Mary Lee

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Lee

On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology. In the beautiful Salinas foothills, NASA researchers based out of the Ames Research Center in Mountain View had turned this private land into their very own live experiment. Their mission is to help crews fight fires from the air both day and night, sending all types of aircraft in the sky 24/7.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Lee

Thousands came out to downtown San Jose today for Holi Fest. Vibrant colors exploded over Discovery Meadow Park. Holi Fest is an Indian festival that welcomes spring and celebrates new beginnings, new hope, unity and diversity. From little ones to the young at heart, thousands came out to the massive color party to celebrate Holi. It's especially important to Silki Madan, who moved to the Bay Area 12 years ago. She said Holi reminds her of home.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Lee

Waterfalls at South Bay’s Uvas Creek Park flow after recent rain MORGAN HILL — After a dry start to winter, our storms last month in February and now in March are a welcome sight. One of the benefits of our recent rain is the rushing waterfalls around the Bay Area including Uvas Canyon County Park in Santa Clara County. "So, we can walk right up to the trailhead from up that way," said Jesse Baptista, Santa Clara County Park Ranger.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Lee

To celebrate Women's History and Empowerment Month this March, the Golden State Warriors partnered with an Alameda County nonprofit and e-commerce company Rakuten to encourage and empower girls in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math. The collaboration gave more than a dozen middle school girls an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes tour of the Golden Gate Bridge from the bridge's own female engineers.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Lee

As part of the NBA All-Star Weekend, Morehouse College and Tuskegee University basketball teams took to the court today at Oakland Arena for the NBA HBCU Classic. This is Jordan Cummings' first time at the Oakland Arena. "It's amazing just the stage presence," Cummings said. "It's everything. It truly is one of a kind."Cummings came here with his Bay Area mentorship organization Youth Utilizing Power and Praise to watch the NBA HBCU Classic.