Mass layoffs, gloomy job market making college grads nervous
Mary Lee reports on grim job market and tech layoffs making some graduating San Jose State students anxious (11-17-2022)
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Mary Lee reports on grim job market and tech layoffs making some graduating San Jose State students anxious (11-17-2022)
With big tech company layoffs in the Bay Area, there's a lot more competition for available job openings right now.
San Jose State University professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, Garrick Percival, sits down with KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino to break down Prop 1, Prop 26 and 27, and Prop 30. He tells us what's at stake on this election day.
Hundreds of San Jose State students marched to the intersection where Spartan football player Camdan McWright was struck and killed while riding a scooter Friday morning. (10-21-22)
Spartans teammates joined friends and relatives of Camdan McWright to mourn the student athlete who was killed Friday while riding a scooter that was hit by a school bus. Da Lin reports (10-21-22)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a SJSU student dying in a scooter accident involving a school bus Friday morning (10-21-2022)
T.J. Finley, Jarquez Hunter and Tank Bigsby rushed for touchdowns and Auburn held on to beat San Jose State 24-16 on Saturday night.
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
A friend group of 20-something tech workers living in San Francisco has made creative event planning a hallmark of their social circle.
For the last several years, one of the big stories in the Bay Area has been the so-called Bay Area exodus. But the latest data shows that trend could be reversing.
The California Highway Patrol said there is an investigation into a death after a body was found in a vehicle in San Mateo Wednesday.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Wednesday announced that the city would no longer give users free paraphernalia to consume drugs without providing treatment counseling.
The NBA is investigating Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for a gesture he made at the end of Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, according to reports.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
Padel is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and Silicon Valley's newest networking hotspot.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
The city of Antioch said Tuesday there have been several personnel changes in leadership positions at City Hall.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Wednesday morning that light rail service on the Blue line has been completely restored, while partial service for the Green line had resumed.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
The Japanese American Museum of San Jose was built to educate and preserve the memory of a dark time in American history.
A new chapter in Bay Area baseball kicks off on Wednesday when the a couple of local minor league teams face off in an extension of a long-standing traditional rivalry.
With President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, businesses that rely on goods from out of the country are worried.
San Francisco Bay has seen a recent influx of gray whales since late March, including one that washed ashore dead on a Marin County beach over the weekend.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
At the beginning of next year, the entire function of San Quentin is going to change.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
The family of slain tech executive Bob Lee has filed a civil lawsuit in San Francisco against his convicted killer, Nima Momeni, and Momeni's family among others.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
The Department of Agriculture has already given the go-ahead for two Bay Area companies to sell lab-grown chicken to restaurants, and now another San Francisco firm is looking to make its cell-cultivated pork available at stores and eateries.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
The city of Antioch said Tuesday there have been several personnel changes in leadership positions at City Hall.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Veteran San Francisco post-punk trio Rip Room headlines a three-band bill at venerable San Francisco Mission District Dive El Rio on Thursday night.
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.
Clear skies and warmer weather after another cool morning, with higher temperatures going into the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Veronica Macias reports on all VTA light rail lines returning to service a week after a judge ordered the end of the transit worker strike.
Veronica Macias reports on a fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company.
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Andrea Nakano reports on the Trump administration's tariffs. 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
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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.