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Further reason to read before you click: according to an investigation by London's Sunday Times, Facebook admits reading its app users' text messages.
It's a growing crime wave: people getting robbed and beaten for their smartphones. A potential fix is being used abroad, but are America's wireless companies willing to try it?
U.S. regulators have approved Google's $12.5 billion bid for Motorola Mobility. The announcement comes just hours after Google won clearance in Europe.
San Francisco officials have launched a new service that will allow drivers to pay for a parking meter by using their smartphone. Drivers also have the option of calling a toll-free number.
Rumors are continuing to grow that social networking giant Facebook is teaming up with HTC to put out its own smartphone.
Google and Samsung have teamed up to unveil the first smartphone running the new version of the Android operating system, known as "Ice Cream Sandwich."
The BlackBerry outage that began on Monday started out as an inconvenience. Three days and five continents later, it's a disaster that has hit the Bay Area.
With the next version of Android, Google hopes to unify the look and feel of Android devices, regardless of the manufacturer.
Research in Motion is revamping its smartphones with plans to introduce the Android OS to its Blackberry line next year.
A new state law clarifies that jurors are prohibited from texting, tweeting and using smart phones to discuss or research cases.
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. zoomed to the top of the list of global smartphone makers in the second quarter, blowing past Nokia Corp. and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd.
Using a smartphone to check personal email is just the beginning, as more and more Americans are using their digital devices to get in a little 'me time' while at work.
Bay Area Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is proposing legislation that would create more accountability for the services that wireless providers carry.
Google wants the smartphone to be the wallet of the future, a container for digital credit cards, coupons, receipts and loyalty cards that can be "tapped" to terminals in stores.
A key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee is challenging Apple Inc. and Google Inc. to require all developers that make apps for their mobile devices to adopt formal privacy policies.
The start-up led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey hopes to show merchants they can abandon cash registers.
Michael Vick and the Humane Society said on Monday that an application built to run on Google Inc.'s Android software glorifies dogfighting.
Location data is some of the most valuable information a mobile phone can provide, since it can tell advertisers not only where someone's been, but also where they might be going _ and what they might be inclined to buy when they get there.
SFpark, a two-year pilot program unveiled last year, entered a key new phase Thursday with the distribution of parking information collected by meters and sensors about where parking is available so drivers can quickly find spaces.
Apple Inc. has sued Samsung Electronics Co., saying the South Korean company's Galaxy line of smartphones and tablet computers copy Apple's popular iPad and iPhone.
The Girl Scouts have left their old-fashioned ways behind, as they are now accepting credit cards to pay for those Thin Mints and Samoas.
Apple is suing Amazon.com, accusing the online retailer of using Apple's "App Store" trademark to sell software for Android devices.
San Francisco officials were set to announce a smartphone application that would send alerts to people trained in CPR so they could respond to nearby cardiac emergencies.
Android phones have recently overtaken Apple in the smartphone sales race but Apple is fighting back trying to do more with less.
Talk is cheap, but one cell phone company is raising the cost to go online, while another is saying goodbye to some popular perks.
How the largest wildfires of the year — including the Park Fire — get their names comes down to simple geography. But not all incidents are easy to map.
A construction worker in San Mateo was critically injured Thursday morning when a trench he was working in collapsed, a fire department spokesperson said.
Police in San Jose are seeking additional leads and released photos in connection with homicides that took place in 2018 and 2020, with the hope of solving the cold cases.
Pittsburg police have arrested five suspects in connection with a fatal Fourth of July shooting that left a man dead.
Viewers took issue with the ad in which a little girl's father uses Gemini AI to help her write a fan letter. Here's why.
A construction worker in San Mateo was critically injured Thursday morning when a trench he was working in collapsed, a fire department spokesperson said.
Police in San Jose are seeking additional leads and released photos in connection with homicides that took place in 2018 and 2020, with the hope of solving the cold cases.
Pittsburg police have arrested five suspects in connection with a fatal Fourth of July shooting that left a man dead.
Viewers took issue with the ad in which a little girl's father uses Gemini AI to help her write a fan letter. Here's why.
Nearly two dozen sea lions have been rescued from Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches this past week after becoming sickened with domoic acid poisoning, according to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.
A construction worker in San Mateo was critically injured Thursday morning when a trench he was working in collapsed, a fire department spokesperson said.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
Pittsburg police have arrested five suspects in connection with a fatal Fourth of July shooting that left a man dead.
The Creek Fire burning in south Alameda County was 90% contained as of Thursday morning, prompting the county to lift an evacuation warning and road closure.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
A person was killed in a horrific vehicle crash on a major roadway in Walnut Creek overnight, police said.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in San Jose are seeking additional leads and released photos in connection with homicides that took place in 2018 and 2020, with the hope of solving the cold cases.
A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste.
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision last Friday that left a bicyclist with fatal injuries, according to authorities.
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
As firefighters continue battling the massive Park Fire, some residents are returning to their homes for the first time after several evacuation orders were lifted.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
An early morning fire Tuesday at least partially destroyed a temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato.
CHP in Napa County are investigating a pedestrian accident Monday evening involving a Calistoga police SUV that critically injured a woman, authorities said.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
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Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Police in San Jose are seeking additional leads and released photos in connection with homicides that took place in 2018 and 2020, with the hope of solving the cold cases.
Pittsburg police have arrested five suspects in connection with a fatal Fourth of July shooting that left a man dead.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
Modern society seems to be perched on a digital foundation too fragile to withstand software malfunctions, be they accidental or malicious.
Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career.
Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Saturday night at the Bottom of the Hill, sharing the stage with Austin, TX band Lord Buffalo and Oakland crew Niveles.
LA-based ensemble Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra brings its compelling mix of jazz and uptempo Jamaican sounds to the Chapel Saturday night with a special guest, powerhouse local vocalist Karina Denike.
Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock band the Seagulls headlines the Kilowatt in the Mission District Sunday 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.
Veronica Macias reports on a trench collapse in San Mateo that left a construction worker hospitalized.
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Thursday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Thomas Neverkovec, owner of the Bambi Inn in Forest Ranch, Butte County, and a former firefighter, is staying put despite mandatory evacuation orders because of the Park Fire. Kevin Ko reports.
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A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.