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.
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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.
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is currently hosting Black Art Week, showcasing three new exhibits that aim to celebrate Black creative excellence. It's the first time the initiative is taking place in San Francisco.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education.
Bay Area people with connections to Israel and Iran on Tuesday were anxiously watching the latest developments play out.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
For many immigrants in the Bay Area, the performing arts provides a way to stay connected to their cultures and build a sense of community. In San Francisco one long time performer is making sure everyone gets a chance to join in.
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today, according to the National Institutes of Health.
San Francisco marked the UN International Day of Peace with a gathering at Civic Center Plaza on Saturday.
San Francisco's Mission District is alive with Greek culture this weekend as the San Francisco Annunciation Cathedral hosts its annual Greek Festival.
Since 1988, Birk's has established itself as a culinary cornerstone in Santa Clara, attracting steak and seafood enthusiasts with its signature dishes and vibrant atmosphere.
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
When Jodeen Percey of Concord first started her little library, it was never meant to be a big deal.
San Francisco voters are considering over a dozen city ballot measures in the upcoming election, including Proposition B, a bond measure meant primarily to raise money for some of the city's rundown hospitals.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
Members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition.
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Bay Area later this week, as dry and windy weather is set to return to the region.
In her latest documentary, "Prodigal Daughter," Valdiviezo explores the emotional toll of being separated from her loved ones for over a decade.
San Francisco voters are considering over a dozen city ballot measures in the upcoming election, including Proposition B, a bond measure meant primarily to raise money for some of the city's rundown hospitals.
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
Defending champion Travis Gienger from Minnesota won his third straight Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay Monday with another gargantuan gourd.
Sunday morning dozens of Sutro Elementary families got up early to rally for their school at the Clement Street Farmer's Market.
On the last day of the San Francisco Fleet Week air show, U.S. Coast Guard K9 Officer Buda led his handler down the busy Embarcadero street, filled with thousands of people.
An Oakley police sergeant, a suspect and the suspect's passenger were injured Saturday when the fleeing suspect collided head-on with a patrol car, the city said.
One person was killed and another injured in a fiery crash involving a disabled vehicle on state Highway 4 in Antioch early Sunday morning, authorities said.
BART passengers faced major systemwide delays for hours due to a disabled train at West Oakland station Saturday morning, according to transit officials.
Oakland police are asking for help to locate a male teenager who went missing two weeks ago.
Police in Concord on Friday morning were able to arrest theft suspects who targeted multiple retail stories include a Gap location and a Spirit Halloween store, authorities said.
Members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition.
A man was killed after crashing his vehicle Sunday night on southbound state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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.
For four decades, Pizza My Heart has been a beloved fixture in the Santa Clara community, serving quality pizza and fostering a strong local spirit.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
One North Bay grower competing in the Half Moon Bay for the 52nd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Monday has his sights set on the state record and pumpkin immortality.
One person was killed and five others injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Geyserville Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
A man who allegedly led American Canyon officers on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash into a power pole early Thursday morning was arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon possession, police said.
A man hauling a horse trailer from Petaluma to Oregon last month allegedly spilled liquid hazardous waste from the trailer all over Santa Rosa, authorities said.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
Penngrove Elementary School near Petaluma was locked down on Monday afternoon after authorities were warned of a possible threat.
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
An Oakley police sergeant, a suspect and the suspect's passenger were injured Saturday when the fleeing suspect collided head-on with a patrol car, the city said.
Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing San Francisco tech executive Bob Lee.
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit.
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
San Francisco voters are considering over a dozen city ballot measures in the upcoming election, including Proposition B, a bond measure meant primarily to raise money for some of the city's rundown hospitals.
Members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
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.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Defending champion Travis Gienger from Minnesota won his third straight Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay Monday with another gargantuan gourd.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
A San Francisco artist has found his calling restoring vintage signs for businesses around San Francisco.
Funk siren Dawn Silva brings an all-star line-up of her band the Brides of Funkenstein to the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
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.
San Francisco voters are considering over a dozen city ballot measures in the upcoming election, including Proposition B, a bond measure meant primarily to raise money for some of the city's rundown hospitals. Kenny Choi reports.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Just in time for Indigenous Peoples Day, members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe completed their journey on horseback from the Bay Area to Washington, DC in their ongoing fight for recognition. John Ramos reports.
Eighteen months after Cash App founder Bob Lee was fatally stabbed in San Francisco, opening statements were held in the trial against murder suspect Nima Momeni. Lauren Toms reports.
For 16 years, filmmaker Mabel Valdiviezo lived in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant, unable to return to her family in Lima, Peru. In her latest documentary, "Prodigal Daughter," Valdiviezo explores the emotional toll of being separated from her loved ones for over a decade. Jose Martinez reports.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
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.
