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Summon Becomes First Rideshare Service Licensed In California
The car service, formerly known as InstaCab, is the first to comply with a list of regulations from the California Public Utilities Commission.
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The car service, formerly known as InstaCab, is the first to comply with a list of regulations from the California Public Utilities Commission.
San Francisco pedestrian crashes, and fatal crashes are increasing, and causing city leaders and advocacy groups to demand change. Which intersections and streets are most dangerous?
A wrongful-death lawsuit involving Uber and one of its drivers who struck a 6-year-old girl, could be instrumental in changing the way ridesharing companies are regulated.
The family of a six-year old killed in a San Francisco crosswalk New Year's Eve plans to sue ride share company Uber for wrongful death, according to the New York Times.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is waiving the new taxi driver permit application fee until the end of March, in hopes of attracting new drivers.
San Francisco taxi drivers are trying a new tactic in their war against shared car ride services like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar. They've taken to alerting insurance companies that the rival drivers may be committing insurance fraud.
As many as one-third of San Francisco's cab drivers have ditched their hack licenses and are driving for Uber, Lyft or Sidecar instead, according to the city's taxi association.
San Francisco cab drivers are lobbying state lawmakers to require rival ride-share services to have the same insurance rules that they do.
Uber confirmed Thursday that the driver of a vehicle which struck 3 pedestrians in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood New Year's Eve was a "partner" driver for the Internet ride-sharing service.
Web-based car-sharing companies will have to make sure drivers undergo training and criminal background checks and have commercial liability insurance under rules approved by California regulators.
San Francisco International Airport officials have been citing and arresting drivers from mobile-app enabled rideshare companies that pick up and drop off passengers.
Rideshare companies are marketing their services with gusto after this week's BART strike and new signups are in the thousands.
With BART service shut down, ridesharing services were working to keep up with increased demand Monday.
Demand for H-1B visas for highly-skilled workers is so high this year that the government announced Friday it will be issuing the visas by lottery.
San Francisco International Airport has sent cease and desist letters to ride-sharing companies including Lyft and Uber with the concern over unregulated community drivers conducting business.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors voted Tuesday to build a mobile phone application to connect passengers to taxis throughout the city.
Fed up with traditional taxis, more city dwellers are tapping their smartphones to hitch rides across town using mobile apps that allow connect riders and drivers.
The California Public Utilities Commission announced that it has agreed to suspend a cease-and-desist order against two San Francisco-based companies that use smartphone technology to connect drivers to passengers.
A San Francisco taxi meets tech service, Uber, has been approved in New York, but faces some legal troubles closer to home.
San Francisco cabbies have accused a startup that allows customers to hail limos and cabs with a smartphone app of violating both city and state taxi regulations.
California regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to car-sharing startups in the Bay Area, saying the companies are essentially limousine or taxi services that need permits while entrepreneurs call it an effort to stifle innovation.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, here's what to know about the illness, including how it's contracted, its symptoms and how to avoid getting it.
A man seen in a viral video berating a driver with racist language following a crash in California's Central Valley has been identified as a firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department which is now investigating the incident.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to participate in a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.
Crews rescued a San Francisco resident from an apartment fire early Monday morning in the city's South of Market neighborhood, according to fire officials.
A motorcyclist led multiple law enforcement officers on a triple-digit high-speed chase through Sonoma and Mendocino counties on Saturday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
A man seen in a viral video berating a driver with racist language following a crash in California's Central Valley has been identified as a firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department which is now investigating the incident.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to participate in a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.
Crews rescued a San Francisco resident from an apartment fire early Monday morning in the city's South of Market neighborhood, according to fire officials.
A motorcyclist led multiple law enforcement officers on a triple-digit high-speed chase through Sonoma and Mendocino counties on Saturday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
New signs of West Nile virus have surfaced this week in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
Crews rescued a San Francisco resident from an apartment fire early Monday morning in the city's South of Market neighborhood, according to fire officials.
A legacy, family-owned business in San Francisco's Parkside District was badly damaged in an early morning fire Sunday.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Police are investigating a shooting reported in the area of Haight and Masonic streets Saturday afternoon.
One resident was treated for smoke inhalation Friday in a fire at a residential apartment complex in Daly City, the North County Fire Authority said.
A man seen in a viral video berating a driver with racist language following a crash in California's Central Valley has been identified as a firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department which is now investigating the incident.
New signs of West Nile virus have surfaced this week in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
Police have been getting reports throughout Sunday about a large group of people riding motorcycles and ATVs robbing and harrassing people.
One person died following a shooting at a Berkeley homeless shelter Sunday evening, according to police.
The Hilton hotel on Hegenberger Road next to the Oakland airport will officially shut down on Wednesday.
The owners of a San Jose restaurant are dealing with their third break-in in about three weeks.
Firefighters in San Jose were responding to a vegetation fire and a separate residential structure fire on Saturday afternoon.
The San Jose Sharks acquired prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville in a deal Friday that sends a 2025 first-round pick to the Predators.
A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in North San Jose Thursday night, police said.
Thursday night saw an emotional gathering for a San Jose community service officer who died in the line of duty.
A motorcyclist led multiple law enforcement officers on a triple-digit high-speed chase through Sonoma and Mendocino counties on Saturday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
On Saturday, the city of Napa marked the ten year anniversary of an earthquake that rocked the town.
A grass fire burning in American Canyon in Napa County burned between 3 and 4 acres before forward progress was halted Sunday evening.
A laser was pointed into the flight deck of a police helicopter, prompting a chase that ended with four arrests in Hercules, Vallejo police said Saturday.
The Koi Nation accused Gov. Newsom of having a "fundamental misunderstanding" of federal law after he urged rejection of the tribe's Sonoma County casino project.
The Mariners capitalized on two hit batters in the sixth to score twice and beat the Giants 4-3 on Sunday.
The A's scored four times in the fourth in a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Sunday to avoid a sweep.
The Giants survived a wild outing by starter Blake Snell to beat the Mariners 4-3 on Saturday.
Jake Bauers hit a home run and scored three times and the Brewers beat the A's 9-5 on Saturday.
The San Francisco 49ers concluded their preseason with a 24-24 tie with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night.
A motorcyclist led multiple law enforcement officers on a triple-digit high-speed chase through Sonoma and Mendocino counties on Saturday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Police have been getting reports throughout Sunday about a large group of people riding motorcycles and ATVs robbing and harrassing people.
One person died following a shooting at a Berkeley homeless shelter Sunday evening, according to police.
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 owners of a San Jose restaurant are dealing with their third break-in in about three weeks.
Advances being made in aviation technology allow a plane to be powered by batteries, promising a more environmentally-friendly, quieter and cheaper ride that may not even require a runway.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Cruise's trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber's ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers.
California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday.
New signs of West Nile virus have surfaced this week in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night because of the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus there.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Vector Control officials are planning mosquito spraying in parts of South San Jose and unincorporated Santa Clara County later this week, after a group of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes were found.
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to participate in a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.
Democrats once had a grip on blue-collar voters. Now, they must make their case to this key demographic that could play a decisive role in the election.
The Harris-Walz campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching, and Democrats say the enthusiasm is now also being seen in down-ballot races. Meanwhile, former President Trump is attacking his opponent's foreign policy as polls show a tight race. Skyler Henry reports.
The Harris-Walz campaign said it received a surge in donations during the Democratic National Convention.
The race to the White House has turned into a sprint following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. The Harris campaign wants to build on its momentum, expanding its appeal to moderates and independents, while supporters of former President Donald Trump expect their own boost now that Trump has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his corner. Natalie Brand has the latest.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. 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
As Crowded House prepares for their upcoming U.S. tour, the band looked back on the creation of their timeless 1986 hit, "Don't Dream It's Over."
Melvins co-founder and drummer Dale Crover brings his current solo band to the Chapel in San Francisco Monday night for a show that includes an opening solo acoustic set from songwriter Rob Crow (Pinback, Heavy Vegetable, Plosivs and a dozen other groups).
Grammy-nominated duo, Sylvan Esso is gearing up to bring their electrifying music to Stern Grove this Saturday afternoon, marking a much-anticipated return to San Francisco.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
The beloved annual free music festival at San Francisco's Stern Grove comes to a close with its first-ever Big Picnic weekend fundraiser featuring two separate concerts on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Doctor Jennifer Scarlett with the San Francisco Society for Cruelty Animals joins on tips for first-time pet owners and how San Francisco SCPA is taking part by giving pets five months and older away for free on National Dog Day. (08-26-2024) 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
Monday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch says after some rare August rain, the week will start dry and sunny and temperatures will be cooling. 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
A legacy, family-owned business in San Francisco's Parkside District was badly damaged in an early morning fire Sunday. Kevin Ko reports. (8-25-24) 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
A large group of motorcyclists caused disruptions in Oakland and on the Bay Bridge Sunday. (8-25-24)
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
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.
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.