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If recent behavior on the streets of San Francisco was any indication, Prop 19's defeat isn't stopping pot smokers from lighting up.
So, the Texas Rangers lost the World Series to the San Francisco Giants (YEAH!) — but the Rangers weren't the only ones on the losing end.
The Giants baseball success boosted the San Francisco economy while giving the city exposure on the national stage.
Giants general manager Brian Sabean and the World Series champions have reached out to the representatives for first baseman Aubrey Huff and infielder Juan Uribe about bringing them back in 2011.
Giants fans shattered BART and Caltrain ridership records on Wednesday when they poured into San Francisco from all directions for the team's World Series victory celebration.
The champion San Francisco Giants have declined to exercise their $9.5 million option on World Series MVP Edgar Renteria, instead paying him a $500,000 buyout.
One of the enduring memories from the San Francisco Giants victory parade for fans may well be the effort it took to arrive on mass transit, as both Caltrain and BART saw mass crowds at every turn.
Before reliever Brian Wilson closed out the World Series with a perfect ninth inning in Game 5, Johnny Antonelli was the last Giants pitcher to know what it was like to win it all.
Aubrey Huff won a World Series with the San Francisco Giants and he wants to stay put right where he is.
Thousands of elated Giants fans from all over the Bay Area flocked to downtown San Francisco Wednesday to toast the Giants' World Series championship.
Thousands of fans descended on San Francisco to congratulate the Giants on their first World Series Championship on the West Coast.
View photos from the staging area for the San Francisco Giants' World Series Victory Parade.
At least 100,000 people were expected to turn out for the city of San Francisco's parade and civic celebration Wednesday for the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants.
How do you measure 53 seasons of futility? If you're a Giants fan, it's easy to do now that the team has ended its World Series drought.
The San Francisco Giants' 56-year wait for a World Series title is over, but the team didn't enjoy one of the customary victory spoils Monday night.
Hundreds of people packed the Dugout Store at AT&T Park on Tuesday, waiting in line to buy their official San Francisco Giants World Series memorabilia.
Success in pro sports often causes a champion's rivals to play follow the leader, and if that's the case in baseball this winter, what lessons can other teams take from the San Francisco Giants?
Former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds was cited for a traffic infraction in West Hollywood on Monday night in the hours after the Giants' World Series win over the Texas Rangers.
Thirteen years removed from that memorable night in Miami, Edgar Renteria became only the fourth player in baseball history with two - count 'em, two - World Series-winning hits. "Same emotions. Same feeling. It's unbelievable," he said.
Owner Bill Neukom, holding the World Series trophy, called for teary-eyed Mike Murphy down the hallway and handed off the hardware to the man who very much deserved to carry it into the clubhouse.
The Giants are on top again, securing their first World Series crown since the franchise moved West in 1958. The first question that always comes up afterward: Can they do it again?
As San Francisco fans woke up bleary-eyed, exhausted and happy Tuesday following the Giants' World Series victory, police were still assessing the toll of the overnight victory celebration.
John Madden joins the World Series party.
The city of San Francisco will hold a parade and civic celebration Wednesday for the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants after their return from tonight's victory in Texas.
The Bay Area has seen a wetter-than-usual December, and although it's still early in the water year, it's a good start.
Three Bay Area Rapid Transit police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in West Oakland, the fire department said.
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
The Bay Area has seen a wetter-than-usual December, and although it's still early in the water year, it's a good start.
Three Bay Area Rapid Transit police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in West Oakland, the fire department said.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.
At one holiday display in Pleasanton, just about every square inch of the place is covered with decorations. The family behind it says they started small and it has been growing ever since.
The Bay Area has seen a wetter-than-usual December, and although it's still early in the water year, it's a good start.
Three Bay Area Rapid Transit police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in West Oakland, the fire department said.
In San Francisco's Noe Valley, local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.
Thursday was the final morning for a San Francisco mainstay at its longtime location as the SF Flower Market prepares to move from SoMa to the Potrero Hill neighborhood.
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Macy's store in San Mateo on Monday, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
At one holiday display in Pleasanton, just about every square inch of the place is covered with decorations. The family behind it says they started small and it has been growing ever since.
The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial police policy.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Antioch police on Wednesday said one of their dispatchers helped the U.S. Coast Guard save the life of a man whose boat sank on Christmas Eve.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
The oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah has died.
Santa Cruz city officials are keeping climate change in mind as they plan repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after pounding surf collapsed a section of the popular tourist attraction.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges for allegedly making unregistered guns and using social media to purchase and sell illegal weapons, police said Friday.
A large fire burned at an apartment complex in East San Jose Friday morning, according to authorities.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
CHP officers in Santa Rosa are investigating a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road early Thursday morning that left the female driver dead, according to authorities.
Officers arrested two Santa Rosa men in connection with a brandishing incident that took place in the area of Stony Point Road and Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday.
A motorcyclist died at a hospital following a crash in Vallejo with a pickup truck turning into his path, police said.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with head coach Mike Brown, according to a league source.
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come.
The armed robbery and shooting of a 49er rookie in broad daylight, a ban on restaurant surcharges and the FBI raid on then Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's residence were just some of the biggest news stories of the past year.
The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial police policy.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges for allegedly making unregistered guns and using social media to purchase and sell illegal weapons, police said Friday.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial police policy.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
The Golden State Warriors' dance team took center stage on Christmas Day, delivering a dazzling holiday performance to the Dub Nation, alongside the San Francisco Ballet and Club Fugazi.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
One of the most beloved local bands on the Bay Area punk scene, Shannon and the Clams play songs from their latest effort 'The Moon Is In The Wrong Place' when they headline Jam Cellars Ballroom in Napa on New Year's Eve.
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.
Bay Area counties are stepping up their outreach efforts as concerns over the avian flu grow.
The Bay Area has seen a wetter-than-usual December, and although it's still early in the water year, it's a good start.
Three BART police officers were sent to the hospital after a crash in West Oakland, firefighters say.
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with Zoe Mintz.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.