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San Francisco works to address its trash problem
San Francisco generates 5,000 tons of trash a day, and like many parts of the U.S., the city is blighted by litter. A city program is attempting to address the issue. Mark Strassmann explains.
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San Francisco generates 5,000 tons of trash a day, and like many parts of the U.S., the city is blighted by litter. A city program is attempting to address the issue. Mark Strassmann explains.
Ryan Yamamoto interviewed Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on the recent executive order to remove homeless encampments, what they are investing in for the unhoused, Kamala Harris’ Bay Area ties, and if there are any updates to the FBI investigation. (07-25-2024) 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 man hospitalized following a shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday has died, police said.
KPIX has partnered up with BroadwaySF where we let kids be the reporter and ask the questions! Check out our young theater critic preview, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical with Aaron Kaburick who plays Mrs. Doubtfire in the touring cast! The musical hits the Orpheum Theatre’s stage in July. (07-25-2024) 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
San Francisco Police reported one person shot at 16th and Mission streets on Wednesday evening.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval Tuesday for a new project that will convert swaths of surface parking at the Stonestown Galleria mall into approximately 3,500 new homes, acres of open space and other community services.
Charges have been filed in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting last month by a suspect aboard a moving Muni bus in San Francisco's Excelsior District.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to put a $390 million bond measure to voters this November to fund health care infrastructure, housing for homeless families, street safety, road repaving and improvements to public spaces and parks.
Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-2.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to rally a re-energized base of Democratic supporters after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race Sunday.
Dogs might be considered man's best friend, but not every pooch finds it easy to make new buddies.
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.
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.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president, groups of San Francisco Democrats quickly organized to rally support for her.
One day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, leaders endorsed her candidacy in the city where her political career began. Lauren Toms 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
San Francisco police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen Monday morning in the city's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
Cal State East Bay’s professor Dr. Nolan Higdon talks with Ryan Yamamoto on the chances of a fellow Democrat challenging VP Kamala Harris and how it changes the Republicans' strategies. (07-22-2024) 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 San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play a special outdoor show at Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond this Saturday.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
The Stern Grove Festival continues its 87th season of free concerts at San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove Sunday, but you didn't have to have a ticket to enjoy the music live.
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 3-2 on Saturday night.
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
On Saturday, around 20 women became graduates of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Women's Boot Camp program.
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
On Saturday, around 20 women became graduates of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Women's Boot Camp program.
More than 80 firearms were allegedly seized by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on Friday after they successfully de-escalated a possible suicide attempt.
Caltrain All Zone One-way youth fare will be available for $1 beginning Sunday for all fare payment methods.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
A shooting on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Saturday afternoon severely injured two people in a vehicle and led to the closure of all eastbound lanes for hours.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
An East Bay high school football team is determined to shed the title of having the longest losing streak in the state.
Undefeated middleweight boxer Amari Jones is preparing to showcase his skills in a highly anticipated main event fight at the Oakland Marriott this Saturday.
Family members were joined by San Jose police and city officials for a final farewell to a community service officer killed in the line of duty.
Members of Monterey County's largest public sector union have reached a tentative agreement with county representatives on a new three-year contract, averting a potential strike.
A town in Santa Cruz County may soon be a convicted kidnapper and sexually violent predator's new home if a judge agrees that he be placed there.
Police in San Jose have evacuated the campus of Willow Glen High School Thursday as they investigate what they described as a "unverified bomb threat call".
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon.
A Santa Rosa Police Department officer arrested a man on allegations of carrying a concealed, unregistered firearm and driving without a license early Saturday morning.
A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly stabbed a 13-year-old student during a fight at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, police said.
A summer bridge crossing the Russian River at Vacation Beach in Guerneville has been closed after part of a seasonal dam failed, the Russian River Recreation and Parks District said Friday.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 3-2 on Saturday night.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night.
The Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night for their first consecutive winning months in more than three years.
Undefeated middleweight boxer Amari Jones is preparing to showcase his skills in a highly anticipated main event fight at the Oakland Marriott this Saturday.
The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the signing of All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a $120 million four-year contract extension Friday and marked the occasion with a flurry of social media posts.
The San Francisco 49ers said that Ricky Pearsall was in "serious but stable condition" after sustaining a "bullet wound to the chest."
More than 80 firearms were allegedly seized by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on Friday after they successfully de-escalated a possible suicide attempt.
A shooting on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Saturday afternoon severely injured two people in a vehicle and led to the closure of all eastbound lanes for hours.
San Francisco police said a shooting on Friday severely injured a girl.
A Santa Rosa Police Department officer arrested a man on allegations of carrying a concealed, unregistered firearm and driving without a license early Saturday morning.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Mike Tyson sat down with Ashley Sharp to speak about his visit to Stockton to campaign for mayoral candidate Tom Patti.
Democrats on the House Overside Committee sent a letter Friday to the Army requesting a report into an altercation involving an Arlington National Cemetery employee and Trump staff.
Neighbors in Oakland's Eastmont Hills refuse to let gun violence be normalized in their community.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez 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
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
San Francisco is adding a new wrinkle to its downtown revitalization plans by launching the state's first-ever "entertainment zone" district for its upcoming Okoberfest celebration.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on the shooting in San Francisco's Union Square during an attempted robbery that injured @49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/ricky-pearsall-49ers-wide-receiver-shot-san-francisco-union-square-mayor-says/ 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
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4e2o0fl 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
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot and seriously wounded Saturday afternoon during an attempted robbery in downtown San Francisco. Press conference on the shooting with San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott, Mayor London Breed, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Td1pox 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
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid decided not to seek re-election even though many people thought she would easily win a second term. Da Lin reports. (8-31-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
On Saturday, around 20 women became graduates of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Women's Boot Camp program. Max Darrow reports. (8-31-24)
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.