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A San Francisco hardware store plagued by increasing losses due to constant retail theft is trying to discourage the crime by having store employees escort customers as they shop.
Police in San Francisco on Friday announced a recent drug bust at multiple homes in Hayward and San Leandro that led to four suspect arrests and the seizure of a massive cache of narcotics including large volumes of meth and fentanyl.
Pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a cease fire in Gaza briefly closed the Octavia entrance to U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
As San Francisco Mayor London Breed pushes to recruit more police, the SFPD's latest recruiting class has the highest turnout the academy has seen since the pandemic.
Lezla Gooden reports on some of the reasons members in the latest SFPD academy recruiting class want to be police officers.
San Francisco police arrested a man who allegedly made lewd gestures near a school in the city's Richmond District earlier this week, according to authorities.
A 39-year-old man was recently arrested on suspicion of a fatal stabbing in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood in late December, police said Tuesday.
Two months out from San Francisco's primary elections, the battle is already brewing over a controversial public safety measure.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night near Chase Center in San Francisco.
Police in San Francisco are investigating the reported theft of an ATM from a Bank of America branch on Balboa Street where suspects rammed the building with an SUV to gain access.
A man who died in a stabbing that also injured a woman in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood last week has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
Four San Francisco police officers were injured Friday night after the pursuit of a suspect vehicle ended in a crash in the city's Bayview District, according to authorities.
San Francisco police have been in a standoff for hours with a man who barricaded himself in a home in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood on Friday morning, a police spokesperson said.
A man was stabbed and had his motorcycle stolen on San Francisco's Market Street on Christmas night, according to police.
San Francisco police said a suspect crashed into a patrol car and led officers on a car chase on Wednesday.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrest of a suspect in a late October shooting that left a man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The San Francisco public defender's office has filed a Racial Justice Act claim in the August 2022 case of an unhoused man who was shot at by police after being suspected of stealing a bicycle.
San Francisco police said a Thursday afternoon pursuit of a vehicle involved in a Chinatown robbery that crossed the Bay Bridge that appears to have ended in a fiery crash on a bridge in Oakland.
A man died in a hit-and-run collision on the western edge of San Francisco's Tenderloin District early Wednesday morning, according to police.
San Francisco police have been promising to crack down on retail theft this holiday season, and recent results show their strategy appears to be working
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced a retail theft operation in the city's SoMa neighborhood that netted 17 arrests for shoplifting earlier this week.
San Francisco has seen a major increase in police officers around Union Square this holiday season to deter theft.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a charter amendment that would fund and require the hiring of new cops.
San Francisco police said a deadly stabbing led to a car crashing into a Mission District business early Saturday morning.
Shoppers in San Francisco can expect to see a greater law enforcement presence in and around retail stores this holiday season.
Early morning lightning strikes on Tuesday led to two schools in Santa Rosa closing down for the day, including at one site where lightning obliterated a large tree.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Search and rescue crews are responding after an avalanche was reported late Tuesday morning in Northern California.
The second in a series of Northern California storms was moving through the Bay Area and Central Coast on Tuesday, bringing rain, gusty winds, lightning, local snow, and much colder temperatures through midweek.
"There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.
Early morning lightning strikes on Tuesday led to two schools in Santa Rosa closing down for the day, including at one site where lightning obliterated a large tree.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Search and rescue crews are responding after an avalanche was reported late Tuesday morning in Northern California.
The second in a series of Northern California storms was moving through the Bay Area and Central Coast on Tuesday, bringing rain, gusty winds, lightning, local snow, and much colder temperatures through midweek.
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.
Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community.
Thousands came out to San Francisco's Chinatown Saturday for the Flower Market Fair to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the person was taken into custody.
Around 1:42 a.m., officers received a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Polk Street, near Sutter Street. Police said they found a man at the scene who had been shot at least once. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is not known, police said.
Rain rolled into the Bay Area just in time to put a damper on most people's outdoor President's Day holiday fun. But in the East Bay, some ventured out despite the wet weather.
Officers arrived at the Comfort Inn on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way around 8:37 p.m. and said they found a man who had been stabbed multiple times.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
Hayward police said a woman and a boy were hit by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Saturday evening. The woman died at the hospital, and the boy is expected to survive.
Chanting and carrying signs that read "Love Your Neighbor," several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord's Monument neighborhood on Valentine's Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
The full closure extends from a mile south of Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, in Monterey County, to Ragged Point Inn, in San Luis Obispo County.
On a recent morning at the adult day care center, a small crowd gathered as a robot called Mirokai made its way into the room. The 4-foot-tall robot played music, led trivia games, and was able to hold everyone's attention.
Santa Cruz police said the man is suspected of shooting someone at a campsite along the San Lorenzo Riverbed. The victim was taken to the hospital after he walked to an Ocean Street business and flagged down a resident for help.
Two rafters stranded on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County were rescued Monday, authorities said.
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
Early morning lightning strikes on Tuesday led to two schools in Santa Rosa closing down for the day, including at one site where lightning obliterated a large tree.
Heavy rain and high tides have led to flooding near Sonoma, prompting Caltrans to close portions of major Wine Country roads.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Police said the suspect was driving near Sonoma Boulevard and Alabama Street on Feb. 8 when he allegedly struck a woman who was walking. According to police, he is suspected of intentionally hitting the woman multiple times.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
Santa Cruz police said the man is suspected of shooting someone at a campsite along the San Lorenzo Riverbed. The victim was taken to the hospital after he walked to an Ocean Street business and flagged down a resident for help.
Officers arrived at the Comfort Inn on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way around 8:37 p.m. and said they found a man who had been stabbed multiple times.
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
On a recent morning at the adult day care center, a small crowd gathered as a robot called Mirokai made its way into the room. The 4-foot-tall robot played music, led trivia games, and was able to hold everyone's attention.
The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
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 Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.
President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King shared a photo on social media of Jackson and King and wrote, "Both ancestors now..."
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
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.
Lightning strikes on Tuesday morning forced two schools in Santa Rosa to close for the day, including one where lightning obliterated a large tree.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says you'll need to keep the umbrella nearby throughout the week.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was active in the Bay Area, leading civil rights and labor marches in San Francisco. Glide Foundation president and CEO Dr. Gina Fromer looks back at Jackson's impact.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says rain will soak the region for the next few days and snow levels in the Sierra will be measured in feet, not inches.
Amanda Hari reports on Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco.
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.