So Far In MLB, West Is Best At Avoiding COVID-19 Disruption
When it comes to Major League Baseball's ongoing fight to avoid COVID-19, it's the West that's had the most success.
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When it comes to Major League Baseball's ongoing fight to avoid COVID-19, it's the West that's had the most success.
The Oakland A's quest for a new ballpark along the waterfront is now heading to court.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed that cherished time when players could sit together at a table to decompress from a long game, celebrate a hard-fought win or support each other through a tough defeat.
Ramon Laureano broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, Chris Bassitt became the first Oakland starter to earn a victory this season and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday.
Willie Calhoun hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly after the Giants walked the bases loaded in the seventh inning, Joey Gallo followed with a three-run home run and the Texas Rangers beat San Francisco 9-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Major League Baseball's commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association head Tony Clark on Friday that the season could be scrapped if the league's COVID-19 numbers continue to get worse, according to reports.
Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer off Mike Minor in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night.
Taijuan Walker threw one-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Lewis had his sixth straight multi-hit game, and the Mariners beat the Oakland A's 5-3 on Friday night.
Tommy Pham hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning after Trent Grisham began at second base under baseball's new extra-innings rule, and the Padres beat the Giants 12-7 on Thursday night.
There was hardly a cloud in the sky at Third and King for the San Francisco Giants home openers, except the long shadow cast by COVID-19 and a fanless season. Still, diehard fans of the orange and black made their way to Oracle Park to pay homage.
There's much uncertainty and some fear in the ranks of Major League Baseball, as coronavirus spreads through one team's clubhouse.
Mark Canha homered for the first time this season, Chris Bassitt escaped a big jam, and the A's beat the Angels 3-0 on Monday as the teams concluded their season-opening wraparound series.
As the San Francisco Giants prepared for their Tuesday home opener against the San Diego Padres, a COVID-19 outbreak among players and coaches for the Miami Marlins Monday forced their to cancel their home opener.
Mauricio Dubon singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday night.
Shohei Ohtani didn't record an out in the two-way star's return to the mound for the Angels, allowing the first six Oakland batters to reach base before his day was done in a 6-4 loss to the A's on Sunday.
Wilmer Flores homered and the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-4 on Saturday to give Gabe Kapler his first win as San Francisco manager.
Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and Justin Upton homered to lead Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson's grand slam, sending the A's over the Angels 7-3
Max Muncy homered twice and doubled, Ross Stripling pitched seven neat innings and the Dodgers defeated the Giants 9-1 on Friday night.
Kiké Hernández homered and drove in five runs as the Dodgers beat the Giants 8-1 in a fan-less ballpark as baseball's shortened season opened on Thursday night.
The Giants coach made history Monday night when she took over at first base in the late innings.
The Oakland Athletics are on the cusp of starting the shortened 60-game season and ready to chase another playoff berth, knowing those mighty Astros likely stand in the way.
In 2014, KPIX profiled a San Francisco couple that spent their entire summer traveling with the Giants. All told, Bert and Le Anne Steinberg made it through the grueling 81-game schedule that canvassed 17 cities.
The annual preseason Battle of the Bay exhibition series that typically takes place in March is back in the calendar.
Posey is a 6-time all star, a 3-time World Series Champion, and a National League MVP. Replacing his resume is next to impossible, but with less than two weeks until opening day, the Giants are taking a stab at it.
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.
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.
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 United States Department of Justice said an Oakland man will serve nearly 20 years for a firebombing in Berkeley and an attempted firebombing at an Oakland federal building.
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.
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.
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 United States Department of Justice said an Oakland man will serve nearly 20 years for a firebombing in Berkeley and an attempted firebombing at an Oakland federal building.
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.
Police in San Francisco made multiple arrests and seized dirt bikes and an ATV in connection with a crackdown on illegal stunt driving over the weekend.
Agents with California Department of Fish and Wildlife said they busted a group of more than 40 people suspected of illegally taking Dungeness crabs off the coast near San Francisco over the Labor Day holiday weekend, issuing 15 citations.
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.
On a quiet San Francisco street, a plain white billboard seemed to appear out of nowhere. No logo, no tagline, just five strings of numbers. Was it an ad? An art project? Or something else entirely?
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 United States Department of Justice said an Oakland man will serve nearly 20 years for a firebombing in Berkeley and an attempted firebombing at an Oakland federal building.
Four suspects aged 12 to 15 years old were arrested in Pleasanton after they fled into a residential neighborhood following a robbery, authorities said.
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.
Two teens believed to be gang members were arrested by San Jose police in connection with a string of vandalism incidents throughout the city, including community parks.
Three young men were arrested following separate armed robberies in San Jose that included one person getting pistol-whipped, police said.
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.
When transit officials were looking to sell the idea of the SMART train, they promised a bicycle and pedestrian pathway running alongside the rails. They're still working to fulfill that promise, but now it looks like SMART may not actually own the land they built it on.
A woman was arrested in Petaluma Wednesday night after allegedly driving under the influence, hitting a vehicle, and becoming violent with officers who tried to arrest her, police said.
Officials in the city of Benicia urged all residents, businesses, schools and other facilities to significantly curtail their water usage, after a water pipeline was damaged Wednesday.
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.
The Oakland Ballers have won their first Pioneer League Championship. They beat the Idaho Falls Chukar 8-1 in Game 5 Sunday night.
San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury.
Eddy Pineiro has kicked a 35-yard field goal to give the San Francisco 49ers a 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The United States Department of Justice said an Oakland man will serve nearly 20 years for a firebombing in Berkeley and an attempted firebombing at an Oakland federal building.
Four suspects aged 12 to 15 years old were arrested in Pleasanton after they fled into a residential neighborhood following a robbery, authorities said.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County said a middle school student was arrested after a firearm was found on campus Tuesday morning.
Two teens believed to be gang members were arrested by San Jose police in connection with a string of vandalism incidents throughout the city, including community parks.
Three young men were arrested following separate armed robberies in San Jose that included one person getting pistol-whipped, police 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.
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.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
A battle is brewing in the small town of Forestville in the Russian River Valley over a proposed project that has become a flashpoint.
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.
Itay Hod reports on how Healdsburg is adapting to its tourism boost. 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
The auction of memorabilia from the legendary Willie Mays is expected to generate millions for his Say Hey Foundation. Kenny Choi reports.
A stretch of 71st Avenue near International Boulevard in East Oakland has been a dumping ground for years, and even though the city has a hotline to report dumping, residents say there is no real action from the city. John Ramos reports.
Firefighters extinguished a burning power pole in a San Jose neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon that threatened neighboring homes, authorities said.
The Oakland Fire Department on Tuesday was celebrating a huge milestone with the recent reopening of three fire stations. Brad Hamilton 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.