Women In Technology Summit Celebrates 25 Years; Still Struggles With Male-Dominated Industry
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a Silicon Valley conference aimed at getting more women into senior positions in the technology industry.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of a Silicon Valley conference aimed at getting more women into senior positions in the technology industry.
Measures on Tuesday's ballot in certain parts of Santa Clara County are mostly about new taxes for schools or libraries, but voters in Los Gatos will mull a development plan by the online media company Netflix.
The race for Santa Clara County Sheriff in Tuesday's election has 16-year incumbent Sheriff Laurie Smith up against retired sheriff's captain Kevin Jensen, who has the backing of unions representing deputies and jail guards.
According to a new Bay Area Council poll, almost 60 percent of Bay Area residents believe the region is headed in the right direction.
With the framework close to being finished, Santa Clara County is moving forward with work on a living-wage ordinance, with a first step due in June.
Santa Clara County Thursday joined a lawsuit filed by Orange County charging major drug firms with deceiving consumers about the dangers of using opioid narcotic painkillers for non-cancer-related pain.
San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith Wednesday appeared in Santa Clara County Superior Court to plead no contest to three felony assault weapons charges and two misdemeanor DUI allegations and will be sentenced by a judge in San Jose on July 25.
When fans file into the new Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, they likely won't be thinking of Everett "Eddie" Souza, but maybe they should.
There were no classes Tuesday at a Bryman College in San Jose after the medical school was served with an eviction notice. Students who paid hefty tuition appear to have been left in the lurch by the sudden development.
Bay Area kids have a better chance than most American kids to grow up healthy, according to a recent survey.
A parking lot impasse between the San Francisco 49ers and former star quarterback Joe Montana and his hotel project at Levi's Stadium may soon be paved over.
Many hotel development projects are already underway, as the city prepares to host not only NFL games, but some of the biggest events in the world in coming years.
After a teen sneaked onto Mineta San Jose International Airport and stowed away on a flight to Hawaii last month, a Bay Area congressman is reaching out to a Silicon Valley startups for high-tech ways to improve airport security.
The Pacific 12 Conference will hold its Football Championship Game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the next three years, with the first set for Dec. 5, a conference official said.
More than 500 kids battling cancer got a chance to just have some fun Sunday at a Bay Area amusement park.
Officials have released surveillance video of the 15-year-old boy who stowed away on a flight from Mineta San Jose International Airport last month, moments after he landed in Hawaii.
Police in San Jose plan to interview a teen who stowed away on a Hawaii-bound flight two weeks ago and survived sub-freezing temperatures in the wheel well of a jetliner.
A relative of a 15-year-old boy who survived a 5½-hour flight in a jet's wheel well says Hawaii officials won't allow the boy's father to see him, a newspaper reported Friday.
Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell says a teen stowaway who flew to Hawaii in a jet wheel well should never have been able to climb the San Jose International Airport fence undetected.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced a ban on open burning in areas including parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, effective Thursday.
Levi's Stadium is still under construction, but it's already hit a milestone with its first marriage proposal.
A few weeks before a 15-year-old boy stowed away in the wheel well of a flight from California to Hawaii, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration conducted a review of San Jose's airport and found its perimeter to be in compliance with the agency's security requirements.
Spokeswoman Kayla Rosenfeld of the Hawaii Department of Human Services that Abdilahi Yusuf has arrived in Honolulu. Rosenfeld said the department's child welfare unit won't disclose any information on the release of Yahya Abdi because of privacy concerns and confidentiality.
Restaurants in Santa Clara County could soon be required to display color-coded scorecards showing patrons their history of health violations.
The family of the 15 year old who breached security at Mineta San Jose International Airport and stowed away in the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines jet says he's run away before, and was not trying to get to Africa, or see his birth mother, despite international reports.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed 12 people were arrested for looting, vandalism, and a DUI crash during the evening's festivities, which led into Thursday morning.
Five people, including two children, were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Eastbound state Highway 92 fully reopened near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Thursday morning, hours after a big-rig caught fire in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Northern California high Sierra Nevada region is seeing its first chain controls of the season as a series of storms move through the region.
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed 12 people were arrested for looting, vandalism, and a DUI crash during the evening's festivities, which led into Thursday morning.
Five people, including two children, were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Eastbound state Highway 92 fully reopened near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Thursday morning, hours after a big-rig caught fire in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Northern California high Sierra Nevada region is seeing its first chain controls of the season as a series of storms move through the region.
District Attorney Pamela Price said the case against Radius Recycling, related to 2023's massive scrap metal fire in West Oakland, is moving along.
Five people, including two children, were displaced after a fire broke out at a home in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Eastbound state Highway 92 fully reopened near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Thursday morning, hours after a big-rig caught fire in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
There were audible gasps in court Wednesday as jurors were shown graphic video in court allegedly showing the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Life's little routines have returned for a San Francisco family after a plumbing nightmare upended their world, and it's thanks to a city program.
New video was released Wednesday of the incident during San Francisco's Fleet Week festivities when a Navy parachutist landed on a teenage spectator, injuring her and her mother.
District Attorney Pamela Price said the case against Radius Recycling, related to 2023's massive scrap metal fire in West Oakland, is moving along.
One East Bay family takes Halloween to a whole new level with a massive haunted house they build in their backyard.
A part of music and film history preserved by a group of Bay Area artists is in limbo, as building that has housed Arhoolie Records, Les Blank Films and Down Home Music for nearly half a century could soon be sold.
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.
Five candidates are vying in Tuesday's election to replace outgoing Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who is leaving office and currently running for a state Senate seat.
Authorities in Sunnyvale on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of an active-duty Marine Corps recruiter who allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl he had met at the victim's school.
Bay Area residents can now savor the taste of authentic French baked goods, thanks to Croissante, a Santa Clara bakery that prioritizes quality over shortcuts.
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
Governor Gavin Newsom is weighing in on a Bay Area Congressional race that is expected to be a nail-biter come Election Day.
A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses.
While the month of October has been warm and dry, water officials in Sonoma County said reservoirs are in good shape after the two previous wet winters.
Santa Rosa police arrested a 16-year-old high school boy after a gun was found in his school locker Wednesday morning.
Police arrested two suspects in a home invasion armed robbery at a Santa Rosa home, police said.
Authorities in a Northern California county announced Tuesday that they have located the vehicle of an Orange County man who has been missing since June.
The medical examiner's office in Marin County has identified a man who died in a solo vehicle collision south of Petaluma earlier this week.
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, Draymond Green scored 14 and dished out six assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans for the second straight night with a 104-89 win.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for their second straight win after going winless through their first nine games.
Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half comeback, helping the Golden State Warriors rally from 17 down to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106.
There were audible gasps in court Wednesday as jurors were shown graphic video in court allegedly showing the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Authorities in Sunnyvale on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of an active-duty Marine Corps recruiter who allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl he had met at the victim's school.
Santa Rosa police arrested a 16-year-old high school boy after a gun was found in his school locker Wednesday morning.
Police arrested two suspects in a home invasion armed robbery at a Santa Rosa home, police said.
Authorities in a Northern California county announced Tuesday that they have located the vehicle of an Orange County man who has been missing since June.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses.
Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
It's a new twist on travel. No gas or plug is required. All the car needs is a tankful of sunshine.
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
One week before Election Day and voters across the country were filling out their ballots. Along with that warm sense of civic pride, there may be another feeling: anxiety.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Santa Clara soccer player is working to raise money on and off the field to go toward a local health program.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Five candidates are vying in Tuesday's election to replace outgoing Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who is leaving office and currently running for a state Senate seat.
Voter fraud by noncitizens is very rare and does not occur in numbers that could swing a federal election, studies show.
Two candidates will go head-to-head on Tuesday to secure the only open seat up for grabs on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
A part of music and film history preserved by a group of Bay Area artists is in limbo, as building that has housed Arhoolie Records, Les Blank Films and Down Home Music for nearly half a century could soon be sold.
Many of us wish we could go back in time to ask our grandparents questions about their life, their family, and what it was like growing up, but Filipino artist Kenneth Tan didn't need a time machine.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Rising Los Angeles-based garage/psych group Frankie and the Witch Fingers return to the Bay Area to headline the Independent on Halloween night.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
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.
For Halloween, expect possible showers early, but conditions should be dry just in time for trick-or-treating. Wet weather is expected to return on Friday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Five people were displaced following a house fire in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood early Thursday morning.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Andrea Nakano reports on a mother and daughter who were injured in a parachuting accident during San Francisco Fleet Week. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on the case against Radius Recycling over a scrap metal fire in West Oakland. 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
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.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.