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Student volunteers recently lined up at 9 a.m. to help clean out a homeless encampment in the wealthy Willow Glen neighborhood. It was an in-your-face lesson on how governments can't do it alone.
The West Coast has little to fear from the so-called "pollen vortex" of exploding allergens unleashed by the unusually cold and long polar vortex winter that plagued New York, Boston, and much of the northeastern United States.
Apple is offering free recycling of all its used products and vowing to power all of its stores, offices and data centers with renewable energy to reduce the pollution caused by its devices and online services.
Three weeks after Chevron released an environmental impact report detailing a $1 billion modernization project at its Richmond refinery, the public spoke out about the impacts the project could have on the community.
A baby bear cub no bigger than a house cat showed up on the door of the BEAR League in Homewood, El Dorado County Thursday, and now wildlife rescuers are searching for any information about where she came from in hopes of reuniting her with her mother if she is still alive, and eventually returning her safely to the wild.
California farmers and cities are set to get more water, as state and federal officials ease drought-related water cutbacks because of recent rain and snow.
Most people don't realize how much water it takes to grow their food. For example, to grow one single almond it takes one gallon of water. To grow one head of lettuce it takes three-and-a-half gallons of water. And to grow one walnut, it takes five gallons of water.
On Tuesday we told you the story of Hoppie the sea lion pup's rescue and rehabilitation by the Sausalito Marine Mammal Center, but the truth is the facility is on the brink of having more wayward mammals in need than ever before.
Advocates for the gray wolf in California will have to wait 90 days before learning if the animal will be listed as endangered, a state board decided Wednesday. Ranchers and state wildlife officials oppose granting the species legal protections.
Well drilling is booming across California's Central Valley, with some drilling companies booked for months.
It's far from certain, but conditions are pointing toward El Nino conditions next winter and spring -- and the possibility of significant rain for the parched West Coast.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Thursday she has dropped $300 million in emergency spending from drought-relief legislation to try to improve prospects for getting the bill passed.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Lab have come up with an innovative plan to preserve fresh drinking water during this drought. Scientists have a new way to take the salt out of saltwater.
An Oakland man is headed to jail for recycling fraud, according to CalRecycle, the state department charged with improving conservation through recycling and waste management.
Just in time for tax day, which may feel like trying to squeeze blood from a rock, the moon will appear blood-red in a total lunar eclipse on the night of April 14th and overnight into April 15th.
Firefighters on California's Central Coast are battling a fire that broke out Friday at the same power plant where a massive lithium battery fire took place last year.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Orchestra musicians with the San Francisco Opera have ended a nearly weeklong strike, after reaching a tentative agreement.
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
Evacuation orders and warnings remain active Friday as the wildfire stays 8% contained.
Orchestra musicians with the San Francisco Opera have ended a nearly weeklong strike, after reaching a tentative agreement.
A horrific dog attack in San Francisco is prompting a city supervisor to push for stricter safety requirements for people who keep dogs in city-supported housing.
The discussion around AI's future is enormously important and not lost on the attendees at Dreamforce conference in San Francisco.
One person has died after a fishing boat on San Francisco Bay crashed near the Golden Gate Bridge early Thursday morning, officials said.
Meet "Granna," the 82-year-old crossing guard who's been watching over San Francisco schoolkids for 19 years.
Fire crews in Alameda battled a fire that damaged a vacant building early Thursday morning.
Claudia Atkinson started her business out of her garage in West Oakland and opened her first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Oakland about three months ago.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
Before the sun rose Tuesday morning, a sweep of Berkeley's long-established and embattled Harrison encampment began.
Firefighters on California's Central Coast are battling a fire that broke out Friday at the same power plant where a massive lithium battery fire took place last year.
A San Jose married couple and an employee were charged with running a brothel out of a Cupertino day spa business, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Firefighters battling major wildfires in California's Big Sur region are continuing to make progress, as authorities lifted evacuation orders for one of the fires Wednesday.
Mayor Matt Mahan said the new data-tracking system, UrbanLogiq, estimates that roughly 3,700 people are still living in the streets. Down from the last internal city count of just over 5,400.
A San Jose police officer was fired after using a personal device to access automated license plate reader data while off-duty, the police chief said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A growing number of residents in two Northern California counties have been allowed to return home as firefighters increased containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
Firefighters in Northern California continued to increase containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest, as evacuations remained in effect Sunday.
The Niners take on the team with the longest odds to win it all this season as the biggest favorites in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins in their home opener on Sunday.
The San Jose Sharks have signed coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contact extension on the first day of training camp before his third season at the helm.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on his injured left ankle.
Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres ran their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
A San Jose married couple and an employee were charged with running a brothel out of a Cupertino day spa business, prosecutors said on Thursday.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
The discussion around AI's future is enormously important and not lost on the attendees at Dreamforce conference in San Francisco.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
Mayor Matt Mahan said the new data-tracking system, UrbanLogiq, estimates that roughly 3,700 people are still living in the streets. Down from the last internal city count of just over 5,400.
California firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees rallied at the state Capitol this week, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that supporters say would allow first responders to retire earlier and improve their retirement benefits.
According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Orchestra musicians with the San Francisco Opera have ended a nearly weeklong strike, after reaching a tentative agreement.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Season-opening performances of the San Francisco Opera have been canceled, as orchestra musicians announced a strike.
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.
On Friday, expect highs ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the mid-80s inland. A slight cooldown is expected to begin early next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Andrea Nakano reports.
Anne Makovec reports.
Dreamforce attendees ponder AI's promises as they weigh the warnings. Brad Hamilton reports.
A horrifying dog attack last week has sparked a new push for stricter safety rules for dog owners living in city-supported housing. Da Lin reports.
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.