Santa Cruz sea otter 'outlaw' eludes capture, gains online fans
A sea otter that gained national fame wrestling surfboards from surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz is building a fan club as she continues to evade capture.
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A sea otter that gained national fame wrestling surfboards from surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz is building a fan club as she continues to evade capture.
Hundreds of sick and dead dolphins and sea lions have been washing ashore on California beaches recently, and scientists say they appear to be getting sick after consuming toxic algae. Carter Evans has more.
A local crab fisherman has come up with a simple idea that could allow crab pots to remain at sea while keeping migrating whales safe.
Even with so much recent rain, California's yearslong drought is still having a devastating impact on the salmon fishing industry.
Crab fishermen who have been anxiously waiting for state officials to announce the start to the fishing season will still face a number of challenges when they can finally drop their traps next weekend.
For the fourth year in a row, the start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California will be delayed to protect humpback whales.
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California will be delayed to protect whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
With a helicopter ride and a trip down Interstate 5, a remarkable effort is underway to save Califorina's endangered salmon.
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
California wildlife officials made an announcement on July 15 that sent shivers through the animal care community: there is a bird flu outbreak.
Nearly 350,000 rainbow trout must be euthanized as California wildlife officials battle bacteria outbreaks at two fish hatcheries in the eastern Sierra.
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company early Friday morning prompted a company report to health officials and a subsequent community alert.
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company early Friday morning prompted a company report to health officials and a subsequent community alert.
Police in San Francisco said they arrested more than two dozen people, along with seizing drugs and an illegal firearm, following a recent one-day operation in the city's Tenderloin.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company early Friday morning prompted a company report to health officials and a subsequent community alert.
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
Lines wrapped around the museum to get in for the sold-out Hella Juneteenth event.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Three people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at a East San Jose home Thursday afternoon, firefighters said.
It is being called the Ranch Place Fire, and it is now 100 percent contained. But the fire came less than 20 feet from some homes.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Santa Rosa police are looking for two men they suspect attacked another man in January, sending him to a hospital with multiple face injuries.
Cal Fire announced it will suspend residential burn permits in the North Bay for the remainder of the dry season starting Monday.
Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive beetle that attacks oak trees, after the insect was detected last month in Novato.
Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night.
Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to stop a four-game losing streak.
Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini hit three-run home runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Athletics.
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges related to a 1993 cold case in which prosecutors said he forced two campers out of their tent and sexually assaulted one of them.
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for June 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
For the first day of summer, expect clear skies and breezy conditions, with highs in the 60s and 70s in much of the Bay Area. Conditions should warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
With high winds expected, the department has increases staffed to make sure there are enough resources on hand to respond quickly to any wildfire.
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered around food. Byron Neville Hughes is a chef and this year his job is managing the cookout plates.
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.