Stanford program helping address marginalization of LGBTQ+ health needs
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LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society.
San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples.
Harrington's Bar and Grill in San Francisco hosted the year's first "Drag Me Downtown" event of Pride month.
A pioneering journalist who was the first openly gay reporter to write for the San Francisco Chronicle, Randy Shilts left an indelible mark on LGBTQ+ storytelling in the Bay Area.
A drag artist born and raised in the Bay Area has traveled the world sharing his unique take on the performance style by pulling from Bollywood and American pop music.
Itay Hod reports on the thriving Oakland ballroom scene that pits "houses" against each other in stylish competitions.
The annual celebration of LGBTQ+ people and culture begins June 1 against a complicated backdrop.
A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Two prominent Bay Area political figures died Friday night when the pickup they were in collided with a car in rural San Diego County.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
The US Naval ship named after the late civil rights icon Harvey Milk arrived in San Francisco Bay Thursday afternoon, making its historic first visit to the Port of San Francisco.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
The Pentagon launched discharge reviews for LGBTQ+ military veterans after a yearlong CBS News investigation.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
An Oakland man has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at police officers responding to a domestic violence call last week, prosecutors said.
A rollover crash near San Francisco's newest park, Sunset Dunes, has people talking about the safety of the new traffic flow on the Great Highway.
Ford Motor is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to an issue with the vehicles' axle hub bolts.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area amid concerns about wildfire smoke drifting into the region.
An Oakland man has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at police officers responding to a domestic violence call last week, prosecutors said.
A rollover crash near San Francisco's newest park, Sunset Dunes, has people talking about the safety of the new traffic flow on the Great Highway.
Ford Motor is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to an issue with the vehicles' axle hub bolts.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area amid concerns about wildfire smoke drifting into the region.
A rollover crash near San Francisco's newest park, Sunset Dunes, has people talking about the safety of the new traffic flow on the Great Highway.
Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, leading the Valkyries past the Connecticut Sun 74-57 on the night of their mascot's debut.
In the fall, a blind Mountain View woman will be part of a history-making expedition in which 11 blind hikers, with guides, will summit Mt. Kilimanjaro.
In the heart of San Francisco, Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer has unearthed a lineage of transgender history that has long thrived in the city.
A San Mateo County man charged with second-degree murder following the fentanyl overdose death of his girlfriend has been denied bail, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at police officers responding to a domestic violence call last week, prosecutors said.
Police in Hayward said a man shot his elderly parents before fatally shooting himself in an incident over the weekend.
A person was shot dead over the weekend in broad daylight in Oakland, and police said a suspect was arrested.
President Trump has identified mental illness as one of the root causes of homelessness and promoted forced commitment as a solution in an executive order targeting the issue that he signed last month. But a group of mental health advocates said the approach is lacking humanity.
Millions of East Bay commuters are adjusting to sweeping AC Transit changes that took effect Sunday, impacting nearly 85% of bus routes across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
Around 9 p.m. Sunday, a resident at a Danze Drive home called 911, saying they had found their housemate and that it appeared they had been killed inside the home.
Police in San Jose arrested five people and seized multiple controlled substances, including cannabis, mushrooms and nitrous oxide, following a bust of several smoke shops in East San Jose last week.
The San Francisco 49ers preseason game and the Golden State Valkyries game will be aired on KPIX 5 and on KPIX+ on Saturday.
The manager of a horse-riding ranch in the Bay Area has been charged with animal cruelty following the death of a horse that authorities said was badly emaciated.
In about 2021, people began noticing that a real estate investment company was buying various properties in Sonoma, often leaving them vacant. It turns out the company was a house of cards, and now the bankruptcy sales have begun.
A Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy allegedly killed the mother of his three children before fatally shooting himself during a standoff with police and deputies on Monday morning.
A vegetation fire burned dozens of acres in Napa County on Friday, just north of Lake Berryessa, Cal Fire said.
In response to recent federal cuts to emergency housing vouchers, the Napa City Council and housing authority approved a new rental assistance program using up to $250,000 a year from local housing dollars to help up to 15 households.
Authorities seeking the suspect in a 1996 murder in Sonoma County are using an AI-generated image of his present-day appearance to help generate leads in finding him.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, leading the Valkyries past the Connecticut Sun 74-57 on the night of their mascot's debut.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco's Justin Verlander as Washington beat the Giants 8-0.
Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of Los Angeles in the Western Conference beating the Sparks 72-59.
An Oakland man has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at police officers responding to a domestic violence call last week, prosecutors said.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
In about 2021, people began noticing that a real estate investment company was buying various properties in Sonoma, often leaving them vacant. It turns out the company was a house of cards, and now the bankruptcy sales have begun.
Around 9 p.m. Sunday, a resident at a Danze Drive home called 911, saying they had found their housemate and that it appeared they had been killed inside the home.
A Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy allegedly killed the mother of his three children before fatally shooting himself during a standoff with police and deputies on Monday morning.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
The agreement between the chipmakers and the U.S. government will allow Nvidia and AMD to obtain export licenses to resume sales to China.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
OpenAI executives say GPT‑5 is more accurate than its predecessor and excels at coding.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Three officials involved in President Trump's controversial L.A. National Guard deployment testified in court Monday.
President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday, after he fired the former commissioner and blamed her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report.
The agreement between the chipmakers and the U.S. government will allow Nvidia and AMD to obtain export licenses to resume sales to China.
The midterms "will determine whether our democracy still holds on," NAACP President Derrick Johnson said in a statement to CBS News.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
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 Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, announced Monday that their media company's partnership with Netflix has been extended with a multiyear, first-look deal.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Saturday marked the second day of the Outside Lands Music and Art Festival in Golden Gate Park.
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.
Expect the cooling trend to continue Tuesday, with coastal highs in the 60s and inland highs reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Amanda Hari reports on a rollover crash that happened near Sunset Dunes. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Max Darrow reports on a woman who will be hiking to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Lauren Toms reports on a deadly Richmond Police shooting that happened in early August. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on an alleged Ponzi scheme in Sonoma that involved multiple real estate properties. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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.