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The parents of 30-year-old San Lorenzo resident and newlywed Rienheart Asuncion are grieving the loss of their son and say Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is victimizing the family yet again by going easy on the killer. Betty Yu reports.
Authorities in the East Bay are investigating a deadly shooting that killed one male victim in an unincorporated area of San Leandro Thursday night.
Live music, fireworks, fried foods and more will be coming to Pleasanton as the Alameda County Fair returns for its 2023 season starting Friday.
For years, Oaklanders looking for a fun gay night on the town had to either cross the bridge or hop on BART. No matter how hard it tried, the city known as the Sunny Side of the Bay has always lived in the shadow of its neighboring gay mecca. But as Itay Hod reports, that might be changing.
For years, Oaklanders looking for a fun gay night on the town had to either cross the bridge or hop on BART. No matter how hard it tried, the city known as the Sunny Side of the Bay has always lived in the shadow of its neighboring gay Mecca.
A teenage girl has been missing for more than a week from Fremont, and police said Wednesday they are asking for help locating her.
An Oakland woman who says she very narrowly avoided being carjacked is speaking out and urging her neighbors to think about how they would react if they found themselves in a similar situation.
Devin Fehely speaks with an Oakland resident about a nerve-wracking experience from Saturday, when she said she was followed for miles by another vehicle in what she believes was an attempted to track her down and carjack her. Now she wants to warn her neighbors about what to do if the same thing happens to them. Read more here
Despite decreased revenues and a strained budget, mental health advocates in Alameda County are calling for a massive new investment in psychiatric treatment to try to curb the surge in mental illness. John Ramos reports. (6/13/23)
Despite decreased revenues and a strained budget, mental health advocates in Alameda County are calling for a massive new investment in psychiatric treatment to try to curb the surge in mental illness.
Discussion about the high cost of an apartment in the Bay Area usually centers on the monthly rent. But for a lot of people, the biggest barrier is the amount of cash they must pay up front.
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
A young man's family on Tuesday demanded that Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price file murder charges against three California Highway Patrol officers for shooting and killing him in Oakland three years ago.
Livermore police have arrested seven juveniles suspected of being connected to a stabbing last month at a soccer field that sent a 14-year-old boy to a hospital in critical condition.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge escaped injury when he was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning in Oakland, according to the county Sheriff's Office.
A deadly shooting is the latest in a string of incidents on a stretch of Oakland's Pearmain Street where business owners say crime has gotten out of control. The city launched a recent effort to clear an encampment that neighbors say was the source of much of the trouble. John Ramos reports on how those efforts did not last long.
The Alameda County Coroner's Office on Sunday identified the San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle in Livermore on Saturday.
A juvenile institutional officer in the Alameda County Probation Department has been accused of sex acts with a teenager that occurred more than 17 years ago.
Two Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been accused of falsifying records in connection with a suicide at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin in 2021.
A 10-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside an Oakland apartment Monday, and Oakland police say the suspect is in critical condition at a nearby hospital with self-inflicted stab wounds.
A 10-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside an Oakland apartment Monday, and Oakland police say the suspect is in critical condition at a nearby hospital with self-inflicted stab wounds.
A driver died following a three-vehicle collision Monday afternoon in Fremont, police said Tuesday.
We often hear that businesses are having a tough time finding enough employees. But one group of willing workers is often overlooked or disregarded: those who have spent time in jail.
An out-of-county judge will decide whether Alameda County Superior Court Judge Mark McCannon will be disqualified from presiding over the trial of Delonzo Logwood, who is accused of killing three people in Oakland in 2008, officials said Monday.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
Fireworks will be launched from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in its history as part of the nation's 250th birthday, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Monday.
Lawmakers on the Peninsula said they will seek federal aid to repair the Pacifica Pier, as crews work to stabilize the landmark structure.
A mountain lion roaming in a Redwood City neighborhood on Monday morning was shot with a tranquilizing dart by state game wardens.
The Valkyries are 5-3 against Western Conference opponents.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
A mosquito trapped in Newark has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first mosquito-borne sample of the virus detected in Bay Area this year.
On opening day, the Oakland Athletic Club had to turn people away as fans packed the restaurant for the Mexico and South Africa match.
Private foundation investment will fund cameras, drones and outreach, but others say the city must first make legal disposal easier for renters in large apartment complexes.
A group of East Bay engineering students have created a pleasant way to be a part of the World Cup celebrations in the Bay Area.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
San Jose police said a driver ran a red light and crashed into an uninvolved vehicle after refusing to pull over for Santa Clara officers. The driver who ran the red light was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the crash, police said.
For Bay Area soccer fans, having the World Cup in their own backyard feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In the South Bay, they're doing everything they can to capitalize on it.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A deer fawn was rescued on Wednesday from an outdoor wire dog crate at a Sonoma County home, authorities said.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
The Valkyries are 5-3 against Western Conference opponents.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Logan Webb and Caleb Kilian combined on a seven-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 to avoid a series sweep.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered on the first pitch of the game and the Chicago Cubs hit two more home runs in a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
A woman died Monday after being stabbed in San Jose home and a man who knew her was arrested in connection with the killing, police said.
Richard Tillman, brother of the late National Football League star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was sentenced on Monday to five years in federal prison for setting a San Jose post office on fire in 2025.
Around 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling near the Novato Fair shopping center spotted a man he believed was acting erratically and may be under the influence of drugs, police said.
A fight that broke out between a customer and the employees of an outdoor phone vendor stand in Antioch led to the death of the customer over the weekend, authorities said.
San Jose police said a driver ran a red light and crashed into an uninvolved vehicle after refusing to pull over for Santa Clara officers. The driver who ran the red light was seriously injured, and his passenger was killed in the crash, police said.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
On Monday morning, federal, state and local leaders gathered to urge the Trump administration to provide federal disaster funding to try to save the structure.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
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.
The Queer Arts Center in Oakland is one of the few black, queer, and trans led commercial galleries in the U.S. - their new exhibit is called Mighty Real, and honors the legacy and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. Mary Lee reports.
Bay Area coastal residents are being told to prepare for higher-than-normal tides that could flood low-lying areas through Thursday. Meteorologist Darren Peck breaks it down.
Sam Liccardo and local Pacifica officials say that federal funding would be essential to any plan to fix the collapsing pier. John Ramos reports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleged that the Department of Justice has begun an investigation into him and his wife because he is considering a run for president. Brad Hamilton reports.
Large boulders are being placed alongside the Pacifica Pier's foundation in hopes of providing structural stability for the crumbling pier. Drew Andre 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.