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Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
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A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
A San Francisco woman was sentenced Thursday to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay at least $1.5 million in restitution for stealing students' tuition payments at the University of California, San Francisco nursing school for more than five years.
Some parents-to-be have to face the terrifying news that their unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disorder.
Kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate, with many patients being told they will need dialysis to survive. A new UCSF study is showing that for some, dialysis doesn't need to be a life sentence.
University of California researchers think they're close to solving one of civilization's most enduring mysteries -- the cause and prevention of those nasty red wine headaches.
Two studies published Wednesday in the journal Nature show how the brain implants, described as neuroprostheses, can record a person's neural activity when they attempt to speak naturally.
The sale of one of the Bay Area's oldest operating hospitals to University of California, San Francisco is moving forward as the UC Board of Regents began negotiations Wednesday to purchase St. Mary's Medical Center.
Doctors of the historic St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco launched a campaign to "save" the hospital after reports of its ongoing acquisition by University of California, San Francisco surfaced.
A Pittsburg man is facing up to 15 years in prison for allegedly stealing Apple devices from the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center, where he worked as a security guard.
Workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland ratified a new three-year contract this week, averting another potential strike that was authorized for later in the summer.
Hundreds of union workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland were expected to demonstrate throughout the day Wednesday to protest what they say is an erosion of services at the hospital amid a projected $200 million budget shortfall at UCSF Health.
A UCSF researcher is looking at how lifestyle changes can cut the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by as much as 30 percent.
More than 40,000 people packed Oracle Park Wednesday night for the Salesforce Dreamfest concert featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Before the show, a cancer survivor from Hayward drew cheers from the crowd.
Despite the rain and chill Sunday, several hundred people set off from San Francisco's Crissy Field on a walk to raise support and awareness of rare brain disorders.
Roughly 80 percent of current COVID-19 test results go unreported due to the widespread use of rapid at-home tests, according to preliminary data from an ongoing UCSF study.
New data from state and local researchers reveals just how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. Andrea Nakano tells us the new numbers may not even tell the whole story.
UCSF has successfully used a first-of-its-kind on-demand brain stimulation to treat a person with severe depression.
Most of us take for granted how easy it is to speak our thoughts and feelings. Now UCSF researchers have news of a major medical milestone for those who have lost that ability due to illness, disease or an accident.
Gov. Newsom laid out new rules Friday that likely ensure most Bay Area schools will start with at-home, online instruction come fall. A UCSF task force has been gathering data from other countries that have successfully figured out what works and what doesn't.
One in three young adults is at risk of severe Covid-19, and smoking plays a big part in that risk, according to new research.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, the latest numbers show it is Latinos who continue to be disproportionately infected by the virus.
UCSF Dr. Bob Wachter once touted the 'California Miracle' due to the state's success at flattening the curve. Now, as COVID-19 cases are surging, he says the California Miracle is over. We dodged a bullet, but we are catching this one.
Hackers who attacked computer servers at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine were paid a ransom of more than $1 million so researchers could regain access to data that had been maliciously encrypted by malware, according to university officials.
A mass COVID-19 testing program targeting San Francisco's Mission District, among the city's hardest hit neighborhoods by the virus, has found that economics played a role in the spread of the disease, according to UC San Francisco researchers.
A major in China's People's Liberation Army has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, telling federal authorities that he has been stealing secrets from the medical researchers at the University of California-San Francisco and sending them to a military lab in China, officials announced Thursday.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Zac Gallen pitched one-hit ball over six innings in the Diamondbacks' 3-0 victory over the Oakland A's on Saturday.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
A bookstore in San Francisco is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are banned.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
A bookstore in San Francisco is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are banned.
Pride month activities in San Francisco culminate this weekend with the SF Pride Parade and Celebration taking over Market Street and Civic Center Plaza.
A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco man in connection with the embezzlement of more than $1.2 million from law firms where he worked.
Twenty years after same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco, one of the first couples to legally marry will renew their vows Friday night.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
The city of Berkeley is closing certain roads on the Fourth of July holiday, as fireworks-gazers tend to want to head to hills to view the entire Bay.
A historic budget deficit in Oakland has many people worried about severe cuts to city services that could have a critical impact on public safety.
During a time when there is a lot of uncertainty about the future of Oakland, one local engineer has been trying to spread some civic pride in his hometown and across the rest of the Bay Area.
For the first time, the City of Oakland has an LGBTQ Cultural District for Pride Month.
An Amber Alert that was issued Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby was found unharmed with his mother.
A Monterey County man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, prosecutors said.
A debris fire spread to vegetation in South San Jose Wednesday, Cal Fire reported.
On Tuesday the Santa Cruz City Council unanimously approved a program to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness in the city.
A San Jose man has been jailed on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon following a shooting in March that is believed to be gang-motivated, police said.
A motorist died following a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Petaluma, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities in Ukiah are holding a man on $1 million bail who had failed to register as a sex offender and allegedly tried to attack a woman, police said Wednesday.
Police in Santa Rosa are searching for a woman suspected in a Thursday morning stabbing.
A Sacramento resident was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of participating in stealing and fraudulently depositing checks issued by the Novato Unified School District.
The principal at American Canyon High School has been charged with allegedly failing to make a mandated report of child molestation by a teacher, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Zac Gallen pitched one-hit ball over six innings in the Diamondbacks' 3-0 victory over the Oakland A's on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Friday night.
The Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Friday night.
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and center/forward Trayce Jackson-Davis were announced Friday as members of the 2024 USA Men's Select Team that will practice against the national team.
An Amber Alert that was issued Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby was found unharmed with his mother.
A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco man in connection with the embezzlement of more than $1.2 million from law firms where he worked.
A man who has volunteered at several churches in the East Bay has been arrested and charged with rape for allegedly abusing a girl over the span of several years, police in Richmond announced Friday.
Oakland police are investigating three separate shootings that left three people dead on Monday and Tuesday.
The owners of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport are facing a lawsuit from the city alleging that it underpaid workers by more than $400,000.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
Tesla has been ordered to correct ongoing air quality violations at its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Fremont, regulators said Tuesday.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
Personal protective equipment will be distributed to dairy and poultry farmworkers in San Mateo County to protect against the H5N1 virus, county health officials said Wednesday.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
A historic budget deficit in Oakland has many people worried about severe cuts to city services that could have a critical impact on public safety.
The consensus among California politics experts is that the president did not do enough to put voters' minds at ease about his age and cognitive ability. Lauren Toms reports. (6-28-24) 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
In the 24 hours since the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, democrats in the Bay Area and around the country are questioning President Biden's performance.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
A bookstore in San Francisco is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are banned.
Twenty years after same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco, one of the first couples to legally marry will renew their vows Friday night.
For the first time, the City of Oakland has an LGBTQ Cultural District for Pride Month.
Pride month activities in San Francisco culminate this weekend with the SF Pride Parade and Celebration taking over Market Street and Civic Center Plaza.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The world's largest LGBTQ film festival ends Saturday in San Francisco. One of the festival's offerings featured a familiar actor making his directorial debut.
Chicano Batman, band led by a trio of Latino artists from Los Angeles, will bring their eclectic mix of psychedelia, funk, soul and rock to the stage at Stern Grove this Sunday.
Steve McDonald of influential Los Angeles punk/power-pop band Redd Kross talks about the band's spectacular new self-titled album ahead of its release and the group's appearance at the Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland.
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.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts warn people at higher risk to take precautions. Max Darrow reports. (6-29-24) 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
Despite looming budget cuts, the Oakland police department is putting more officers on the streets starting Saturday. Da Lin reports. (6-29-24) 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
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city. John Ramos reports. (6-29-24) 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 29, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Make plans now to beat the heat that's coming next week, says meteorologist Darren Peck.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
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.