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Tuesday’s special election to decide the next mayor of Oakland will be decided under the ranked-choice voting system, which has led to surprising results in previous mayor’s races. John Ramos reports.
Another Oakland City Hall shake-up is underway involving staff with ties to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
Da Lin reports on the Oakland mayoral race to replace Sheng Thao heating up.
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
Team coverage of the federal indictment brought against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and two local businessmen.
Federal authorities announced corruption charges Friday morning against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family. Thao was seen entering the Oakland federal courthouse on Friday morning.
Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family.
Anne Makovec reports on the recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao facing criminal charges that will reportedly be announced by federal authorities Friday morning.
After months of maintaining her innocence, recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing criminal charges from a federal grand jury indictment that will be announced Friday morning, according to reports.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee on Monday filed paperwork with the city of Oakland, a sign that she may be planning a run for the mayor's office.
Three new Oakland city councilmembers will be sworn in, a new interim mayor will be appointed, and the council could vote to appoint someone to serve in the currently open District 2 councilmember position.
The armed robbery and shooting of a 49er rookie in broad daylight, a ban on restaurant surcharges and the FBI raid on then Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's residence were just some of the biggest news stories of the past year.
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
Renia Webb, the former chief of staffer for ousted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao who made pay-to-play allegations about Thao's administration, has announced her intention to run for the office.
Officials in Oakland are providing a new timeline of the steps they will take to replace recalled Mayor Sheng Thao.
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
With the recall behind them, many Oaklanders hope new leadership will bring needed change.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would ensure a smooth transition as the latest results show the recall will likely succeed.
With the recalls of both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price apparently headed for voter approval, East Bay officials are looking at the next steps they could be taking.
The effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is now in the hands of voters, less than two years since she assumed office.
People on both sides of the Oakland mayor recall race made the final push to turn out the votes Friday, with Mayor Sheng Thao and recall supporters holding separate events.
Local leaders on Friday morning acknowledged major progress in making Oakland's streets safer.
Crime has been the number one topic in the city of Oakland, and Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a possible recall because of it.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
Some of the Warriors most dedicated fans are reflecting on the journey that brought them here.
All eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco are open after a vehicle fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Valkyries diehards learned who would be Golden State's first-ever draft pick alongside each other at Thrive City.
San Francisco City Attorneys are trying to close four Tenderloin businesses that they say have been operating as illegal casinos and trading spots for drugs and stolen merchandise.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Instead of telling people to wait for the light to change colors, there were AI-generated messages impersonating Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
A Sonoma County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University.
Marin County needs affordable housing for its employees, and like some other jurisdictions around the Bay Area, the county is trying to build homes for its own workers and teachers.
Just before 4 p.m., a man walked into a Chase Bank at 2245 Mendocino Avenue and handed a teller a note, demanding cash, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County have launched an investigation into a potential murder-suicide after two people were found dead in a home over the weekend.
They say necessity is the mother of invention and in Petaluma, two mothers are teaming up to invent a new kind of coffee shop and it's happening in a most unlikely location.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
After playing 15 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the regular season and playoffs, Logan Couture can no longer play hockey because of a debilitating injury that has sidelined him for nearly 15 months.
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
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.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
Marin County needs affordable housing for its employees, and like some other jurisdictions around the Bay Area, the county is trying to build homes for its own workers and teachers.
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.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
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.
Kelsi Thorud and Kevin Ko report on the Oakland mayoral election. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco
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Devin Fehely reports on an update to the Sonoma State University academic cuts. 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
Katie Nielsen reports on San Jose's investment into one of its park, and what will happen to the homeless who live in the area. 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.