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With new cases plunging and a universal indoor mask mandate lifted for the vaccinated, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday provided details on the state's new "SMARTER Plan" for coexisting with the coronavirus.
A big new business deal with a high-end restaurant might provide a hint of what a post-pandemic downtown San Jose could look like.
San Mateo County Health Chief Louise Rogers said this week the county will return to its more traditional public health role as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decline across the region and in the county.
Recently-collected data shows San Joaquin County's COVID-19 rates dropping at a significant rate, county health officials told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to lay out the next steps in the state's pandemic recovery as officials transition "from reacting to a pandemic to living with COVID-19."
Santa Clara County officially became an island Wednesday -- the lone Bay Area County refusing to lift its indoor mask mandate.
Across the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday morning residents began enjoying a level of new freedom since the pandemic roared back to life last summer as statewide and local mandates requiring vaccinated individuals to wear COVID masks in most indoor settings were lifted.
At midnight Wednesday, all Bay Area counties will lift its indoor mask mandate except of Santa Clara. This as COVID-19 cases are seeing a steep decline.
As the state's indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated reaches an end, health experts are reminding Californians that cases remain high.
The countdown is on for fully vaccinated Californians to be able to remove their masks indoors but there are several conditions and places where masks will be required.
After a judge last week ruled the city lawfully closed San Francisco's Great Highway and other streets nearly two years, plaintiffs in the case said on Monday they're continuing to advocate for the roads to reopen.
Essential workers employed by the city of Daly City may have some extra money coming their way, if the city council approves premium pay for staff who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic at its meeting Monday night.
Even with new COVID cases in a steep decline, California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said Monday that officials are still not comfortable enough to end the state's universal mandate requiring masks in the classroom.
California's indoor mask mandate for vaccinated adults will expire this week but there's still no official word about the status of face-covering requirements in schools.
After experiencing a slump in business because of the omicron surge, restaurants in San Francisco are starting to rebound. The spring-like weather, Super Bowl and Valentine's Day drew many diners this past weekend.
With omicron COVID cases dropping rapidly in the Bay Area, shoppers and diners appeared to be roaring back to small businesses on this Valentine's Day weekend.
The times, they are uncertain. People think the fight against COVID has improved dramatically in recent weeks, up double-digits, but still not good, say Americans who've now been through a few up-and-down waves.
On the Peninsula, now that the omicron wave is subsiding, businesses and locals are preparing for restrictions to ease.
With the indoor mask mandate set to be lifted in a vast majority of San Francisco Bay Area counties next week, Walmart has announced vaccinated employees can also ditch their face coverings.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a meeting about a COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5 that was originally scheduled to take place next week.
Many loyal customers are shocked that Community Foods Market on San Pablo Avenue -- the only full-service grocery store in West Oakland -- is closing for good this weekend.
Restaurants across the Bay Area were preparing for a busy few days between festive crowds expected on Super Bowl Sunday and couples dining out on Valentine's this Monday.
California would mandate that all businesses require their employees and independent contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine under legislation announced Friday by Democratic state lawmakers that was immediately criticized by Republicans as government overreach.
Santa Clara County health officials are preparing for the anticipated FDA / CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.
First responders including people working in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical response must be fully vaccinated and boosted to work in Marin County's higher-risk settings according to a new health order spurred by over three dozen COVID outbreaks, officials announced Wednesday.
San Francisco is preparing to open its first new public school in more than two decades.
A new photo exhibit featuring tattoos opened today at the San Franciso Main Library titled: "Living Tattoo Traditions: American Irezumi and Beyond."
Bay Area air regulators have lowered the threshold for declaring Spare the Air alerts that ban residents from using their wood-burning fireplaces or outdoor fire pits.
A man on probation was arrested at a San Mateo County jail facility on multiple charges after deputies said he attempted to smuggle drugs and a phone to an inmate behind bars.
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
San Francisco is preparing to open its first new public school in more than two decades.
A new photo exhibit featuring tattoos opened today at the San Franciso Main Library titled: "Living Tattoo Traditions: American Irezumi and Beyond."
Bay Area air regulators have lowered the threshold for declaring Spare the Air alerts that ban residents from using their wood-burning fireplaces or outdoor fire pits.
A man on probation was arrested at a San Mateo County jail facility on multiple charges after deputies said he attempted to smuggle drugs and a phone to an inmate behind bars.
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
San Francisco is preparing to open its first new public school in more than two decades.
A new photo exhibit featuring tattoos opened today at the San Franciso Main Library titled: "Living Tattoo Traditions: American Irezumi and Beyond."
A man on probation was arrested at a San Mateo County jail facility on multiple charges after deputies said he attempted to smuggle drugs and a phone to an inmate behind bars.
An Urban Alchemy spokesperson said Joey Alexander had been working in front of the SF Main Library for over two years as part of the outreach team. And it was there that he was shot while asking someone to stop doing drugs, the nonprofit said.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
A man who was involved in a deadly confrontation with a person who police said was an intruder in his Martinez home in March is now being charged with his murder, authorities said Thursday.
Oakland Police are asking for help identifying two people wanted in connection with a 2021 deadly home invasion robbery.
Meals on Wheels, Diablo Region, was the only group in the greater Bay Area to have a breakfast program, delivering five to seven days' worth of morning goods each week, one board member said.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The mistress of a Walnut Creek man charged with murdering his wife and mother-in-law earlier this month has been charged with helping to cover up the crimes and destroy evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
A quinceañera planner based in San Jose has been charged with multiple counts of felony grand theft for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from local families who hired him to plan their celebrations, prosecutors said.
Red light cameras are being installed in what city officials are calling four of the most hazardous locations in San Jose.
A man was arrested early Tuesday following a late-night assault at a VTA light rail station in San Jose that left a victim with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
While two-thirds of women say high tuition is a barrier to enrolling in college, compared to less than half of men, a South Bay woman has found a creative way to help bridge the gap
Authorities in Sonoma County are searching for a Santa Rosa woman who was reported missing following a hike along the coast on Wednesday.
National Park Service officials said some sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are closed, as the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman reported missing over the weekend was found in the attic of a home.
Vallejo police on Monday said a woman who was pushed into oncoming traffic on Sept. 15 died over the weekend.
There was a great celebration on Monday in the Marin County community of Bolinas as mail was being delivered to their town again, thanks to one man's persistence.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The event, called TailG8, blends the spirit of a traditional tailgate with the energy of a block party. It's free and open to the public.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Golden State Warriors announced a flurry of offseason deals, confirming earlier reports of veteran additions and the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury that has sidelined him for two games this season.
A man on probation was arrested at a San Mateo County jail facility on multiple charges after deputies said he attempted to smuggle drugs and a phone to an inmate behind bars.
A man who was involved in a deadly confrontation with a person who police said was an intruder in his Martinez home in March is now being charged with his murder, authorities said Thursday.
A quinceañera planner based in San Jose has been charged with multiple counts of felony grand theft for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from local families who hired him to plan their celebrations, prosecutors said.
Authorities in Sonoma County are searching for a Santa Rosa woman who was reported missing following a hike along the coast on Wednesday.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday introduced redesigned driver's licenses and identification cards for the first time in nearly a decade, incorporating additional security features.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The expiration of a $7,500 federal credit for electric and hybrid vehicles on Tuesday turned into an EV buying frenzy at Bay Area auto dealerships.
ChatGPT has rolled out a series of new parental controls that can limit how teenagers interact with the chatbot, OpenAI announced Monday.
A police department in the Bay Area said over the weekend that they dealt with an unusual circumstance, pulling over a driverless vehicle for a moving violation.
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.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California's Santa Cruz County announced that sales on filtered cigarettes will be banned in 2027, which officials say is the first ban of its kind.
Health officials in Santa Clara County have given the authorization for the Whole Foods Market in Cupertino to reopen, more than four months after a vermin infestation forced the location to close.
The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution.
Prices are reported by Americans as still rising, and many think AI will lead to fewer jobs.
People in Fairfield are bracing for the impact of the federal government shutdown on families and businesses connected to Travis Air Force Base.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
Organizers of the California International Airshow in Salinas said the event would go on this weekend but noted that performances by the Blue Angels are in doubt due to the government shutdown that began Wednesday.
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.
The event, called TailG8, blends the spirit of a traditional tailgate with the energy of a block party. It's free and open to the public.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
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.
Veronica Macias reports.
San Jose has completed a new land deal downtown that was once intended for Big Tech and now could become a space for entertainment, sports and even a new luxury hotel. Len Ramirez reports.
San Francisco Urban Alchemy worker Joey Alexander was mourned by members of the group which contracts with the city to clean up streets and de-escalate tensions. Lauren Toms spoke with the group's founder who says his killing is not changing their strategy.
Meals on Wheels is ending its breakfast deliveries on Thursday, as money for the program has simply run out. John Ramos reports from Antioch where he tagged along with a driver making his last drop-offs.
San Francisco is preparing to open its first new public school in more than two decades. Brad Hamilton reports.
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.