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A 22-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 36 years to life in state prison for kidnapping, robbing and sexually assaulting several women in three separate incidents in Oakland two years ago.
Two women who claim they were sexually assaulted by the Uber's drivers are suing the ride-hailing company over passenger safety.
Kwangmin Jin, 20, was arrested by Fremont police detectives on Sept. 23 in Champaign, Illinois, with assistance from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign police.
Two men sexually assaulted a female victim early Thursday morning on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley.
A man said hello to a woman walking in Petaluma, and then grabbed her buttocks with both of his hands.
An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old student at a Sunnyvale school, public safety officials said.
A Union City woman was sexually assaulted by a man posing as a Comcast employee earlier this month and police today asked the public for help in identifying the suspect.
A violent sexual predator trying to rent a home in Concord will have to find a different place to live, according to the Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney's Office.
Napa Valley College police are seeking a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female student inside a women's bathroom on campus Monday, police announced Wednesday.
A public hearing has been scheduled in Fairfield to determine if a man convicted of rape and assault should be placed at a Concord home once he is released from custody.
An adult male suspect allegedly sexually battered several female children between the age of 9 and 13 while they were swimming at the Strawberry Canyon Pool on the University of California at Berkeley campus on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying more victims in a sexual assault case involving a San Jose city employee who allegedly developed a relationship with a teen girl earlier this year.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office said Thursday that it has decided to prosecute a 17-year-old Alameda boy in juvenile court, not adult court, in connection with several burglaries and the sexual assault of a girl.
Police in Alameda announced the arrest of a 17-year-old they believe is responsible for several "hot prowl" burglaries and a sexual assault on a juvenile.
Alameda police were warning residents to keep their windows closed and locked because a serial burglar is on the loose.
Uber alleges sexual assault suspect Talal Ali Chammout presented a fake city permit to obtain approval as a driver.
Police at the University of California at Berkeley are seeking the public's help to locate a person suspected of sexually assaulting a man sometime between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
A 15-year-old boy charged as an adult with raping and killing his 8-year-old neighbor in California is too young to understand what he is accused of doing, youth advocacy groups said Friday.
A Santa Rosa couple was sentenced Tuesday in Sonoma County Superior Court to multiple life prison terms for the aggravated sexual assault of a girl under 14 since 1997, prosecutors said.
A man arrested and accused of being the so-called "Nob Hill Groper" in San Francisco was cleared of all charges it was determined he had been at work during times police said he was committing sexual assaults.
Three women who say they were sexually assaulted while at UC Berkeley are filing a lawsuit against UC regents. The women claim the University failed to adequately protect them and investigate their complaints in a timely manner.
A prominent psychiatrist with the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child, according to the county sheriff's office.
The lawsuit was brought by 3 women who accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them. They claim their reputations were tarnished because of how Cosby responded to their allegations.
Last week, Chief Suhr said the department didn't have the resources to get it done, saying the crime lab was already "maxed out."
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
Quarterback Brock Purdy returns to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing six games with a toe injury.
An atmospheric river storm brought heavy rain and strong winds throughout the Bay Area and Monterey Bay on Thursday, leaving behind flooded road and downed trees in communities across the region.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
Quarterback Brock Purdy returns to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing six games with a toe injury.
An atmospheric river storm brought heavy rain and strong winds throughout the Bay Area and Monterey Bay on Thursday, leaving behind flooded road and downed trees in communities across the region.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
An 80-year-old Colorado man was convicted in the 1978 cold case murder in San Francisco of a 15-year-old girl visiting the city from New York, authorities announced Thursday.
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.
A shooting at Oakland's Laney College injured the school's athletic director and former head football coach, John Beam, profiled in the Netflix docuseries "Last Chance U."
BART officials said service on the Green Line could be impacted due to police activity at the agency's Hayward maintenance yard Thursday morning.
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.
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested a Sacramento-area man after he allegedly threatened to shoot runners during a half marathon that took place over the weekend.
For San Francisco 49ers fans, tailgating isn't just a pregame ritual. It's a way of life.
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 minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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.
Quarterback Brock Purdy returns to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing six games with a toe injury.
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.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
A shooting at Oakland's Laney College injured the school's athletic director and former head football coach, John Beam, profiled in the Netflix docuseries "Last Chance U."
An 80-year-old Colorado man was convicted in the 1978 cold case murder in San Francisco of a 15-year-old girl visiting the city from New York, authorities announced Thursday.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested a Sacramento-area man after he allegedly threatened to shoot runners during a half marathon that took place over the weekend.
BART officials said service on the Green Line could be impacted due to police activity at the agency's Hayward maintenance yard Thursday morning.
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
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.
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.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.
The Justice Department has joined a lawsuit seeking to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.
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.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
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.
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.
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
Sonoma County is in the final phase of getting updated flood maps approved that could impact insurance rates across the North Bay. Brad Hamilton reports.
A major overhaul of rural zoning laws in Santa Clara County could reshape the future of local agriculture and force some wineries, which have turned their locales into event venues, out of business. Len Ramirez reports.
The U.S. Justice Department announced it was joining California Republicans in a lawsuit over the state's new congressional maps made possible by the passage of Prop 50. Devin Fehely reports.
A powerful atmospheric river storm blew through the Bay Area on Thursday, causing flooding, downed trees and power outages across the region. Kelsi Thorud 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.