CBS News Live
CBS News Bay Area: Local News, Weather & More
CBS News Bay Area
Breaking Local News, First Alert Weather & Community Journalism
Top Stories
More
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
A Monterey County man and his dog are safe after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding off the coast Wednesday morning.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Students to honor Clayton middle schooler after death following football practice
Students at Clayton's Diablo View Middle School will wear light blue on Thursday's first day of the school year in honor of Braden Fahey, the student who died last weekend after losing consciousness after a youth football practice Friday evening at Clayton Valley Charter High School.
Nightmare 6th inning dooms Giants in 13-7 loss to Padres
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola's two-run homer capped a seven-run rally — all with two outs — that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Victim in Oakland shooting succumbs to injuries at hospital
The victim of a shooting on the 1400 block of Webster Street in Oakland succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Wednesday morning.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Santa Clara County looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws that enable law enforcement to confiscate the firearms of people who may pose a threat to themselves or others. Devin Fehely reports. (8/10/22)
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster teens, young adults path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year. Sharon Chin reports.
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
On Thursday, expect near normal summer temperatures, with highs in the 60s along the coast, up to the low 90s inland. Temperatures are expected to warm up into early next week, as high pressure moves in. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (8/10/22)
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
Sara Donchey reports on latest shark attack near Monterey Bay (8-10-2022)
Nebraska mother, teenager face charges in teen's abortion after police obtain their Facebook DMs
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
UC Berkeley Scientists create an experimental Covid treatment
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino talks to Dr. Anders Naar, professor of Metabolic Biology at UC Berkeley on their latest experimental therapeutic treatment for Covid that could eventually make treatment easier.
Stanford Health Care Doctor discusses the monkeypox vaccine
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino interviews Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, clinical professor of medicine at Stanford Health Care, to explain the monkeypox vaccine and if there are any potential side effects.
Possible Defense Strategy for Cain Velasquez
KPIX 5's Kiet Do, talks to the Stanford Criminal Justice Center about possible legal strategies for Cain Velasquez, the former MMA fighter accused of attempted murder.
Sen. Scott Wiener discusses monkeypox emergency
In a one-on-one interview, CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) about the Biden Administration's public health emergency declaration over monkeypox, and if he thinks it's too little, too late
San Jose mayor calls for change in COVID-era jail policy
In a one-on-one interview with CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo provides an update on the policy that he referred to as a 'revolving door' at the Santa Clara County jail that allowed for the early release of inmates
New strategy to tackle violence in Oakland
In a one-on-one interview, CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asked Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf about a new $6 million grant meant to help prevent violence before it happens. Mayor Schaaf also discussed the state Senate's passage of a bill to allow safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, and the new lawsuit filed against the Oakland A's proposed Howard Terminal ballpark.
What's ahead for the rest of wildfire season
First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck walks us through what lies ahead for the rest of wildfire season.
Stanford doctor explains how COVID-19 symptoms are changing
CBS News Bay Area anchor Amanda Starrantino asks Dr. Neha Narula with Stanford Health Care how the symptoms of omicron infections differ from symptoms of earlier variants of the virus, including loss of smell and taste.
SF & Peninsula News
More SF & Peninsula News
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Felony charges filed against suspect who attacked former SF commissioner Chew
San Francisco District Attorney's Office has filed felony charges against a suspect who was arrested after he "violently attacked" former SF commissioner Greg Chew earlier this month.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
Shooting in SF Visitacion Valley leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
A shooting in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood early Wednesday morning left a male victim with life-threatening injuries, police said.
East Bay News
More East Bay News
Students to honor Clayton middle schooler after death following football practice
Students at Clayton's Diablo View Middle School will wear light blue on Thursday's first day of the school year in honor of Braden Fahey, the student who died last weekend after losing consciousness after a youth football practice Friday evening at Clayton Valley Charter High School.
Victim in Oakland shooting succumbs to injuries at hospital
The victim of a shooting on the 1400 block of Webster Street in Oakland succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Wednesday morning.
Person of interest sought in April fatal shooting in Hayward
Police in Hayward released a sketch Wednesday of a person of interest in a fatal shooting earlier this year.
Parents confront Mayor Schaaf at Oakland town hall meeting
At the first of 3 town hall meetings hosted by Mayor Schaaf, the subject of Parker Elementary School lead to the most heated exchange.
Big rig driver may face charges in Berkeley freeway overramp crash
A South San Francisco truck driver may face misdemeanor hit-and-run charges following a crash last month into a freeway overpass in Berkeley that caused an estimated $2.1 million in damage.
South Bay News
More South Bay News
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
A Monterey County man and his dog are safe after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding off the coast Wednesday morning.
Santa Rosa city council votes to cap short-term rentals
Following a surge of applications for - and complaints against short-term rentals, Santa Rosa lawmakers voted to put a cap on the number operating in the city.
Lost dog wearing Gilroy tags found in small German village
Police are trying to figure out how a dog wearing a Gilroy license tag wound up lost in a small German village.
North Bay News
More North Bay News
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Delivery truck plows into multiple vehicles on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa; 1 dead
One person died after a delivery truck crashed into the back of a vehicle and then struck four other vehicles on state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Update: Crews stop progress of vehicle and vegetation fire in Lake County
Crews in the North Bay have stopped the progress of a multiple vehicle fire that spread to vegetation near Kelseyville Wednesday afternoon
Gulch Fire burns vegetation in Lakeville east of Petaluma
A vegetation fire burned about three acres east of Petaluma near the community of Lakeville in Sonoma County Tuesday afternoon before fire crew contained it.
North Bay crews douse garbage fire after truck dumps burning load in Windsor
Crews in Sonoma County were able to extinguish a garbage fire in Windsor Tuesday after a truck had to dump its burning load by a park.
First Alert Weather
More
First Alert Weather
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
On Thursday, expect near normal summer temperatures, with highs in the 60s along the coast, up to the low 90s inland. Temperatures are expected to warm up into early next week, as high pressure moves in. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (8/10/22)
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Temperatures begin to warm up for the inland communities
Bay Area Bridge Builders
More
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
Pleasanton retirement community duo spend days as the 'Fix-It Guys' for fellow residents
Of the 79,201 residents of Pleasanton, only two are known as the Fix-It Guys: 80-year-old Rick Levesque and 95-year-old Phil Wire.
Golden Gate Cookie Factory celebrates sixty years of good fortunes
Sixty years ago, the Chan family came to the Bay Area and focused on creating good fortune. That fortune has become the heart of every cookie at The Golden Gate Cookie Company.
49ers
More
Trey Lance's high school coach heaps praise on former student
As the 49ers enter a new era with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, the coach of the small Minnesota high school who watched him grow looks back.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
49er Faithful pack team's open training camp practices
49ers fans packed the practice field next to Levi's Stadium for one of the team's final open training camp days. It's a fan's dream come true: an intimate, close-up view of the players and the opportunity to meet the players and get their autographs.
Longtime 49ers photographer Michael Zagaris chronicles Bay Area sports, music history
When the San Francisco 49ers take the field for their first preseason game this week, on the sidelines again will be team photographer Michael Zagaris, who has been photographing the NFL for 60 years, including decades with the 49ers.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Monkeypox Outbreak
More
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
California leaders meet on monkeypox outbreak, blast federal preparedness
State Sen. Scott Wiener led the first meeting of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox on Tuesday afternoon, blasting how federal officials have handled the outbreak..
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
Bay Area State Sen. Wiener to chair legislative monkeypox committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was appointed chair of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox, he announced Wednesday.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
San Francisco health officials running low on monkeypox vaccine
As the demand for shots surges, San Francisco public health officials said Wednesday they would only be able to give the monkeypox vaccine to those with appointments on Thursday.
Politics
More
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins denies $100K payment was for Boudin recall effort
San Francisco's new District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing some ethics questions after it was revealed she took a paid consultant job for a non-profit linked to the effort to recall her predecessor.
Parents confront Mayor Schaaf at Oakland town hall meeting
At the first of 3 town hall meetings hosted by Mayor Schaaf, the subject of Parker Elementary School lead to the most heated exchange.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Santa Rosa city council votes to cap short-term rentals
Following a surge of applications for - and complaints against short-term rentals, Santa Rosa lawmakers voted to put a cap on the number operating in the city.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf in hot seat over Parker Elementary at first town hall meeting
Mayor Libby Schaaf invited residents to tell her what they think is wrong with the city. Katie Nielsen tells us what they had to say.
Latest Stories
More Latest Stories
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
A Monterey County man and his dog are safe after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding off the coast Wednesday morning.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Health
More Health
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
California leaders meet on monkeypox outbreak, blast federal preparedness
State Sen. Scott Wiener led the first meeting of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox on Tuesday afternoon, blasting how federal officials have handled the outbreak..
Bay Area Crime
More Bay Area Crime
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Victim in Oakland shooting succumbs to injuries at hospital
The victim of a shooting on the 1400 block of Webster Street in Oakland succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Wednesday morning.
Searchers release surveillance camera photo of missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni
Hours before she disappeared, an image of missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni was recorded on a surveillance camera at a Truckee business.
KPIX Special Reports
More KPIX Special Reports
Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
LGBTQ+
More LGBTQ+
Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Photos: Machine Gun Kelly lands at Oakland Arena
Rapper turned pop-punk star Machine Gun Kelly played the Oakland Arena with support from Avril Lavigne and Willow on July 19.
Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
Jefferson Awards
More Jefferson Awards
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
Students Rising Above
More Students Rising Above
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.