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SF Mayor London Breed concedes race, congratulates Daniel Lurie on victory
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Canine "deckhand" on SF whale-watching tour boat becomes added attraction
A San Francisco whale watching business is getting a lot more attention this year thanks to a a dog who helps the crew find whales.
Bay Area and California election results – live updates
Alongside the presidential race, California voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are deciding on a host of key contests in the 2024 election.
13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Driver faces murder, hate crime charges after allegedly running over pedestrian multiple times in Fairfield
A driver faces charges of murder and hate crime causing injury after Fairfield police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene.
SJ City Councilmember Torres facing new child sex crime allegations
Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving the sexual assault of a minor that led to his arrest on Election Day.
Alleged DUI suspect leads CHP on high-speed pursuit with child in car
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
Missing at-risk teenager from SoCal found safe in Mendocino County
A teenager from Southern California who has been missing for more than a month was found safe in Mendocino County Thursday, deputies said.
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SF Mayor London Breed concedes race, congratulates Daniel Lurie on victory
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Kamala Harris supporters get consolation from her concession speech
It is never easy to accept defeat in politics, but that is exactly what Vice President Kamala Harris did Wednesday as her supporters gathered on the Howard University campus to hear her concession speech.
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San Jose Earthquakes hire Bruce Arena to become coach and sporting director
Former U.S. men's national team coach Bruce Arena has been hired to take over as coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes for the 2025 MLS season.
49ers, Buccaneers hope for mid-season reboot to start strong second-half runs
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
Warriors stay unbeaten on the road with 118-112 win over Celtics
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
49ers hope return of injured players makes up for lack of big deadline addition
The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive at the trade deadline under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, often adding big-name players to fuel late-season runs.
Wennberg scores in OT to lift Sharks over Blue Jackets 2-1
Alex Wennberg scored 3:11 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks celebrated the return of No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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How to slash Halloween's bone-chilling volume of plastic waste
While the Halloween holiday brings excitement, creativity, and happy delirium for many kids, it also generates an unsettling amount of plastic waste.
UC Berkeley scientists invent compound that can pull C02 out of the air
A bright yellow powder invented by University of California at Berkeley scientists might be the game-changing tool humanity needs to slow the effects of climate change.
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Levi's Stadium project tackles climate change at its root
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
Rossmoor provides testing ground for autonomous shuttles
A Bay Area testing ground for high-tech public transportation can be founded in the most unlikely of places: Walnut Creek's Rossmoor retirement community.
Propellants in regularly prescribed inhalers are accelerating global warming
New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change.
Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Petaluma turns purple with plan to eliminate disposable-cup waste
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Process to recycle plastics indefinitely being developed at UC Berkeley
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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Thursday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/7/24
Offshore wind event weakens as possibility of rain rises heading into next week. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 11/7/24
Expect winds to ease Thursday, with clear conditions and highs in the 60s to 70s. Skies should remain clear heading in to the weekend, with the possibility of showers early next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Wednesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/6/24
Expect windy conditions overnight, tapering off early Thursday as the Red Flag Warning is set to expire. Conditions should be dry heading into the weekend, with showers possible early next week. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
First Alert Weather Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest on the high winds driving the current Red Flag Warning across Northern California.
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PIX Now evening edition 11-7-2024
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
San Jose teen's water filter takes first prize at prestigious STEM contest
Reed Cowan reports on how a South Bay teen won a national STEM competition with an unusual water filter.
New Antioch mayor-elect Ron Bernal faces touch issues to fix
Kara St. Cyr reports on the challenges the new mayor of Antioch will have to deal with after defeating incumbent Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe.
SF whale-watching business credits dog with bring more customers
Kenny Choi reports on how a dog "deckhand" brought more business to San Francisco Whale Tours.
Newsom and Bonta prepare to defend California's values from Trump
Wilson Walker reports on California AG Rob Bonta outlining his plans for litigation against Trump administration.
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CBS News Bay Area Interviews
New California gun control law looks at credit card codes
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) about new legislation that requires financial institutions to make a Merchant Category Code available for firearms and ammunition
Bay Area political analyst discusses fallout from assassination attempt of Trump
Dr. Nolan Higdon, professor of history and media studies at Cal State East Bay, explains how the shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania could impact the Presidential race, and weighs in on Trump's pick for running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance
Bay Area supervisor proposes safe spaces for sideshows
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President David Canepa joins CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook to discuss his proposal for a regionwide approach by law enforcement and county officials to create designated safe spaces for sideshows in an effort to get them off city streets and freeways
Bay Area professor looks at impacts of climate change
CBS News Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook asks Tony Marks-Block, professor of anthropology at Cal State East Bay, if enough is being done to combat climate change, and if he considers climate change to be a human rights issue
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Canine "deckhand" on SF whale-watching tour boat becomes added attraction
A San Francisco whale watching business is getting a lot more attention this year thanks to a a dog who helps the crew find whales.
SF Mayor London Breed concedes race, congratulates Daniel Lurie on victory
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
49ers, Buccaneers hope for mid-season reboot to start strong second-half runs
Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to shrug off their so-so starts to kick off the second half of the NFL season with a win.
SFPD arrests 3 drug trafficking suspects, seize 4 pounds of fentanyl
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday night arrested three people and seized more than four pounds of fentanyl, as part of an investigation into drug sales in the city's Tenderloin.
Warriors stay unbeaten on the road with 118-112 win over Celtics
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
East Bay News
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Alleged DUI suspect leads CHP on high-speed pursuit with child in car
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
Oakland police release photos of suspects in January homicide
Homicide investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying people possibly linked to a deadly shooting in East Oakland earlier this year.
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run on I-580 in eastern Alameda County
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run Wednesday evening on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Alameda County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officials ponder plans for replacing Oakland mayor, Alameda County DA
With the recalls of both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price apparently headed for voter approval, East Bay officials are looking at the next steps they could be taking.
Berkeley mayoral hopefuls say many votes to be counted in ranked-choice election
Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn maintained a healthy lead over her four opponents in the mayoral election Wednesday, according to preliminary results released by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
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13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
SJ City Councilmember Torres facing new child sex crime allegations
Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving the sexual assault of a young relative that led to his arrest on Election Day.
Intentional San Jose hit-and-run homicide leaves victim pinned under minivan
Police in San Jose arrested a man in connection with an intentional hit-and-run pedestrian accident that left the victim pinned under a minivan early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
SJ Councilmember Torres arrested as part of child sex crimes investigation
Officers arrested San Jose Council Member Omar Torres on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged lewd acts with a child, police said.
San Jose man accused of at least 113 retail thefts
A San Jose man suspected of more than 110 retail thefts has been arrested on grand theft charges, police announced Monday.
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Missing at-risk teenager from SoCal found safe in Mendocino County
A teenager from Southern California who has been missing for more than a month was found safe in Mendocino County Thursday, deputies said.
Rohnert Park police arrest street racer after alleged DUI crash
Police in Rohnert Park on Wednesday night arrested a suspected street racer who allegedly tested to be at nearly twice the legal limit for blood alcohol following a crash, authorities said.
Santa Rosa man arrested in August gang-related shooting
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a shooting over the summer that police said was gang-related.
Man accused of attacking San Rafael police officers during arrest in city park
Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.
Sonoma County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
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Native American artist blends cultural awareness with love for his hometown of Oakland
An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork.
San Francisco Sunset District holds Dia de los Muertos event
While the Mission District is getting ready for its grand Dia de los Muertos celebration Saturday, the Sunset District held its event Friday night.
SF program helps family with new water heater after plumbing nightmare
Life's little routines have returned for a San Francisco family after a plumbing nightmare upended their world, and it's thanks to a city program.
Livermore family creates massive haunted house in their backyard
One East Bay family takes Halloween to a whole new level with a massive haunted house they build in their backyard.
Bay Area breast cancer survivor advocating for early self-examination
A Bay Area woman is using her personal battle with breast cancer to advocate for early self-examination among women.
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Canine "deckhand" on SF whale-watching tour boat becomes added attraction
A San Francisco whale watching business is getting a lot more attention this year thanks to a a dog who helps the crew find whales.
13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
SF Mayor London Breed concedes race, congratulates Daniel Lurie on victory
San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race to Daniel Lurie Thursday afternoon with a social media post that congratulated her competitor.
Driver faces murder, hate crime charges after allegedly running over pedestrian multiple times in Fairfield
A driver faces charges of murder and hate crime causing injury after Fairfield police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene.
Alleged DUI suspect leads CHP on high-speed pursuit with child in car
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
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FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Bay Area counties renew mask mandates at health care facilities
Several Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates at health care facilities to coincide with the beginning of respiratory virus season.
Invasive mosquito gains ground in Santa Clara Co. despite eradication efforts
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
Voters across Bay Area voice anxiety ahead of 2024 election
One week before Election Day and voters across the country were filling out their ballots. Along with that warm sense of civic pride, there may be another feeling: anxiety.
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Driver faces murder, hate crime charges after allegedly running over pedestrian multiple times in Fairfield
A driver faces charges of murder and hate crime causing injury after Fairfield police said he ran over a man in a parking lot multiple times and took off from the scene.
Alleged DUI suspect leads CHP on high-speed pursuit with child in car
The California Highway Patrol office in Hayward on Thursday confirmed the recent DUI arrest of a woman who led officers on a high-speed chase with her four-year-old child in the vehicle before being caught and testing at nearly twice the legal limit.
Missing at-risk teenager from SoCal found safe in Mendocino County
A teenager from Southern California who has been missing for more than a month was found safe in Mendocino County Thursday, deputies said.
3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
Oakland police release photos of suspects in January homicide
Homicide investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying people possibly linked to a deadly shooting in East Oakland earlier this year.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
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.
VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels
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.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
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.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Community leader builds Day of the Dead altar to honor forgotten LGBTQ lives
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
Milpitas man guilty of domestic violence murder in 2021 killing of trans woman
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
U.S. troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
Pentagon upgrades "don't ask, don't tell" discharges to honorable
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
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Photos: Green Day holds massive homecoming bash at Oracle Park
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
Photos: All-star quartet Beat revives King Crimson songs in Napa
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Photos: Songwriter Lucinda Williams dazzles at Stern Grove
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Sunday
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Saturday
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
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Berkeley woman's mission to promote child literacy through poetry marks 40 years
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
Oakland martial arts instructors provide self-defense classes to vulnerable communities
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
SF man uses photography to share stories of Chinatown community
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
South Bay couple promotes stroke rehabilitation with nonprofit, annual golf challenge
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
Leader of Swords to Plowshares has been caring for fellow military vets for decades
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
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.
North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home duties
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.
Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents
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?
Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college
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.