Annual UFO report finds 21 cases of more than 700 received need more analysis
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
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Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
The Pentagon has launched a website to provide an online tool for United States government personnel and the public to log their own observations and encounters with UFOs.
Two former military and one former intelligence officer dropped a bombshell in Washington on Wednesday.
At a packed House panel hearing, two former military and one former intelligence officer testified about the presence of UFOs, saying the government should be more open to the public about them. Brian Hackney reports. (7/26/23)
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
The truth is out there—and researchers at University of California, Berkeley are determined to find it with a new method announced in a scientific journal Tuesday.
A Harvard professor believes he may have found fragments of alien technology from a meteor that landed in the waters off of Papua, New Guinea in 2014.
In the small town of Hat Creek in Shasta County, a few hours north of the Bay Area, a radio observatory is looking for a lot more than just stars.
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
The interagency group will address the recent uptick of four "unidentified aerial phenomena" found in North America in the past nine days.
An "unidentified object" was shot down over Canada by a U.S. fighter jet Saturday, Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau said. (2-11-23)
The new annual report on UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), contains 366 more reported sightings than included in the initial report in 2021.
What, exactly, are UFOs and what does the military know about them? That's the question a congressional committee took up Tuesday in a hearing unlike anything seen in over 50 years.
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
As the government prepares to release a full accounting of unexplained aerial phenomena this month, scientists in the Bay Area who have looked for extraterrestrial life doubt they'll see anything conclusive.
Veteran British hard rock band UFO brings their 50th anniversary 'Last Orders' tour marking their final U.S. jaunt with lead singer Phil Mogg to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Wednesday.
Social media was filled with photos, videos and questions Wednesday night about the bright light and strangely illuminated smoke contrail seen in the skies that were visible across the Bay Area and California.
A mystery triggered by the weekend discovery of a strange metal object at a Central Valley walnut orchard has been solved.
A recently published book on reported UFOs sightings found California had the most visual encounters with unidentified objects in the United States, including hundreds of reported sightings in the Bay Area.
Current guitarist for veteran hard rockers UFO talked about the band's current tour with British metal heroes Saxon and the band's forthcoming album of cover songs ahead of their sold-out March 15th show at the Independent in San Francisco.
A bright light streaking across the sky captured the attention of several Bay Area residents early Tuesday, but it was not a UFO.
"Wikileaks really messed some important stuff up. What seems like ridiculous subject matter to most, is of massive importance to admirable National Security Leadership..." - Tom DeLonge
Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead.
Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 win over Arkansas and a spot in the Elite Eight.
The A's had just three hits and left only one runner on base.
Four people suspected of stealing cigarettes from a delivery truck outside a Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven store Thursday were arrested, following a pursuit that led authorities to Antioch.
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 win over Arkansas and a spot in the Elite Eight.
Four people suspected of stealing cigarettes from a delivery truck outside a Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven store Thursday were arrested, following a pursuit that led authorities to Antioch.
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Hundreds of people who are living at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton have to find a new place to live and work, after the fairgrounds decided to end its horse racing operations.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a Lyft driver of driving under the influence following an incident in the city's Mission District last year, prosecutors said.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a Lyft driver of driving under the influence following an incident in the city's Mission District last year, prosecutors said.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a nationwide sweep that led to the arrests of several alleged MS-13 gang members, including one who was taken into custody in San Francisco a day earlier.
The Chase Center in San Francisco hosts the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the arena's brief history this week as two Sweet 16 games are played on the Warriors' home court.
Police in Rohnert Park are concerned that there may be alleged victims in their city of a San Francisco social media personality who was just federally indicted for allegedly producing child sex abuse material, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.
All eyes are on Chase Center this week as March Madness comes to the Bay Area, and businesses couldn't be more excited.
Four people suspected of stealing cigarettes from a delivery truck outside a Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven store Thursday were arrested, following a pursuit that led authorities to Antioch.
Hundreds of people who are living at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton have to find a new place to live and work, after the fairgrounds decided to end its horse racing operations.
In the upcoming special election for Oakland mayor, one candidate is receiving support from a mayor of another major Bay Area city.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
A major traffic collision in Oakley Thursday morning completely shut down Main Street between Shady Oak Drive and Simoni Ranch for over two hours, authorities said.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of six suspects -- including four juveniles -- in connection with a crime spree that involved multiple armed carjackings, strong-armed robberies, sideshow activity and more.
The VTA strike in the South Bay is over after a judge ordered the workers to go back to work. The judge said the Union breached the no strike clause in their contract.
A judge ordered VTA workers' end their strike on Wednesday after the VTA brought the issue to court, claiming workers had broken their "no strike" clause.
Police in San Jose are at the scene of a major injury collision in the city's Walnut and North Bascom neighborhood that left two adult female pedestrians with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
A crash shut down traffic on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near Cloverdale on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in Rohnert Park are concerned that there may be alleged victims in their city of a San Francisco social media personality who was just federally indicted for allegedly producing child sex abuse material, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have arrested a teenager who is suspected of attacking a school principal during a confrontation near campus Thursday morning.
Authorities in Marin County on Wednesday identified the fisherman who died in a Tuesday incident at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands.
A rare and mesmerizing scene is taking place in the North Bay as the round "glory hole" spillway at Lake Berryessa is active for the first time in six years.
Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead.
Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 win over Arkansas and a spot in the Elite Eight.
Will Richard scored 15 points, Alijah Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds, and top-seeded Florida played a steady second half to run away from No. 4 seed Maryland and into the NCAA Tournament's West Region final with an 87-71 win.
Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday, spoiling Terry Francona's debut as Reds manager.
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb that will keep him out of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Four people suspected of stealing cigarettes from a delivery truck outside a Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven store Thursday were arrested, following a pursuit that led authorities to Antioch.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a Lyft driver of driving under the influence following an incident in the city's Mission District last year, prosecutors said.
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a nationwide sweep that led to the arrests of several alleged MS-13 gang members, including one who was taken into custody in San Francisco a day earlier.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning youth under the age of 16 years old from riding certain electric bikes after approving the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
In the upcoming special election for Oakland mayor, one candidate is receiving support from a mayor of another major Bay Area city.
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
This week's CBS News Bay Area Icon Award winner is a woman credited with saving and revitalizing a cultural centerpiece in San Francisco's Mission District.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this August on Tuesday morning revealed headliners Tyler, The Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat and the rest of the line-up for the 2025 event.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
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.
As San Francisco hosts the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, out-of-town college basketball fans are getting a glimpse of the future of autonomous vehicles along with the picturesque views of the Bay Area. Lauren Toms reports.
Hundreds of people who are living at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton have to find a new place to live and work, after the fairgrounds decided to end its horse racing operations. Kelsi Thorud reports.
For the past year, the Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the San Mateo County coast has been in the process of getting a proper facelift. Brian Hackney shows where the renovations are now.
As youth sports becomes more popular, the pressure is growing on young athletes. A former big leaguer is trying to put fun back in the game. Elizabeth Cook reports.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for March 27, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.