Tesla Short Sellers Lost More Than The US Airline Industry This Year
The incredible year for Tesla stock has created a bloodbath for those shorting the Bay Area-based electric carmaker's shares.
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The incredible year for Tesla stock has created a bloodbath for those shorting the Bay Area-based electric carmaker's shares.
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles.
It's been quite a month for San Francisco Bay Area tech guru Elon Musk. Space X has successfully launched a crew to the International Space Station and also lifted the Sentinel-6 satellite into orbit and now Tesla has helped fuel the stock market's historic climb.
Police in Fremont have released the results of a pilot program involving a Tesla added to its fleet, saying the electric vehicle can withstand the rigors of police use, while requiring less maintenance.
Bay Area electric car manufacturer Tesla will join the S&P 500 Index, effective December 21, according to a Monday announcement from S&P Global.
Tesla has become the most valuable and (by some measures) the most profitable automaker in the world. But a short while ago, the Bay Area based manufacturer of electric vehicles nearly toppled into bankruptcy.
Earlier this week, Tesla sent out its "full self-driving" software to a small group of owners who will test it on public roads. But buried on its website is a disclaimer that the $8,000 system doesn't make the vehicles autonomous and drivers still have to supervise it.
Tesla charged through a summertime auto industry sales slump in the U.S. to post stronger-than-expected net earnings for the third quarter.
Bay Area electric vehicle maker Tesla's third-quarter sales jumped 44% as global demand for its vehicles outpaced that of most other automakers.
In a wide-ranging interview with the journalist Kara Swisher, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he would not take a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
MIT researchers released a study that found that Tesla drivers are more distracted when they use the company's semi-autonomous Autopilot that is in Teslas now.
Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make sleeker, more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
According to Elon Musk, a Russian man's ransomware scheme took aim at Tesla's 1.9 million-square-foot factory in Sparks, Nevada, which makes batteries for Tesla vehicles and energy storage units.
Elon Musk is worth $96 billion, making him the fourth-richest man in the world.
Tesla is preparing to split its stock, making it more affordable for average investors. It may need to do another one pretty soon if its shares keep surging.
The electric car company Tesla announced Tuesday evening it planned to split its stocks five-for-one, the first stock split in the company's history.
Tesla has filed suit in a California court against its potential rival Rivian, alleging that the Michigan-based electric truck maker poached its employees and instructed at least one employee to steal trade secrets.
Bay Area-based Tesla Inc. and CEO Elon Musk continued their winning streak Wednesday, reporting second-quarter net income of $104 million to mark the first time the company has reported four consecutive profitable quarters.
Tesla is trying to assure its 55,000 employees that there hasn't been a big coronavirus outbreak at company facilities worldwide.
Workers at Tesla are speaking out after an industry blog reported that more than a hundred employees have tested positive for coronavirus and more than a thousand have been exposed.
Tesla is scrapping plans for a bargain Model Y SUV because of its short range on a single charge, CEO Elon Musk said.
At the end of May Tesla granted CEO Elon Musk stock options worth $1.8 billion today. Now, the Bay Area electric car company is about to do that again.
San Francisco Bay Area tech guru Elon Musk always likes to push envelop whether its building electric automobiles or launching rockets into space or selling personalized flamethrowers. So it wasn't entirely surprising that he took to Twitter Monday to unveil his newest venture.
Tesla says it delivered more electric vehicles worldwide in the second quarter than it did in the first.
Elon Musk's Bay Area-based electric car business exceeds the value of almost every company in the S&P 500, including some iconic American companies.
Two years ago, the first over-the-counter birth control pill was approved. Now, new research looks at who's switching to it and why.
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized and removed an ad featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes after the image prompted accusations of racism and calls for a boycott on Chinese social media.
The Peralta Community College District Chancellor announced she will be recommending a merger to the Board of Trustees, "reunifying" the school to become Oakland City College.
Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds, Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream ran away from the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter for 79-63 win.
After several crashes and close calls between bicyclists and pedestrians at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park, the city is rolling out changes aimed at improving safety.
The Peralta Community College District Chancellor announced she will be recommending a merger to the Board of Trustees, "reunifying" the school to become Oakland City College.
Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds, Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream ran away from the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter for 79-63 win.
After several crashes and close calls between bicyclists and pedestrians at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park, the city is rolling out changes aimed at improving safety.
One large camp, in Columbus Park, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning Monday. But some who live there say it feels like the city has been funneling homeless people there for years.
Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.
After several crashes and close calls between bicyclists and pedestrians at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park, the city is rolling out changes aimed at improving safety.
Firefighters evacuated one floor of a San Francisco high-rise condominium after a fire Saturday morning.
While some neighbors in the Richmond District have complained about traffic and noise caused by concerts, it's a different story for those attending the events.
From Dead & Company's concert series to the three-day Outside Lands festival, and now, country star Zach Bryan headlining the Polo Field on Friday night, San Francisco has been a music capital this month.
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
The Peralta Community College District Chancellor announced she will be recommending a merger to the Board of Trustees, "reunifying" the school to become Oakland City College.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
Possible improvised explosive devices were discovered in a Pleasanton home after the arrest of a homicide suspect Friday, police say.
Nestled in the heart of West Oakland is a park that looks like any other. But when Thursday evening rolls in, the court clears, the beats drop, and the whole place kicks into four-wheel drive.
One large camp, in Columbus Park, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning Monday. But some who live there say it feels like the city has been funneling homeless people there for years.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
Three suspects are in custody for three recent San Jose homicides, including one suspect who was arrested in Colorado, the department said Friday.
A woman died after falling from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday, where she was hit by a passing vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
The tap-to-pay feature launches the week of Aug. 18, but there are some things to know regarding "card clash" and transfer discounts.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
An environmental group says it plans to sue a Sonoma County plastic recycling company that is set to ramp up operations in Rohnert Park.
A vegetation fire was burning in Benicia near Lake Herman Friday afternoon, prompting a large response from fire units in the air and on the ground, authorities said.
An earthquake swarm in Northern California early Thursday was another round of recurring temblors in a seismically active region home to the world's largest geothermal field.
An armed suspect was fatally shot by police in southwest Santa Rosa early Thursday morning after hours of a standoff, authorities said.
Rhyne Howard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds, Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream ran away from the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter for 79-63 win.
Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level.
Colby Thomas, Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz homered, rookie Jack Perkins had seven strikeouts in five solid innings and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 on Friday night.
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
The driver of a minivan that crashed with a truck at a busy intersection in Danville in March was arrested Friday for manslaughter, authorities said.
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
Three suspects are in custody for three recent San Jose homicides, including one suspect who was arrested in Colorado, the department said Friday.
A man was charged Thursday with vandalizing multiple Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco in recent weeks, prosecutors said.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
Just months ago, Neel Shanmugam decided to drop out of his Ivy League university to forge his own path. Today, he is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Cluely, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup that has raised millions in venture capital in under a year.
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
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.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Organizers hope the event will connect with young people through the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" movement, offering boxing as an alternative to the streets.
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.
The Peralta Community College District Chancellor announced she will be recommending a merger to the Board of Trustees, "reunifying" the school to become Oakland City College.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
After several crashes between pedestrians and cyclists, San Francisco is taking steps to improve safety at the new Sunset Dunes Park.
One large camp, in Columbus Park, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning Monday. But some who live there say it feels like the city has been funneling homeless people there for years.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
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.