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On the corner of 9th and Howard in San Francisco, there's a place where people take pride in living their authentic lives, even in a world where that's not always easy to do.
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
Oakland's Amy Schneider, famous for her recent winning streak on the TV trivia game show "Jeopardy!," visited the White House Thursday on International Transgender Day of Visibility.
California could provide legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families under a proposal announced Thursday that joins a growing list of initiatives from the nation's most populous state aimed at counterbalancing actions in Texas and other conservative places.
Traffic and pedestrian stops by California law enforcement agencies dropped significantly in 2020 compared to the year before, but Black or transgender people were still more likely to be searched than white or cisgender people, according to a state report released Friday.
A shooting in Downtown Oakland early Friday morning claimed the life of a transgender adult, police say, in the city's 129 homicide of the year.
Two former Netflix employees who criticized anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle's TV special are dropping labor complaints and one has resigned from the company, it was announced Monday.
Following the controversy surrounding transphobic comments made by Dave Chappelle in his new Netflix special, the comedian said this week he is willing to meet with Netflix's transgender employees, but only under certain conditions.
Members of the LGBTQ community are up in arms over a new special from comedian Dave Chappelle that they say ridicules transgender people. And on Wednesday, employees of Netflix staged a walkout to protest their company's support for the program.
Bay Area-based streaming service Netflix said Friday that it had fired an employee for disclosing confidential financial information about what it paid for Dave Chappelle's controversial comedy special "The Closer."
A local figure who came to wider fame as a drag star is breaking barriers in Bay Area politics after she announced her candidacy to be the next chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party.
The extreme challenges of being transgender in prison
President Joe Biden on Monday issued an executive order permitting transgender individuals to serve in the military, the latest change in course on the issue over the last handful of years.
State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed another bill this week banning some medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children until they are at least 6-years-old.
Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in "Juno" and Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy," announced Tuesday that he is transgender.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from enforcing a new regulation that would roll back health care protections for transgender people.
The San Francisco Public Defender's Office has filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Yuba County Sheriff's Office, asking for an immediate hearing on behalf of a female transgender immigrant they say was illegally transferred on Christmas night to a remote detention facility in Texas.
November is Transgender Awareness Month and a time to educate people about the trans community, their needs, and how their allies can help.
Low-income transgender and gender non-conforming San Franciscans could be eligible for housing subsidies under a new city program.
Singer, songwriter Shawna Virago talks to Bay Area Focus host Michelle Griego about San Francisco's 18th Annual Fresh Meat Festival.
LGBT advocates are vowing to fight back against a Trump Administration proposal to roll back protections for transgender people in the Affordable Care Act.
The Trump administration proposed revoking Obama-era discrimination protections for transgender people in health care on Friday, a move LGBT groups fear will result in some Americans being denied needed medical treatment.
A proposed partnership between UC San Francisco and a Catholic Church-affiliated health provider is generating a backlash among the LGBTQ community and supporters.
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to go ahead with its plan to restrict military service by transgender people while court challenges continue.
About one out of every ten California student loan borrowers is at least 30 days late on payments following the end of a federal pause on loan payments, according to a new analysis released Wednesday.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
Unseasonably hot weather was baking parts of the Bay Area for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, raising fire weather concerns ahead of a major change in conditions, forecasters said.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
About one out of every ten California student loan borrowers is at least 30 days late on payments following the end of a federal pause on loan payments, according to a new analysis released Wednesday.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
Unseasonably hot weather was baking parts of the Bay Area for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, raising fire weather concerns ahead of a major change in conditions, forecasters said.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
The suspect in the San Francisco bank robberies pleaded guilty in 2018 to robbing an Orinda bank, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
BART police said the shooting happened as the train approached the Fruitvale Station, and that a 15-year-old was injured.
Walnut Creek Police said they detained a group of juveniles on Tuesday and recovered thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise stolen from downtown stores.
C&H Sugar Company has reached a settlement with Contra Costa County over emissions violations in the town where the company is headquartered, officials said Tuesday.
A hit-and-run driver in Berkeley injured multiple pedestrians on Tuesday in different locations, allegedly driving onto a sidewalk and later attempting to carjack another person before eventually being arrested, authorities said.
A shooting in San Jose early Tuesday morning left three people dead, and police were looking for a suspect, authorities said.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
The council voted unanimously to repeal the entire program. And by the next morning, the pay meters were covered, and signs proclaimed the return of free two-hour parking.
Police have dismantled a major gift card fraud operation out of Sonoma County targeting CVS drug stores throughout the state, and arrested two suspects from Los Angeles County, authorities said.
A Petaluma woman was arrested after she was allegedly seen hitting a dog and violently swinging it by its legs, police said Tuesday.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man in a vehicle parked in a residential area was found fatally shot Monday morning.
No matter what kind of day you're having, out on the San Francisco Bay, just off Treasure Island, Captain John von Tesmar has a guaranteed way to lift you up.
The world's No. 1 player looked every bit of that Sunday in the Procore Championship when he closed with a 5-under 67 for a one-shot victory over Ben Griffin.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Jones threw for 279 yards and a career-high-tying three touchdowns, and the banged-up 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21 on Sunday.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
BART police said the shooting happened as the train approached the Fruitvale Station, and that a 15-year-old was injured.
Walnut Creek Police said they detained a group of juveniles on Tuesday and recovered thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise stolen from downtown stores.
Police have dismantled a major gift card fraud operation out of Sonoma County targeting CVS drug stores throughout the state, and arrested two suspects from Los Angeles County, authorities said.
The technology company said that users it identifies as under 18 will automatically be directed to an "age-appropriate" version of ChatGPT.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
The families of teens who died by suicide spoke at a Senate hearing on the harms posed by AI chatbots.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Tesla's stock is climbing after Musk on Monday disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have given initial approval to a ban on nitrous oxide sales for recreational use amid concerns of potential abuse among youth.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
A Bay Area woman recieved a nearly $2,000 insurance claim denial from her maternity stay two years prior. Stunned, she decided to fight it and said, at one point, the bill even came back with her toddler's name on it. That's when she turned to AI.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
The council voted unanimously to repeal the entire program. And by the next morning, the pay meters were covered, and signs proclaimed the return of free two-hour parking.
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.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
No matter what kind of day you're having, out on the San Francisco Bay, just off Treasure Island, Captain John von Tesmar has a guaranteed way to lift you up.
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.
After a cloudy and foggy start, expect clear skies and above average temperatures throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday. Cooler temperatures are expected heading into the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Amanda Hari reports on the recall election of Supervisor Joel Engardio. 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
John Ramos reports on the San Anselmo backtracking on its paid parking system. 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
Brad Hamilton reports on the heat in the Bay Area. 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
Katie Nielsen reports on how Livermore man and his family are dealing with his deportation. 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
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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.