Biden leaves office believing history will redeem him
The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.
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The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
The East Bay will be well represented in Washington during President-elect Trump's inauguration as a number of member of the Contra Costa County Republican Party head east for the celebration.
Amid a polarized political environment, an organization seeks to bridge the divide by bringing Democrats and Republicans together just to talk.
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures.
The California Public Utilities Commission moved forward Thursday with a plan to implement frequent safety evaluations for the state's major utility companies as part of a broader effort to prevent wildfires and gas leaks.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok.
Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family.
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
President-elect Donald Trump promises to "unleash American energy" by maximizing U.S. oil and gas production. The directive comes at a time when the planet continues to warm, largely due to the burning of fossil fuels, experts say.
After months of maintaining her innocence, recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing criminal charges from a federal grand jury indictment that will be announced Friday morning, according to reports.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said.
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
For years, the State of California has been planning a fix for Highway 37, spanning a wetlands area between Vallejo and Marin County.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
Police said officers were told there was a dispute between two people and that one of them had brandished a gun.
Large outages had thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Oakland and Brentwood without power Monday afternoon as heavy rain and wind battered the Bay Area.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday. Separately, flood advisories were in effect for most of the Bay Area.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
Police said officers were told there was a dispute between two people and that one of them had brandished a gun.
It was a beautiful day in the Marina district on Sunday to end an unconventional Fleet Week.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
The Oakland Style week is an annual celebration to highlight the food, clothing and art of a town that, just last week, made Condé Nast Traveler's top 10 list for "Best Cities in the United States."
Large outages had thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Oakland and Brentwood without power Monday afternoon as heavy rain and wind battered the Bay Area.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
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.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
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.
For years, the State of California has been planning a fix for Highway 37, spanning a wetlands area between Vallejo and Marin County.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday. Separately, flood advisories were in effect for most of the Bay Area.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
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.
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield's heroics came early in the fourth quarter instead of the final minutes.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for NFL Week 6, and there are several ways to watch and stream the football game scheduled at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT.
Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal, third-period deficit to for a 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Police said officers were told there was a dispute between two people and that one of them had brandished a gun.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 101 in Monterey County triggered a three-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after the former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
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.
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.
Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans Californians from buying new Glock guns in the state.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
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.
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.
Organizers of this year's San Francisco Latino Film Festival believe the platform is more vital than ever.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
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.
Highway 37, traversing Marin, Sonoma and Solano counties, is notorious for flooding whenever a big storm rolls in. But a new law could help Caltrans finally fix the problem after years of attempts. John Ramos reports.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says rain will be widespread across the Bay Area Monday into Tuesday.
A significant, early-season storm is on its way to California.
It was a beautiful day in the Marina district on Sunday to end an unconventional Fleet Week.
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
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.