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The Senate will consider a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the app doesn't divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance. The House passed the bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday while TikTok users took to Capitol Hill to protest the legislation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Feinstein, who has been absent since February because of health problems, asked for a temporary replacement on the panel.
Juliette Goodrich reports on Sen. Dianne Feinstein stepping away from Judiciary Committee in wake of calls for her to resign (4-12-2023)
Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday released a new report shedding further light on former President Donald Trump's relentless efforts to enlist the Justice Department to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election over baseless claims of election fraud.
Senate Democratic leaders are demanding that Trump-era Attorneys General Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions testify about the secret seizure of data from House Democrats in 2018, calling it "shocking" and a "gross abuse of power."
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced Monday that she would not seek the chairman position or ranking member position on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the next session of congress.
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election, even as lawmakers questioning them are deeply divided over the election's integrity and results.
The GOP push against Facebook and Twitter accelerated Thursday after Republican senators threatened the CEOs of the social media companies with subpoenas.
Kamala Harris is poised to become a leading figure in the Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, with her status as both a lawmaker and vice presidential nominee putting her in the center of the fight.
Sen. Kamala Harris was among three potential 2020 presidential candidates who went on the attack against President Donald Trump in the confirmation hearing for his nominee for attorney general.
Democrats and demonstrators vented rage and resistance but the Senate rolled toward approving Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination Saturday.
The Senate is poised to take a crucial vote Friday on whether to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court as key Republican senators remain undecided.
In an op-ed Thursday in The Wall Street Journal, Judge Brett Kavanaugh said there were "a few things I should not have said" during last week's Senate hearing.
In a politically fraught decision Thursday just a month before the Nov. 6 election, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp cited concerns about the federal judge's temperament in announcing her opposition.
The Senate braced for a crucial initial vote Friday on Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set his polarized chamber on a schedule to decide a confirmation battle that has consumed the nation.
In his Senate testimony Thursday, Brett Kavanaugh denied that a series of cryptic comments on his high school yearbook page in 1983 were jokes referring to binge drinking and sexual exploits with other students.
The American Bar Association Thursday urged the Judiciary committee and the full Senate to slow down on a confirmation vote until the FBI has time to do a background check on the claims against Judge Kavanaugh made by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and other women.
In her testimony to a Senate committee, Bay Area psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford said a memory of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and another teen laughing during an alleged assault on her was "indelible in the hippocampus."
A "terrified" Christine Blasey Ford described in graphic detail how she says Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a party when the two were teenagers, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee she "believed he was going to rape me" at an extraordinary hearing Thursday as the nation watched.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley interrupted Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the panel's top Democrat, in the midst of her opening statement at Thursday's hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley said that Thursday's hearing with Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford would go forward as planned even as new allegations surfaced against Brett Kavanaugh.
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, have sent the Senate Judiciary Committee sworn and signed declarations from four people who say they have known of her allegation well before it became public.
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed Tuesday that the panel has hired an outside counsel to question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman who accused him of sexual assault.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Steph Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Steph Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103.
At Bay Area food banks, there is a lot riding on the holiday season.
State officials on Friday announced the commercial Dungeness crab fishery for most of the California coast will finally open south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line beginning Jan. 5.
Police in San Francisco shot and killed a man early Friday morning near Union Square who was wanted for hitting two pedestrians and a man on an electric scooter with a vehicle hours earlier.
A coffee shop in San Francisco's Mission Bay hasn't even opened yet, but has dealt with at least two break-ins over a 24-hour span.
San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion during earthquake and tsunami threats, following a massive earthquake that struck near Humboldt County in early December.
In the Bay Area, the light rain might have kept some shoppers home, but some were out finishing up their holiday shopping.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
Fremont's recently elected Mayor Raj Salwan is blazing a new trail as the first Indian-American to lead the East Bay city.
An East Bay CHP officer recently had to play Grinch after spotting a car decorated with exterior Christmas lights traveling on Interstate Highway 880, authorities said.
A road rage incident on Interstate Highway 80 in Pinole earlier this month culminated in a shooting on an offramp that severely injured one person, police said Friday.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City.
A convicted sex offender already serving time at prison may never see life outside bars again after he was found guilty of committing a violent mall robbery more than three decades ago in San Jose.
Police in Milpitas provided an update into the deaths of a family found inside their apartment Tuesday, saying the incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Four family members, two adults and two children, were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas Tuesday in an incident that police said was "isolated."
The Napa Salvation Army struck gold on Saturday, discovering a rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars in one of its red kettles.
Police in Novato have completed their search of a high school and have secured the campus following a report of a nearby robbery Thursday, but the investigation remains ongoing, the department said.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
A North Bay city experienced a city-wide power outage on Saturday after high winds downed power lines and trees.
Steph Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday.
Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Stephen Curry had a game like none other in his career. It was part of an awful night for the Golden State Warriors.
San Jose police said three people were arrested in connection to organized retail theft on Saturday.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
A road rage incident on Interstate Highway 80 in Pinole earlier this month culminated in a shooting on an offramp that severely injured one person, police said Friday.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced the sole police officer still facing a charge in the death of Mario Gonzalez while he was being taken into custody in 2021 in Alameda has had the case dismissed.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Fremont's recently elected Mayor Raj Salwan is blazing a new trail as the first Indian-American to lead the East Bay city.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion during earthquake and tsunami threats, following a massive earthquake that struck near Humboldt County in early December.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
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.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Veteran East Bay R&B band Tower of Power plays classic funk and soul hits along with some seasonal holiday standards to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
One spectacular holiday light display in the East Bay takes its central inspiration not from Santa or Christmas elves, but canines.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Dec. 22, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
with Zoe Mintz.
Here's a look at the weather forecast.
At Bay Area food banks, there is a lot riding on the holiday season.
Oakland police said two people were killed Friday night after an altercation involving multiple people.
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.