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For years, NFL fans have feared the "Madden Curse" - the appearance of their big star on the popular video game's cover. In the past, some of those cover shoots have been followed by poor performances and injuries, leading to the curse rumors.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson gives a first-hand account of what it takes for him to get "Ready To Play" in the NFL.
A grand jury in Santa Clara County has charged former San Francisco 49ers player Ray McDonald with raping a woman in his San Jose home late last year.
Former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin posted on Facebook that difficulties in the profession led him to attempt suicide multiple times, and he wanted to share his struggle with social isolation to help others.
In about six months, San Francisco is going to transform into the center of the football universe for Super Bowl 50. With part of Market Street being converted to Super Bowl City, the mayor said the homeless in the area must clear out.
Jarryd Hayne's second straight attention-grabbing preseason performance for the 49ers has coach Jim Tomsula continuing his "let's not get ahead of ourselves here" routine, but the reality is on the edge of inescapable: this guy is going to make the team.
The St. Louis Rams offensive lineman discusses becoming a mentor in the locker room, his shoulder injury, and getting "Ready To Play" in the NFL on Sundays.
The head of an investor group that's hoping to build a massive development at the Oakland Coliseum complex including a new football stadium for the Oakland Raiders said Friday that he's submitted a detailed plan to city of Oakland and Alameda County officials.
Dallas owner Jerry Jones has suggested that the Cowboys could sit quarterback Tony Romo and other starters for a preseason game in San Francisco over concerns with the troublesome turf at Levi's Stadium.
The New York Jets had a lot of work to do in the offseason, and some good moves were indeed made for the 2015 season. One of the best moves was the selection of defensive end/tackle Leonard Williams who should end up contributing immediately as a rookie.
There are a myriad of great spots to watch sports all over the San Francisco Bay Area, whether it is basketball, baseball and even soccer with the women's World Cup having just dominated the scene. Probably the biggest sport in the Bay Area, with eight Super Bowl wins between both local teams, is football.
We hate to tell you this Raider fans, but Jack Bauer is trying to steal your team and give their new home the biggest "LA Vibe" you've ever felt.
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerome Simpson on Tuesday without pay for the first six games of the season for violations of the league's substance-abuse policy.
It's looking more and more like the Raiders and the Chargers will end up sharing a stadium in Southern California, and here are four main reasons why.
Carmen Policy, a former San Francisco 49ers executive who was hired to help oversee the Carson project, said Monday that the teams have agreed to shift divisions, if necessary, to make the project acceptable to the league.
The pro football world is buzzing about Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne's debut with the 49ers, and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden is joining the chorus.
Brian Hoyer threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts III on Houston's first drive in the Texans' 23-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason opener for both teams.
Derek Carr completed three passes to Amari Cooper on an opening field-goal drive and the Oakland Raiders beat the St. Louis Rams 18-3 in their exhibition opener under new coach Jack Del Rio.
Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by the NFL, has told the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes that he is leaving the team.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
General Manager Bobby Evans confirms that the Giants have proposed a trade with the Phillies that would bring them six-time all-star second-baseman Chase Utley, but there are a couple of potential snags to the deal that could keep it from happening.
The Washington Redskins needed a lot of help on offense last year, and it showed in their play, performance, and record. One of the things missing greatly was quarterback protection, and that's where rookie Brandon Scherff comes in.
After donning pads for the first time in nearly 19 months to start training camp, he is questionable to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Houston Texans, head coach Jim Tomsula said Thursday.
As KPIX Prepares to broadcast the first game of the Jim Tomsula era for the San Francisco 49ers, Sports Anchor Dennis O'Donnell gives us 5 key things to look for during Saturday night's broadcast.
The closely-watched case known as "Deflate-gate" - the claim by the NFL against the New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady alleging deliberate knowledge and use of underinflated footballs in last year's AFC Championship - blew up on the Internet Wednesday because of a sketch.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
In the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco, one thing has remained constant in the city's Inner Richmond neighborhood: the unshakable Irish spirit at O'Keeffe's Bar.
Guillermo "Mo" Matos pressure washes the streets in the Yerba Buena neighborhood every single day, starting at 6 a.m.
Two years after Nordstrom shuttered its sprawling downtown San Francisco department store and nearby outlet, the retailer has returned to the city with the opening of a small Nordstrom Local outlet.
Fleet Week is underway in San Francisco, and next week, Dreamforce arrives, bringing thousands of visitors and leaving almost no rooms available across the city.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A motorist on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland was injured in a shooting early Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
An Oakland man is in custody, accused of shooting at vehicles along Highway 24 in Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Bay Area air quality regulators have fined the Marathon refinery near Martinez $372,500 following multiple violations, authorities said, with the announcement coming just over a year after the same refinery was fined a near-record amount for previous violations.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shootout involving Hayward police officers Wednesday afternoon.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Shaunn Cartwright is a part of the rapid encampment support team in San Jose. Whenever there are sweeps in the city, she goes there to monitor the process and help those who are being displaced.
Authorities in Santa Clara County have launched a homicide investigation after a man who was attacked on a platform at a light rail station in San Jose last month died from his injuries.
An eighth suspect has been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewelry store that left the store's elderly owner injured, authorities announced Thursday.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
Students at Santa Rosa middle school and high school are on the same campus after six schools were shuttered this year to shave $25 million off the budget, according to district officials.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Eddy Piñeiro has quickly become a fan favorite with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday.
Stanford football has received a $50 million gift from former player Bradford Freeman as the program seeks a turnaround under general manager Andrew Luck.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A motorist on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland was injured in a shooting early Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
An Oakland man is in custody, accused of shooting at vehicles along Highway 24 in Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
A form of harmful air pollution that often can't be plainly observed is now being tracked with a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that allows residents to see where it's coming from.
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities 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.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
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.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
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.
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.
In the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco, one thing has remained constant in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood: the unshakable Irish spirit at O’Keeffe’s Bar. Loureen Ayyoub reports.
A possible shooting was reported on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland on Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the Fleet Week weekend will be mostly sunny with some light rain on Friday night, ahead of warmer temps for the rest of the weekend. Much heavier rain will return next week.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
Sara Donchey 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.