CPUC concept of ending solar subsidies gets pushback from homeowners
California utility officials are looking at getting rid of big financial perk that comes with installing solar panels as a way of reducing energy costs for everyone else.
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California utility officials are looking at getting rid of big financial perk that comes with installing solar panels as a way of reducing energy costs for everyone else.
The California Public Utilities Commission moved forward Thursday with a plan to implement frequent safety evaluations for the state's major utility companies as part of a broader effort to prevent wildfires and gas leaks.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont were awarded a combined $32 million from the California Public Utilities Commission last week to expand internet access to underserved communities.
The California Public Utilities Commission opened the door on Thursday to potential PG&E rate increases as soon as next year, adopting a new rate making process that will let the utility recoup its costs for completing energization projects.
The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to reject AT&T's request to withdraw as a carrier of last resort, or COLR, but it also decided to revisit the rules of determination.
California regulators have voted to change how some power companies calculate their customers' bills.
A crackdown on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money faces a do-or-die vote Monday in the California Legislature.
A new proposal from California regulators would change how power companies calculate their customer's bills.
On Tuesday, over 200 phone comments were heard by the California Public Utilities Commission over their consideration to release AT&T from its obligation to serve as the state's carrier of last resort.
As AT&T seeks to phase out landlines in California, people living in remote areas are worried about getting cut off, including a Marin County therapist who is worried her business will not survive.
Waymo's driverless taxi expansion from San Francisco to Sunnyvale was temporarily stopped by the California Public Utilities Commission.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a settlement with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in which the utility will pay $45 million in penalties for the massive Dixie Fire that burned in Northern California in 2021.
Robotaxi company Cruise is offering to pay $75,000 to settle the investigation into an October crash involving a pedestrian.
The California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to delay until next year a decision on accepting a proposed legal settlement between the commission and PG&E for the utility's role in causing the Dixie Fire in 2021.
Pacific Gas and Electric ratepayers will be seeing an increase in their bills after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted unanimously to approve a rate increase Thursday.
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to bury many of its power lines in areas threatened by wildfires. But state regulators are balking at the utility's plan because it would take too long and cost $5.9 billion.
Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial 3-pointer with 4:10 to play and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105.
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the East Bay Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. But there's not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump's tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers.
Carlos Rojas is learning to appreciate the simple things in life. After three years of living on the streets of San Francisco, he now sees basic shelter and safety as true luxuries.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial 3-pointer with 4:10 to play and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105.
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the East Bay Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. But there's not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump's tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers.
Carlos Rojas is learning to appreciate the simple things in life. After three years of living on the streets of San Francisco, he now sees basic shelter and safety as true luxuries.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
Carlos Rojas is learning to appreciate the simple things in life. After three years of living on the streets of San Francisco, he now sees basic shelter and safety as true luxuries.
The Downtown SF Partnership brought its latest free block party to the Front Street entertainment zone to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
The man serving time for his role in a deadly street racing crash in Redwood City that left twin girls orphaned died on Saturday at a correctional center, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
The Bay Area will see some rain and possible thunderstorms during the first half of Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled an initiative to transform the city's homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction response.
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the East Bay Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. But there's not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump's tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers.
Authorities in Alameda County have identified the second adult victim who lost their life in a fatal house fire in unincorporated San Leandro last Thursday.
Police officers investigating an auto burglary arrested three people Friday who are also suspected in other area auto thefts.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
The strike by Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority workers moved into its second week on Monday as bus and light rail riders in the South Bay continue to use other modes of transportation to get around.
Vibrant colors exploded over Discovery Meadow Park. Holi Fest is an Indian festival that welcomes spring and celebrates new beginnings, new hope, unity and diversity.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has requested Gov. Gavin Newsom to intervene to get striking VTA employees back to work.
The latest attempts at mediation between the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and the union representing striking VTA workers did not reach an agreement, transit officials said in a release Friday.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
A kitchen fire that escalated killed a dog and caused $150,000 worth of damage in a Santa Rosa residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Community activists are speaking out and against an arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Sonoma County Probation Department last week.
Two children are dead and their mother is behind bars suspected of driving under the influence following a crash in Napa Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial 3-pointer with 4:10 to play and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State Warriors past the New York Knicks 97-94 on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr passed late Hall of Famer Al Attles for most coaching wins in Warriors franchise history with 558 as Golden State beat the New York Knicks 97-94.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
The man serving time for his role in a deadly street racing crash in Redwood City that left twin girls orphaned died on Saturday at a correctional center, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
Police officers investigating an auto burglary arrested three people Friday who are also suspected in other area auto thefts.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, the effects on his car company have been dramatic, with the stock price significantly down. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been the target of vandals.
There is quite the photo shoot happening right now in Golden Gate Park, but instead of models, the muse of choice is a collection of leaves, branches, and dried flowers.
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases across the country.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston will hold a town hall meeting Thursday evening on last month's Martinez Refining Company fire.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment.
President Trump is questioning former President Joe Biden's signature on preemptive pardons issued to the members of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
The Downtown SF Partnership brought its latest free block party to the Front Street entertainment zone to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Acclaimed troupe the Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek for two performances on Friday and Saturday.
Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," an action thriller hitting theaters Friday.
Two leading lights of the West Coast metal scene visit San Francisco Friday when LA band Deathchant and Portland, OR-based crew Bewitcher bring their co-headlining tour to the Bottom of the Hill.
Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host.
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.
Scores of people gathered along Front Street in San Francisco's Financial District for the a St. Patrick's Day street party. Amanda Hari reports.
Monday was moving day for San Jose's formerly homeless, who moved into an interim housing development that was on the site of a former encampment on Branham Lane.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for March 17, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the East Bay Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Paul Heggen reports.
The owner of a brewery in Alameda expresses worry about looming tariffs on aluminum, fearing that the cost of higher-priced cans and other equipment may need to be passed onto consumers. John Ramos 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.