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A San Jose police officer who was fired over his tweets in 2014 against protests of alleged police misconduct in the deaths of unarmed black men got his job back Thursday, police said.
Protesters opposed to plans to build a new jail in San Francisco have shut down a meeting at City Hall Wednesday, delaying a key committee vote.
The controversial Presidential candidate drew mixed reviews as he hosted Saturday Night Live…
A small but determined group of people protested at the Whole Foods Market near Lake Merritt this evening over the alleged beating of a black customer by an armed security guard a week ago.
Protesters in Oakland clashed with police over the crackdown on protest marches, which now must be permitted, limited to sidewalks and are subject to curfew. 19 people were cited and four were arrested.
Saying protests that turn violent need to end, the Mayor of Oakland has come up with a new strategy, by cracking down on people who march on the streets at night.
The UC Board of Regents meets in San Francisco on Thursday and with that comes the expectation of protests. However, this time around the protesters are pro-Warriors arena at Mission Bay.
Massive rallies were held in Oakland and San Francisco to demonstrate against police brutality as part of a national day of action calling to put a stop to police killings of unarmed minorities.
Demonstrators are taking up Bay Area streets Tuesday as part of Nationwide Shutdown Day to protest recent cases of alleged police brutality caught on video.
For decades, calls to unionize workers in Silicon Valley have fallen on deaf ears. Recently, unions are finding success in organizing shuttle drivers, security guards and other low-wage workers.
An investigation by the California Highway Patrol has found a plainclothes officer acted within department policy when he pointed his gun at protesters during an Oakland demonstration last year.
Oakland's Police Chief says the city has spent $3-million on overtime for his officers covering protests, and the department could spend upwards of $30-million on overtime, despite budgeting just $15-million for this fiscal year.
The "Radical Brownies," a troop of Oakland girls focused on social justice issues, announced they would change their name following a notice from the Girl Scouts.
A new KPIX 5 / SurveyUSA poll found many in the Bay Area want charges upheld against 14 protesters who blocked a BART train on Black Friday, causing major delays. The poll comes amid a push among the protesters and some BART officials to drop the case.
After the recent Black Lives Matter protests, there is a new brownie troop in Oakland. Instead of selling cookies, they are spreading a message.
China says its annual Lunar New Year gala TV show is all set to go international. Chinese government will even promote the gala on Bay Area-based social media sites normally blocked by the country.
Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus has won over many residents and political leaders with an unconventional policing style that stresses community outreach.
All BART station have reopened after ongoing protests in San Francisco closed the Embarcadero, Montgomery and Powell stations Friday morning, BART officials said.
Organizers are planning a protest at the Montgomery BART Station Friday, January 16th in solidarity with the Black Friday BART protesters who were arrested last year.
BART is looking into the possibility of community service rather than financial restitution for 14 protesters who shut down the transit system at the West Oakland station on Black Friday, agency officials said this week.
Some of Libby Schaaf's most vocal critics gave her an earful even before she was sworn in at her inauguration ceremony Monday night.
The racial tension that's boiled over between police officers and the African-American community in many cities across the nation these past months has not manifested in San Francisco.
Fourteen #BlackLivesMatter protesters, who shut down the West Oakland BART train on Black Friday last year, said the transit agency is trying to make them pay restitution along with charged with criminal complaints.
While fireworks are being set up for the annual New Year's Eve festivities along San Francisco's Embarcadero waterfront, many are vowing to rally tonight out of continued protest against police brutality.
Not everyone will be counting down to a midnight celebration in the Bay Area Wednesday night.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
San Francisco Fire officials confirmed a gas leak near Laguna Honda Hospital has forced the evacuation of employees late Monday morning.
A portion of state Highway 1 in San Mateo County reopened following a fatal crash early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
By Sunday morning, Dungeness crab caught right off of the San Francisco coast will be available for sale because, after a lengthy delay, the Bay Area's commercial Dungeness crab season will finally start.
One person is dead and a suspect is on the run following a collision in San Francisco Saturday night, police said.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
Two people were arrested after a heist at a South Bay grocery store in which more than $1,000 in meat was stolen over the New Year's holiday, deputies said.
Perry, the Bay Area donkey who was the inspiration behind the beloved character in the DreamWorks' 2001 film "Shrek," died at the age of 30.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in the latest testy matchup between the rivals.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
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.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District this Saturday with a special reunion of late '80s club favorite the Jackson Saints and all-female Kinks tribute the Minks supporting.
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.
Kara St. Cyr reports on Caltrans’ improvement plan for Highway 37. 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
Wilson Walker reports on the San Francisco 49ers. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Jan. 6, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Wilson Walker reports on outgoing San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin and his long political career in San Francisco. 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
Ryan Yamamoto interviews UC Berkeley Business Administration and Public Policy Professor Severin Borenstein about the economic impact of the ban on new offshore drilling enacted by outgoing President Biden.
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.