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Bridge Patrol officers emphasized the effectiveness of the suicide net during the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District's annual public safety event where several first responder agencies showcased their equipment to hundreds of visitors in Sausalito on Wednesday.
Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.
Even though a long-planned suicide prevention barrier has finally been installed on the Golden Gate Bridge, patrol officers are also there to intervene during a crisis. Kevin Ko reports. (9-27-24)
A man allegedly shot himself in Union City after police approached him following calls from family members about a missing person sending concerning messages.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
An addition to the most iconic span in the Bay Area was commemorated on Monday, with some saying the finished project was a long time coming.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
I-80 was shut down in both directions in Fairfield Friday afternoon by a police standoff with a freeway shooting suspect. Anne Makovec reports. (5-3-24) Read more here. Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth.
Meta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
Kevin Hines, who survived a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge, believes the new suicide barrier is long overdue. Juliette Goodrich reports. (1-4-24)
San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge now has newly installed stainless-steel netting that suicide-prevention advocates hope will save lives.
Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge.
A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew had a grisly Friday evening.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
When analyzed by race and ethnicity, non-Hispanic White people were the only group that saw age-adjusted suicide rates decline in 2021.
Nelson Chia, the boyfriend arrested in the murder-for-hire slaying of Dr. Lili Xu in Oakland, fatally hanged himself at Santa Rita Jail Friday. Da Lin reports. (10-28-22)
An important lifeline for those struggling with depression was made easier to use last July when the National Suicide Hotline switched from a 12-digit number to three digits: 988.
Sharon Chin reports on Discovery Bay nonprofit giving comfort to families of veterans with furniture (10-12-2022)
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
On July 16, call centers in California and the rest of the nation will start taking calls from 988, the new number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. But some outside observers worry the easier-to-remember number will lead to an increase in calls that will overwhelm states that aren't prepared.
In a tragic development, a teenage boy who was reported missing a week ago appears to have taken his own life, police said Saturday.
This week's shooting at a spa near Oakland's Lake Merritt is being investigated as an attempted murder and suicide, according to Oakland police Thursday.
The California Highway Patrol said Sunday afternoon that a person crashed their vehicle then jumped off the Benicia Martinez Bridge.
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.
On Tuesday, Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.
On Saturday, San Francisco officials celebrated the opening of the newest city park on what used to be the Great Highway next to Ocean Beach.
J.T. Ginn allowed one run in five-plus strong innings and the Athletics beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday for their second home win since relocating to West Sacramento.
Three people were shot at Davis' Community Park on Saturday as crowds gathered in the city for Picnic Day, police said.
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.
On Tuesday, Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.
On Saturday, San Francisco officials celebrated the opening of the newest city park on what used to be the Great Highway next to Ocean Beach.
J.T. Ginn allowed one run in five-plus strong innings and the Athletics beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday for their second home win since relocating to West Sacramento.
Three people were shot at Davis' Community Park on Saturday as crowds gathered in the city for Picnic Day, police said.
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.
On Saturday, San Francisco officials celebrated the opening of the newest city park on what used to be the Great Highway next to Ocean Beach.
In May of last year, an Italian restaurant and market opened on Clement, a street that's already lined with restaurants. In a short amount of time, it's won over many regulars.
Instead of hitting the road, 33-year-old Stephanie Cowan hit "send" from the backseat of an electric SUV parked smack dab in the middle of a car dealership.
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
On Tuesday, Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.
A proposal would require Berkeley homes between Tilden Park and Panoramic Hill to remove foliage within 5 feet of the home as a wildfire prevention measure.
Relief rippled through Oakland's Montclair District on Friday as police announced the arrest of three individuals connected to a violent daytime robbery and shooting that rocked the normally quiet neighborhood.
The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland has been named one of the "Coolest Movie Theaters in the World" by Variety and is the only Bay Area theater to make the cut.
In the final days on the campaign trail for Oakland City Mayor, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor had candid conversations with members of the Interfaith Council of Alameda County.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
The City of San Jose and the San Jose Quakes are sponsoring a 10-week pilot program aimed at giving middle school and high school kids more opportunities in sports.
The United States will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at PayPal Park in San Jose.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting of a 19-year-old man in San Jose in February, police said.
Police in San Jose say they've arrested two people after finding evidence that indicated commercial brothel operations at several locations in the city.
A new art exhibit titled "The Only Door I Can Open" is offering the public a rare, intimate glimpse into the realities of incarceration, curated by formerly and currently incarcerated artists—many of whom developed their talents inside San Quentin State Prison.
A shelter in place order for a Novato neighborhood was lifted Wednesday night following a three-hour search to find juveniles allegedly involved in a shooting.
Authorities in Sonoma County said a Santa Rosa man suspected of possessing child pornography was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of animal cruelty for sexual assaulting a small dog.
A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges.
After a $23.9 million budget deficit led Sonoma State University to implement campuswide cuts, university officials on Tuesday laid out their recovery plan.
J.T. Ginn allowed one run in five-plus strong innings and the Athletics beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday for their second home win since relocating to West Sacramento.
The Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into the sixth inning as the New York Mets held off the Athletics 7-6 on Friday night.
The United States will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at PayPal Park in San Jose.
The Athletics are moving toward the next major step in their relocation to Las Vegas, a ballpark groundbreaking.
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.
Three people were shot at Davis' Community Park on Saturday as crowds gathered in the city for Picnic Day, police said.
Relief rippled through Oakland's Montclair District on Friday as police announced the arrest of three individuals connected to a violent daytime robbery and shooting that rocked the normally quiet neighborhood.
A woman died after she was found shot in a vehicle near a school in East Oakland on Friday afternoon, police said.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting of a 19-year-old man in San Jose in February, police said.
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.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
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.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
On Tuesday, Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
In the final days on the campaign trail for Oakland City Mayor, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor had candid conversations with members of the Interfaith Council of Alameda County.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a "massive testing and research effort" will focus on the cause of autism, but his approach has raised alarms.
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.
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.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the weather.
Early voting is underway in Oakland for a new mayor and Measure A.
As thousands celebrated the opening of Sunset Dunes, a supervisor suggested the closure may be short-lived.
with Zoe Mintz.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.