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A San Francisco man has been arrested on hate-crime charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted an Asian woman as she waited for a morning commuter train in San Jose.
The Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved legislation that will require the addition of a new online portal to California's existing rape kit tracking system to allow survivors of sexual assault to track information regarding their rape kit.
A 12-year-old girl who was forced into human trafficking was rescued in Vallejo on Wednesday and a 19-year-old faces multiple charges in the case, police said.
Police in San Francisco on Friday announced the arrest of a Brentwood man suspected in sexual assaults on least two children between the ages of 8 and 14 and asked the public for help finding possible additional victims.
A 24-year-old Pacifica man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexual assault crimes involving four minors and investigators believe there may be other victims, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
A 54-year-old Fairfield man who taught at Suisun City Elementary School was arrested Friday for alleged sexual abuse of a third grade student in 2016 and 2017.
The San Mateo Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that a court-ordered plan for convicted sexual predator Michael Thomas Cheek to live in the Emerald Hills area of Redwood City has been scrapped.
A 37-year-old man convicted of rape and other charges involving a woman he worked with on a construction cleanup crew at a hotel being built at San Francisco International Airport in 2019 has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison.
A years-long search for a serial sexual predator who attacked multiple underage girls after contacting them on social media has resulted in the arrest of a suspect, authorities said Friday.
A former Los Gatos High School student is suing the school district and two former track coaches over the alleged sexual abuse she endured from a coach while she was a student-athlete.
Police in South San Francisco are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman who was on a walk Tuesday morning.
A one-time student at San Jose's Valley Christian High on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against her former basketball coach and the school itself over sexual abuse that took place over 15 years ago.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Oakland, police said Wednesday.
A Santa Rosa man convicted of 158 counts of sexual assault and child molestation was sentenced to 756 years in prison in Sonoma County's first criminal jury trial since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A suspect has been arrested for a sex offense with a minor that was reported earlier this month, Alameda police said Tuesday.
A Mendocino County woman and her father, who was wanted in a child sexual assault case, were both arrested last week after he was found hiding at his daughter's home, deputies said.
A 32-year-old man who allegedly sexually abused a friend's young daughter for several years was being held on $5 million bail in Sonoma County Jail.
A former code enforcement inspector for the City of San Jose has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and extortion, police announced Thursday.
A North Bay man was arrested following the release last week of a suspect sketch in the sexual assault of a teenage girl, according to authorities.
An Antioch man and a Stockton man were charged as suspects Monday in what Antioch police describe as a "brutal sexual assault" in the early morning of Oct. 17.
A former police officer who eluded authorities for years as the Golden State Killer arrived in state prison Tuesday to begin serving multiple life sentences for rapes and murders.
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police have released photos and a sketche of a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault of a juvenile victim.
A manhunt was underway in Los Gatos after a suspect sexually and physically assaulted a juvenile walking down the street.
A review of how Santa Clara County K-12 schools and colleges are complying with Title IX rules and regulations is moving forward following a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors -- the first review of its kind in the nation.
Oakland police are asking for help in finding a suspect who allegedly tried to sexually assault a 70-year-old woman on Friday morning.
The former billion-dollar property was put up for auction, and the two lenders ended up with the building at a cost of only $133 million.
Kerry Rich and Mizpah Brown-Rich are walking alongside families living with autism. The husband and wife remember how heart-wrenching it was when their son, Joshua, was diagnosed years ago at age 2.
Danielle Staley, 35, was last spotted at Rio Del Mar State Beach around 11:23 p.m. on Nov 6 with an unknown group of people.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and 11 assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors 126-102.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is set for an aggressive practice on Wednesday.
The former billion-dollar property was put up for auction, and the two lenders ended up with the building at a cost of only $133 million.
Kerry Rich and Mizpah Brown-Rich are walking alongside families living with autism. The husband and wife remember how heart-wrenching it was when their son, Joshua, was diagnosed years ago at age 2.
Danielle Staley, 35, was last spotted at Rio Del Mar State Beach around 11:23 p.m. on Nov 6 with an unknown group of people.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and 11 assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors 126-102.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is set for an aggressive practice on Wednesday.
The former billion-dollar property was put up for auction, and the two lenders ended up with the building at a cost of only $133 million.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday selected Gilroy Interim Police Chief Ken Binder as sheriff following the dismissal of former Sheriff Christina Corpus.
The low office vacancy rate throughout the area is translating to success for businesses operating within the Presidio.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
Officers and emergency personnel converged in a Redwood City neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after a police shooting that followed a standoff with a suspect, authorities said.
Kerry Rich and Mizpah Brown-Rich are walking alongside families living with autism. The husband and wife remember how heart-wrenching it was when their son, Joshua, was diagnosed years ago at age 2.
A shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School injured a juvenile on Wednesday, authorities said.
A Richmond store owner said he estimates 25-30% percent of his sales are on CalFresh cards, and without the benefits continuing, he couldn't afford to stay in business through the end of the month.
One business owner said the crime seemed to be focused on a block of Bonanza Street, with one of the hardest-hit locations being Flamingo Hair and Nail Salon.
It was the final tour stop of the "American Comeback Tour", but outside, some Berkeley students were protesting the event.
Police in San Jose announced five additional arrests in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store that left the elderly owner of the business injured, bringing the total number of arrests to 13.
Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta International Airport, the first airport in California to feature the driverless rides.
A San Jose man was arrested after deputies said they thwarted a recent copper theft in progress at a VTA Light Rail station.
The Warrior-Scholar Project, a national nonprofit that helps enlisted service members and veterans pursue higher education, inspired one veteran to apply to Stanford. Now, he is studying how to help future veterans.
A motorcycle triggered a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose Monday night, which killed the motorcyclist and injured a second driver, authorities said.
A hiker who suffered an injury along a steep section of coastline in Sonoma County over the weekend had to be evacuated by helicopter in a rescue recorded on a flight officer's body-worn camera, which also captured a bit of levity during the tense operation.
Around 11:40 a.m., the driver of a Tesla and a cyclist got into an altercation, and at some point, during the confrontation, a knife was taken out.
University of Washington Huskies women's soccer player Mia Hamant has died months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the school announced.
A Novaoto woman put up a little free library in March, calling it the Blacklisted Bookshelf. But then the government shutdown happened, so she changed course to help people who might be struggling.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on Tuesday that led to a power outage impacting thousands of customers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and 11 assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors 126-102.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is set for an aggressive practice on Wednesday.
Collin Graf scored 2:41 into overtime and the surging San Jose Sharks came back to beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy has returned to the team he led to three World Series titles, joining the front office as a special advisor, the team announced Monday.
Jimmy Butler had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Quinten Post contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 114-83.
A shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School injured a juvenile on Wednesday, authorities said.
Police in San Jose announced five additional arrests in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store that left the elderly owner of the business injured, bringing the total number of arrests to 13.
A San Jose man was arrested after deputies said they thwarted a recent copper theft in progress at a VTA Light Rail station.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
One business owner said the crime seemed to be focused on a block of Bonanza Street, with one of the hardest-hit locations being Flamingo Hair and Nail Salon.
Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta International Airport, the first airport in California to feature the driverless rides.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
The parents of Zane Shamblin, a 23-year-old from Texas who died by suicide this summer, are pointing the finger at ChatGPT and are now suing its maker, San Francisco-based OpenAI.
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Dana Williamson, an ex-aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was indicted on federal charges alleging she was involved in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
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.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
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.
John Ramos reports on the auction of the San Francisco Centre mall. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on the expansion of Waymo to some of the Bay Area’s freeways. 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
Kevin Ko reports on Fremont launching free public Wi-Fi in several of its business districts. 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
Fremont couple Kerry Rich and Mizpah Brown-Rich founded Joshua's Gift to support people with intellectual and developmental challenges and their families after their son was diagnosed with autism in 2017. Sharon Chin reports.
Amanda Hari reports on how residents are preparing for stormy weather. 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
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.