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Two weeks after Jason Collins retired as the NBA's first openly gay player, Dale Scott added his name Tuesday to a growing list of gay and lesbian sports figures taking similar public steps.
Fresh off a third title in five years, the San Francisco Giants are trying their best to spend some of their winnings on bolstering next year's lineup, with little luck so far.
Oakland traded All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night for third baseman Brett Lawrie, left-hander Sean Nolin, right-hander Kendall Graveman and minor league shortstop Franklin Barreto.
The coach is ready to leave the baseball grind and play a little more music...
As Pablo Sandoval leaves the San Francisco Giants for the Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball announced Monday that Sandoval and his now former teammates will receive payouts of nearly $400,000 each for winning the 2014 World Series.
Every indication is that Pablo Sandoval has played his last game as a San Francisco Giant. If that's true, he generated a lot of good memories (and three titles) in San Francisco. Here's a look at a few of our favorite moments.
The Giants need to start looking for a third baseman because Pablo Sandoval is likely not coming back to San Francisco.
The Oakland Athletics have apparently agreed to a three year contract with Kansas City fan favorite Billy Butler.
As a member of the Oakland Athletics, Jose Canseco gained fame as the first person ever to steal 40 bases and blast 40 homers in the same year. Now in retirement, Canseco may become the first (we hope) to successfully sell a finger he shot off on eBay.
The San Diego Padres have become the 4th team looking to steal slugging third baseman Pablo Sandoval from the San Francisco Giants, reports CBS Sports.
Former Giants and A's pitcher Barry Zito wants to pitch again in the Major Leagues.
Matt Williams got 18 first-place votes and 109 points. Pittsburgh's Clint Hurdle, who earned the NL honor last year, was second with eight first-place votes and 80 points. Bruce Bochy of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants was third with three firsts and 30 points.
Like it or not, the San Francisco Giants roster that ended Game 7 of the World Series passing around a trophy isn't the same one that will be lined up for a World Series ring ceremony at AT&T Park next spring. What would be the biggest losses from the current free agent crop? Let's start with the obvious...
Giants CEO Larry Baer says the club will do what it can to keep the switch-hitting third baseman and crowd favorite.
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to hire Oakland Athletics assistant GM Farhan Zaidi as the club's new general manager, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.
Fresh off another stellar postseason, San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will test the open marked after reportedly rejecting a $15.3 million qualifying offer from the World Series champions.
The hyperbole has been flowing ever since Madison Bumgarner shut down the Kansas City Royals (again) to give the Giants their third World Series in five years, but nobody has gone so far as to compare him to an indestructible 'Terminator 2' cyborg villain, until now.
As the San Francisco Giants held their parade Friday to celebrate their third World Series championship in five years, a big topic was the upcoming free agency of Pablo Sandoval.
San Francisco became the Valley of the Giants for the third time in five years Friday as hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets for a confetti and rain-soaked parade honoring the city's World Series champions.
Barry Bonds, the man who was once the center of the baseball world as he chased baseball's most sacred records in a Giants uniform is apparently all the way back from steroid purgatory, at least as far as the San Francisco Giants are concerned.
Hunter Pence is a repeat champion, but he just got something that could be every bit as meaningful as his World Series ring: a title belt.
Some are calling the San Francisco Giants a dynasty, others are saying they've been lucky to pull off three World Series victories in five seasons. Either way, bookies don't see the success continuing next year.
With the offseason officially upon us, we say goodbye to the 2014 teams that we loved and hated and to the players on those rosters. I say this because the free agency period begins on Tuesday and there are many, many big-time players and MVP caliber athletes who can make an impact wherever they sign and cause chaos to the team they leave.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
What started as a passion project she posted about on social media has become a full-time business. The turning point came when one desperate mother reached out.
What started as a passion project she posted about on social media has become a full-time business. The turning point came when one desperate mother reached out.
San Francisco is a city rich in history, but it's important to remember that history is still being made every day.
A busy Friday night unfolded in San Francisco's Sunset District, as a new event brought residents together.
It takes a certain kind of courage to do what Lisa Catalano is doing to find love.
San Bruno police are putting residents on notice to stop placing cones or trash cans in front of their homes to reserve parking spots.
Oakland Unified School District, one of the largest school districts in the Bay Area with about 34,000 students, is once again facing dire financial troubles.
The police department says the changes are needed to go after criminals, but some residents are concerned about the risk to the community.
A weather system brought lightning to parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast early Thursday morning, with one lightning strike sparking a house fire in the East Bay.
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.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
Police in Salinas announced an arrest Thursday in connection with a triple-shooting last week that killed two people.
Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Morgan Hill on Wednesday after a woman reported an attempted break-in at her home and being stalked the following day, police said.
A Marin County neighborhood is on alert after a series of squirrel attacks.
The longtime North Bay resident traded in her hybrid for a fully electric vehicle. The reason: a federal incentive that helps lower the cost of EVs is about to run out.
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.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
Stanford has pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat San Jose State 30-29.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
At least six San Mateo County Jail inmates were hospitalized after a fight more than two dozen inmates broke out Friday morning, deputies said.
A reward is being offered in the 2024 fatal shooting of a wheelchair-bound man in San Francisco and police on Friday released an image of an unknown suspect.
A Solano County man was sentenced this week to six years in state prison following a pimping conviction stemming from a 2022 human trafficking rescue operation, officials said.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
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.
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.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Ridership is recovering for Muni and public transit systems across the board. But it's happening slowly, and the agencies are facing massive budget shortfalls.
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
James Comey posted a video to Instagram following the Justice Department's indictment on two charges, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
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.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
For the second straight year, Chicana artist Cecelia Perez's artwork is featured in the San Francisco Giants' Artist Series, which celebrates the intersection between sports, art, and Bay Area culture.
Familiar faces and bold visual storytelling take center stage at the de Young Museum's latest exhibition, "The Art of Manga," which explores the depth and global influence of Japanese graphic narratives.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
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.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
People who commute on Highway 101 in the North Bay are saying that the new carpool hours are slowing down traffic.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
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What started as a passion project she posted about on social media has become a full-time business. The turning point came when one desperate mother reached out.
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.