Firefighters on Bay Area coast rescue 11 cats following house fire
Firefighters on the San Mateo County coast said they rescued nearly a dozen cats after a house fire broke out early Monday morning.
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Firefighters on the San Mateo County coast said they rescued nearly a dozen cats after a house fire broke out early Monday morning.
Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high egg prices may be partly to blame.
A young sea lion is being cared for at the Marine Mammal Center after being found along a Marin County roadway over the weekend.
Three young mountain lion cubs that were found orphaned in San Mateo County are being treated at the Oakland Zoo after being rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
At first glance, it looks just like any other pet adoption event: friendly faces, welcoming signs and excited visitors looking for a new companion.
Shelters from around the greater Bay Area are taking in cats and dogs that were previously housed in Los Angeles-area shelters in an effort to free up space for pets displaced or rescued from wildfires.
November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month, and with the start of the holiday season, one local senior dog rescue is working to get more senior dogs a new home for the holidays.
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change.
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues.
A husky that got stuck on a cliff overlooking the ocean at San Francisco's Fort Funston Sunday morning was safely rescued.
Police in Sebastopol got an unusual call Thursday about a little piglet named Pickles that was going hog wild in a North Bay neighborhood.
Last month KPIX reported on a wave of sick and starving pelicans landing in Bay Area rescue centers. Now, there's an encouraging follow up on some of those birds.
Sara Donchey reports on Santa Cruz CHP officers coming to the aid of a 26 pound giant rabbit last weekend.
A huge rabbit that was found by construction workers along Highway 17 and rescued by CHP officers over the weekend is now being cared for in Marin County, according to officials.
San Francisco Animal Care & Control said it is overcapacity as a shelter and asks families to try to delay surrendering dogs to them as much as possible.
Fire crews in San Mateo County were able to rescue a pair of horses from a trailer hanging precariously over a 100 foot drop Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Animal shelters across the Bay Area have reached a crisis level as more and more people are surrendering their dogs because they can no longer afford to keep them.
A nonprofit organization in Burlingame in San Mateo County is seeking a new home for a 9-year-old male pot-bellied pig named Professor Truffles.
A monthly gathering of senior citizens in San Francisco is giving them a chance to catch up and enjoy a few treats along with some ear-scratchings and belly rubs.
Fire crews in Rohnert Park were able to rescue a pug this past week who somehow managed to get stuck on a the roof of a home, authorities said Saturday.
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.
A North Bay animal rescue nonprofit that had its van was stolen with ten feral cats inside while parked in Napa last weekend confirmed the vehicle and cats were recovered.
With many people returning to the workplace after adopting a dog during the pandemic, Bay Area shelters are crowded with pets that are being abandoned or turned in by owners who are unable to keep them.
A garage fire in Martinez on Tuesday morning forced local fire crews to rescue as many as 70 dogs and several cats from the blaze, according to fire officials.
Devin Fehely reports on clean up continuing two days after storm winds caused havoc at the Alma Bonita Animal Rescue (12-12-2022)
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Carnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Carnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
El Faro has been in the Mission since 1961, known for its famous super burrito. But as the economy booms in San Francisco, so does the rent. The daughter of the family-owned business says her mother was caught off guard by the rent increase.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
Police in Berkeley are seeking help from the public as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
Just after 5 p.m., BART said there was an equipment problem on the track between 19th Street and MacArthur, and that it was creating a 20-minute delay. It was soon upgraded to a major delay, and by 6 p.m., BART had notified riders that A/C transit and Muni service were available.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors have a daunting task just to get into the playoffs.
A San Francisco toddler's fatal overdose due to fentanyl poisoning earlier this year has resulted in murder charges against the child's parents, the district attorney announced on Wednesday.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday, the department said.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
The San Francisco District Attorney's office has charged a driver in connection with a fatal crash that killed a two-year-old earlier this year.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
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.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
Oakland has approved a major change in how the city handles homeless encampments, voting Tuesday to adopt a new policy that gives officials more authority to remove RVs and vehicles from public spaces without offering an alternative.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on 415 Day in San Francisco.
Andrea Nakano reports on a proposal to close a railroad crossing where several teens have died by suicide.
John Ramos reports on a measles case in San Francisco.
Mary Lee reports on a Stanford professor's work mapping the human brain’s signal flow.
Molly Fisher leads dozens of volunteers as they grow, harvest, and arrange thousands of flowers each year as gifts to people facing life's difficulties. Sharon Chin 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.