Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison, officials say
Jailed opposition leader and staunch Putin critic Alexey Navalny has died in a Russian prison camp, according to Russian prison authorities.
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Jailed opposition leader and staunch Putin critic Alexey Navalny has died in a Russian prison camp, according to Russian prison authorities.
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Snake Island in the Black Sea to mark 500 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. Snake Island is symbolic in that it is where Ukrainian soldiers refused to surrender to the Russian navy in the first days of the invasion. Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine.
"We had nothing to do with it. This was part of a struggle within the Russian system," President Biden said of the Wagner mercenary group's uprising in Russia.
News of a military rebellion against the Russian government was generally well-received in San Francisco's Richmond District.
News of a military rebellion against the Russian government was generally well-received in San Francisco's Richmond District. John Ramos reports. (6-24-23)
Wagner forces had been moving north toward Moscow, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Saturday.
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor has escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister.
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
The arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin cites his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
On a surprise visit, Mr. Biden vowed to "reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
For the first time, Russian leader Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for talks to end the 10-month-long war in Ukraine. But even as he said that, Russia continued with its attack on Ukraine Monday. Skyler Henry reports
Biden told reporters that it was "unlikely" the missile had been fired from Russia, based on its trajectory.
U.S. troops in Romania are extremely close to Putin's war, conducting exercises with NATO allies that "replicate exactly what's going on" over the border.
Officials say at least 8 people were killed across the country as the latest barrage of explosives-laden drones hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes.
As Ukrainians emerged onto debris-strewn streets in Kyiv and other cities to take stock, more rockets rained down.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, which he said may cause an electricity shortage, "but not the shortage of our defiance."
Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
If Severodonetsk falls, it will leave Putin's forces in control of almost all of Ukraine's industrial Donbas heartland. Ukraine wants more weapons to avert that outcome.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine amid reports that Russian forces were leaving brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in their wake as they withdrew from the Kyiv region.
The latest U.S. and British intelligence reports suggest Russia's military advance on major cities in Ukraine is stalled, but that's not stopping Vladimir Putin's forces from inflicting horror across the country.
Pres. Joe Biden on Friday announced that the U.S., European Union and G7 countries are moving to revoke Russia's "most favored nation" trade status over its invasion of Ukraine.
Fire crews on Saturday night were able to knock-down a two-alarm fire in Oakland that started at a warehouse on 40th St., authorities said.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
With the home of the Golden State Valkyries in the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women's game.
Fire crews are searching for a person who was reportedly in the water near San Francisco's Pier 32 late Saturday night.
For Jordan Cummings, the NBA HBCU Classic inspires him to follow his passion and pursue his dreams.
Fire crews on Saturday night were able to knock-down a two-alarm fire in Oakland that started at a warehouse on 40th St., authorities said.
With the home of the Golden State Valkyries in the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women's game.
Fire crews are searching for a person who was reportedly in the water near San Francisco's Pier 32 late Saturday night.
For Jordan Cummings, the NBA HBCU Classic inspires him to follow his passion and pursue his dreams.
Vibrant red and gold shimmered down Market Street in San Francisco as Bay Area performers and floats of shiny snakes glided down the parade route on Saturday.
With the home of the Golden State Valkyries in the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women's game.
Fire crews are searching for a person who was reportedly in the water near San Francisco's Pier 32 late Saturday night.
Vibrant red and gold shimmered down Market Street in San Francisco as Bay Area performers and floats of shiny snakes glided down the parade route on Saturday.
Many businesses have gone the extra mile this weekend, bringing in additional staff, food, and merchandise to meet the high demand.
On Saturday, the day before the NBA All-Star game, fans in San Francisco came out to play as well.
Fire crews on Saturday night were able to knock-down a two-alarm fire in Oakland that started at a warehouse on 40th St., authorities said.
For Jordan Cummings, the NBA HBCU Classic inspires him to follow his passion and pursue his dreams.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a woman was shot and killed late Friday night, police said.
As basketball fans from around the world flock to the Bay Area to enjoy NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the city of Oakland is grappling with another major economic setback.
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.
A man died of his injuries Saturday morning after being stabbed in San Jose's Santana Row Friday evening, police said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has ruled that a Campbell police officer lawfully shot and killed a man who fired at officers while wrestling with another officer.
A San Jose high school teacher and coach was arrested this week and accused of having sex with a student, police said.
A man who was critically injured after being shot in a San Jose neighborhood Wednesday afternoon has died, police announced Thursday.
A former university employee from San Jose is facing federal theft charges after he allegedly used a credit card from his employer to buy Apple products that he resold.
A 19-year-old Oakland man was arrested in San Francisco on Friday for allegedly robbing a Rohnert Park store employee returning from a bank.
Police in Santa Rosa announced Thursday that they are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a movie theater last year.
A rockslide blocked several lanes of U.S. Highway 101 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge Friday morning.
San Rafael officers arrested three people, including a juvenile, over a reported parking lot fight that led to a car chase into San Francisco on Wednesday, according to police.
People who live and work in Guerneville and Forestville said they are enduring long detours after portions of a major road was washed into the Russian River from last week's storm. A looming bridge retrofit could make trips even longer.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
With the home of the Golden State Valkyries in the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women's game.
Miami's Tyler Herro edged out Golden State's Buddy Hield to win the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star Saturday night in San Francisco.
For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so much during All-Star Weekend.
The Bay Area's NBA All-Star Weekend officially tipped off with a pair of games Friday night on both sides of the bay.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
An investigation is underway in Vallejo after a woman was shot and killed late Friday night, police said.
A 19-year-old Oakland man was arrested in San Francisco on Friday for allegedly robbing a Rohnert Park store employee returning from a bank.
A suspect in a shooting this week on Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County was arrested in Vacaville, the California Highway Patrol reported Saturday.
A man died of his injuries Saturday morning after being stabbed in San Jose's Santana Row Friday evening, police said.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.
There are a lot of lessons the late Roy Clay Sr., "the Godfather of Silicon Valley," taught his children, and one of them is being turned into a children's book
Reports of connectivity issues spread quickly across social media, with Sony PlayStation users reporting issues late Friday.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Officials with the Bay Area Air District said began getting complaints about odor coming from Martinez Refinery Company hours before the fire that injured six people started earlier this month.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
San Francisco is ramping up its efforts to battle a deadly fentanyl crisis with the city's new mayor declaring a state of emergency because of the drug's impact.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.
San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices before fleeing.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
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.
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.
Celebrated British psychedelic doomsayers Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats return to the Bay Area for the first time in nearly three years when they headline the Regency Ballroom Friday.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco Friday with Sacramento garage favorites Th' Losin Streaks for this Noise Pop 2025 show.
Television producer Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds have also cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover of the venue.
Veteran bandleader and keyboard/trumpet player Marc Capelle brings his Red Room Orchestra to the Great American Music Hall Wednesday to pay tribute to the group's inspiration, the late television and film auteur David Lynch.
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Feb. 16, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says some minor showers were sprinkling another round of rain in the North Bay, but the rest of the region is staying dry.
Kelsi Thorud reports on Oakland Fire crews responding to a two-alarm warehouse fire.
Brian Hackney reports on researchers discovering a new strain of sudden oak death in Berkeley's Tilden Park.
Cristian Benavides reports on President Trump and his administration pushing legal and constitutional boundaries.
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.