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In the age of climate change and drought swings, California is setting a statewide water supply target for the first time to offset supply issues and help power 18 million homes. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Under bone-chilling conditions, an international team of scientists has unlocked the secrets to better understand a rapidly-warming planet.
Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
At a recent gathering of community groups, a city council member, students, and climate activists, the talk was all about heat - very extreme heat - and the phenomenon of record-breaking temperatures largely driven by climate change.
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
With only 7.5% of Earth's surface covered in fertile, agricultural soil, it's critically important to maintain the soil to grow food, filter water, and regulate the climate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills on Friday laying new groundwork for the state's green energy transition while easing regulations on oil production and extending the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills on Friday laying new groundwork for the state's green energy transition while easing regulations on oil production and extending the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
Honeybee populations facing severe challenges are now being helped by the development of a bee superfood using technology developed in the Bay Area.
Bees, which are facing severe challenges that affect us all, are now being helped by the development of a bee superfood using technology developed in the Bay Area. Anne Makovec reports.
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
This past winter, stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots and cherries in California's Central Valley didn't get consistent cold weather that regulates the trees' nutrients.
A fundamental aspect of the atmosphere tells us warmer air can hold more water vapor. It means we not only experience bigger rains, but conversely, deeper droughts as well. This "hydrological whiplash" and what happened in Texas on July 4th appear to be a textbook example of a known consequence of a warmer atmosphere.
Suspended EPA employees signed a letter accusing the Trump administration of weakening environmental protections and disregarding science.
As flooding becomes more of a concern at Stinson Beach, a new report finds that sea levels could rise by more than six feet within the next 100 years. Lauren Toms reports.
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast.
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
The party-line vote marked the first time in the 55-year history of the Clean Air Act that Congress has moved to weaken the power of the landmark environmental law.
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno visited the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
After several snow-producing storms slammed Northern California, water officials reported an increase in the state's snowpack and stressed that it's not enough.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
After several snow-producing storms slammed Northern California, water officials reported an increase in the state's snowpack and stressed that it's not enough.
A shooting in San Francisco on Friday morning left at least one person dead and another person injured, police said.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
A shooting in San Francisco on Friday morning left at least one person dead and another person injured, police said.
Trials were paused and juries sent home until Monday as courtroom clerks demanded change on the hall of justice steps.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property.
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball has been America's fastest-growing sport for four straight years.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
One Oakland Unified parent said the board should have made a plan to balance the budget months ago instead of waiting until the last minute.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
From the Winter Olympics spotlight to his base with the San Jose Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has made a global splash and now he's bringing that momentum back to the Bay Area.
To protect and serve took on a whole new meaning for two officers in the San Francisco Bay Area last weekend.
Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.
Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning, saying a man killed his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
A suspect is accused of animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and evidence consistent with bird fighting were located at a home just outside of Santa Rosa city limits on Wednesday, authorities said.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.
The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue, between River Lane and Montesano Avenue, due to landslide and tree fall risk.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
Bo Davidson has torn through the minors in his first two full seasons in the Giants system.
Early on at spring training, Giants veterans Willy Adames and Matt Chapman pulled some of the young position players in camp aside with a simple message: just be yourself.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 128-117 on Sunday.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
A shooting in San Francisco on Friday morning left at least one person dead and another person injured, police said.
A suspect is accused of animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and evidence consistent with bird fighting were located at a home just outside of Santa Rosa city limits on Wednesday, authorities said.
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property.
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
A San Francisco Bay Area animal shelter said it has been flooded with phone calls after a fake AI-generated post claiming one of its dogs would be euthanized went viral.
Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.
The entire project cost the district about $13.33 million. District leaders said they're also receiving a $3.75 million reimbursement from the Investment Tax Credit allocated for the project. They expect to save more than $30 million total over the next 25 years.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.
The BART Board of Directors approved Thursday a plan to close stations and make other service cuts if voters reject a sales tax measure that is expected to be on the ballot later this year.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
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.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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 look at population shifts among U.S. states shows the trend of California residents leaving the state has slowed down significantly. Max Darrow reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the Bay Area will have chances of slight rain late Sunday night into Monday morning.
President Trump ordered federal agencies immediately stop using Anthropic's AI technology, as the San Francisco company and the Pentagon remain at odds over guardrails designed to limit the military's use of its Claude AI tool.
Brentwood police released officer bodycam video of the arrest of a 72-year-old woman who later died. Her family claims it was because of the way officers treated her. Brad Hamilton reports on the video and the family dispute that led to the controversial arrest.
The annual Silicon Valley Index report is showing that a population gap - an increase in people aged 65 and over and a drop in people under 18 - is reshaping the region's future. Len Ramirez 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.