Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
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Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The State Bar of California has announced that retakes of the state's new bar exam will be offered as test takers reported numerous issues with the two-day test used to license attorneys.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the convictions of former Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, and her business partner and former lover Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, in their entirety.
Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
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.
Auctions of franchises in a tournament called The Hundred have attracted investors from India, Silicon Valley and New York over the past few days.
A San Francisco tech startup is developing an artificial intelligence tool to help immigrants around the world, including the estimated 10 to 12 million who are undocumented in the U.S., navigate red tape and bureaucracy.
At least one person was killed in a crash on El Camino Real in Millbrae, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said Monday morning.
Three men were arrested in San Joaquin County this week following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking crimes, authorities said.
Rodney McMullen's conduct was not related to business, but nevertheless violated Kroger's ethics policy.
Four people are expected to survive after police said they were shot outside of a restaurant in Hayward late Saturday night.
People living in a South Bay mountain community came up with a secondary evacuation route out of a neighborhood, saying they have not received help from Santa Clara County.
At least one person was killed in a crash on El Camino Real in Millbrae, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said Monday morning.
A victim of a hit-and-run in Redwood City injured several people while chasing the driver who hit him, police said on Sunday.
Dozens of people who live at the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center will need to find somewhere else to call home by Monday.
While many are excited about the new park, not everyone in the community is ready to embrace the change.
With President Trump imposing tariffs on international exports, business owners are already feeling the pressure, including the owner of several Bay Area hardware stores.
Four people are expected to survive after police said they were shot outside of a restaurant in Hayward late Saturday night.
The project aims to resolve a years-long encampment problem that has plagued the area, despite numerous attempts to clear the land.
On Saturday, protestors gathered in Dublin to voice opposition to the Trump administration's apparent interest in reopening the infamous federal women's prison in Dublin as an ICE detention site.
Four Oakland fire stations at risk of temporarily closing will remain open this fiscal year amidst a budget deficit, the city administrator announced.
Neighbors and business owners are partnering with the city to ensure once city workers clear an encampment it doesn't return days later.
People living in a South Bay mountain community came up with a secondary evacuation route out of a neighborhood, saying they have not received help from Santa Clara County.
A driver in San Jose hit and killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning, police said.
A standoff at a San Jose business ended with officers arresting a suspect on Saturday morning, police said.
A former Salinas soccer coach pleaded guilty last week to 12 felony charges that include the sexual abuse of eight children.
Officials at Stanford University announced a freeze on hiring, citing concerns about the Trump administration's plans to cut funding for scientific research.
A Sonoma man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual in downtown Petaluma on Friday evening, police said.
Marin Water is planning a pipeline and pumping station to divert excess winter rainfall into its reservoirs from the Russian River watershed that now flows into the Pacific Ocean.
A teacher at a school in Santa Rosa has been arrested following an investigation into alleged lewd acts with a child, police said.
A 29-year-old man died after being arrested by Mendocino County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday night.
Petaluma's experiment with reusable cups last fall was a resounding success according to a newly released report on the project.
Pete Rose, baseball's late career hits leader, was banned from MLB and the Hall of Fame for sports betting.
Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers over the Golden State Warriors, to snap a nine-game losing streak.
Tim Stutzle scored and added an assist to keep his 11-game point streak alive, Brady Tkachuk and Shane Pinto returned to the lineup and scored, and the Ottawa Senators ended a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical, according to CBS Sports lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.
A South Florida company alleges that the now-Golden State Warriors forward missed two monthly payments for a home he was leasing and for causing severe property damage.
Three men were arrested in San Joaquin County this week following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking crimes, authorities said.
Four people are expected to survive after police said they were shot outside of a restaurant in Hayward late Saturday night.
A victim of a hit-and-run in Redwood City injured several people while chasing the driver who hit him, police said on Sunday.
Hillsborough police have released a sketch of a person of interest as they continue to investigate a shooting that sent an officer to the hospital last weekend.
A Sonoma man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual in downtown Petaluma on Friday evening, police said.
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The State Bar of California has announced that retakes of the state's new bar exam will be offered as test takers reported numerous issues with the two-day test used to license attorneys.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.
Drug overdoses took a deadly toll in Santa Rosa over the weekend. Police are investigating the deaths of four young people, and the hospitalization of two more, to see if they are connected to a man arrested for selling narcotics, possibly laced with fentanyl.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Famed conductor and longtime director of the San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas announced that his brain tumor has returned and that he is planning to lead his final performance in April.
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.
The president said he ordered a working group to move forward with the crypto reserve, which will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano.
Four Oakland fire stations at risk of temporarily closing will remain open this fiscal year amidst a budget deficit, the city administrator announced.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
The breakdown in talks between the Ukraine and U.S. has some very concerned about what will happen next.
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
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.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Veteran East Bay band B. Hamilton comes to San Francisco to play new music from their forthcoming eponymous album set to come out later this month at the Make-Out Room Thursday.
A groundbreaking heavy rock band that has shaped the sound of punk and metal for over 40 years, the Melvins bring their reunited two-drummer line-up to the Catalyst in Santa Cruz Tuesday night.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Veteran Bay Area punk band Victims Family teams with Portland, OR-based heavyweights Nasalrod for a West Coast tour that makes two swings through Northern California.
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.
Monday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says a new storm system will hit the Bay Area by the middle of this week.
Four people are expected to survive after police said they were shot outside of a restaurant in Hayward late Saturday night.
A man died after he was swept out to sea in Sonoma County on Sunday morning amidst a high surf warning, authorities said.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
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.