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At least six riders on a San Francisco cable car were taken to hospitals Monday following an incident where the conductor had to use the emergency brake to avoid striking another vehicle.
The SFMTA is offering special Muni service this weekend to accommodate those traveling to and from the waterfront for San Francisco Fleet Week activities through Sunday.
The SFMTA has closed multiple blocks in the area surrounding the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco's Nob Hill to vehicle traffic starting at noon Tuesday, with the closure lasting through early Wednesday evening.
One week after a 4-year-old girl was fatally struck by a driver at a busy San Francisco intersection, activists performed their own roadwork, saying the city is taking too long to make the intersection safer.
Mayor London Breed announced improvements would be made to the intersection of 4th and King in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood after a 4-year-old girl was hit and killed by a driver last week.
San Francisco business owners and merchants plan to carry a coffin down Geary Boulevard on Monday in memory of Thom's Natural Foods, one of the latest businesses in the area that has closed due to economic hardships.
The California Public Utilities Commission was supposed to vote Wednesday on whether it would allow robotaxis companies Cruise and Waymo unlimited expansion on San Francisco streets, but the vote has been pushed back to July 13th.
The SFMTA’s is proposing to extend parking meter hours across the city to 10:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Max Darrow reports. (6/14/23)
Drivers in San Francisco may soon face extended hours at parking meters across the city. While one shop owner fears driving customers away, transportation officials argue it will do the opposite.
Starting this summer, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is extending metered parking hours.
San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.
Authorities in San Francisco were at the scene of a possible derailment of the Hyde Street cable car Wednesday evening that reportedly led to two minor injuries.
After a decade of construction, and nearly 4 years behind schedule, San Francisco's Central Subway project is finally entering service on Saturday, limited as it may be.
Two San Francisco Muni light rail vehicles collided Wednesday near the waterfront, injuring at least seven people.
Muni's subway service extension between Chinatown and Mission Bay in San Francisco finally has an opening date after years of delays, with a soft opening planned for mid-November before full service opens next year.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Recent video released by Palisades Tahoe shows a blanket of snow covering Olympic Village.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Recent video released by Palisades Tahoe shows a blanket of snow covering Olympic Village.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
Public transit in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
On the Peninsula, residents say they are running into coyotes in unexpected places and note that the wild animals are becoming increasingly bold.
Crews with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday morning responded to a spill reported in the area of the Richmond Wharf, according to authorities.
Organizers behind Oakland beloved punk-rock festival the Mosswood Meltdown made their initial 2025 line-up announcement Thursday, confirming return appearances by Devo, Osees and The Exploding Hearts.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against a minor Friday who allegedly robbed an adult of a firearm and a cell phone after a road rage altercation.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Reno was forced to make an emergency landing in Sacramento Wednesday evening, the second such incident involving a Southwest flight from the Bay Area in as many days.
Declining enrollment is affecting almost all schools, but for a San Jose school district, it could lead to nearly half its campuses closing or consolidating.
Guests at Athena in Santa Clara are getting an authentic taste of the Mediterranean
American Canyon police arrested two men early Thursday morning on suspicion of gun possession and one of them was also allegedly driving drunk.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey and Vincent Trocheck each scored in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.
Randy Winn is the new vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
The man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year remained on the stand Thursday for another round of contentious cross-examination by prosecutors.
A man suspected of belonging to a burglary crew allegedly linked to commercial burglaries in San Francisco was arrested and hospitalized last week after plunging off a freeway overpass while attempting to flee, police said.
American Canyon police arrested two men early Thursday morning on suspicion of gun possession and one of them was also allegedly driving drunk.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday confirmed the recent arrest of a woman suspected of being involved in an October retail burglary that targeted a store in Union Square, authorities said.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC agreed to a $500,000 fine Thursday after admitting to a false report following a crash last year in which one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
With home ownership and rental prices out of reach, people in neighborhoods across the bay move into RVs and other oversized vehicles to give them some way to stay. In San Jose, encampments forming around those RVs are a source of growing frustration.
Public transit in San Francisco is facing an uncertain future due to a massive budget deficit that could put the city's recovery in jeopardy.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
There was a heated Board of Supervisors meeting in San Mateo County Wednesday where the board unanimously voted to ask Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
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.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Organizers behind Oakland beloved punk-rock festival the Mosswood Meltdown made their initial 2025 line-up announcement Thursday, confirming return appearances by Devo, Osees and The Exploding Hearts.
Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Sunday night at the Golden Bull in Oakland, sharing the stage with Boulder, CO-based prog band Source and San Jose heavy psych outfit Sönus.
One of the first bands to codify Los Angeles hardcore punk in both sound and attitude, SoCal legends Fear play classic songs when they headline the Ritz in San Jose Friday night.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
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.
Grammy-winning artist Leslie Odom Jr. kicks off The Christmas Tour November 29 at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco with stops in 14 cities nationwide.
Mayor Matt Mahan said the city is taking stock of hundreds of oversized vehicles parked around San Jose, before taking the next steps to crack down. Andrea Nakano reports.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Kelsi Thorud reports.
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash." Devin Fehely reports.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.