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Crews have stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire that threatened homes and prompted evacuations in the town of Clearlake Thursday afternoon, authorities reported.
County coroner officials are investigating the death of a person this week in San Jose to be possibly related to the heat wave gripping much of California and the West.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors amended the city planning code this week to make installing new electric vehicle charging stations easier.
As California faces the likelihood that the drought will drag on for yet another year, the state's urban water conservation numbers continue to increase.
Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.
A wood products company said Wednesday that it is investigating whether a fire that killed two people as it swept through a Northern California town was caused by the possible failure of a water-spraying machine used to cool ash at its veneer mill.
Officials with the Antioch Unified School District announced that schools on Thursday would release students early, as the ongoing heat wave is expected to bring more extreme temperatures.
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.
In Napa Valley, grape growers are waiting for the heat wave to end to begin harvesting their crops for this year's vintage. But one grower has developed a method of planting that may offer hope to a region that is increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
Over half a million PG&E customers braced for rolling blackouts but luckily California narrowly avoided them.
The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is responding Tuesday to a reported 10-acre vegetation fire in the same area where a 125-acre fire burned near Rodeo a day earlier.
The city will keep open space areas—including Lime Ridge Open Space and the open space areas within Newhall Community Park—until Thursday.
Cal ISO said Sunday evening it needs California to save even more electricity than previously believed, as the worst of the current heat waves descends on the state Monday and Tuesday.
As the state faces a prolonged heat event, residents may see rats, raccoons and other creatures coming out of their hiding spots, like attics and under buildings
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
OUSD recently suspended its search for a permanent superintendent as it faces tough questions from the county regarding its finances. Earlier this month, the Alameda County superintendent called the district's financial picture "Incomplete" and "Not typical."
Officials from the Vallejo City Management confirmed there is an active code enforcement case against the property. They said the Indiana Street home received its third citation and added that it is also registered to their vacant property program.
In the late 19th century, San Francisco paved over its coastal dunes for development, taking with it a tiny, iridescent butterfly known as the Xerces Blue. By the early 1940s, it was gone, widely recognized as the first butterfly in North America driven to extinction by human activity.
Caltrans reopened northbound lanes of 19th Avenue in San Francisco early Monday morning, as crews completed the first of three weekend closures for repaving work.
Thousands were left without power late Sunday night in San Francisco's Marina and Presidio neighborhoods, according to the Pacific Gas and Electric website.
The temporary reduction in service is due to crews doing lighting work in the Transbay Tube. As a result, trains are running on a single track through the tube.
Two earthquakes struck off San Francisco's coast Saturday afternoon, with weak shaking reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
OUSD recently suspended its search for a permanent superintendent as it faces tough questions from the county regarding its finances. Earlier this month, the Alameda County superintendent called the district's financial picture "Incomplete" and "Not typical."
Officers were called to the 1800 block of 89th Avenue around 3:50 p.m. for reports of a man walking in the area with a gun, pointing it at residents. When officers got to the scene, the man pointed the gun at them, police said, and at least one officer shot him.
Police in Antioch are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed during an altercation at home over the weekend.
The temporary reduction in service is due to crews doing lighting work in the Transbay Tube. As a result, trains are running on a single track through the tube.
The ability to get around the Bay Area by bicycle has become a major focus of transportation planners, but there has always been one major roadblock: the western span of the Bay Bridge.
Officials from the Vallejo City Management confirmed there is an active code enforcement case against the property. They said the Indiana Street home received its third citation and added that it is also registered to their vacant property program.
Just after 5:30 p.m., officers went to the 200 block of South 4th Street to investigate a family disturbance involving a weapon. Police said the suspect then barricaded themselves inside the home.
Neighbors were still without water in one Mountain View neighborhood on Sunday after a mistake at a construction site on Friday caused possible contamination, and neighbors are waiting for tests to reveal whether the water is safe for use.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said three people were arrested in connection with a fight at a business that left five people injured on Sunday.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, police said.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
Police are offering a reward for the public's help following an armed robbery and shooting at a Santa Rosa market over the weekend.
A woman who was allegedly driving under the influence crashed into a pond in Santa Rosa last weekend and was arrested following her rescue, authorities said.
Authorities in Solano County arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles, after officers said they were found with firearms early Sunday morning.
A Bay Area homeowner is making a unique play to get ahead of the artificial intelligence arms race by listing his Mill Valley estate not for cash but for equity in Anthropic.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
Just after 5:30 p.m., officers went to the 200 block of South 4th Street to investigate a family disturbance involving a weapon. Police said the suspect then barricaded themselves inside the home.
Officers were called to the 1800 block of 89th Avenue around 3:50 p.m. for reports of a man walking in the area with a gun, pointing it at residents. When officers got to the scene, the man pointed the gun at them, police said, and at least one officer shot him.
Police are offering a reward for the public's help following an armed robbery and shooting at a Santa Rosa market over the weekend.
A woman who was allegedly driving under the influence crashed into a pond in Santa Rosa last weekend and was arrested following her rescue, authorities said.
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Mounting layoffs across the tech industry are leaving tens of thousands of workers searching for limited opportunities, as companies continue to scale back hiring after years of rapid growth.
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
An ice cream company based in the San Francisco Bay Area is recalling dozens of products after they were sold without labels disclosing potentially dangerous allergens.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
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.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
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.
Following a chilly start, expect warm conditions away from the coast, with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. Meanwhile, the coast remains cool. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Oakland police said officers shot a man who was pointing a gun at residents and who aimed at officers when they confronted him.
Kevin Ko reports on concerns from the Oakland community about the school district.
Itay Hod reports on the work being done to replace the Xerces blue butterfly at the San Francisco Presidio.
Kenny Choi reports on the detainment of a Sonoma County resident.
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.