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San Francisco Unified School District parents are speaking out now that the district is requiring ninth graders to take a two-semester ethnic studies class.
From flying pizza dough to traditional Italian folk dances, North Beach was alive with celebration this weekend as the annual Festa Italiana returned to the heart of the city's historic Italian district.
The in-person events, hosted by roommate-matching service SpareRoom, are helping renters connect with compatible housemates in an increasingly unaffordable market.
A driver is facing multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, following a deadly crash in San Francisco's South of Market earlier this week, prosecutors said.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says he is going balance the city budget by cutting more than 1,400 positions a move unions say will hurt city services.
It's coyote pupping season, and this is the time of year people may encounter more confrontations with them.
The San Francisco District Attorney's office announced Thursday two people are facing murder charges in connection with a series of deadly shootings dating back to 2002.
San Francisco election officials on Thursday announced a recall petition has been certified against Supervisor Joel Engardio, setting the stage for a recall election in September.
Immigrant rights advocates rallied at immigration courthouses in San Francisco and Sacramento on Wednesday to show their outrage over the Trump administration's arrests of people seeking asylum.
Officials with the San Francisco Unified School District said they have backed down on a proposal to alter grading procedures in the city's high schools, following widespread backlash.
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a four-run fifth inning to help the Detroit Tigers rally to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
An arson suspect was arrested in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood following suspicious fires at a nearby elementary school, police said Wednesday.
A man who convicted for firing a gun outside a crowded bar in San Francisco has been sentenced to federal prison, prosecutors said.
K-pop fans from all around California are gathering at Oracle Park to buy merch ahead of the Stray Kids concert on Wednesday.
San Francisco is bracing for deep budget cuts, with city departments facing 15 percent reductions to their operating budgets. But Mayor Daniel Lurie confirmed Tuesday that sworn officers — including police and fire — will be spared to maintain public safety.
Nearly one year after a man was killed in San Francisco's Mission District, police have announced an arrest in the case.
A dead body was found in the water in San Francisco on Tuesday morning along the Embarcadero north of the Ferry Building, authorities said.
As hundreds of sports bars in San Francisco prepare for big crowds this Super Bowl weekend, one is preparing to cater to a demographic that has long been neglected.
Japan Video and Media has been around for more than 40 years, 37 of those have been at the Japan Center Mall.
Known as Heroes Grove, the site commemorates the men and women of San Francisco who died in World War I.
As a poet, playwright, performer, and educator, Genny Lim shines a light on the Asian American experience. But the native San Franciscan never expected to be in the spotlight as the city's first Chinese-American poet laureate.
One Marine veteran and his son are making it their mission to correct history and make sure fallen soldiers get the proper recognition they deserve.
A World War I memorial in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park received a big upgrade for Memorial Day. Lauren Toms spoke to the man who is making sure it is not forgotten.
Police arrested a 51-year-old man suspected in a fatal stabbing over the weekend in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, police said Monday.
Two people were displaced following a fire in San Francisco's Sunset District early Monday morning.
A Taco Bell Cantina will soon be coming to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Scientists have determined the cause of an epidemic that has devastated a species of starfish, wiping out billions over the last decade, and a Bay Area team is at the forefront of an effort to restore their population.
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.
A missing Fremont teenager who was described as being at risk was found safe Thursday afternoon, police said.
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the regulators' decision.
A Taco Bell Cantina will soon be coming to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Scientists have determined the cause of an epidemic that has devastated a species of starfish, wiping out billions over the last decade, and a Bay Area team is at the forefront of an effort to restore their population.
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.
A missing Fremont teenager who was described as being at risk was found safe Thursday afternoon, police said.
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the regulators' decision.
A Taco Bell Cantina will soon be coming to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Authorities in San Mateo County are warning elderly shoppers on the Peninsula about a scam targeting seniors involving self-checkout at retail stores.
The conversion into an art gallery marks a new chapter for both the artist and the historic home.
All three children were injured in separate bombings in Gaza. Two of them had sustained traumatic leg injuries, and one was dealing with severe burns and shrapnel embedded in her foot and leg.
This summer, the NJAHS resurrected an exhibit from 30 years ago to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs that the United States dropped on Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945.
A missing Fremont teenager who was described as being at risk was found safe Thursday afternoon, police said.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
The demolition of Stege Elementary has already begun, but it won't be an easy process. The old school, built in 1943, is loaded with asbestos and lead paint that will take a lot of time and money to remove safely.
A former performing member of the rock band Boston is harnessing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring people comfort and joy.
A woman was arrested at the San Francisco Premium Outlets shopping center in Livermore on Monday, suspected in a series of retail thefts, police said.
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.
Police in San Jose announced four arrests and are searching for a fifth suspect following a deadly shooting in East San Jose earlier this year.
Police arrested two women on Tuesday as suspects in a fatal stabbing in San Jose last month.
San Jose's police chief released a video on Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to convert his voice into Spanish in a message to residents that the department does not enforce immigration laws.
A dog park in Santa Clara has been temporarily closed after a dog died and multiple other dogs became ill after visiting the park, officials 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.
The union representing the Novato workers said one out of five employees has been on the job for less than a year.
The fire caused a temporary closure of Interstate 680 near Bayshore Road in Benicia around 3:30 p.m.
It's been five years since Santa Rosa Schools got rid of their on-campus officers, but then, a series of violent events, including one death, caused the district to have a change of heart.
A'ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each added 14 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Wednesday night.
Wednesday will be the fourth time the teams meet, and it will give the Valkyries a chance to even the record as they have one win and two losses against the Aces.
Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
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.
Authorities in San Mateo County are warning elderly shoppers on the Peninsula about a scam targeting seniors involving self-checkout at retail stores.
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.
Police in San Jose announced four arrests and are searching for a fifth suspect following a deadly shooting in East San Jose earlier this year.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
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."
Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
One contractor said there is an opportunity to explore a new, worthwhile avenue of work as San Francisco moves towards its goal of net-zero emissions.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
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.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
The demolition of Stege Elementary has already begun, but it won't be an easy process. The old school, built in 1943, is loaded with asbestos and lead paint that will take a lot of time and money to remove safely.
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.
As part of CBS Mornings' "It's Never Too Late" reports, TV news anchor Anne Makovec got the chance last month to live out her soap opera dreams, making an appearance on "The Bold and the Beautiful."
The conversion into an art gallery marks a new chapter for both the artist and the historic home.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
Video Wave is believed to be the last remaining video rental store in San Francisco. It has rows and rows of DVDs and a loyal crowd keeping an old ritual alive.
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.
A Taco Bell Cantina will soon be coming to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to add a brand-new sales tax to the November ballot.
Scientists have determined the cause of an epidemic that has devastated a species of starfish, wiping out billions over the last decade, and a Bay Area team is at the forefront of an effort to restore their population.
A parent in Walnut Creek is rallying other parents to petition for safer traffic measures now that school has started again. Sooji Nam reports he is hoping to collaborate with city leaders.
The City of Oakland is showing a promising trend in the crime rate, which is dropping significantly and continuing a trend that started last year. As city leaders gathered Thursday to tout the progress, Lauren Toms spoke to one activist who says the city cannot afford to let up.
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.