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A Union City school district has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle a lawsuit by African-American students who said school officials failed to protect them from racial harassment and violence.
Oakland civil rights attorney Pamela Price said Thursday that the New Haven Unified School District in Union City has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle a lawsuit.
The Harvard University classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are ending the legal battle made famous by the Hollywood movie "The Social Network."
The lawsuit, expected to be filed in San Francisco Superior Court, claims that the city has no authority to regulate common medical procedures.
Anthem Blue Cross has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of manipulating policies and forcing California patients into higher deductible policies with fewer benefits.
A San Francisco jury has awarded $3.25 million to a woman who said she suffered severe injuries at a Nevada casino after drinking a cleaning solution someone put in a bottled water container.
An environmental group is suing Kiss My Face and about two dozen other cosmetic companies on accusations that they falsely label products as organic.
A class action lawsuit was filed against the Oakland Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Monday alleging that they violated the rights of 150 people who were arrested after former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle was sentenced last Nov. 5.
A judge denied a bid Thursday for a preliminary injunction that would have blocked the formal unveiling of a memorial at an Oakland cemetery that commemorates the 918 victims of the mass suicide at Jonestown in Guyana in 1978.
San Francisco is suing three insurance companies on claims that they underpaid San Francisco General Hospital for emergency services given to policyholders.
A judge said Wednesday he would decide quickly whether to grant an injunction blocking the dedication of a controversial memorial dedicated to those who died in the mass suicide at Jonestown in Guyana in 1978.
The Giants fan who was brutally beaten at Dodger Stadium received a surprise visit at the hospital Tuesday from San Francisco reliever Jeremy Affeldt and was presented with a banner from the team.
The family of Bryan Stow filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in L.A. County Superior Court.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court's ruling that San Francisco's "instant runoff" elections are constitutional.
A federal appeals court has refused to reconsider its decision ordering two former Harvard classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to accept a multimillion dollar settlement over the company.
A lawsuit seeks to nullify Arnold Schwarzenegger's commutation of a prison sentence for a political ally's son shortly before his term as California governor ended in January.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that BART, as an organization, cannot be held legally responsible for the 2009 shooting death of Oscar Grant III at Oakland's Fruitvale Station.
All that extra money that was supposed to roll into California state coffers when Bay Area bridge tolls went up may get eaten up by a credit swap gone bad.
Marin County has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit alleging sheriff's deputies used excessive force when they repeatedly shocked a 66-year-old man with a stun gun at his home.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he was helping a friend when he commuted the sentence of the son of a political ally.
Apple Inc. has sued Samsung Electronics Co., saying the South Korean company's Galaxy line of smartphones and tablet computers copy Apple's popular iPad and iPhone.
Apple is facing a lawsuit from aPennsylvania man whose 9-year-old daughter racked up $200 buying "Zombie Toxin" and other game items on an iPod.
An Alabama-based law firm has withdrawn its class-action lawsuit that sought to force Taco Bell to stop calling the meat it serves "beef."
Singles website Match.com said Sunday that it will begin screening its users against the national sex offender registry.
A Facebook lawsuit at the heart of the Hollywood blockbuster "The Social Network" lives on.
A shelter-in-place order was lifted Thanksgiving night after an investigation into a shooting near the U.S. Coast Guard housing complex in Novato, authorities said.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Two earthquakes struck the Central Coast less than 10 minutes apart on Thanksgiving Day, according to officials.
Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State's 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Four people from Oakland, including three teens, are facing multiple charges after thousands of dollars in Lululemon clothing were stolen from a store in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A shelter-in-place order was lifted Thanksgiving night after an investigation into a shooting near the U.S. Coast Guard housing complex in Novato, authorities said.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Two earthquakes struck the Central Coast less than 10 minutes apart on Thanksgiving Day, according to officials.
Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State's 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Four people from Oakland, including three teens, are facing multiple charges after thousands of dollars in Lululemon clothing were stolen from a store in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Four people from Oakland, including three teens, are facing multiple charges after thousands of dollars in Lululemon clothing were stolen from a store in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A San Francisco man who was convicted of murdering of an 88-year-old woman during a crime spree that primarily targeted Asian Americans will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged a man with murder following a deadly home invasion in the city's Ingleside neighborhood over the weekend.
BART service is recovering Tuesday afternoon after a fire on the BART tracks at the Civic Center station in San Francisco led to service disruptions, officials said.
More than four decades after a woman was found dead near the San Mateo Bridge, authorities on the Peninsula have arrested the victim's estranged husband in the case.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving has become such a popular day for purchasing cannabis that it's known as "Green Wednesday".
Police said detectives were at the home, on the 1600 block of Lipton Street, for an investigation with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.
San Ramon police said a 40-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the shooting of a teen on Sunday. According to police, the two know each other, but they will not be releasing details in order to protect the victim's privacy.
BART service on the Red Line and Green Line was restored Monday after an equipment issue disrupted service during the morning commute, officials said.
As the Bay Area gears up for the holiday shopping rush, one tradition in Berkeley almost came to an end.
Two earthquakes struck the Central Coast less than 10 minutes apart on Thanksgiving Day, according to officials.
Authorities on California's Central Coast have suspended search operations for an Army specialist from New Jersey who was swept out to the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
In Santa Clara County, there is hope for a new community to help house the homeless, following a unique strategy currently being used in Texas.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck southern Santa Clara County early Wednesday morning, followed by at least two other aftershocks. according to officials.
Authorities have arrested a 17-year-old and are looking for several other suspects following a heist at a cannabis greenhouse in Salinas and a police pursuit to Gilroy early Tuesday.
A shelter-in-place order was lifted Thanksgiving night after an investigation into a shooting near the U.S. Coast Guard housing complex in Novato, authorities said.
The Matt Garcia Foundation continued the work of the Fairfield native who declared as a sixth grader that he would one day hold public office.
Two women, one of whom had multiple outstanding felony warrants, were arrested following a retail theft at the Vacaville Premium Outlets on Friday evening, police said.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude 4.1 struck northern Sonoma County Monday morning, officials said.
The city of Sebastopol recently made a surprising administrative mistake: it approved the opening of a Little Caesars pizza restaurant in the downtown core, an area where chain businesses have been banned since 2018, with a few exceptions.
Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least a week with a right quadriceps contusion and strained muscle after getting injured during Golden State's 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Shedeur Sanders isn't focused on the buzz around his relationship with coach Kevin Stefanski or the cheers expected when he plays against San Francisco.
Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig has been suspended one game without pay for punching San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin during Monday's game.
Christian McCaffrey had a big night in his first game against Carolina since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago.
For many San Francisco 49ers fans, game day starts long before the opening kick— in the parking lots outside Levi's Stadium, where fans tailgate like one big family.
Four people from Oakland, including three teens, are facing multiple charges after thousands of dollars in Lululemon clothing were stolen from a store in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and a suspect identified as an Afghan national is in custody.
A San Francisco man who was convicted of murdering of an 88-year-old woman during a crime spree that primarily targeted Asian Americans will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged a man with murder following a deadly home invasion in the city's Ingleside neighborhood over the weekend.
Police said detectives were at the home, on the 1600 block of Lipton Street, for an investigation with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.
AI is swiftly reshaping America's labor market, performing many technical and cognitive tasks across a range of industries, study says.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24.
The university has been part of a project called "3UCubed," helping to create a small satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, that will soon be launched into orbit.
The chipmaker's record growth will allay investor concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble, analysts say.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
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.
Allison Keaney, the first female CEO of the Cow Palace, one of California's biggest rodeo venues, said ticket sales jumped 61% this year, and women's rodeo, once an afterthought, is now ropin' in fans fast.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
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.
While most people are at home enjoying Thanksgiving meals with their families, first responders all across the Bay Area were still hard at work. Here's how one station in Contra Costa County spent their holiday.
It's a Thanksgiving tradition that keeps growing in Oakland. A Yemeni family that owns a neighborhood grocery store has been giving back to their community by preparing holiday meals. It started more than two decades ago with a few dozen attendants. This year, they’re expecting more than 1,000.
USGS scientist Robert De Groot spoke to CBS News Bay Area about a recent earthquakes that have struck in and around the Bay Area, including two earthquakes that struck near Salinas and San Juan Bautista on Thanksgiving Day.
Two earthquakes struck the Central Coast less than 10 minutes apart on Thanksgiving Day, according to officials.
At Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, volunteers were up early on Thanksgiving morning to prepare thousands of meals for those in need, in what has become an annual tradition. Veronica Macias 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.