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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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
A man suspected in a brutal assault on a victim in Redwood City in August 2024 was arrested Wednesday after a months-long investigation.
A man accused of shooting at an occupied San Francisco Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood earlier this week has made his first court appearance, prosecutors said Thursday.
Police were investigating a shooting death in East Oakland late Wednesday night.
Community leaders in Vallejo on Thursday spoke out about recent street violence in the city, just days after a four-year-old girl was left critically injured when she was caught in the crossfire during a weekend shootout.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer after authorities in Marin County said he was found driving a car modified to resemble a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
A man suspected in a brutal assault on a victim in Redwood City in August 2024 was arrested Wednesday after a months-long investigation.
A man accused of shooting at an occupied San Francisco Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood earlier this week has made his first court appearance, prosecutors said Thursday.
A power outage in San Mateo County left nearly 40,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers without electricity Thursday morning, the utility said.
Dr. Grant Colfax, the San Francisco's public health director who oversaw the city's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and fentanyl crisis, announced his resignation on Thursday.
Residents from San Francisco's Fillmore District are demanding the Board of Supervisors address the closure of the neighborhood Safeway store, leaving them with dwindling grocery options.
Police were investigating a shooting death in East Oakland late Wednesday night.
Community leaders in Vallejo on Thursday spoke out about recent street violence in the city, just days after a four-year-old girl was left critically injured when she was caught in the crossfire during a weekend shootout.
Brentwood police on Thursday confirmed the arrests of four juveniles who allegedly committed an armed robbery inside a shopping center Saturday night, according to authorities.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a grand theft investigation after hundreds of bronze vases were recently stolen from a cemetery.
Organizers behind Oakland's acclaimed garage-punk celebration the Mosswood Meltdown on Thursday announced additional bands for this summer's edition including local favorites Shannon and the Clams, Northwestern psych favorites La Luz and more.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
Three students from Hollister High School were killed Tuesday night in Gilroy after the driver lost control of their vehicle and struck another car, authorities said.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District met Tuesday to consider whether to continue supporting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial Delta water tunnel project.
Police in Campbell have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing the city's landmark water tower after he was found on the structure over the weekend.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrests of two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at an Alum Rock business last summer, one of whom was in possession of almost a dozen handguns and rifles.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer after authorities in Marin County said he was found driving a car modified to resemble a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week as a once married couple and their adult children.
Police in Santa Rosa said officers took two teenage suspects into custody Monday afternoon after an alleged gang-related shooting that injured a teen boy, authorities said.
Brian Colbert was officially sworn in at Tuesday's Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting as the county's first Black board member in its 175-year history.
A driver fleeing from Rohnert Park officers on Monday went the wrong direction on northbound Highway 101 and crashed into a patrol car, San Rafael police said.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
A memorial for Athletics legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is set to take place in Oakland next month, the team announced Wednesday.
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of its ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum to a private developer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
The Golden State Warriors fell below .500 for the first time this season after blowing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter and losing 104-101 at Toronto on Monday night.
A man suspected in a brutal assault on a victim in Redwood City in August 2024 was arrested Wednesday after a months-long investigation.
A man accused of shooting at an occupied San Francisco Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood earlier this week has made his first court appearance, prosecutors said Thursday.
Police were investigating a shooting death in East Oakland late Wednesday night.
Community leaders in Vallejo on Thursday spoke out about recent street violence in the city, just days after a four-year-old girl was left critically injured when she was caught in the crossfire during a weekend shootout.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer after authorities in Marin County said he was found driving a car modified to resemble a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said.
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
On Wednesday, after the announcement that a deal had been struck for a ceasefire in Gaza, local reaction seemed remarkably similar from both Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of its ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum to a private developer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Organizers behind Oakland's acclaimed garage-punk celebration the Mosswood Meltdown on Thursday announced additional bands for this summer's edition including local favorites Shannon and the Clams, Northwestern psych favorites La Luz and more.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.
The 22nd annual SF Sketchfest starts this Thursday, bringing together a stellar line-up of talent for shows at comedy and theater venues across San Francisco.
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 afternoon headlines for Jan. 16, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Vallejo's mayor and other city officials pledging to address street violence after a weekend shooting critically injured a four-year-old girl.
Team coverage of the latest on the destructive Los Angeles County wildfires amid a break in high winds.
Residents from San Francisco's Fillmore District are demanding the Board of Supervisors address the closure of the neighborhood Safeway store, leaving them with dwindling grocery options. Kenny Choi reports.
San Francisco Fire Department firefighters Antonio Custodio and Dani Rosenthal, still working the front lines in the Pacific Palisades area, speak about what they have seen and experienced while saving lives, property, and fire victims' precious memories.
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.
