California May Be Long Overdue For A Mega Flood
Geographic data indicates California has a mega flood about every 100 to 200 years. So the Golden State is long overdue for a big storm.
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Geographic data indicates California has a mega flood about every 100 to 200 years. So the Golden State is long overdue for a big storm.
How much lead is your blood? And your children's blood? Depending on where you live and work in California, the answer may be: too much.
Opponents of State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon's efforts to make California a sanctuary state are focusing on one particular statement he made about his family.
Gov. Jerry Brown issued a proclamation Monday honoring former President and former California governor Ronald Reagan, on what would have been his 106th birthday.
After state legislators moved forward with plans to make California a sanctuary state, President Donald Trump said he's prepared to pull federal funding.
A California lawmaker wants to prevent landlords from threatening to call immigration authorities on tenants.
President Donald Trump's promised crackdown on "sanctuary cities" has triggered divergent actions from blue and red states.
Neil Gorsuch, if confirmed as a Supreme Court judge, could mean significant setbacks for several high profile cases in California.
Chocolate maker Nestle is moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Virginia.
Self-driving car prototypes appear to be getting better at negotiating California streets and highways without a human backup needing to intervene.
California's bail system has been accused of discriminating against the poor, but now reform may be on the horizon.
Legislative Democrats in California have advanced a bill that would provide statewide sanctuary for immigrants by restricting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Before recreational marijuana even has a chance in Marin County, it could become illegal.
California Congresswomen are leading a protest against Trump's order to ban refugees and citizens from Muslim nations from entering the U.S.
Ocean rise already is worsening the floods and high tides sweeping California this stormy winter, climate experts say, and this month's damage and deaths highlight that even a state known as a global leader in fighting climate change has yet to tackle some of the hardest work of dealing with it.
The state of California is studying ways to suspend financial transfers to Washington after the Trump Administration threatened to withhold federal money from sanctuary cities, KPIX 5 has learned.
A battle over the main ingredient in Roundup, a popular weed killer sprayed by farmers and home gardeners worldwide, is coming to a head in California.
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill supporters say would make California the first state to add a third gender option on state identifying documents.
A new plan by Governor Jerry Brown could cost some students their opportunity to go to college.
Who says grownups can't have fun in the rain? The heavy rains that swept through California left behind a trail of storm sports enthusiasts.
Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 California counties that were drenched by winter storms.
A cold front hurled pulses of severe weather into the Bay Area Thursday, triggering hailstorms, lightning, thunder and intense downpours.
California's minimum wage is set to reach $15 by 2023 and a new analysis suggests it could help millions of people, including in one of the state's poorest counties.
Trump versus Clinton: While friends have been taking sides on Facebook, some women in California and Alabama are engaged in a real dialogue.
After years of complaints about abandoned boats, illegal anchor-outs and crime along the Oakland Estuary, the city is stepping up enforcement and removing dozens of derelict vessels from the water.
A suspect is being sought after an overnight home burglary of an occupied El Cerrito that ended with the burglar fleeing with the victim's vehicle, police said.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
With the Bay Area facing the possibility of a destructive Super El Niño this winter, lessons from a previous El Niño may help residents prepare for what might be coming.
A woman who had her mini labradoodle stolen in San Francisco on Wednesday was reunited with her pet just hours later after police tracked down the suspects with dog.
After years of complaints about abandoned boats, illegal anchor-outs and crime along the Oakland Estuary, the city is stepping up enforcement and removing dozens of derelict vessels from the water.
A suspect is being sought after an overnight home burglary of an occupied El Cerrito that ended with the burglar fleeing with the victim's vehicle, police said.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
With the Bay Area facing the possibility of a destructive Super El Niño this winter, lessons from a previous El Niño may help residents prepare for what might be coming.
A woman who had her mini labradoodle stolen in San Francisco on Wednesday was reunited with her pet just hours later after police tracked down the suspects with dog.
A woman who had her mini labradoodle stolen in San Francisco on Wednesday was reunited with her pet just hours later after police tracked down the suspects with dog.
An aide for a San Francisco Bay Area lawmaker was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is being held in Nevada, according to her office.
A famed Mexican Navy tall ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay on Wednesday for a goodwill visit and exhibition open to the public.
A longtime fixture on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! announced that the museum would close before the end of the year.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
After years of complaints about abandoned boats, illegal anchor-outs and crime along the Oakland Estuary, the city is stepping up enforcement and removing dozens of derelict vessels from the water.
A suspect is being sought after an overnight home burglary of an occupied El Cerrito that ended with the burglar fleeing with the victim's vehicle, police said.
Police arrested a suspect in a recent smash-and-grab burglary spree in the city and in a series of burglaries in other Bay Area cities.
An 86-year-old Oakland woman has fashioned a way to help cancer survivors who cannot afford supportive services.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller is taking a step forward in cracking down on speedy performance drivers along the coastline of unincorporated San Mateo County.
For downtown San Jose restaurant owner Adolfo Gomez, big events like the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup watch parties can make a big difference.
Prosecutors in San Jose revealed additional details of a double murder case after the suspect refused to show up to his first court hearing on Wednesday.
A motorcyclist died of his injuries after colliding with a pickup truck in Santa Cruz County Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two men suspected of assaulting a student at San Jose State University over the weekend are facing hate crime charges, prosecutors said.
A measure on the November ballot in Sausalito is dividing the quaint coastal town.
California's historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of the oldest wineries in the U.S., announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, the latest sign of challenges in the industry.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
In less than two weeks, cyclists will be able to enjoy a new paved path to head down to Sausalito and the North Bay.
Forward progress of a grass fire in Marin County has been stopped at more than 300 acres, crews said.
The Golden State Valkyries (31-12) are entering the last game of the WNBA regular season on Thursday night needing a win against the Los Angeles Sparks (16-27) to secure the second seed in the playoffs.
Pinch-hitter Walker Jenkins hit an RBI single in the seventh inning that put Minnesota ahead and the Twins won their second straight over the San Francisco Giants with a 4-2 victory.
Carla Leite made the tiebreaking basket with 1:57 left in overtime and then converted a three-point play with 26.5 seconds to play as the Portland Fire ended the season with a 90-82 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night.
Minnesota's Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
After years of complaints about abandoned boats, illegal anchor-outs and crime along the Oakland Estuary, the city is stepping up enforcement and removing dozens of derelict vessels from the water.
A suspect is being sought after an overnight home burglary of an occupied El Cerrito that ended with the burglar fleeing with the victim's vehicle, police said.
A woman who had her mini labradoodle stolen in San Francisco on Wednesday was reunited with her pet just hours later after police tracked down the suspects with dog.
Police arrested a suspect in a recent smash-and-grab burglary spree in the city and in a series of burglaries in other Bay Area cities.
Prosecutors in San Jose revealed additional details of a double murder case after the suspect refused to show up to his first court hearing on Wednesday.
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
For downtown San Jose restaurant owner Adolfo Gomez, big events like the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup watch parties can make a big difference.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
With AI at the tips of her freshly manicured fingertips, Valerie Chapman is on a mission to course correct a societal construct as society steps into the future.
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
A notorious cybercriminal group claims it breached the FBI on Monday and stole data about personnel and FBI applicants.
An aide for a San Francisco Bay Area lawmaker was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is being held in Nevada, according to her office.
Two men suspected of assaulting a student at San Jose State University over the weekend are facing hate crime charges, prosecutors said.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
A longtime fixture on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! announced that the museum would close before the end of the year.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
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.
John Ramos reports.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has topped 7%, up more than a full percentage point since the start of the Iran war and pushing the American dream further out of reach. Katie Nielsen reports.
The entertainment zone will allows guests to purchase alcoholic beverages to go and enjoy them throughout the venue outdoor areas. Lauren Toms reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says Sunday will see a bit of a dip in temperatures, before another warmup begins.
The Oakland Estuary is getting a long overdue cleanup following years of the waterway being increasingly crowded with anchor-outs and becoming a hotbed of crime and illegal activity. Da Lin 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.