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
3rd person reported dead from toppled tree during Bay Area bomb cyclone storm
A third person appears to have died in the Bay Area from a fallen tree during a violent storm packing gale-force winds that left widespread destruction Tuesday across the region.
'It looked apocalyptic'; Bay Area slowly recovers from deadly windstorm
If you need any reminder of the sheer force of Mother Nature, just drive down any street, in any San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
Mudslide triggers evacuation in Woodside neighborhood
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
Update: Arrest made in fatal Concord mall shooting; Second suspect still at large
A 19-year-old Martinez man has been arrested and a second suspect remained at large Wednesday after a Concord mall shooting left one man dead and a second hospitalized.
Windswept chaos: Flying couch; high-rise windows damaged; toppled trees
Four people were injured by toppling trees, a couch went airborne, blown off a high-rise balcony, and barges broke loose to slam into the Third St. bridge as an epic windstorm swept through San Francisco.
Cars still difficult to afford as demand, interest rates drive up prices
The average price of a new car hovers around $50,000, while used cars cost about $28,000.
New round of rain, damaging winds batters Bay Area, Central Coast
Severe wind gusts were ripping through the Bay Area and Central Coast as a new rainstorm descended on an already soaked and weather-damaged region.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Update: All eastbound Bay Bridge lanes reopened hours after big rig overturns
An overturned big rig on the Bay Bridge Tuesday afternoon blocked multiple lanes of traffic in the eastbound direction out of San Francisco, grinding the evening commute to a halt for hours until it was cleared.
Our Stories Define Us
More
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Will San Francisco's downtown shake off the pandemic blues?
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
Update: Mission District business owner frustrated over rampant crime in neighborhood
A small business owner in San Francisco's Mission District on Monday said she has seen little or no improvement since she and other merchants declared a state of emergency in the neighborhood last month.
Stanford soccer star's tragic death intensifies attention on mental health
A tragedy in the San Francisco Bay Area was the spark a group of California teens needed to do something about breaking the stigma associated with youth mental illness and how to react in an emotional crisis.
Oakland installs barriers in neighborhood victimized by brazen prostitution
The city of Oakland is installing traffic diverters near San Antonio Park to curb soliciting in the area.
S.F. composers meld sound with science for new perspective on Alzheimer's
Composers at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music teamed up with UCSF neuroscientists to create music that provides a new way to study dementia.
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
Crews working to repair storm damage including slide on I-580
Crews working to repair storm damage including slide on I-580
Bay Area awakens to wide spread storm damage
If you need any reminder of the sheer force of Mother Nature, just drive down any street, in any San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Clearing skies later in the day
PIX Now -- Wednesday morning headlines from KPIX newsroom
Top stories to start your day
Windstorm chaos in San Francisco: Flying couch; blown out high-rise windows
A couch was carried airborne during the height of Tuesday's storm in San Francisco
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
Colon cancer cases rising in young adults
The American Cancer Society reports an 11% increase in colorectal cancer cases among adults age 55 and younger from 1995 until now. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Neha Narula, primary care physician at Stanford Health Care, about the symptoms to look out for, as well as the risk factors
Shareholders of Silicon Valley Bank file class action lawsuit
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks San Jose State University Assistant Professor Matthew Faulkner how and why SVB failed, what's the difference between the new government plan and a bailout, and what's next for SVB customers
March is National Kidney Month
During this National Kidney Month, CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian, Medical Director of Adult Emergency Medicine at Stanford Hospital, about the possible symptoms of kidney disease, the risk factors, and the kids of health problems that kidney disease can cause
Unemployment rate remains at 50 year low
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick if the latest jobs numbers are in line with what we should expect, and how the number of tech layoffs lately compare to numbers in other sectors
Silicon Valley Bank shut down by regulators
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation said it has taken possession of Silicon Valley Bank. The reason, it said, was "inadequate liquidity and insolvency." CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about the reasons behind the collapse
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on Oakland ransomware attack
Davis Hake, Co-Founder and VP of Policy at Resilience, joins CBS News Bay Area anchor Reed Cowan to discuss the type of information that could be compromised beyond city employee data, and best practices to protect our personal information
SF & Peninsula News
More SF & Peninsula News
Mudslide triggers evacuation in Woodside neighborhood
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
Windswept chaos: Flying couch; high-rise windows damaged; toppled trees
Four people were injured by toppling trees, a couch went airborne, blown off a high-rise balcony, and barges broke loose to slam into the Third St. bridge as an epic windstorm swept through San Francisco.
Update: All eastbound Bay Bridge lanes reopened hours after big rig overturns
An overturned big rig on the Bay Bridge Tuesday afternoon blocked multiple lanes of traffic in the eastbound direction out of San Francisco, grinding the evening commute to a halt for hours until it was cleared.
Lose barges damage, close 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco
The 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco is shut to through traffic after being struck by barges and damaged, San Francisco Public Works said at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought high winds to the region, according to the utility.
East Bay News
More East Bay News
Update: Arrest made in fatal Concord mall shooting; Second suspect still at large
A 19-year-old Martinez man has been arrested and a second suspect remained at large Wednesday after a Concord mall shooting left one man dead and a second hospitalized.
Collapsed retaining wall brings lane closures, major delays to I-580
Tuesday night saw a soggy evening commute across the Bay Area with downed trees and wet roads leading to slow downs along many of the busiest freeways.
Downed tree derails Amtrak train near Martinez
A tree fell onto an Amtrak train in Contra Costa County Tuesday afternoon, causing it to derail, according to authorities.
Update: Eastbound I-580 roadway crack near Livermore forces lane closure
Caltrans crews battled winds and rain Tuesday as they raced to repair a crack and small landslide that has forced the closure of two eastbound lanes on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore.
Antioch police identify man suspected in stabbing of pregnant woman, kids
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
South Bay News
More South Bay News
More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Family disturbance leads to standoff in San Jose neighborhood; Suspect arrested
A family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood Tuesday morning led to a large police response and an eventual arrest of a suspect, police said.
Crash along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz Mountains kills 1
A fatal traffic collision is causing delays on northbound state Highway 17 near El Rancho Drive in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday morning.
Car hits and injures 2 pedestrians in San Jose; 1 in critical condition
Police in San Jose are currently at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians Monday evening that left one pedestrian in critical condition, authorities said.
Flooded-out Pajaro residents, evacuees frustrated over pace of levee repairs
Residents of Pajaro -- both those who evacuated and those who remained in their homes -- say they're growing increasingly frustrated with the county's response to devastating flooding.
North Bay News
More North Bay News
More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Sonoma County raises living wage to $17.65/hour; 2nd hike in a year
Amid rising inflation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved raising the county's Living Wage for the second time in three months, to $17.65 an hour.
Four arrested in connection with Vallejo business burglary
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
Stabbing injures 3 in Antioch; Suspect in custody
Three people were injured -- including a 35-year-old pregnant woman, a 14-year-old and 11-year-old -- and a 37-year-old suspect was in custody after a Saturday afternoon stabbing in Antioch.
Women's Military History Week commemorated at Vallejo event
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
First Alert Weather
More
3rd person reported dead from toppled tree during Bay Area bomb cyclone storm
A third person appears to have died in the Bay Area from a fallen tree during a violent storm packing gale-force winds that left widespread destruction Tuesday across the region.
'It looked apocalyptic'; Bay Area slowly recovers from deadly windstorm
If you need any reminder of the sheer force of Mother Nature, just drive down any street, in any San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
Mudslide triggers evacuation in Woodside neighborhood
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
Windswept chaos: Flying couch; high-rise windows damaged; toppled trees
Four people were injured by toppling trees, a couch went airborne, blown off a high-rise balcony, and barges broke loose to slam into the Third St. bridge as an epic windstorm swept through San Francisco.
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Clearing skies later in the day
New round of rain, damaging winds batters Bay Area, Central Coast
Severe wind gusts were ripping through the Bay Area and Central Coast as a new rainstorm descended on an already soaked and weather-damaged region.
Update: All eastbound Bay Bridge lanes reopened hours after big rig overturns
An overturned big rig on the Bay Bridge Tuesday afternoon blocked multiple lanes of traffic in the eastbound direction out of San Francisco, grinding the evening commute to a halt for hours until it was cleared.
Lose barges damage, close 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco
The 3rd Street Bridge in San Francisco is shut to through traffic after being struck by barges and damaged, San Francisco Public Works said at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Bay Area Bridge Builders
More
Women's Military History Week commemorated at Vallejo event
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
Healdsburg winemaker paving a path for women in the wine industry
Among the more than 4,200 wineries in California, only 14% reported a woman as their lead winemaker, according to a recent study. But women are making huge strides in the wine industry, including one out of Healdsburg.
Intimate look at 1st women on U.S. Supreme Court in 'JUSTICE: A New Musical'
Happening now at Marin Theater Company in Mill Valley, a world premiere of "JUSTICE: A New Musical" highlighting three iconic women, first women to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
'Mamasan' helps Larkspur's Fukusuke Restaurant persevere with family touch
As ordering through QR codes at restaurants, added service fees, and shorter menus become the norm when dining out, small independent restaurants are facing enormous challenges to keep customers satisfied.
Bay Area medical professionals see flood of patients on El Salvador medical mission
A group of medical professionals from the Bay Area took some time out of their normally busy schedules to see a flood of patients over the course of a week-long medical mission in El Salvador.
Kids In Crisis
More
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youth
Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
Kids in Crisis: Stanford's Dr. Shea Fedigan gradually returning your child to the post-pandemic scho
Stanford's Dr. Shea Fedigan on the slow and steady approach to return your child to the post pandemic school environment
Politics
More
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
San Francisco city leaders promise action after multiple violent incidents involving youth
San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.
SVB collapse: CalPERS, public pension losses from bank failures seen as minor
When two tech-linked U.S. banks failed this month, among the investors who lost millions were public-sector pension funds responsible for ensuring the retirements of teachers, firefighters and other government workers.
Sonoma County raises living wage to $17.65/hour; 2nd hike in a year
Amid rising inflation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved raising the county's Living Wage for the second time in three months, to $17.65 an hour.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
Latest Stories
More Latest Stories
3rd person reported dead from toppled tree during Bay Area bomb cyclone storm
A third person appears to have died in the Bay Area from a fallen tree during a violent storm packing gale-force winds that left widespread destruction Tuesday across the region.
'It looked apocalyptic'; Bay Area slowly recovers from deadly windstorm
If you need any reminder of the sheer force of Mother Nature, just drive down any street, in any San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
Mudslide triggers evacuation in Woodside neighborhood
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
Update: Arrest made in fatal Concord mall shooting; Second suspect still at large
A 19-year-old Martinez man has been arrested and a second suspect remained at large Wednesday after a Concord mall shooting left one man dead and a second hospitalized.
Windswept chaos: Flying couch; high-rise windows damaged; toppled trees
Four people were injured by toppling trees, a couch went airborne, blown off a high-rise balcony, and barges broke loose to slam into the Third St. bridge as an epic windstorm swept through San Francisco.
Health
More Health
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
Microplastics pollution found in fresh-fallen Sierra snow and Lake Tahoe
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Newsom: State will co-manufacture insulin, slashing costs
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
Bay Area Crime
More Bay Area Crime
Update: Arrest made in fatal Concord mall shooting; Second suspect still at large
A 19-year-old Martinez man has been arrested and a second suspect remained at large Wednesday after a Concord mall shooting left one man dead and a second hospitalized.
San Francisco city leaders promise action after multiple violent incidents involving youth
San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.
Family disturbance leads to standoff in San Jose neighborhood; Suspect arrested
A family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood Tuesday morning led to a large police response and an eventual arrest of a suspect, police said.
Afterschool violence has San Francisco teens living in fear
A student brawl at an after school hangout spot in San Francisco is putting the spotlight on the much larger problem of violence on campus that has some kids afraid of their classmates.
Update: Police locate allegedly abducted child, arrest mother in Daly City
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
Our Stories Define Us
More Our Stories Define Us
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Will San Francisco's downtown shake off the pandemic blues?
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
LGBTQ+
More LGBTQ+
Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Photos: Rising indie folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers plays Bill Graham Civic
Indie folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers recently brought her "Feral Joy" tour to the Bay Area, headlining the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to a sold-out house on March 5.
Photos: Explosive punk band Turnstile ignites crowd at the Warfield
Rising punk outfit Turnstile played to a capacity crowd at the Warfield in San Francisco Wednesday night, sharing the stage with support acts jpegmafia and Non Plus Temps.
Photos: Rare winter storm delivers snow across the Bay Area
The dusting of snow the Bay Area received Thursday morning was nothing compared to the winter wonderland the cold front brought to the region Thursday evening into Friday.
Photos: NBA Champion Golden State Warriors visit the White House
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House on Tuesday. The Warriors have won four championships in eight years, but they didn't visit the White House while Donald Trump was president. "The Golden State Warriors are always welcome in this White House," Biden said. He also honored Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as "one of the great sportsmen of our time."
Photos: Overnight atmospheric river triggers widespread flooding across Northern California
Bay Area residents were dealing with flooding and mudslides across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties after the latest storm powered over Northern California.
Jefferson Awards
More Jefferson Awards
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland native shares love of golf with underserved youth
This week's Jefferson Award winner is an Oakland native who wants to introduce as many young people as he can to the sport that he says changed the course of his life.
Students Rising Above
More Students Rising Above
Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.