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Ever since the new span was in the works, the Regional Oral History Office of the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley has been collecting interesting stories from people who worked on the old eastern span.
The federal government has dismissed allegations that three University of California campuses failed to effectively respond to claims of anti-Semitism.
Lawmakers have ordered an audit of the University of California, Berkeley and three other state college campuses after complaints that sexual assault allegations were ignored.
Missy Franklin claimed her record sixth gold medal of the world championships Sunday night, swimming the leadoff leg for the Americans in the 400-meter medley relay.
Study findings by three UC Berkeley researchers, published in the journal Science, suggest there is a connection between even minor changes in temperature or rainfall amounts and increased conflict around the world.
The University of California Board of Regents has voted to add its first Muslim student representative, over the objections of some Jewish groups.
The Detroit Lions have released running back Jahvid Best, a first-round draft pick from 2010 who hasn't played since October 2011 because of concussion problems.
The University of California's governing board was preparing to vote on a new student member whose nomination was being vigorously opposed by some Jewish groups.
University of California at Berkeley police are looking for a man who impersonated a campus escort and walked a female student home on Friday night.
Sonny Dykes didn't need more than two seconds to come up with an answer to the question, "Best advice you ever got from your father?"
That's the question as we draw closer to when the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge is supposed to open. Bad bolts have dealt a heavy blow to public trust of the new bridge. The partial collapse of the eastern span in 1989 led to construction of the new bridge with its "lifeline" designation – meaning it is designed to quickly reopen following a major earthquake.
KPIX 5 News will broadcast "The New Bay Bridge: Is it Safe?" on Saturday, June 22 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition, the special will be re-broadcast on Saturday June 29 at 5 p.m. on KPIX 5 and 7:30 p.m. on KBCW-TV 44 Cable 12.
Two University of California at Berkeley students were attacked early Sunday morning while at a lookout point on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills, UC police said.
Kidd won an NBA title and two Olympic gold medals, is second on the career list in assists and steals, and was a 10-time All-Star. But he struggled badly in the playoffs for the Knicks shortly after turning 40 and decided to walk away with two years and more than $6 million left on the deal he signed last summer.
Danny Barrett led Cal to the Collegiate Rugby Championship title, scoring twice in the first half in a 19-14 victory over Life University on Sunday.
There's a new vending machine on the UC Berkeley campus, but it'll be of no use to students during a midnight snack attack. The Dreambox is a 3-D printing vending machine, the first of its kind.
The No. 1-ranked Cal team is seven shots back in a tie for fourth place with Illinois after a first-day 277. Cal started slowly, but rallied on the way in, and the Bears remain the overwhelming favorite to win.
Opponents of the fire hazard reduction plan for the East Bay hills are calling it a guise to conduct massive clear-cutting of the area.
Women's-rights attorney Gloria Allred says federal complaints have been filed against four U.S. colleges over how the colleges handle rape allegations.
A University of California, Berkeley, law student accused in the beheading of an exotic bird at a Las Vegas Strip resort has pleaded not guilty to animal killing and torture charges.
Former California Golden Bear running back Chuck Muncie has died at the age of 60. The cause of death was a heart attack.
"Occupy The Farm" plans on returning to the tract of land in Albany owned by the University of California at Berkeley Monday night to discuss the group's next move after it was removed and thousands of plants that were planted by the group were plowed Monday morning, a group organizer said.
A tract of farmland owned by the University of California, Berkeley in Albany is once again being taken over by a group of "Occupy the Farm" activists Saturday, police and members of the group say.
A University of California, Berkeley study shows many popular lipsticks and lip glosses contain metals at concentrations high enough to pose potential health concerns.
A University of California, Berkeley, law student is headed to trial in Nevada state court on felony and misdemeanor charges in what prosecutors allege was the torture death and beheading of an exotic bird at a Strip resort.
The last time the Russian River crested, a massive mudslide took an entire house down the river.
A Bay Area artist and boxing enthusiast has been exploring his Filipino culture and its connection to the boxing industry by collecting memorabilia of the Philippines' boxing legend Francisco "Pancho Villa" Guilledo.
Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel has again been denied parole by California Gov. Gavin Newsom for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
American consumers are expected to pay more than half of the added costs from U.S. tariffs, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis.
A suspect in an alleged shooting at an occupied vehicle last month in San Jose was arrested last week for attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday.
The last time the Russian River crested, a massive mudslide took an entire house down the river.
A Bay Area artist and boxing enthusiast has been exploring his Filipino culture and its connection to the boxing industry by collecting memorabilia of the Philippines' boxing legend Francisco "Pancho Villa" Guilledo.
American consumers are expected to pay more than half of the added costs from U.S. tariffs, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis.
A suspect in an alleged shooting at an occupied vehicle last month in San Jose was arrested last week for attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday.
Around 1:45 p.m., the NWS said that a thunderstorm had developed in Salinas and that there were reports of a funnel cloud forming.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday removed Sheriff Christina Corpus from office in a final vote following a year-long scandal surrounding the Sheriff's Office.
Students spend just two hours on core subjects, all taught by AI-powered apps instead of teachers. And the adults serve as guides and coaches for when students need motivational and emotional support.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
Police said officers were told there was a dispute between two people and that one of them had brandished a gun.
It was a beautiful day in the Marina district on Sunday to end an unconventional Fleet Week.
Large outages had thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Oakland and Brentwood without power Monday afternoon as heavy rain and wind battered the Bay Area.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
Quietly anchored off Alameda, the USS Hornet sits like a sleeping giant in the Bay. Its steel decks are steeped in history and open for all to explore year-round.
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Berkeley police said the suspects mainly targeted women for the home invasions.
A suspect in an alleged shooting at an occupied vehicle last month in San Jose was arrested last week for attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday.
Some scattered rainfall will continue into Tuesday, along with the possibility of thunderstorms.
For the family that runs Kim Hung Jewelry in San Jose, Sep. 5 is a day they'll never forget. What was once a thriving shop now sits boarded up, a reminder of the smash-and-grab robbery that changed everything.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
The last time the Russian River crested, a massive mudslide took an entire house down the river.
For years, the State of California has been planning a fix for Highway 37, spanning a wetlands area between Vallejo and Marin County.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Napa County, where heavy rain has been falling on Monday. Separately, flood advisories were in effect for most of the Bay Area.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield's heroics came early in the fourth quarter instead of the final minutes.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for NFL Week 6, and there are several ways to watch and stream the football game scheduled at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT.
Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal, third-period deficit to for a 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks.
A suspect in an alleged shooting at an occupied vehicle last month in San Jose was arrested last week for attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday.
Police said officers were told there was a dispute between two people and that one of them had brandished a gun.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 101 in Monterey County triggered a three-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Officers rescued a woman who had been kidnapped and assaulted in San Rafael over the weekend, and three suspects were arrested, authorities said Monday.
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after the former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England.
The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to their children.
The new restrictions for teen users are gradually rolling out starting Tuesday and will be fully implemented by the end of the year, Meta said.
Students spend just two hours on core subjects, all taught by AI-powered apps instead of teachers. And the adults serve as guides and coaches for when students need motivational and emotional support.
The $15B investment announcement comes a day before the beginning of Dreamforce, an annual tech conference, described as the world's largest AI event. This year, it will take place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
A form of harmful air pollution that often can't be plainly observed is now being tracked with a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that allows residents to see where it's coming from.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
As Bay Area transit agencies face large deficits, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation authorizing a ballot measure in which voters decide on a regional sales tax that would fund transit.
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.
A California measure that seeks to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts, which are often a source of blight on streets and in waterways, has been signed into law.
The five major broadcast news networks, including CBS News, said they "join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon's new requirements."
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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Organizers of this year's San Francisco Latino Film Festival believe the platform is more vital than ever.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on Antioch city leaders considering changes to the police oversight commission. 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
Kenny Choi reports on the Russian River communities being on alert due to landslide risk in the 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
A Bay Area artist and boxing enthusiast has been exploring his Filipino culture and its connection to the boxing industry by collecting memorabilia of the Philippines' boxing legend Francisco "Pancho Villa" Guilledo. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Cal Fire crews used Tuesday's wet weather to perform fire mitigation work near the Russian River in Sonoma County. Sooji Name reports.
San Francisco released data Tuesday showing big drops in citywide crime just days after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said he would welcome National Guard troops in the city ahead of the annual Dreamforce conference. Brad Hamilton 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.