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State lawmakers are getting closer to a vote on a bill that would, once again, change the way owners of rooftop solar power systems are compensated for the energy they add to the grid.
California is fighting back a day after the U.S. Senate voted to put the brakes on the state's clean vehicle policies.
California is filing suit after the U.S. Senate voted to block waivers allowing the state to enact strict emission rules, including phasing out gas-powered vehicles. Lauren Toms reports on how the founder of one Bay Area EV startup is maneuvering the setback.
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
The snowpack in California and other western states is melting at a record-breaking pace, threatening an early start to the wildfire season and the persistence of drought conditions, authorities announced.
A suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the fertility reproductive clinic bombing in Palm Springs, Calif. Saturday, has been identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, a resident of Twentynine Palms.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
On Sunday, Sempervirens celebrated its 125th anniversary, as the group that invented the concept of the conservation land trust.
A Georgia woman who went missing for weeks in California's Sierra Nevada said that she was trapped by an avalanche and survived off wild leeks and snowmelt before she was found this week in a snowy cabin.
A high-tech system that involves a remote-controlled pop-up balloon-like device is helping some fishermen from getting their crab cages entangled with humpback whales.
Tiffany Slaton, a Georgia woman who went missing for weeks while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada, was found alive inside a cabin that was inaccessible to vehicles due to the snowpack.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced his revised $332 billion state spending proposal, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for "swift" action to start the Delta Conveyance Project, claiming it's essential to avoiding future water disasters.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous.
Voluntarily recall comes after listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food puts 10 people in hospital, Federal officials say.
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
Gas prices in California could reach more than $8 per gallon by the end of 2026, marking a potential 75% increase over current rates, according to a new report.
While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump slammed California's costly high-speed rail project and challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom to run for president.
In some California counties, even a six-figure salary qualifies for low-income housing programs.
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and George "Machine-Gun" Kelly.
Sherri Papini, the California mother of two convicted of lying to the FBI after faking her own kidnapping nearly a decade ago, is speaking out publicly for the first time in a new four-part docuseries.
New data from the California Department of Finance shows the state's population grew in 2024, the second year in a row.
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state agencies and nonprofits work to clean up an area once plagued by a large encampment, illegal dumping and graffiti.
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state agencies and nonprofits work to clean up an area once plagued by a large encampment, illegal dumping and graffiti.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
A judge on Friday ruled that the man accused of killing Laney College football coach John Beam is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Traffic heading to the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco will be significantly impacted this weekend, when a closure of eastbound Interstate 80 into San Francisco takes effect.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state agencies and nonprofits work to clean up an area once plagued by a large encampment, illegal dumping and graffiti.
A judge on Friday ruled that the man accused of killing Laney College football coach John Beam is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
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.
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.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
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.
Around 1:45 a.m., Hayward police were called to Clawiter and Depot roads for a report of a sideshow involving around 60 vehicles. While on the way, police said they were told that one driver had crashed into a semitruck.
A judge on Friday ruled that the man accused of killing Laney College football coach John Beam is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
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.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
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.
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.
with Darren Peck.
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers got an early start on Saturday. While the day is usually a celebration of the planet's natural beauty, there isn't always a lot of that in West Oakland.
Da Lin reports.
with Zoe Mintz.
Brad Hamilton 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.