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A San Jose high school is mourning the sudden death of a talented teenage musician with a vigil on Thursday. Many described him as a rising star. A vigil is being held in his honor Thursday.
Caltrain officials said that Northbound train #263 struck the person at Virginia Street, south of Diridon Station, just after 4 p.m.
A new financing agreement between Caltrain and the California High-Speed Rail Authority means a clearer timeline for the electrification of commuter trains along the Peninsula.
A female body was found on the southbound Caltrain tracks between the San Jose Diridon and Tamien stations Monday morning, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
Northbound train number 381 struck a vehicle on the tracks at San Bruno Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn said.
The cities of Atherton, Menlo Park and Palo Alto have lost a bid to block the California high-speed rail line along the peninsula's Caltrain corridor.
A proposal unveiled by State Senator Jerry Hill on Friday would tie together the future of Caltrain and high-speed rail in the state.
A train hit a tractor-trailer on the Caltrain tracks in San Bruno this afternoon, a transit agency spokeswoman said.
Caltrain service has resumed normally after a commuter train struck and killed a person on the tracks in Palo Alto Friday night, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
Caltrain service has been restored after a man was killed at a train station in San Mateo Friday evening, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
No one was injured when a northbound train struck a car on the tracks at 16th Street in San Francisco Sunday evening.
A northbound train fatally struck a person on the tracks in Palo Alto early Tuesday morning, according to a Caltrain spokeswoman.
A commuter train hit a car in Redwood City Wednesday evening, causing major delays for trains moving in both directions, Caltrain officials said.
BART, Caltrain, Muni and Golden Gate ferries all saw huge crowds as revelers headed to San Francisco for the Giants victory parade.
More than one million people are expected to pack into San Francisco Wednesday for the Giants' ticker tape parade along Market St. in honor of the team's Sunday night World Series win.
A woman was struck by a southbound train on the Caltrain tracks in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood.
A man was shot by a San Mateo County sheriff's deputy Wednesday afternoon following a confrontation on railroad tracks in San Jose.
In response to two years of growing ridership, Caltrain added six trains to its regular weekday schedule between San Jose and San Francisco starting Monday.
More riders, more service. That's the equation Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority have all made, with commuters reaping the benefits beginning Monday.
Caltrain has received its first big chunk of high-speed rail bond money, which will be used to electrify and modernize the system.
A Caltrain train hit a vehicle in San Bruno on Wednesday evening, injuring the car's driver, Caltrain officials said.
Nearly three months after a man on a scooter was killed on the Caltrain tracks in San Mateo, the coroner's office has still not been able to identify him or track down anyone who might have known him.
A 21-year-old homeless man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing near the San Mateo Caltrain station last week.
A victim was stabbed near the Caltrain station in downtown San Mateo Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Two transit repairmen accused of stealing more than $40,000 from Caltrain ticket machines have been ordered to stand trial on embezzlement and grand theft charges.
Two police officers and a theft suspect they were chasing in San Francisco were struck by a passing vehicle Friday morning, leaving the suspect dead both officers injured.
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Two police officers and a theft suspect they were chasing in San Francisco were struck by a passing vehicle Friday morning, leaving the suspect dead both officers injured.
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Two police officers and a theft suspect they were chasing in San Francisco were struck by a passing vehicle Friday morning, leaving the suspect dead both officers injured.
Used clothing is getting a new makeover inside San Francisco public libraries and avoiding the landfill as part of a unique collaboration between city departments and a local nonprofit.
Two teenagers were arrested in San Francisco last month after they allegedly robbed a man while he was attempting to sell his collection of Pokémon cards, authorities said.
A gray whale found in San Francisco Bay last week is believed to have been killed in a vessel strike, scientists said Thursday
A Bay Area business owner says with investor funding, they could be going "full steam ahead."
On opening day, the Oakland Athletic Club had to turn people away as fans packed the restaurant for the Mexico and South Africa match.
Private foundation investment will fund cameras, drones and outreach, but others say the city must first make legal disposal easier for renters in large apartment complexes.
A group of East Bay engineering students have created a pleasant way to be a part of the World Cup celebrations in the Bay Area.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
A 10-year-old girl's quick action likely saved the lives of her family members in Oakley when their house caught on fire early Wednesday morning.
Two people were rescued from the water at a Santa Cruz County beach on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Retired San Jose Police Officer Gil Zamora doesn't work with a microscope. He draws critical evidence from the memories of witnesses.
Officers were called just before 1 p.m. and told a body had been found at the waste facility located on the 700 block of Los Esteros Road.
The state of California and Santa Clara County Counsel filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to block the development of an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Gilroy.
Officials on California's Central Coast have moved closer to implementing a temporary parking ban on the iconic Bixby Bridge over safety concerns.
A deer fawn was rescued on Wednesday from an outdoor wire dog crate at a Sonoma County home, authorities said.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth to cap an incredible comeback by the San Francisco Giants, who scored 10 runs over the final two innings of an 11-10 victory against the Washington Nationals.
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Valkyries held off the Phoenix Mercury for an 87-81 win Tuesday night.
Two police officers and a theft suspect they were chasing in San Francisco were struck by a passing vehicle Friday morning, leaving the suspect dead both officers injured.
Two teenagers were arrested in San Francisco last month after they allegedly robbed a man while he was attempting to sell his collection of Pokémon cards, authorities said.
Retired San Jose Police Officer Gil Zamora doesn't work with a microscope. He draws critical evidence from the memories of witnesses.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
Police in San Francisco are seeking the public's help in multiple cold case murders from the mid-1970s that may involve a serial killer, and are offering a reward for identifying who is responsible.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people Sunday suspected of vandalizing robots performing assessments on sidewalks last week.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Two police officers and a theft suspect they were chasing in San Francisco were struck by a passing vehicle Friday morning, leaving the suspect dead both officers injured.
A vehicle struck a two police officers and a fleeing suspect in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood on Friday morning, killing the suspect and injuring the officers.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says daytime highs will cool down by this weekend, although will remain above average.
Andrea Nakano reports.
Used clothing is getting a new makeover inside San Francisco public libraries and avoiding the landfill as part of a unique collaboration between city departments and a local nonprofit.
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.