Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
While most people picture aircraft carriers and destroyers when they think of the Navy, Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Energy, Installations and Environment, sees a major opportunity to combat climate change.
A bill that would fast-track approval of bicycle, rapid bus, light rail and pedestrian projects in California was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the bill's sponsor announced Friday.
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills Friday to expand California's reliance on clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, moves he said further establish the state as a global climate leader.
A weekend weather system could hamper firefighters' efforts battling the week-old Mosquito Fire that's burned more than 66,000 acres, becoming the largest in the state so far this year.
Overnight the small army of firefighters battling the Mosquito Fire along the middle fork of the American River were able to hold the line against a rapidly advancing wall of flames in the Todd Valley.
People who live in Morgan Hill have dealt with four consecutive days of power outages, as a result of the extreme heat the region is facing.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors amended the city planning code this week to make installing new electric vehicle charging stations easier.
Thousands of homes in Alameda, Healdsburg, Palo Alto and other Northern California cities lost power Tuesday evening following miscommunication about rolling blackouts.
Hurricane Kay gained strength in the Pacific Wednesday and began lashing Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, where authorities prepared by opening shelters and closing some roads.
Over half a million PG&E customers braced for rolling blackouts but luckily California narrowly avoided them.
The lights were off and fans whirring inside classrooms at Lou Sutton Elementary School in Novato Tuesday as students, teachers and staff coped with hundred-degree temperatures amid a record-breaking statewide heat wave.
Operators of California's power grid issued a statewide Flex Alert Wednesday to call for voluntary electricity conservation because of the high energy demand as a heat wave settles over the Bay Area and the state.
In California, a debate is heating up over whether certain crops should even be grown here.
Amid worsening drought conditions statewide, part of the Central Valley has been sinking. Now, authorities are working towards a solution.
The urban heat island effect can make the country's most populated cities 20ºF warmer than nearby areas. Climate change will only make it more suffocating.
As Santa Clara County faces its driest year to date in the past 128 years, county officials say drought conditions are causing a rise in mosquito populations and West Nile virus activity.
The city of Antioch sits right next to the largest source of fresh water in Northern California. But it's facing a water supply crisis because of changes to the Delta, both natural and man-made.
Antioch has supplied its people with water from the San Joaquin River for just 32 days this year, compared to roughly 128 days by this time in a wet year.
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
Bay Area activists plan to gather Saturday in Richmond for a march and actions commemorating the 10-year anniversary of an explosion and fire that tore through the Chevron Richmond refinery.
The latest statewide water conservation numbers are improving, having more than doubled from May to June, and the Bay Area is leading the way.
As the drought drags on, there is surging demand in Santa Clara County for rebates that pay you back for removing a water-thirsty lawn.
California's deepening drought has resulted tens of millions of tree deaths, increasing the risk of wildfires and threatening the state's surviving trees.
Residents of Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood are demanding the city do something about rampant prostitution and sex trafficking in the area.
A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.
Saturday marked the 20th annual Lend-A-Hand Day in Danville. Volunteers were assigned to the homes of seniors who needed assistance keeping up their outdoor spaces.
A woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose Friday night was the city's 12th homicide of the year, police said.
Cole Irvin scattered four hits over seven innings and the Orioles beat the Oakland A's 7-0 on Saturday.
Residents of Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood are demanding the city do something about rampant prostitution and sex trafficking in the area.
A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.
Saturday marked the 20th annual Lend-A-Hand Day in Danville. Volunteers were assigned to the homes of seniors who needed assistance keeping up their outdoor spaces.
A woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose Friday night was the city's 12th homicide of the year, police said.
Amidst the evolving landscape of the book industry, City Lights, the renowned bookstore in San Francisco continues to illuminate the path for book lovers.
Amidst the evolving landscape of the book industry, City Lights, the renowned bookstore in San Francisco continues to illuminate the path for book lovers.
Bay Area congressional representatives hope to lure property insurance companies back to California with legislation.
Treasure hunters frantically searched for rare and valuable coins in a scavenger hunt on Friday as part of a company's plan to teach San Francisco history.
As California's oldest restaurant turns 175, its owners are committed to keeping Tadich Grill serving downtown San Francisco diners for decades to come.
The Sundance Institute is considering moving its film festival out of Park City, Utah and San Francisco is bidding to be the new host.
Residents of Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood are demanding the city do something about rampant prostitution and sex trafficking in the area.
A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.
Saturday marked the 20th annual Lend-A-Hand Day in Danville. Volunteers were assigned to the homes of seniors who needed assistance keeping up their outdoor spaces.
BART is doing track work this weekend, and it will require passengers to use a free bus to get between two East Bay stations.
A popular Oakland business that has had its share of recent struggles is now banking on a new downtown location for its comeback.
A woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose Friday night was the city's 12th homicide of the year, police said.
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged.
A former president of a San Jose elementary school enrichment program allegedly enriched herself by embezzling over $400,000 from the organization, police said Wednesday.
A bomb threat at San Jose City College Wednesday evening led the school to evacuate the campus and cancel all night classes, according to school officials.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
Golden Gate Ferry service in and out of Sausalito will remain suspended into next week as repairs continue at the Sausalito Ferry Landing, the city said Friday.
A man was sentenced earlier this week to 12 years and eight months in prison after he was convicted last year of molesting two children, Sonoma County prosecutors said.
If you're sick of scrolling through streaming services to find a movie to watch on your couch, the North Bay might be your next destination. A Benicia vintage store has set up a 'Free Blockbuster', and it's proving to be popular.
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Cole Irvin scattered four hits over seven innings and the Orioles beat the Oakland A's 7-0 on Saturday.
Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.
Brent Rooker doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning to cap a late comeback that carried the A's past the Orioles 3-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly talked to the San Francisco 49ers about trading for Deebo Samuel.
The Niners ended the first day of the NFL draft by adding a rookie receiver in Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall and keeping its established stars Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
Residents of Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood are demanding the city do something about rampant prostitution and sex trafficking in the area.
A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.
A woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose Friday night was the city's 12th homicide of the year, police said.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
San Francisco has earned an unwelcome national reputation for car burglaries that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff was reminded of the hard way.
TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter and, according to U.S. officials, a security threat.
Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
Congo's government is questioning Apple about the tech company's knowledge of "blood minerals" from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The California Department of Public Health issued a warning to distributors and retailers to not sell raw oysters from a Korean company over a potential link to norovirus cases.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Bay Area congressional representatives hope to lure property insurance companies back to California with legislation.
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt announced Friday that all classes and school business will be conducted remotely for the rest of the semester amid a student occupation on campus protesting the ongoing war in Gaza.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Students at Stanford University have joined the national wave of protests on the war in Gaza on college campuses.
San Francisco has earned an unwelcome national reputation for car burglaries that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff was reminded of the hard way.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
A Bay Area film producer who co-founded the Landmark cinema chain sees local theaters as almost sacred spaces.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Winters Tavern in Pacifica hosts a free garage-rock birthday throwdown Friday night featuring local bands Hot Laundry, the Control Freaks and Minds Without a Face.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
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.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday Apr. 27, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Residents of one Oakland neighborhood are demanding the city do something about the prostitution and sex trafficking openly visible on the streets. Da Lin reports. (4-27-24)
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We've seen the last of the rain, at least for the next week, says meteorologist Darren Peck.
Over the decades, the annual White House Correspondents Dinner has allowed presidents to go into a more informal setting, let their hair down a bit, and poke fun at themselves. But some critics say the dinner is proof of a cozy relationship between the White House and the media. Mark Strassmann has more.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.