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CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Darren Peck looks at a new study on "weather whiplash" and how it creates increasingly extreme swings between wet and dry weather.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
John Ramos reports on a landmark ruling spurred by environmental group that sued Sonoma County over a too liberal policy granting water well permits.
In what is being called a landmark court decision in Sonoma County, local officials are being ordered to put more thought into issuing permits for new wells.
Last year's snow deluge in California --, which quickly erased a two decade long megadrought -- was essentially a once-in-a-lifetime rescue from above, according to a new scientific study.
The land had been sinking so fast for so long that the canal was failing, so they built an entire new canal, but now that's sinking as well. It's a dramatic reminder that after two good years, California's water challenges still run deep.
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
In the Central Valley, some districts say their groundwater recharge projects are getting squeezed as they await word on what kind of water deliveries they'll get this year.
There are concerns in the Central Valley that, despite two good years of rain, groundwater recharge projects may get squeezed. Wilson Walker reports from Fresno County. (4-4-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Managers of California's two main water storage and delivery systems on Friday announced increases to forecasted water allocations for millions of people and vast tracts of farmland.
Crawfish, the crustacean that looks like a tiny lobster and tastes like a salty combination of shrimp and crab has been hard to find this year because of a devastating drought. Janet Shamlian has more.
If built, the Sites Reservoir would divert flows from the Sacramento River upstream of the Delta. Wilson Walker tours the Sites site. (2-29-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Northern California has seen a lot of rain in recent weeks, but this winter is also delivering something the state hasn't seen much of this century.
As the rain continues to fall, one Sonoma County town remembers three years ago when their water supply almost ran dry.
Despite last year's unusually wet winter, Trinity Lake in far northern California needed another big season of rainfall to undo years of drought. Wilson Walker reports. (2-18-24)
Crawfish are a Southern delicacy that are always in high demand - but this year, they're in short supply. The crustaceans are hard to find right now due to a devastating drought in the region, and that's hurting a lot of wallets in Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports.
Water levels at most state reservoirs are about where they typically are for this time of year, including Lake Oroville now at 131% its historical average. Wilson Walker reports. 2-18-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
While the water year has had a slow start in Northern California there is still no talk of drought as last year's rain bounty keeps on giving. Wilson Walker reports. (11-17-23)
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
California's water storage and delivery systems are in good shape heading into the rainy season, having benefited from last year's near-historic rain and snowfall totals, according to the state's top water managers.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Gardeners will likely have to adapt to prolonged, warmer weather in the future but they aren't alone as UC Davis is also transitioning their landscape to a climate-ready one, even offering some tips along the way.
Once a stark example of the drastic effects of California's yearslong megadrought, Lake Oroville has rebounded and is once again filled to capacity, data from the state's Department of Water Resources shows.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
On Wednesday, after the announcement that a deal had been struck for a ceasefire in Gaza, local reaction seemed remarkably similar from both Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
The FBI served a warrant at the home of a San Leandro councilmember's home on Wednesday, the city manager confirmed.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
A police K-9 officer was shot with a rifle while attempting to detain a suspect in Vacaville, authorities say.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
On Wednesday, after the announcement that a deal had been struck for a ceasefire in Gaza, local reaction seemed remarkably similar from both Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
The FBI served a warrant at the home of a San Leandro councilmember's home on Wednesday, the city manager confirmed.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
A police K-9 officer was shot with a rifle while attempting to detain a suspect in Vacaville, authorities say.
On Wednesday, after the announcement that a deal had been struck for a ceasefire in Gaza, local reaction seemed remarkably similar from both Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
More than 30 years after a woman was murdered in an alley in San Francisco's Chinatown, police said they have located the suspect as he awaits trial for another murder in Colorado.
The San Francisco SPCA is offering free puppy adoptions for a limited time in order to free up space for animals being sent out of the wildfire zones in the Los Angeles area.
With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.
San Francisco is expecting a better tourism year in 2025 as the city will be hosting more conventions than it did in 2024.
The FBI served a warrant at the home of a San Leandro councilmember's home on Wednesday, the city manager confirmed.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
A memorial for Athletics legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is set to take place in Oakland next month, the team announced Wednesday.
BART will replace decades-old track components between the Walnut Creek and Concord stations to ensure reliable service.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of its ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum to a private developer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
Three students from Hollister High School were killed Tuesday night in Gilroy after the driver lost control of their vehicle and struck another car, authorities said.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District met Tuesday to consider whether to continue supporting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial Delta water tunnel project.
Police in Campbell have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing the city's landmark water tower after he was found on the structure over the weekend.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrests of two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at an Alum Rock business last summer, one of whom was in possession of almost a dozen handguns and rifles.
Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week as a once married couple and their adult children.
Police in Santa Rosa said officers took two teenage suspects into custody Monday afternoon after an alleged gang-related shooting that injured a teen boy, authorities said.
Brian Colbert was officially sworn in at Tuesday's Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting as the county's first Black board member in its 175-year history.
A driver fleeing from Rohnert Park officers on Monday went the wrong direction on northbound Highway 101 and crashed into a patrol car, San Rafael police said.
Firefighters in Santa Rosa rescued a woman after a fire broke out at a recently completed housing complex for the homeless over the weekend.
A memorial for Athletics legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is set to take place in Oakland next month, the team announced Wednesday.
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of its ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum to a private developer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
The Golden State Warriors fell below .500 for the first time this season after blowing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter and losing 104-101 at Toronto on Monday night.
The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.
The FBI served a warrant at the home of a San Leandro councilmember's home on Wednesday, the city manager confirmed.
A police K-9 officer was shot with a rifle while attempting to detain a suspect in Vacaville, authorities say.
More than 30 years after a woman was murdered in an alley in San Francisco's Chinatown, police said they have located the suspect as he awaits trial for another murder in Colorado.
San Francisco police are warning members of the Chinese community to be extra vigilant after thieves have stolen nearly $400,000 from elderly women in recent months in so-called "blessing scams."
The man accused of firebombing a UC Berkeley patrol car and trying to firebomb a federal building pleaded guilty, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
Wednesday, San Jose city councilmembers and advocates banded together to bolster protections for undocumented people ahead of President-Elect Trump's inauguration.
On Wednesday, after the announcement that a deal had been struck for a ceasefire in Gaza, local reaction seemed remarkably similar from both Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the sale of its ownership share of the Oakland Coliseum to a private developer, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
President Biden delivered his fifth and final address from the Oval Office five days before the end of his single term in office.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers only announced the headliners for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival on Monday, but have already revealed the daily line-ups ahead of single-day tickets going on sale.
The funds are earmarked for Altadena and Pasadena families that lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.
Revived local favorites Fantasy bring their danceable power-pop grooves to the Ivy Room Saturday night for a show that includes East Bay metal heroes Blackwülf and hard-rock cover band Thunderbleed aka Blind Vengeance.
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan.
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.
Kara St. Cyr reports on San Jose bolstering protections for undocumented people ahead of President Trump's inauguration. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Jan. 15, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
John Ramos reports on how San Francisco communities are reacting to the Gaza ceasefire Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on the world's fastest supercomputer. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
While fatal overdoses have been declining, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie seeks to build on that progress with his “Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance.” Lauren Toms 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.