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Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Wilson Walker takes an in-depth look at how the city of Vancouver in British Columbia has taken a more open-minded approach to the opioid crisis.
Health officials around the world are keeping a close eye on an outbreak of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in Africa. Max Darrow reports. (8-17-24)
Ashley Sharp reports.
A Bay Area Uber driver was reunited with a woman he credits with saving his life after he suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel. Juliette Goodrich reports. (7-26-24)
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts warn people at higher risk to take precautions. Max Darrow reports. (6-29-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
A new study estimates tens of thousands of people in California died premature deaths due to wildfire smoke from 2008 to 2018. Kevin Ko reports. (6-21-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Young men are chomping on "mastic" gum in hopes of getting a chiseled jawline. Here's what dentists have to say.
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
On the same day that California's largest school district voted to ban smartphone usage during school hours, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wants to apply the same restrictions in schools across the state.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Lab-grown meat from a pair of companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants, but that hasn't stopped lawmakers in two states from taking steps to ban it.
A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk is out for rest of the season after having reconstructive surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow, another tough injury blow for the pitcher this past year.
Elizabeth Cook spoke with Dr. Heather Wakelee with Stanford thoracic oncology about a study showing most Asian American women with lung cancer have never smoked. (5-10-24)
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
An injury crash involving an overturned camper trailer has closed southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasant Hill Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.
Sandra "Sandy" Tong was sworn in Tuesday as San Francisco's interim fire chief following the retirement of Jeanine Nicholson.
Scammers are increasingly targeting U.S. consumers using Bitcoin teller machines, with some people losing thousands of dollars.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
An injury crash involving an overturned camper trailer has closed southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasant Hill Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.
Sandra "Sandy" Tong was sworn in Tuesday as San Francisco's interim fire chief following the retirement of Jeanine Nicholson.
Scammers are increasingly targeting U.S. consumers using Bitcoin teller machines, with some people losing thousands of dollars.
Sandra "Sandy" Tong was sworn in Tuesday as San Francisco's interim fire chief following the retirement of Jeanine Nicholson.
Labor Day weekend shopping was in full swing in San Francisco Union Square Monday and so was the police presence.
Hundreds of hospitality workers filled the streets near Union Square in San Francisco on Labor Day as part of nationwide strike.
For San Francisco supervisor Ahsha Safaí, his connection to his family is intertwined with his journey to public office and, now, his candidacy for mayor.
A strong current at Ocean Beach nearly swept away two children on Monday, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
An injury crash involving an overturned camper trailer has closed southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasant Hill Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.
After nine hours of searching, Danville police on Sunday arrested a Walnut Creek man who allegedly broke into a home and threatened a resident with a knife.
Police in East Bay arrested a fisherman suspected of stabbing a windsurfer near the Berkeley Marina during an altercation Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
Police in Pleasanton are investigating a stabbing involving a juvenile on Monday, the department said.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.
Family members were joined by San Jose police and city officials for a final farewell to a community service officer killed in the line of duty.
Members of Monterey County's largest public sector union have reached a tentative agreement with county representatives on a new three-year contract, averting a potential strike.
A town in Santa Cruz County may soon be a convicted kidnapper and sexually violent predator's new home if a judge agrees that he be placed there.
Police in San Jose have evacuated the campus of Willow Glen High School Thursday as they investigate what they described as a "unverified bomb threat call".
Police arrested a 29-year-old Santa Rosa man on Sunday night who allegedly led them on a brief chase and barricaded himself in his car.
On Labor Day, thousands of people flocked to Bay Area beaches to take in the sunny weather. But at Stinston Beach in Marin County, there is a minor controversy brewing over an attempt by some seaside property owners to keep the public at arm's length.
A Tamalpais Valley resident died in a fire early Monday, the Southern Marin Fire District said.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
Forward progress has been stopped on a fire that burned about 47 acres near Fairfield Sunday, according to Cal Fire
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers after being sidelined about a month with a calf injury.
Trent Williams, the San Francisco 49ers star left tackle embroiled in a lengthy contract dispute with the team, has reportedly ended his holdout and was headed to the Bay Area to sign a new deal and report to practice.
Shea Langeliers led off the ninth inning with his second home run of the game and first career walkoff hit, lifting the A's over the Mariners 5-4.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been placed on the Reserve / Non-Football Injury List after being shot during an attempted robbery over the weekend.
After nine hours of searching, Danville police on Sunday arrested a Walnut Creek man who allegedly broke into a home and threatened a resident with a knife.
Police in East Bay arrested a fisherman suspected of stabbing a windsurfer near the Berkeley Marina during an altercation Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Santa Rosa man on Sunday night who allegedly led them on a brief chase and barricaded himself in his car.
Police in Pleasanton are investigating a stabbing involving a juvenile on Monday, the department said.
Labor Day weekend shopping was in full swing in San Francisco Union Square Monday and so was the police presence.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
For San Francisco supervisor Ahsha Safaí, his connection to his family is intertwined with his journey to public office and, now, his candidacy for mayor.
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden appeared together at a campaign event Monday in Pennsylvania, their first joint campaign event since Mr. Biden dropped out of the race. Harris also campaigned in Detroit, where she was joined by union leaders as she looked up to shore up support among a crucial voting block on Labor Day. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
A stretch of Interstate 80 in San Francisco will be renamed after Giants legend Willie Mays, after the California Legislature approved a resolution last week.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. 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
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Embarking on its first extensive tour in almost a decade, bandleader Tim DeLaughter and his orchestral psychedelic-pop collective the Polyphonic Spree come to the Chapel in San Francisco Wednesday evening.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
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.
John Lynch, San Francisco 49ers general manager, spoke to reporters Tuesday about the shooting of rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and his quick recovery that has been "nothing short of miraculous."
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Jessica Burch shows us the extent of the mid-week heat wave beginning on Tuesday. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/heat-wave-bay-area-hot-weather-heat-advisory/ 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
Elizabeth Cook reports on Mayor London Breed swearing in deputy chief as the SFFD's new interim chief.
For her second profile of the candidates for San Francisco mayor, Lauren Toms rode along with Supervisor Ahsha Safaí as he performed some of his dad duties. (9-2-24) Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/behind-ballot-san-francisco-candidate-mayor-ahsha-safai/ 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 local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.