Cal Fire Makes Gains On Northern California Wildfires
Firefighters gained the upper hand Friday night on a wildfire along Interstate 80 east of Sacramento that threatened 1,000 homes.
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Firefighters gained the upper hand Friday night on a wildfire along Interstate 80 east of Sacramento that threatened 1,000 homes.
A magnitude-3.2 earthquake struck near the city of Banning, an eastern suburb about 85 miles east of Los Angeles. There are no reports of injuries or damage.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris has opened an investigation into the state public utilities commission.
A Milpitas woman's once-a-month habit of buying a lottery ticket paid off in a big way last week as she hit the top scratcher jackpot of $5 million.
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old woman battling stage 4 brain cancer from San Francisco, plans to die two days after her husband's birthday by assisted suicide and is launching a nationwide campaign calling for death with dignity laws.
PG&E released a second batch of private emails between its staff and the California Public Utilities Commission Monday and said it believes both sets of messages violated commission rules.
It's harvest time in wine country and for some, that still means getting their stomp on.I took off my shoes and gave it a try during travels About The Bay.
A real estate taxation measure on San Francisco's ballot prompted dueling rallies on the steps of City Hall Monday morning.
Gov. Jerry Brown is reporting that he has nearly $24 million left for his re-election campaign, while Republican challenger Neel Kashkari has $680,000 remaining.
After an extensive investigation, the California State Transportation Agency said on Friday that two Caltrans whistleblowers claiming there were abusive practices in the construction of the new Bay Bridge were not retaliated against.
At the American River Hatchery near Sacramento, water chillers are being installed at the cost of nearly $1 million with the goal of making sure that the water stays cool enough for salmon that are hatched and raised there.
An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 struck off the coast Gold Beach, Oregon Friday at 9:58 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey's automated seismograph alert network.
With about 240,000 students, the UC system's rate of reported sexual assaults last year was about 1 per 1,200 students.
A new law signed by California Governor Jerry Brown lays out new safety requirements for limo companies.
California will become the first state that allows family members to ask a judge to remove firearms from a relative who appears to pose a threat.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores, driven to action by pollution in streets and waterways.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed groundbreaking legislation that defines "yes means yes" when it comes to investigating college sexual assaults. California is now the first state in the nation to adopt such requirements for campuses.
Pumpkins grown inside plastic molds to resemble Frankenstein's head are in high demand for Halloween.
Is our current drought in California part of a natural weather pattern, an aberration, or climate change? KCBS In Depth cohosts speak with Dr. Peter Gleick, a globally recognized scientist who is an expert in water and climate issues, about challenges ahead for California in the midst of the worst drought on record.
The bodies discovered decomposing Wednesday in an apartment complex in Mountain View that had a strong gas odor were father Lian Liu and his son.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Sunday that he has signed a bill that makes California the first in the nation to define when "yes means yes" and adopt requirements for colleges to follow when investigating sexual assault reports.
California's 2nd District was in the spotlight for on Comedy Central's Colbert Report earlier this week, when freshman congressman Jared Huffman sat down with the shows host for the "Better Know a District" segment.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation prohibiting California state government agencies from selling or display items displaying the Confederate flag.
The wheels are already turning in political circles about possible replacements for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and one prominent name that continues to come up is California Attorney General Kamala Harris.
The U.S. Forest Service is finalizing new regulations that could change the landscape of media coverage of issues dealing with federally maintained wild land, requiring expensive permits before photography is allowed, and imposing hefty fines for news organizations that violate the process.
A teenager was hospitalized after he was wounded in a shooting linked to a house party in Antioch over the weekend, police said.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime for a 104-80 win in the teams' playoff opener.
The San Francisco 49ers keep losing key players to injuries and still keep winning, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy.
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A teenager was hospitalized after he was wounded in a shooting linked to a house party in Antioch over the weekend, police said.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime for a 104-80 win in the teams' playoff opener.
The San Francisco 49ers keep losing key players to injuries and still keep winning, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a burglary and a shooting, which was reported about 30 minutes later.
We've all heard the saying, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Well, a youth orchestra from Paraguay is proof that is truly the case.
The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that pitcher Logan Webb has been award the Wille Mac Award, the team's most prestigious honor.
Fans of the late Dolly Parton gathered to celebrate her life in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday as part of California's first-ever Dolly Parton Day.
A teenager was hospitalized after he was wounded in a shooting linked to a house party in Antioch over the weekend, police said.
New village will provide 12 homes for 18- to 24-year-olds, doubling the number of dedicated shelter units available to young adults in the area
Officers were called just after 3 p.m. for a report of a shooting at 6700 Dublin Boulevard. When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot multiple times and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Pittsburg residents are excited about a new family-owned grocery store opening in town.
A crash between a sedan and a dump truck near Tracy on Friday left one person dead.
Police in Palo Alto have launched an investigation and urged residents to be aware of their surroundings Friday after multiple mountain lion sightings in the community.
An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in East San Jose early Friday morning, police said.
A former assistant principal at a middle school in the San Francisco Bay Area who was arrested in an operation targeting adults seeking minors for sex has been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.
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.
The storms haven't arrived yet, but Marin County workers are already racing to prepare for what could be a challenging winter.
A Vallejo police vehicle went up in flames while on Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield on Thursday, the department 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.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime for a 104-80 win in the teams' playoff opener.
The San Francisco 49ers keep losing key players to injuries and still keep winning, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
Alex Call hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the 10th inning and Andy Pages added a three-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their season with their 100th victory, a 5-1 decision over the San Francisco Giants that completed a three-game sweep.
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season.
A teenager was hospitalized after he was wounded in a shooting linked to a house party in Antioch over the weekend, police said.
Officers were called just after 3 p.m. for a report of a shooting at 6700 Dublin Boulevard. When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot multiple times and pronounced him dead at the scene.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a burglary and a shooting, which was reported about 30 minutes later.
The family of missing Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard renewed their call for answers leading to her return, six months after she disappeared.
An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in East San Jose early Friday morning, police said.
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
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.
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.
The day has been recognized by California since 1998, but it has not been a regular paid holiday for most state workers.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
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.
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.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Fans of the late Dolly Parton gathered to celebrate her life in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday as part of California's first-ever Dolly Parton Day.
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.
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.
After morning clouds, expect highs on Monday to range from the 60s along the coast, to the 80s inland. Temperatures are expected to warm up by mid-week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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John Ramos reports.
One of the best ways to try to figure out what’s going to happen this winter is to look back at previous winters with similar setups going into the season. Zoe Mintz reports.
Maddie White 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.