California Voters May Soon Decide On Death Penalty Changes
Three former California governors announced a proposed ballot initiative Thursday designed to speed up the state's lengthy death penalty process.
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Three former California governors announced a proposed ballot initiative Thursday designed to speed up the state's lengthy death penalty process.
A Northern California state senator is introducing a bill to put warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks sold in the state.
Gov. Jerry Brown visited California's drought-stricken agricultural heartland on Wednesday and called on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to strike a compromise that will benefit the region and nation.
Doctors, the insurance industry, and California's medical establishment are shedding light on why there were so many inaccuracies in the now-removed Physician Directory on the Covered California website.
After KPIX 5 ConsumerWatch revealed confusion over which physicians are accepting patients under Covered California, some doctors who did not want to accept patients on the exchange said they were surprised to find out they were on the exchange's list of providers.
Federal judges are giving California two more years to meet a court-ordered inmate population cap.
A growing epidemic of smartphone thefts prompted state lawmakers to announce Friday new legislation that would require the devices to come equipped with an anti-theft deterrent known as a "kill switch."
California is in a drought so serious, Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency. Yet a handful of the state's biggest agribusinesses may not be feeling the pinch as much.
Covered California is shutting down a major portion of its website after a KPIX 5 ConsumerWatch investigation revealed inaccuracies in their list of doctors accepting insurance.
Two more flu deaths were recorded in Santa Cruz County this week, county health officials said Thursday.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 has occurred off the Central California coast.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a water bill on Wednesday addressing California's ongoing drought but the measure is likely to go no further because of a White House veto threat and opposition from the state's Democratic Senators.
To say Mendocino County is tolerant when it comes to marijuana would be an understatement. Amid a severe drought, authorities have no tolerance for marijuana growers who are stealing water.
California fishing regulators have closed down recreational angling on portions of two of drought-starved rivers due to concerns about salmon and steelhead trout.
Federal officials on Wednesday pledged more money to help California cope with its severe drought as state fishing regulators shut down recreational angling on portions of two water-starved rivers because of concerns about the survival of salmon and steelhead trout.
After news reports of a record-setting baby in Southern California, a Bay Area couple wants to set the record straight. They say their baby is the biggest newborn in California history.
Some frustrated enrollees of Covered California are accusing the insurance exchange of false advertising, after they said doctors listed on their website aren't actually accepting Covered California plans.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen is being sued over a decision she made in 2011 that said tens of thousands of criminals who are serving their sentences under community supervision are ineligible to vote.
Federal officials have announced $20 million in aid for California farmers affected by the ongoing drought.
A citrus industry group estimates a week of freezing temperatures in early December cost California's $2 billion citrus industry about $441 million.
The number of people who died in Santa Clara County during the current flu season has increased by two to 10, the most of any Bay Area county, public health officials reported Friday.
Amid California's drought, state officials have announced they won't be able to provide water to agencies serving 25 million people and nearly 1 million acres of farmland.
San Francisco city officials asked residents Friday to cut back on their water usage.
The drought has local water officials concerned and calling for a ban on fishing in the Russian River watershed. Meanwhile, the local fishing industry is alarmed about the potential
State surveyors checking California's snowpack say a recent storm brought little help, and that snow levels in the Sierra Nevada are dangerously low.
Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Businesses in San Francisco and Santa Clara are gearing up for what they hope is an influx of customers during Super Bowl week. But one long-time vendor in the South Bay has been shut down, a casualty of what the NFL calls its "clean zone."
The planned shutdown of the Valero refinery in Benicia is expected to have a major economic impact on the city, even as environmental advocates welcome the closure.
Joel Farabee's short-handed goal at 6:53 of the third period broke a tie and sent the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down a main California highway Saturday morning as fog severely limited visibility.
Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Businesses in San Francisco and Santa Clara are gearing up for what they hope is an influx of customers during Super Bowl week. But one long-time vendor in the South Bay has been shut down, a casualty of what the NFL calls its "clean zone."
The planned shutdown of the Valero refinery in Benicia is expected to have a major economic impact on the city, even as environmental advocates welcome the closure.
Joel Farabee's short-handed goal at 6:53 of the third period broke a tie and sent the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down a main California highway Saturday morning as fog severely limited visibility.
The union said the next step is to wait for the recommendations from the third party that was at the session held between the union and the district. According to the SFUSD, the report is expected on Feb. 4.
The San Francisco Police Department said the shooting happened in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street around 5:15 p.m.
A woman died after a fire broke out in a San Mateo County garage early Friday morning, officials said.
City leaders said there would be an opportunity to extend the permit duration, should the resident not have found housing through the program.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
The planned shutdown of the Valero refinery in Benicia is expected to have a major economic impact on the city, even as environmental advocates welcome the closure.
The West Oakland BART station is closed and major delays are being reported on the transit system Friday due to a fatality at the station, officials said.
Two minor earthquakes struck the San Ramon area on Friday morning, officials said.
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple felony charges against two men in connection with the January 3 shooting that killed three people inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
Businesses in San Francisco and Santa Clara are gearing up for what they hope is an influx of customers during Super Bowl week. But one long-time vendor in the South Bay has been shut down, a casualty of what the NFL calls its "clean zone."
Businesses throughout the Bay Area are preparing for what should be a big week, with visitors coming in from all over the country for Super Bowl LX.
Firefighters rushed out to West San Jose Friday evening to battle a fire at a vacant two-story building.
With this year's Super Bowl set to be played at Levi's Stadium, the Bay Area will be prominently featured, including in one high-profile ad already drawing attention.
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
The federal government said that unless homeowners downstream consent to it, the removal of the bridge cannot go forward. Meanwhile, residents opposed to the demolition say it's time to stop trying to fight Mother Nature.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Marin County to protest against ICE and Border Patrol agents following the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Joel Farabee's short-handed goal at 6:53 of the third period broke a tie and sent the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
With this year's Super Bowl set to be played at Levi's Stadium, the Bay Area will be prominently featured, including in one high-profile ad already drawing attention.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Commuters near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara should expect detours and delays as several key roads are being closed ahead of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
The San Francisco Police Department said the shooting happened in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street around 5:15 p.m.
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
The Armenian American community sharply criticized Dr. Mehmet Oz after he claimed the "Russian Armenian Mafia" is running a $3.5 billion hospice care fraud scheme in Los Angeles.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple felony charges against two men in connection with the January 3 shooting that killed three people inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Protests and student walkouts were taking place in communities throughout the Bay Area on Friday, condemning federal immigration enforcement.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday — and at least one Republican senator has pushed back.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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.
A 59-vehicle pile-up shut down a main California highway Saturday morning as fog severely limited visibility.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
But one long-time vendor in the South Bay has been shut down, a casualty of what the NFL calls its "clean zone."
Da Lin looks into the economic impact that the Valero refinery shut down could have.
The San Francisco Police Department said the shooting happened in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street around 5:15 p.m.
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.