stay inside until further notice Tuesday afternoon.
American Canyon police are looking for two suspects who robbed an AT&T store Sunday evening at gunpoint.
Two people found dead in apparent drownings in Sonoma County following an atmospheric river storm that caused widespread localized flooding were identified Monday by authorities.
Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 119-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals' winning streak at four by beating them 2-1.
The 32-year-old is to join Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow at the top of Los Angeles' pitching rotation after a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants.
San Jose State is headed back to the Hawaii Bowl for a second straight season to face South Florida.
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
A major injury collision shut down a road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, police said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Police activity in Vallejo has led to a request by authorities for residents near Fairmont Park to stay inside until further notice Tuesday afternoon.
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged six former Apple employees for allegedly exploiting the tech giant's gift-matching program for charitable donations.
Closing arguments began Monday morning in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee.
The mother of the survivor of Wednesday morning's horrific Tesla Cybertruck crash in the East Bay town of Piedmont that left three young adults from the East Bay community dead on Friday identified her son and the three other victims.
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.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
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.
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
A court ruling over property in Half Moon Bay could affect thousands of seaside properties from San Diego to the Oregon border.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A group of residents in San Francisco's Sunset District are launching a recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, weeks after voters approved a measure to close the Great Highway to cars.
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.
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.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
On Tuesday morning, Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer, including a late May date in San Francisco.
A leading light of the Bay Area heavy rock underground during the late 1990s and 2000s, reunited Oakland band Drunk Horse plays the Ivy Room in Albany Saturday night.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Bay Area metal greats Exodus will headline this concert at the UC Theatre in Berkeley Friday, sharing the stage with Denver thrash disciples Havok, industrial-metal band Candy and SoCal crossover band Dead Heat.
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.
Len Ramirez reports on rampant overcrowding raising concerns over conditions at San Jose's animal shelter.
Gianna Franco talks about the rising popularity of foldable phones with CNET Senior Editor Lisa Eadiciccio.
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for Dec. 4 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Lauren Toms reports on Oliver's Market making a $10,000 kickoff donation to the Redwood Empire Food Bank from the store's holiday bell campaign.
Jessica Burch on the dry weather outlook for the Bay Area.
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.