Union Members Ratify NUMMI Closure Plan
Union workers at the closing NUMMI auto plant in Fremont approved a severance package Wednesday. Robert Lyles reports.
Health Care Proposal Gains Ground
Two more Democrats have voiced their support for the health care reform bill. As the debate heats up, approval still isn't a sure thing. Allen Martin reports.
SFO Attacks Rival Airports In New Ad Campaign
There are good travel experiences, and there are some bad ones. An ad campaign is talking up the good of San Francisco International while taking swipes at other airports.
How Did The Tri-Valley Get Its Name?
It's a region in the Bay Area not as easy to explain as the South Bay or East Bay. But Jim Brown of Dublin wanted the answer to this Good Question: Why is Tri-Valley called the Tri-Valley? Ken Bastida reports.
Player Makes NCAA Trip To SJ Despite Losing Mom
Just hours after Murray State learned they were playing in the NCAA Tournament, Picasso Simmons lost his mother in a car crash. He made the trip to San Jose despite the devastating loss. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
Jefferson Award Winner: Diane Solinger
As Executive Director of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, Diane Solinger teaches companies how to be good citizens. Solinger helps businesses develop charitable giving and volunteer programs. Sharon Chin reports.
Santa Cruz May End Downtown Dog Ban
Officials in Santa Cruz may soon end a three-decade ban on dogs along downtown streets. Thuy Vu reports.
Ex-Vegan Targeted In SF Pie Attack
Former vegan Lierre Keith was targeted by militant vegans during a pie attack in San Francisco over the weekend. Mike Sugerman reports.
Poll Finds Governor's Race A Dead Heat
The latest Field Poll on the governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman effectively tied with Democrat Jerry Brown. The poll has Whitman leading Brown 46-43 percent, within the margin of error. Hank Plante reports.
CBS 5 Investigates
PG&E Smart Meter 'Rebellion' Growing
Complaints just keep flooding in following a CBS 5 investigation into PG&E's rollout of new Smart Meters Now there's a growing rebellion from people who don't want them. Anna Werner reports.
Concern Over SF 'Compost' Made From Sewage Sludge
It's called biosolids compost and its being given away by the SFPUC for use in school and community gardens, and homes. But that material is actually treated sewage sludge, sparking protests. Anna Werner reports.
More Bay Area Complaints About PG&E Smart Meters
Numerous customers emailed CBS 5 Investigates to say that they, too, believe their Smart Meters are responsible for higher bills. Anna Werner reports.
Could California Lemon Law Help Toyota Owners?
A San Jose viewer asked us to investigate his case. He wondered, If he doesn't trust his Toyota anymore, can't he just make the company take it back? Anna Werner reports.
New PG&E Smart Meters Spark Complaints
PG&E is in the process of installing new smart meters in Bay Area homes. They're supposed to help you understand your energy use, but some are complaining about higher bills. Anna Werner reports.
CBS 5 Investigates Sales of Used Toyotas
If you're shopping for a used car, Toyotas may not be on your list right now. But if they are, buyer beware. You may not want to look for guidance out on the used car lot. Anna Werner reports.
Toyota Brake Override A Possible 'Fix'?
Toyota drivers whose vehicles are being recalled for problems related to floor mats will also receive a software modification for something called a "brake override." Anna Werner reports.
Office Copiers Can Present Identity Theft Risk
Copier warehouses are filled with row upon row of used machines ready for resale. But CBS 5 Investigates found many of them hold private and sensitive information. Anna Werner reports.
Experts Question Toyota Accelerator Fix
Toyota says it has a plan to fix problems with sudden acceleration. But some safety experts are skeptical of the company's promises, and critical of government regulators. Anna Werner reports.
Some Prius Owners Complained About Acceleration
Toyota's Prius model has not been included in recent recalls due to a faulty accelerator, but some consumers, including one Bay Area woman, say they have had issues. Anna Werner reports.
Bay Area Clinics Offer Free Tax Filing Help
There are some 200 clinics planned around the Bay Area to help people with a family income below $52,000 level to get their documents prepared. Allen Martin reports.
Study Finds 'Green' Consumers Are Mean Consumers
According to a study published in the Journal of Physiological Science, being green makes you mean. Researchers found people who purchase eco-friendly "green" products are more likely to lie, cheat, and steal. Julie Watts reports.
Toyota Questions Runaway SoCal Prius Story
A Toyota spokesperson urged examination of James Sikes' account of his runaway Prius incident near a San Diego highway on March 8, citing 'significant inconsistencies' in a news conference Monday.
Raw Video: Toyota Findings On Runaway SoCal Prius
A Toyota spokesperson urged examination of James Sikes' account of his runaway Prius incident near a San Diego highway on March 8, citing 'significant inconsistencies' in a news conference Monday.
Toyota To Report On Runaway Prius
Early findings in the investigation of the San Diego runaway Prius were expected to be released by Toyota Monday. Anna Duckworth reports.
Computerized Cars Mean More Toyota-style Snafus
Todd Oppenheimer, author of "The Flickering Mind," talks with Phil Matier about Toyota's latest problems with the Prius as well as modern society's ever-expanding reliance on technology.
Car Reg Fee Hike Ballot Measure To Pay For Roads
Transportation agencies around the Bay Area are considering a ballot measure to raise vehicle fees by 10 dollars a year. The money would go toward fixing roads and improving public transit.
Maine Considering Warning For Cell Phones
Could your cell phone be hazardous to your health? The Maine state legislature is considering a bill that would affix a warning label to cell phones. They would be the first in the nation to do so. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports.
Health Video
Health Care Proposal Gains Ground
Two more Democrats have voiced their support for the health care reform bill. As the debate heats up, approval still isn't a sure thing. Allen Martin reports.
HealthWatch: Three Green Foods To Eat
On Saint Patrick's Day, there's a lot of wearing of the green. What about eating green instead? Not green beer, but these three green foods that are not vegetables. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Dems Work To Line Up Needed Healthcare Votes
President Barack Obama's much-challenged health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker became the first to switch his opposition, and Catholic nuns publicly broke with the bishops to declare their support.
Deadly Drug Killing U.K. Teens, Moving Into U.S.
Mephedrone, a legal drug that known as "Meow Meow," can be bought on the internet. The high is similar to ecstasy, but some young people in the United Kingdom have died after using the drug.
Raw Video: Kucinich Vows To Support Health Bill
President Barack Obama's health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, became the first to switch his opposition and declare support for the current plan.
Health Care Battle Heats Up Ahead Of Vote
The battle over health care reform heats up, days before Congress is set to debate the massive proposal. Meanwhile, Democrats may not even use a direct vote to approve the plan. Allen Martin reports.
Blue Cross Ordered To Pay SoCal Man's Transplant
Blue Cross of California has been ordered to reimburse a Southern California man after he went out of state for his liver transplant. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Cloves May Be Key To Mediterranean Diet
Scientist believe that cloves may be one of the main reasons that the Mediterranean diet is proving to be healthy for your heart. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
How Does Reconciliation Work In Congress?
Michael in Oakland asked this Good Question: What is the concept of "reconciliation" Congress is discussing with respect to voting on health care? Ken Bastida reports.
Local News Video
Union Members Ratify NUMMI Closure Plan
Union workers at the closing NUMMI auto plant in Fremont approved a severance package Wednesday. Robert Lyles reports.
SFO Attacks Rival Airports In New Ad Campaign
There are good travel experiences, and there are some bad ones. An ad campaign is talking up the good of San Francisco International while taking swipes at other airports.
How Did The Tri-Valley Get Its Name?
It's a region in the Bay Area not as easy to explain as the South Bay or East Bay. But Jim Brown of Dublin wanted the answer to this Good Question: Why is Tri-Valley called the Tri-Valley? Ken Bastida reports.
Player Makes NCAA Trip To SJ Despite Losing Mom
Just hours after Murray State learned they were playing in the NCAA Tournament, Picasso Simmons lost his mother in a car crash. He made the trip to San Jose despite the devastating loss. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
Jefferson Award Winner: Diane Solinger
As Executive Director of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, Diane Solinger teaches companies how to be good citizens. Solinger helps businesses develop charitable giving and volunteer programs. Sharon Chin reports.
Santa Cruz May End Downtown Dog Ban
Officials in Santa Cruz may soon end a three-decade ban on dogs along downtown streets. Thuy Vu reports.
Ex-Vegan Targeted In SF Pie Attack
Former vegan Lierre Keith was targeted by militant vegans during a pie attack in San Francisco over the weekend. Mike Sugerman reports.
Poll Finds Governor's Race A Dead Heat
The latest Field Poll on the governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman effectively tied with Democrat Jerry Brown. The poll has Whitman leading Brown 46-43 percent, within the margin of error. Hank Plante reports.
Matier: West Dublin BART Delayed As Costs Balloon
The new West Dublin BART station should have been open by now. But the project has been delayed and costs have ballooned to more than $100 million. Phil Matier reports.
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Pets and Animals
Santa Cruz May End Downtown Dog Ban
Officials in Santa Cruz may soon end a three-decade ban on dogs along downtown streets. Thuy Vu reports.
Pit Bulls Seized From East Oakland Home
Nearly two dozen injured pit bulls were seized from a home in East Oakland. Investigators say it's not the first time Animal Control has been there. Sherry Hu reports.
Raw Video: A Baby Elephant Walk In Australia
The newest addition to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a baby elephant nicknamed Mr. Shuffles, explored his enclosure in his first public appearance outdoors on Sunday.
All-Black Penguin Is One-In-A-Zillion
Aow rare is an all-black penguin? It's a one-in-a-zillion mutation, scientists say. On a recent trip for National Geographic to Antarctica, an editor spotted one and got pictures and video of it.
Limited Salmon Fishing May Be Allowed Off Calif.
California chinook salmon fishing is likely to be allowed this year after two straight closed fishing seasons - but with restrictions, according to recommendations released Thursday by a federal panel.
Amazing Shark Photographer Can't Get Close Enough
Imagine being inches away from a shark underwater out in the open sea with just a camera and no other protection. Meet amateur shark photographer Don Carpenter who travels the world to take underwater pictures of sharks in their natural habitat.
SJ's Happy Hollow To Re-Open After Green Remodel
After being closed for nearly two years, San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is finally getting ready to reopen. The $72 million makeover has turned the zoo into greenest of its kind in America. Jeffrey Schaub reports.
SF Zoo Seeks Solution For Polar Bear Blues
The San Francisco Zoo is looking to get rid of the blues for their aging polar bears. Veterinarians suggest extra stimulation and redecorating the bears' habitat.
Health Care Proposal Gains Ground
Two more Democrats have voiced their support for the health care reform bill. As the debate heats up, approval still isn't a sure thing. Allen Martin reports.
Poll Finds Governor's Race A Dead Heat
The latest Field Poll on the governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman effectively tied with Democrat Jerry Brown. The poll has Whitman leading Brown 46-43 percent, within the margin of error. Hank Plante reports.
Raw Video: Meg Whitman On Latest Field Poll
Republican Meg Whitman talks to CBS 5's Hank Plante about the latest Field Poll which shows her in a dead heat with Democrat Jerry Brown.
Raw Video: Jerry Brown On Latest Field Poll
Democrat Jerry Brown spoke to CBS 5's Hank Plante about Wednesday's Field Poll results which show Brown in a dead heat with Republican challenger Meg Whitman.
Raw Video: Kucinich Vows To Support Health Bill
President Barack Obama's health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, became the first to switch his opposition and declare support for the current plan.
Health Care Battle Heats Up Ahead Of Vote
The battle over health care reform heats up, days before Congress is set to debate the massive proposal. Meanwhile, Democrats may not even use a direct vote to approve the plan. Allen Martin reports.
Poizner's Comments Spark Controversy At SJ School
Republican candidate for governor Steve Poizner once taught at Mt. Pleasant High in San Jose. But his comments about the school during a recent debate have sparked controversy there. Kiet Do reports.
What Does The Lieutenant Governor Really Do?
While we typically know what the governor does, the same can't be said for the second in command. Brian Neal of San Francisco asked this Good Question: What does the lieutenant governor really do? Ken Bastida reports.
Calif. Assembly Speaker Gives Raise To Top Aides
At a time when the state is making drastic cuts, Assembly Speaker John Perez is being criticized for giving raises to members of his staff. Koula Gianulias reports.
Player Makes NCAA Trip To SJ Despite Losing Mom
Just hours after Murray State learned they were playing in the NCAA Tournament, Picasso Simmons lost his mother in a car crash. He made the trip to San Jose despite the devastating loss. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
San Jose Council Decides On Soccer Stadium
A plan to build a stadium for the Earthquakes soccer team moves forward after approval from the San Jose City Council. Robert Lyles reports.
Marin Teen In Coma After Line Drive To The Head
The controversial use of metal baseball bats in youth sports is back in the news after Marin Catholic pitcher Gunner Sandberg was hospitalized following a line drive that struck him in the head last week. Don Knapp reports.
Cal, St. Marys Seeded Into NCAA Tournament
Cal Berkeley's Men, and St. Marys Men anxiously awaited seeding results during Selection Sunday for the NCAA tournament. Both teams made it in.
High Hopes For Oakland Track Phenom
Ashton Purvis, a senior at St. Elizabeth High School in Oakland is known for her blazing speed on the track. Bound for the University of Miami, she has Olympic hopes. Gary Gelfand reports.
Special Reports
Politicians, Peers Pay Tribute To Walter Cronkite
As news of Walter Cronkite's death spread, tributes to the legendary anchorman poured in from across the country - from public figures whose lives and careers he covered, from competing journalists and broadcast peers, and from the public.
CBS President On Cronkite The 'Babe Ruth' Of News
Walter Cronkite was the public face of CBS News for decades. He remains a source of pride for all of us at CBS to this day. Here with some personal thoughts about that is CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves.
Walter Cronkite In His Own Words
For half a century, Walter Cronkite told it the way it was, delivering the news straight and unvarnished. Among the pioneers who built television news from the ground up, he forged a special bond with audiences.
Ted Koppel Calls Cronkite A 'National Town Crier'
Some observations on Walter Cronkite and his reputation now from former ABC "Nightline" anchor Ted Koppel. Walter Cronkite was the man for whom the term "anchor" was created.
Walter Cronkite: The Anchor's Anchor
He was the broadcaster for whom the word "anchorman" was coined. Veteran CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite died Friday evening at the age of 92. He played a role in our national life like no other broadcast journalist.
Cronkite: Trusted Guide Through History
Walter Cronkite, who personified television journalism for more than a generation as anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," has died Friday night in New York. He was 92.
"Why Doesn't My TV Work?" A DTV Guide
Sue Kwon hosts this half-hour special on the transition to digital tv. It covers what happens on June 12, 2009 and how to prepare. Note, you will see 15 seconds of black between segments.
Detective In JFK Assassination Speaks Out
He survived Pearl Harbor only to survive another tragedy in American history. Everyone today knows him as the man in the white suit and white hat. He was the key detective in the JFK assasination case.
JFK Had Joyful Day Before 1963 Tragedy
Dallas will be forever tied to the death of President John F. Kennedy. But Fort Worth is remembered as the start of what appeared to be a promising day.
Doctor Who Treated JFK Talks
He is perhaps best known for leading a team of surgeons who separated conjoined Egyptian twins in 2003. But Dr. Kenneth Salyer has another place in history, having treated President John F. Kennedy.
Water Cooler
Ex-Vegan Targeted In SF Pie Attack
Former vegan Lierre Keith was targeted by militant vegans during a pie attack in San Francisco over the weekend. Mike Sugerman reports.
Sacto Car Wash Gets IRS Visit Over 4 Cents
A Sacramento-area car wash owner was surprised to find IRS agents at his doorstep to collect four cents of back taxes. Checkey Beckford reports.
Fiorina's New Ad Talk Of GOP Convention
Following a bizarre ad attacking rival Tom Campbell, Carly Fiorina's campaign mocks Democrat Barbara Boxer. Dubbed the "Hindenboxer," it became the talk of last weekend's State Republican Convention. Hank Plante reports.
Doctors Use Neck Muscle To Plump Up Lips
Plastic surgeons are testing a new technique using a piece of muscle from the neck that promises to give women lush lips. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Sacramento Businessman Gets 4 Cent Back Tax Bill
A Sacramento business owner got a personal visit from IRS agents, informing him he needed to pay his back taxes, totaling four pennies. Checkie Beckford reports.
Raw Video: A Baby Elephant Walk In Australia
The newest addition to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a baby elephant nicknamed Mr. Shuffles, explored his enclosure in his first public appearance outdoors on Sunday.
Raw Video: Chicago River Dyed Green
A Saint Patrick's Day tradition continued in Chicago Saturday. Tens of thousands gathered in mist and fog to see the Chicago River dyed green. It's been happening every year since 1962.
Computerized Cars Mean More Toyota-style Snafus
Todd Oppenheimer, author of "The Flickering Mind," talks with Phil Matier about Toyota's latest problems with the Prius as well as modern society's ever-expanding reliance on technology.
Fiorina 'HindenBoxer' Ad Wows State GOP Convention
At the Calif. Republican convention in Santa Clara Saturday, senatorial candidate Carly Fiorina mocked Sen. Barbara Boxer in a new TV ad called "Hot Air" that shows Boxer as a bizarre talking dirigible.
All-Black Penguin Is One-In-A-Zillion
Aow rare is an all-black penguin? It's a one-in-a-zillion mutation, scientists say. On a recent trip for National Geographic to Antarctica, an editor spotted one and got pictures and video of it.
