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In May of 1924, the same year a bronze statue depicting Confederate general Robert E. Lee on a horse was dedicated in Charlottesville, Virginia, a mob of 500 angry white people massed outside of the home of the only Black resident in the East Bay city of Piedmont.
A popular brewery in Oakland's Fruitvale District announced Tuesday it is calling it quits, partly blaming the closure on rising crime.
A search is underway for a suspect who shot and killed 42-year-old man inside a home in Pittsburg Tuesday night.
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
A fire completely destroyed a 7-Eleven store in San Leandro Wednesday afternoon.
The Oakland Zoo announced the death of the matriarch of its six-member gray wolf on Wednesday.
Despite the problems plaguing BART, some riders are happy to continue using the transit system they love and are optimistic it will recover.
A Capitol Corridor train collided with a vehicle near the Jack London Square station in Oakland on Wednesday morning, an Amtrak spokesperson said.
A person died after going under a train at the BART North Berkeley Station in Berkeley on Tuesday night, according to the transit agency.
"Stay in Oakland" chants filled the Oakland City Hall chamber Tuesday as the city made one last push to keep the A's in Oakland.
Tensions are rising at Oakland schools where a pair of resolutions supporting Palestinians are dividing teachers, parents and students.
The AmPm gas station, off of 889 W Grand Ave., is the latest Oakland business targeted by smash-and-grab robbers.
An East Bay mayor who once fought hard for a BART extension to Livermore no longer believes the troubled transit system is the city's best option.
A Fremont woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after her 23-month-old son died from a fentanyl exposure last month, police said.
Two suspect were arrested and a third is being sought following a burglary at an Orinda home Tuesday morning.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
A Monterey County man is suspected of killing his wife before he called 911, saying she was bleeding and he didn't know what happened, authorities said on Saturday.
The coldest system of the season is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions and heavy rain to Northern California.
Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead.
Chanting and carrying signs that read "Love Your Neighbor," several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord's Monument neighborhood on Valentine's Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the person was taken into custody.
Around 1:42 a.m., officers received a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Polk Street, near Sutter Street. Police said they found a man at the scene who had been shot at least once. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is not known, police said.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco, both sides announced Friday, ending a teachers' strike that began earlier this week.
One man and two teenagers were arrested following a shooting at an apartment building in Redwood City on Thursday evening, police said.
Chanting and carrying signs that read "Love Your Neighbor," several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord's Monument neighborhood on Valentine's Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
On Friday, local officials gathered in Walnut Creek to support legislation that would require registration of Class 2 and 3 e-bikes, to hold dangerous riders accountable.
The Bay Area Black Comedy Competition has returned to Oakland, bringing comedians from across the country to the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, where this year's winner will be crowned Sunday in the Calvin Simmons Theatre.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said.
Many Asian Americans across the Bay Area are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
A man who attempted to rob a bank in San Jose was arrested after investigators used automated license plate reader cameras to locate the suspect vehicle, police said.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a unique affordable housing project that will also reserve units for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
A San Jose shop owner has discovered that for the unhoused, a bicycle isn't just a reliable way of getting around; it can be a lifeline for a fresh start.
An assistant principal at a San Jose middle school was among a group of people arrested during a police operation targeting adults seeking minors online to engage in sexual activity, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Police said the suspect was driving near Sonoma Boulevard and Alabama Street on Feb. 8 when he allegedly struck a woman who was walking. According to police, he is suspected of intentionally hitting the woman multiple times.
Several people were injured after a driver plowed into a grocery store in Santa Rosa on Friday, authorities said.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges after police seized more than 150 firearms from two homes as part of an investigation into the illegal manufacturing of guns.
One of the suggestions is the complete renovation of the Canal District shoreline, removing about 550 existing homes and raising the land high enough to safely redevelop on top of it. It is projected to cost nearly $2 billion.
A bank employee was among three people arrested in a series of armed home invasion robberies in Marin County of people who had withdrawn large amounts of cash, authorities said.
Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
Chris Paul made the announcement ahead of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
Ryo Hisatsune is the leader at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a 62 at Pebble Beach.
A Monterey County man is suspected of killing his wife before he called 911, saying she was bleeding and he didn't know what happened, authorities said on Saturday.
Police said the suspect was driving near Sonoma Boulevard and Alabama Street on Feb. 8 when he allegedly struck a woman who was walking. According to police, he is suspected of intentionally hitting the woman multiple times.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m., the person was taken into custody.
Around 1:42 a.m., officers received a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Polk Street, near Sutter Street. Police said they found a man at the scene who had been shot at least once. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is not known, police said.
The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.
The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The family believes the outcome of the trial can lead to significant changes within the social media industry and help other families become even more aware of what they say are deadly devices in the hands of children.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
The Sacramento region has the third-highest DUI rate in the nation. Now, state lawmakers are considering a new booze ban to prevent any more tragedies.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
Travis Kelce is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am, and there was a spike on ticket sales.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
The bushes that surrounded global superstar Bad Bunny during his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium were indeed people in costume, and three Bay Area friends participated together after answering a vague casting call.
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.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
Chanting and carrying signs that read "Love Your Neighbor," several hundred people marched roughly a mile through Concord's Monument neighborhood on Valentine's Day, delivering a message organizers said was simple: love over hate.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
With safety concerns, some Bay Area cities are trying to set rules around e-bikes.
with Zoe Mintz.
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.