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The California Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the death penalty but upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of three murders committed during a home-invasion robbery in Salinas in 1994.
Alameda County DA Nancy O'Malley is expected to announce Friday whether any East Bay law enforcement officers involved in a notorious sex scandal will face criminal charges.
A growing number of thieves are targeting farmers in California's Central Valley by stealing bee hives, but those farmers are planning to fight back with a sting operation of their own.
A man connected with four of nearly a dozen shootings on cars along a major South San Jose road within a three-month span appeared in Santa Clara County Superior Court Thursday afternoon.
An Apple employee has filed a lawsuit against the Westfield Valley Fair Mall, a security company and two guards after a frightening confrontation captured on cellphone video.
Santa Cruz is taking action to clean up a portion of the San Lorenzo River that was the scene of a recent shooting.
A 56-year-old transient suspected of trying to kidnap two women he assaulted in San Jose last week was arraigned in court Wednesday.
Officials at San Jose State University were trying to answer questions Wednesday about a professor who remained on the job after a campus investigation determined he sexually harassed a student.
Palo Alto Police have arrested a man accused of setting fire to a hotel room and later threatening officers with a knife.
Authorities say a GPS tracker revealed the vehicle of an arson suspect was at the scene of a destructive wildfire about a minute before it started.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for two people who got into a head on collision with a patrol car during a chase in Oakland, injuring the officer.
Members of an East Bay family face prosecution for assault and battery after they allegedly attacked employees of a Sausalito restaurant Saturday evening, Sausalito police said.
There are concerns about security at upcoming 49ers games at Levi's Stadium after the Santa Clara Police Union threatened to boycott working there over Colin Kaepernick's protests.
An FBI team prepared Tuesday to excavate a site on the edge of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in hope of finding the remains of a student who vanished more than 20 years ago.
A report of shots fired and an armed man having a psychotic breakdown last week led police in San Francisco to the alleged shooter and an arsenal of 57 firearms including semi-automatic rifles and machine guns, authorities said.
It's a scene Bill Crislip has relived repeatedly for more than 25 years: a hit-and-run that killed his friend as he watched in stunned disbelief.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
Drivers who rely on 19th Avenue in San Francisco should expect delays this Memorial Day weekend, as repaving work will close a section of the roadway.
San Francisco's "canine court" is expected to reopen after a year without hearings for vicious and dangerous dog cases.
With the World Cup coming to the Bay Area, local youth players say they've been waiting for this moment their whole lives.
It's a scene Bill Crislip has relived repeatedly for more than 25 years: a hit-and-run that killed his friend as he watched in stunned disbelief.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
A vegetation fire was burning in a remote area of eastern Contra Costa County on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
If approved by voters, "Measure E" would tax single-family homes $192 per year to go towards emergency services, public safety and clean streets. City leaders anticipate that the tax would raise about $34 million per year.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city's progress in its homelessness strategy, crime rate, and overall outlook.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
A high school teacher in Marin County was arrested and suspended from his job over alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor, police said.
A Vallejo man is suspected of killing a woman on May 1 and then shooting a man on Tuesday, before being arrested by officers, police said.
A North Bay man is being held on more than $1 million bail after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of arsons in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Lucas Ye, who is from Mountain View, designed his plushie based on the photographic capture of Apollo 8's view of the Earth. He and his family also traveled to Florida to watch the launch of Artemis II in April.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Gabby Williams scored 16 points to lead a balanced offense and help the Golden State Valkyries rout the New York Liberty 87-70, spoiling the season debut of Satou Sabally.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
The Valkyries assistant coach was a WNBA Champion, All Star, and a Sixth Woman of the Year throughout her career.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
It's a scene Bill Crislip has relived repeatedly for more than 25 years: a hit-and-run that killed his friend as he watched in stunned disbelief.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The first major step in saving the whales from ship strikes officially launched this week. A group of marine mammal experts gathered in San Francisco to launch Whale Spotter.
Ken Paxton notes that Meta Glasses are able to use cameras, speakers, and other components to capture data, including video and audio recordings and peoples' facial geometry.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
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.
Rick DeVecchi's family continues to search for the killer after his death outside his trucking business in 1998.
Len Ramirez takes us inside the celebration of a South Bay institution.
For the third and final time, Caltrans has closed off a stretch of San Francisco's 19th Avenue for repaving over the weekend, with the closure impacting both directions next to Stonestown Galleria mall and San Francisco State University. Da Lin reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom claims Chevron is gouging customers during the Iran War, while Chevron lays the blame on California policies. Kenny Choi reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says that while a cold front is headed our way following the Memorial Day weekend, temperatures will actually climb in the Bay Area.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
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.