Sex Reassignment Surgery Now Covered Under SF Universal Health Program
San Francisco's Health Commission has voted to cover sex reassignment surgery for transgender people through the city's universal health program.
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San Francisco's Health Commission has voted to cover sex reassignment surgery for transgender people through the city's universal health program.
The Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons while protesters outside continued to demonstrate against the company's stance on same-sex marriage.
Ellen DeGeneres booked 18-year-old Ryan Andresen of Moraga as a guest on her talk show Thursday, which was National Coming Out Day.
The Episcopal bishop for the Bay Area, who's a strong gay marriage supporter, says he was snubbed when he showed up for San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone's formal installation ceremony.
Justice Antonin Scalia said his method of interpreting the Constitution makes some of the most hotly disputed issues that come before the U.S. Supreme Court among the easiest to resolve.
The installation of the new Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco Thurday will come amid protests about his role in California's Proposition 8 campaign in 2008.
San Francisco's new Catholic Archbishop, The Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, is getting mixed reaction from the city's Board of Supervisors over his views on same-sex marriage.
A Christian legal group has filed a lawsuit to overturn a first-of-its-kind California law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from practicing therapies aimed at making gay and lesbian teenagers straight.
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to issue a policy memo stating illegal immigrants with American same-sex partners are eligible for consideration of having their deportation put on hold.
Come out to support the LGBT community and have some fun with a visit to the Castro Street Fair.
The sole finalist for the Berkeley schools superintendent post has withdrawn his candidacy after rumors circulated that he opposes same-sex marriage.
Berkeley may become the nation's first city to officially proclaim Bisexual Pride Day.
Four former Bay Area Gold's Gym franchises are officially cutting ties with the body-building chain following a 2010 donation by Gold's Texas-based parent company's CEO to a conservative outfit unfriendly to gay rights.
San Francisco right hander Matt Cain has become the latest celebrity to be photographed as part of the NoH8 campaign for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights.
The California State Assembly has approved what supporters say would be the nation's first ban on a form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay people straight.
The San Francisco 49ers have become the first National Football League team to join an online movement supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and condemning the harassment and bullying they face.
The Chick-fil-A location at 53 Headquarters Drive will be the second chicken sandwich restaurant in the Bay Area once they open Thursday morning.
According to the Marin Independent Journal, the Atlanta-based chain has purchased the Carl's Jr. site on Rowland Way in Novato this July, with plans to remodel and open as a Chick-fil-A sometime over the next two years.
San Jose's Pride Celebration 2012, titled "Equality for Everyone," will kick off the 37th annual event on Friday with a news conference highlighting this year's health-focused theme.
Rev. William Owens takes great issue with Obama's linkage of Dr. King's civil rights movement of the past to the current gay rights movement regarding same-sex marriage. Owens says that King embraced traditional religion, and he strongly suggests that King would not want his civil rights' mission altered to include same-sex marriage.
LGBT activists stopped a San Francisco Supervisors Committee on Monday from approving a liquor license that would have allowed a new bar to set up business at the site of the old Eagle Tavern.
A Bay Area woman is threatening to sue comedian Eddie Griffin, saying he crossed the line when he recently heckled her at a Pleasanton comedy club.
Ten staff members at a Boy Scouts camp in Northern California have resigned to protest the firing of a 22-year-old Eagle Scout who says he was let go because he is gay.
The hospital has created a video as part of the national "It Gets Better Project" aimed at helping LGBT youth who are dealing with bullying or depression.
A school anti-bullying measure named after a 13-year-old who killed himself after endless homophobic harassment by classmates is now in effect statewide.
Police in San Francisco made an arrest after a person was stabbed on a Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood over the weekend.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
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Police in San Francisco made an arrest after a person was stabbed on a Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood over the weekend.
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
On a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon in Civic Center Plaza, San Franciscans gathered to share food, stories, and community spirit as part of The Longest Table, a nationwide movement designed to bring neighbors together across differing lines.
Club Pilates won't be opening on Valencia Street in San Francisco after people in the area pushed back against it.
Police in San Francisco made an arrest after a person was stabbed on a Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood over the weekend.
On a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon in Civic Center Plaza, San Franciscans gathered to share food, stories, and community spirit as part of The Longest Table, a nationwide movement designed to bring neighbors together across differing lines.
Club Pilates won't be opening on Valencia Street in San Francisco after people in the area pushed back against it.
Officers arrived at the 300 block of Turk Street just before 7 a.m. and were told that someone inside the residential building was setting objects on fire, police said.
Even with the federal government shutdown, San Francisco's popular annual Fleet Week will still go on, though in a scaled-back form.
Oakland turned out in full force on Sunday afternoon to celebrate its newest hometown heroes, the Oakland Ballers, after the team won the Pioneer Baseball League Championship.
An Oakland bar owner announced a partnership with artists across the country to get promoters the best possible rate on using a living, breathing human artist for work featured at his venue.
Many in the alcohol industry are trying to come up with ways to brew up some business. One brewery in Berkeley has found a unique way to get customers to sit down with a pint.
Four suspects in a robbery in Fremont were arrested when a police chase ended in a crash in San Leandro, police said.
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.
The fire department said nearby businesses were temporarily evacuated and that the fire was knocked down just before 10:45 a.m.
Police in San Jose announced Friday the arrests of seven people in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery in which an 88-year-old jewelry store owner was brutally attacked.
Federal authorities announced an update in connection with an alleged decapitation of a sea lion at a beach in Monterey County, noting that "no marine mammal parts were removed from the beach."
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.
Once a month, a bus full of dads from the Bay Area makes its way through winding country roads, driven by a single obsession: finding the perfect burger.
Authorities in the North Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot on a roadway in Santa Rosa early Friday morning.
Last weekend, a special performance unfolded in Central San Rafael. The location was unusual: it's where collection bins full of waste, recycling and compost are brought.
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.
Oakland turned out in full force on Sunday afternoon to celebrate its newest hometown heroes, the Oakland Ballers, after the team won the Pioneer Baseball League Championship.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Blue Devils rally and beat California 45-21.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Police in San Francisco made an arrest after a person was stabbed on a Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood over the weekend.
Officers arrived at the 300 block of Turk Street just before 7 a.m. and were told that someone inside the residential building was setting objects on fire, police said.
Four suspects in a robbery in Fremont were arrested when a police chase ended in a crash in San Leandro, police said.
A classic Porsche that was reported stolen in San Francisco in 2021 was recovered following a months-long investigation, police said on Friday.
Police in San Jose announced Friday the arrests of seven people in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery in which an 88-year-old jewelry store owner was brutally attacked.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
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.
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.
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.
If you get your health insurance through Covered California, be prepared to see your health care bills balloon.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
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.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
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.
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 clear skies and warm conditions throughout the region on Monday, with highs ranging from the 70s along the coast, to near 90 inland. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Celebrating the Armed Forces, San Francisco Fleet Week is set to begin Monday with scaled back events, as the government shutdown continues. Veronica Macias reports.
On a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon in Civic Center Plaza, San Franciscans gathered to share food, stories, and community spirit as part of The Longest Table, a nationwide movement designed to bring neighbors together across differing lines.
Club Pilates won't be opening on Valencia Street in San Francisco after people in the area pushed back against it.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
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.