Former San Francisco public health director Dr. Grant Colfax to lead Contra Costa Health
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Millions of East Bay commuters are adjusting to sweeping AC Transit changes that took effect Sunday, impacting nearly 85% of bus routes across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
The demolition of Stege Elementary has already begun, but it won't be an easy process. The old school, built in 1943, is loaded with asbestos and lead paint that will take a lot of time and money to remove safely.
Never-before-released interrogations of Matthew Muller, the serial predator who kidnapped Denise Huskins in 2015, show his confessions to decades of other home invasions and sexual assaults.
San Ramon police said three juveniles were located, and one of them was suspected of starting the fire.
Contra Costa County is re-examining its rules on how and when the Sheriff's Office can assist federal agents on immigration raids following a series of confrontations outside the immigration court in Concord. Lauren Toms reports.
The 77-year-old suspect was based in Alamo and Danville and was the owner of Foundation Financial Group, which provided services in the Northern District of California, Idaho and throughout the U.S, the DOJ said.
With the rhythmic pounding of taiko drums echoing through Don Biddle Community Park, a large group of Japanese Americans and their allies gathered Saturday afternoon to voice opposition to the proposed reopening of the federal prison in Dublin as an immigration detention center.
The fire was located near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue, according to Con Fire.
As the Republic Services garbage strike effects communities throughout the Bay Area for a second week, limited trash service resumed in parts of Western Contra Costa County, including Richmond and San Pablo, Kevin Ko reports.
Matthew Muller, whose 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins was chronicled in the Netflix docuseries "American Nightmare," was sentenced to another life term for a separate home invasion that occurred just weeks later in Contra Costa County.
Authorities are investigating after a driver was wounded in a shooting along Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County early Thursday morning.
Authorities are investigating after a driver was wounded in a shooting along Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County early Thursday morning.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a guaranteed income pilot program aiding 178 people over 18 months.
Con Fire said that they got reports about multiple injuries due to a fireworks explosion on the 2200 block of Spanos Street, near Linden Way.
A Discovery Bay resident said she heard the boat speeding into the harbor and was shocked at what she saw when she came outside.
Gusty winds and dry humidity in the afternoon will create conditions for fast-spreading grass fires, the NWS said.
Fire crews announced that the Somersville Fire in eastern Contra Costa County, which led to an evacuation warning in an Antioch neighorhood, has been fully contained less than 24 hours after it started.
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station.
Crews contained a 6-acre vegetation blaze in Contra Costa County's town of Crockett early Thursday morning, according to fire officials.
Contra Costa County has one of the most diverse land masses in the Bay Area. So, when things start heating up, it can present significantly different timelines when it comes to wildfire.
Multiple people who were attending the Diablo Valley College Ceremony on Friday were injured after a tree fell.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a theft at a drive-thru ATM outside a bank branch early Thursday morning.
Two people were killed in a head-on collision that resulted in an electric SUV cacthing fire on Highway 4 near Brentwood Wednesday night.
Former Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover has died at the age of 69, the county announced Sunday.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Inside McCovey Cove, a makeshift "watch party" unfolded with kayaks, boats, and paddle boards gathering just beyond the right-field wall.
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
Andrés Giménez drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Inside McCovey Cove, a makeshift "watch party" unfolded with kayaks, boats, and paddle boards gathering just beyond the right-field wall.
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
A pedestrian was killed and another injured in San Francisco's Chinatown after they were hit by a vehicle that smashed into a building on Friday morning, authorities said.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
The man convicted in the 2021 killing in San Francisco of an elderly Asian man known as "Grandpa Vicha" was set to be released on probation.
Police announced the arrest of a suspect in a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Sunset District that may have been accidental.
While fans came to see the game and some of the new players on the Giants roster, there was a lot more to see at Oracle Park. From the national anthem with a drone show and a flyover, to all the concessions at the ballpark.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee recently received a report from the Police Department detailing officer staffing challenges.
The Oakland Police Department is searching for a business owner who was reported missing and is believed to be at-risk.
An early-morning arson fire that severely damaged a business in Oakland was put out before it spread to a beloved Mexican restaurant in the city's Fruitvale District, authorities said.
At least four people have been arrested as part of a crackdown into illegal dirt bike riding in Oakland, authorities said.
The Nellie Hannon Gateway building is a new affordable housing high-rise, and at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Emeryville Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur said it was a long time coming.
The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.
The San Jose Unified School District Board has approved a plan to close five elementary schools and consolidate another school, citing declining enrollment.
San Jose was alive with Sweet 16 energy on Thursday as college basketball fans from across the country packed SAP Center and filled downtown for games and festivities.
A San Jose man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a shooting late last year that police said was gang related.
The investigation began on Feb. 14 when police found a body face down in San Tomas Aquino Creek, south of Tasman Drive, after being called to the area. Police said the man had last been seen on the night of Feb. 8, near Pruneridge Avenue and Lawrence Expressway.
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
A Solano County man who was paroled after being convicted of murder in the 1970s has been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested a driver following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover crash into a vineyard on Wednesday.
The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring. The $270 million in funding for the extension is already in place, and SMART expects to be pulling into the old Healdsburg station sometime in late 2028.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after a woman died following an attack inside a mobile home near Santa Rosa Wednesday evening.
Inside McCovey Cove, a makeshift "watch party" unfolded with kayaks, boats, and paddle boards gathering just beyond the right-field wall.
Andrés Giménez drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, has died at 52.
Art Dlugach, a longtime sports producer for KPIX in San Francisco, died Thursday morning in Texas, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was 82.
A Solano County man who was paroled after being convicted of murder in the 1970s has been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
The Oakland Police Department is searching for a business owner who was reported missing and is believed to be at-risk.
The man convicted in the 2021 killing in San Francisco of an elderly Asian man known as "Grandpa Vicha" was set to be released on probation.
At least four people have been arrested as part of a crackdown into illegal dirt bike riding in Oakland, authorities said.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
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.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
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.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Illuminate, the nonprofit hosting the event, said founder Ben Davis, and the artist behind The Bay Lights, Leo Villareal, will be in attendance and speak ahead of the grand relighting.
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.
Inside McCovey Cove, a makeshift "watch party" unfolded with kayaks, boats, and paddle boards gathering just beyond the right-field wall.
Kara St. Cyr reports.
One of the biggest projects in Silicon Valley history continues as BART is working to add four new stations between San Jose and Santa Clara. Kelsi Thorud checks on the progress as the agency faces budget headwinds and an uncertain future.
Meteorologist Paul Heggen says a marked cooldown is coming after this weekend.
The San Jose Unified School District voted to close five elementary schools and relocate a sixth, as critics say the closures place a huge burden on low-income families. Da Lin 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.