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For over 50 years, a small slice of land right off the Rhus Ridge trailhead in the Los Altos foothills has been home for the Girouard family.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
A 73-year-old woman was inside her home as a large eucalyptus tree came crashing down. Now, she has nowhere to go after her home was red tagged.
For years, therapy dogs have comforted hospital patients and kindergarteners. Now, high schools are discovering what wagging tails and wet noses can do for stressed-out teens.
While many gathered today to receive ashes, a symbol of faith, worshippers in North Beach also lifted up special prayers for Pope Francis.
A community of support is critical for people recovering from addiction and other challenges, and in San Jose, a new model of care is making a big difference, thanks in part to a local pastor.
A group of transgender rights advocates is calling for a boycott of a San Francisco spa they say is enacting anti-trans, exclusionary policies.
Pro-Palestinian activists held a vigil against hate Monday evening after a Berkeley business was vandalized with anti-Muslim graffiti over the weekend.
Like a number of Bay Area communities, San Jose is experimenting with safe RV parking sites as a way to get homeless residents off city streets.
Neighbors and business owners are partnering with the city to ensure once city workers clear an encampment it doesn't return days later.
Bay Area native Jeffrey Allen won $10 million as a contestant on the Prime Video Original Series Beast Games.
An East Bay woman's desire to give back to her community uncorked the next generation of Black-owned wineries and vintners.
The application process to become a U.S. citizen can be time-consuming and complicated, and a longtime Napa Valley volunteer reflects on her experience while helping other newcomers.
A Berkeley business owner whose store was left devastated after a break-in said the support from her community has been overwhelming.
As NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off in the Bay Area, local and international communities united through food, music, culture and sport.
Even without the roar of the Blue Angels overhead, San Francisco's Fleet Week still managed to draw plenty of visitors to the waterfront on Saturday.
The shutdown of the federal government is having an impact on Fleet Week in San Francisco, as many of the familiar sights are missing this year. But it's also affecting other lesser-known attractions, including an artistic exhibit honoring Black History at Fort Point.
Quietly anchored off Alameda, the USS Hornet sits like a sleeping giant in the Bay. Its steel decks are steeped in history and open for all to explore year-round.
From one thousand feet above the San Francisco Bay, the city unfolds like a postcard, stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the downtown skyline; it's a view unlike any other.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Even without the roar of the Blue Angels overhead, San Francisco's Fleet Week still managed to draw plenty of visitors to the waterfront on Saturday.
The shutdown of the federal government is having an impact on Fleet Week in San Francisco, as many of the familiar sights are missing this year. But it's also affecting other lesser-known attractions, including an artistic exhibit honoring Black History at Fort Point.
From one thousand feet above the San Francisco Bay, the city unfolds like a postcard, stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the downtown skyline; it's a view unlike any other.
The NBA season hasn't tipped off yet, but love is already heating up the hardwood at the Chase Center.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
Quietly anchored off Alameda, the USS Hornet sits like a sleeping giant in the Bay. Its steel decks are steeped in history and open for all to explore year-round.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Berkeley police said the suspects mainly targeted women for the home invasions.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A motorist on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland was injured in a shooting early Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
For the family that runs Kim Hung Jewelry in San Jose, Sep. 5 is a day they'll never forget. What was once a thriving shop now sits boarded up, a reminder of the smash-and-grab robbery that changed everything.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Shaunn Cartwright is a part of the rapid encampment support team in San Jose. Whenever there are sweeps in the city, she goes there to monitor the process and help those who are being displaced.
Authorities in Santa Clara County have launched a homicide investigation after a man who was attacked on a platform at a light rail station in San Jose last month died from his injuries.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
Students at Santa Rosa middle school and high school are on the same campus after six schools were shuttered this year to shave $25 million off the budget, according to district officials.
Chris Johnson Jr. ran for an 87-yard touchdown and took a short pass 42 yards for a score after a nifty escape from quarterback Kevin Jennings as SMU beat Stanford 34-10.
The NBA season hasn't tipped off yet, but love is already heating up the hardwood at the Chase Center.
Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Berkeley police said the suspects mainly targeted women for the home invasions.
For the family that runs Kim Hung Jewelry in San Jose, Sep. 5 is a day they'll never forget. What was once a thriving shop now sits boarded up, a reminder of the smash-and-grab robbery that changed everything.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A form of harmful air pollution that often can't be plainly observed is now being tracked with a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that allows residents to see where it's coming from.
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
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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.
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Typically Saturday is the most busy day for Fleet Week, but this year was scaled down due to the federal government shutdown. Da Lin reports.
Quietly anchored off Alameda, the USS Hornet sits like a sleeping giant in the Bay. Its steel decks are steeped in history and open for all to explore year-round.
As the federal government shutdown is affecting Fleet Week, it's also affecting other attractions like the Black Gold: Stories Untold exhibit. John Ramos has the story.
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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.