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Following a surprise appointment by outgoing mayor Gavin Newsom, George Gascon on Monday addressed his rationale for taking the district attorney position.
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Following a surprise appointment by outgoing mayor Gavin Newsom, George Gascon on Monday addressed his rationale for taking the district attorney position.
Gavin Newsom pledged to bring more of California's entrepreneurial spirit to the state Capitol as he was sworn in Monday as California's 49th lieutenant governor.
Former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday afternoon as California's new Lt. Governor paving the way for City Administrator Ed Lee to become interim mayor for the next 12 months.
In his final act as mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom swore in police Chief George Gascon as the new district attorney in a special ceremony held on the mayor's balcony inside City Hall Sunday.
As Mayor Newsom gets ready to leave office he still holds out hope that the 49ers stay in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Friday afternoon overwhelmingly backed City Administrator Edwin Lee to be the interim mayor.
San Francisco City Administrator Ed Lee released a statement Thursday saying he will agree to serve as interim mayor if he is selected by the Board of Supervisors.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he expects to make a decision Thursday on who will step in as interim district attorney to replace Kamala Harris - but it won't be Board of Supervisors president David Chiu.
One of the city's most powerful lobbying groups has thrown its weight behind appointing City Administrator Ed Lee to serve as interim mayor.
Members of the America's Cup Event Authority joined city leaders and billionaire software mogul Larry Ellison at City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the Dec. 31 announcement that San Francisco will host the high-profile regatta in 2013.
Outgoing Mayor Gavin Newsom said he "couldn't be more pleased" about the possibility of City Administrator Ed Lee replacing him.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday night considered nominating either City Administrator Ed Lee of Sheriff Michael Hennessey to serve as interim mayor.
The exact date of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's swearing-in as lieutenant governor of the state still remains unclear, but his campaign announced Friday the date of his post-inaugural celebration will be Jan. 10.
The chances of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom delaying his swearing-in Monday as lieutenant governor of California have changed from highly improbable to "likely," a mayoral spokesman said Wednesday.
San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are expecting their second child in June.
Starting next year, contractors on large San Francisco construction jobs will have to insure that at least 20 percent of their workers live in the city or they will face possible financial penalties.
Unemployed union workers are demanding that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom sign a measure requiring the city to hire more local employees for construction jobs, and business groups in at least one neighboring county oppose the law.
State energy regulators and local officials announced Monday that San Francisco's last fossil fuel-burning power plant will close on Jan. 1.
Newport is a top contender to host the next America's Cup in 2013, but organizers say the city must ensure that it can complete renovations on the fort that would serve as a village-type environment for the competitors.
Newsom has made clear that he didn't want the interim mayor to be anyone who would run for election in November.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and McLaren Park would be closed to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. under legislation proposed this week by Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Top officials for the America's Cup flew to Rhode Island to look at possible venues Thursday for the America's Cup race in Newport.
Charging fees to drive in the city sends a bad message to the rest of the Bay Area that will ultimately hurt the city's economy, Mayor Gavin Newsom Wednesday.
For the fourth week in a row, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed not to take nominations for an interim mayor to replace Lt. Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom next month.
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention.
As California's population grows, the pressure increases on its finite natural resources. And one of those, water, is the subject of some concern, with the increase in data generation in the State.
Belva Davis, a Bay Area broadcasting trailblazer, died at 92 on Wednesday morning after a long illness.
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention.
As California's population grows, the pressure increases on its finite natural resources. And one of those, water, is the subject of some concern, with the increase in data generation in the State.
Belva Davis, a Bay Area broadcasting trailblazer, died at 92 on Wednesday morning after a long illness.
Belva Davis, a Bay Area broadcasting trailblazer, died at 92 on Wednesday morning after a long illness.
If you want to learn about tequila, you need to visit Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco's Richmond District, which has been the go-to place for tequila connoisseurs for the past several decades.
Two people who were arrested by San Francisco police over the weekend during a crackdown on illegal dirt bike riding on city streets have been charged, prosecutors said.
A San Mateo County man has been sentenced to more than two decades in state prison after being convicted of molesting children at an unlicensed home daycare run by his wife, prosecutors said.
The driver of a Tesla is being charged in connection with multiple hit-and-run crashes in San Francisco in January that left one person dead and several others injured, the district attorney said Monday.
Teamwork and technology led to quick arrests in a San Ramon jewelry store smash-and-grab, along with solving similar crimes across the Bay Area.
A Berkeley cannabis business said it is feeling relieved after Gov. Newsom rolled back a tax on the cannabis industry.
Officers were called to the 1600 block of Atlas Road around 4:15 p.m. Sunday for a report of an industrial accident, police said.
Complaints about illegal dumping on an East Oakland street have apparently fallen on deaf ears at City Hall, despite a dedicated hotline set up to report such activity.
Amid a heat wave and increased fire danger, Oakland is getting back some critical protection it hasn't had in years with the reopening of three fire stations, including two that serve the Oakland Hills.
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
As California's population grows, the pressure increases on its finite natural resources. And one of those, water, is the subject of some concern, with the increase in data generation in the State.
Firefighters extinguished a burning power pole in a San Jose neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon that threatened neighboring homes, authorities said.
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.
A 16-year-old boy was identified as the driver killed in a collision in Santa Clara over the weekend, authorities said.
The founder and president of Paws for Purple Hearts is celebrating 50 years of the modern-day service dog concept she began by training dogs to serve people.
Two inmates at California State Prison Solano are under investigation after an inmate died following a prison yard attack Wednesday morning.
A man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting earlier this month of a man sitting inside a parked vehicle, authorities said Tuesday.
In the last two years, more than 20 new restaurants, shops, and cafés have opened in Healdsburg, adding to a growing list of high-end spots that have made the town a world-renowned culinary destination.
A man who recently served a prison sentence for attempted murder has been arrested in connection with a carjacking in Vallejo, police said.
Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
San Francisco 49ers star defensive lineman Nick Bosa will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the team confirmed Monday.
Teamwork and technology led to quick arrests in a San Ramon jewelry store smash-and-grab, along with solving similar crimes across the Bay Area.
Two inmates at California State Prison Solano are under investigation after an inmate died following a prison yard attack Wednesday morning.
A man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting earlier this month of a man sitting inside a parked vehicle, authorities said Tuesday.
Two people who were arrested by San Francisco police over the weekend during a crackdown on illegal dirt bike riding on city streets have been charged, prosecutors said.
A San Mateo County man has been sentenced to more than two decades in state prison after being convicted of molesting children at an unlicensed home daycare run by his wife, prosecutors said.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The city of Antioch has just employed a new desalination plant that promises a secure water future, one of the first operating desalination plants in the Bay Area, all thanks to the city's past.
Members of the blind community have found new ways to use the AI technology to help manage everyday tasks, such as reading the mail.
As the Trump administration imposes a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, many tech leaders in the Bay Area say the policy could deal a serious blow to innovation and economic competitiveness in Silicon Valley and beyond.
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.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
As California's population grows, the pressure increases on its finite natural resources. And one of those, water, is the subject of some concern, with the increase in data generation in the State.
The president is expected to declare that the TikTok agreement is a "qualified divestiture" and satisfies the divest-or-ban law.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
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.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Friday marked the one-year anniversary of San Francisco's inaugural Front Street Entertainment Zone event, Oktoberfest on Front Street.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
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.
Belva Davis, a Bay Area broadcasting trailblazer, died at 92 on Wednesday morning after a long illness.
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
Brian Hackney reports.
Data facilities use a lot of water, but at this point, officials don't know how much. New legislation in California aims to find out.
The future of the residents living at Woodmark Apartments in Sebastopol is in limbo. Residents in the 48 units at the complex received a letter earlier this month, offering them a buyout if they terminate their lease before mid-December.
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.