Central California vandalism suspect arrested in Europe on arson, terror charges
A man wanted for vandalism on California's Central Coast was arrested by European authorities in connection with an alleged terror attack in Czechia, authorities said.
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A man wanted for vandalism on California's Central Coast was arrested by European authorities in connection with an alleged terror attack in Czechia, authorities said.
An early-morning arson fire that severely damaged a business in Oakland was put out before it spread to a beloved Mexican restaurant in the city's Fruitvale District, authorities said.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
A man suspected of setting multiple vehicles on fire in San Jose last month was arrested, police said on Monday.
An arsonist is on the loose in San Jose, and investigators are looking to see if he may be responsible for burning seven cars at five different locations.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a religious organization near the San Francisco State University campus earlier this month.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on suspicion of arson following an apartment fire at an apartment complex in Redwood City Saturday morning.
The owner of a Mexican restaurant chain in Central California has been arrested on federal charges after he allegedly hired a member of a motorcycle gang to set fire to one of his eateries, prosecutors said.
Robert "Bobby" Salazar, owner of the Bobby Salazar Mexican restaurant chain in Central California, was charged with hiring a gang member to set fire at one of his restaurants, prosecutors said.
A body was found Friday in the ruins of a San Rafael apartment complex destroyed in a fire on Thursday, authorities said.
Investigators looking into the fire that swept through a San Rafael apartment complex are now treating the fire as suspicious in nature, authorities said Friday.
A man arrested this week for allegedly setting a fire on federal forest land in Sonoma County also had several bombs and bomb-making materials in his home, the Sheriff's Office said.
A fire in San Ramon Wednesday morning severely damaged the historic 19th-century Harlan House, also known as El Nido House, which has ties to the California Gold Rush.
A San Jose business owner was identified as the person who died in an arson fire Sunday that destroyed the building where his company was located.
First responders were unable to safely search the burning building on Sunday, but police said there were "multiple indicators" that a victim was inside.
A fire in San Ramon Wednesday morning severely damaged the historic Harlan House, also known as El Nido House, which has ties to the California Gold Rush.
A fire in San Ramon Wednesday morning severely damaged the historic Harlan House, also known as El Nido House, which has ties to the California Gold Rush.
Police in Emeryville are seeking a man suspected of setting multiple vehicles on fire and the attempted arson of a restaurant over the weekend.
An arson suspect was arrested in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood following suspicious fires at a nearby elementary school, police said Wednesday.
A fire that broke out at a historic church site in Santa Rosa over the Memorial Day holiday weekend may have been arson, firefighters said.
Santa Rosa detectives arrested a man police describe as a transient who is accused of triggering multiple fires in the city from late March to May, according to police
Tesla has been the target of protests around the world amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration and his backing of European far-right parties.
An owner of San Francisco towing companies who is already facing multiple indictments is facing an additional charge for allegedly plotting to burn the tow trucks of his competitors, prosecutors said.
Devin Fehely reports on a notorious San Francisco towing company owner facing new federal indictment for torching competitors' tow trucks on fire.
An owner of San Francisco towing companies already facing multiple indictments is facing an additional charge for allegedly plotting to burn the tow trucks of his competitors, prosecutors said.
On Monday, a group of city leaders met at a street corner in San Francisco to commemorate an 1886 landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the foundation of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
In Fairfield, the future of one of its most iconic fixtures downtown took a big step forward on Monday morning.
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
Meta is being sued by a California prosecutor alleging that the tech giants is knowingly facilitating and profiting billions of dollars from scam ads on its social media platforms.
On Monday, a group of city leaders met at a street corner in San Francisco to commemorate an 1886 landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the foundation of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
In Fairfield, the future of one of its most iconic fixtures downtown took a big step forward on Monday morning.
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
Meta is being sued by a California prosecutor alleging that the tech giants is knowingly facilitating and profiting billions of dollars from scam ads on its social media platforms.
On Monday, a group of city leaders met at a street corner in San Francisco to commemorate an 1886 landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the foundation of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
A Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing inside a supermarket over the weekend, police said.
Caltrans crews completed work on southbound 19th Avenue early Monday morning, after the road was closed over Mother's Day weekend for repaving.
Authorities on the Peninsula helped rescue a wayward California sea lion that was found off busy Highway 101 on Friday.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
Two people were injured in Antioch when their boat plowed into the pier of a popular restaurant hosting Mother's Day diners.
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died on Saturday after being ejected from a vehicle during an overnight crash, officials said.
Three separate incidents involving Oakland police officers unfolded over a 24-hour span this week, including an early Friday morning traffic stop that ended with an officer shooting a suspect after two other officers were dragged by a car.
Police activity along Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore led to the closure of all lanes in both directions as the weekend getaway commute on Friday afternoon was beginning.
Meta is being sued by a California prosecutor alleging that the tech giants is knowingly facilitating and profiting billions of dollars from scam ads on its social media platforms.
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
A jury convicted a San Jose couple of murder for the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter, authorities said Friday.
A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
A man with more than a dozen prior arrests for car theft is accused of stealing a vehicle from a DoorDash driver in Sonoma County over the weekend, police said.
Police in Vallejo arrested 10 people, including a 95-year-old, on suspicion of soliciting commercial sex as part of a prostitution crackdown last week.
A Lyft passenger was fatally struck on a Solano County freeway early Saturday after California Highway Patrol officers said he attacked his driver.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation and other offenses after a worker reported he was forced to live and work at a cannabis growing site for two years.
Sunday was a great day for Golden State Valkyries fans as many gathered at Rikki's in San Francisco to cheer on their favorite basketball team — and celebrate a big win.
Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last month, and the Valkyries beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-79 in their home opener.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.
The league's worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run.
A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
A Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing inside a supermarket over the weekend, police said.
A man with more than a dozen prior arrests for car theft is accused of stealing a vehicle from a DoorDash driver in Sonoma County over the weekend, police said.
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Meta is being sued by a California prosecutor alleging that the tech giants is knowingly facilitating and profiting billions of dollars from scam ads on its social media platforms.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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A Sacramento County resident is among four Californians being monitored for possible exposure to the Andes hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, state health officials announced.
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Candidates for California governor were set to hold their final debate before the June Primary Election on May 14 in San Francisco.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
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.
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.
Kevin Ko reports.
We often think that the struggle for equal voting rights began with Dr. King in the 1960s, but it actually began 140 years ago, with a Chinese immigrant in San Francisco. John Ramos reports.
Salmon is now available fresh off the boat at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. John Ramos reports that despite the bounty, experienced fishermen expect to face plenty of challenges ahead.
The Vietnamese Áo Dài, a traditional, iconic national garment, is seeing a strong resurgence among young brides. Len Ramirez reports.
Meteorologis Zoe Mintz says a two-day cooldown is coming up this week before the warmer temperatures return.
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.
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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?
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