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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.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
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.
The record-breaking winter storms have created a dramatic turnaround for Lake Oroville. The DWR said it has only been full twice over the past 15 years.
Hotter, drier weather is already wreaking havoc on European crops, and is predicted to boost food prices in the U.S.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end its drought emergency declaration.
With water bills seeing an increase in the near future, many Marin residents have been left with unanswered questions.
California has just reached a historic deal with Arizona and Nevada to significantly cut back the amount of water each state takes from the Colorado River. Darren Peck breaks down the numbers.
In the near future, more local farmers will be using this recycled water for their crops.
More than a decade later, costing over a billion dollars, Regional San unveiled upgrades at its wastewater treatment plant.
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow. Wilson Walker reports. (5-11-23)
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
As of Friday, Shasta Lake is about three feet away from full -- an amazing turnaround from where it was last fall. Wilson Walker reports. (5-5-23)
Tulare Lake has sprung back to life, its shoreline rapidly expanding from the runoff of a winter of epic rainstorms and the melting of the massive southern Sierra snowpack.
A river may not look fast on the surface, but not only are temperatures a factor -- officials are warning that what's underneath could spell trouble.
Kenny Choi reports on how rising water rates in Novato will impact residents and businesses (4-24-2023)
Despite months of soaking rains across California, water customers in one North Bay city who may be victims of their own conservation success are about to get hit with a water-rate hike.
Only remnants of California's three-year drought remain after winter's epic storms.
Valley Water District Directors ended the drought emergency declaration in Santa Clara County and plan to ease some water use restrictions while keeping up conservation efforts.
A Sacramento County neighborhood is calling for county intervention for a home overrun by rats.
A San Francisco restaurant is offering more than double the minimum wage to lure the best dishwasher in the city.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
A Sacramento County neighborhood is calling for county intervention for a home overrun by rats.
A San Francisco restaurant is offering more than double the minimum wage to lure the best dishwasher in the city.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
Record-high diesel prices are putting new pressure on trucking companies and consumers, with economists warning that the rising cost of moving goods could soon lead to even higher prices at grocery stores and elsewhere.
A San Francisco restaurant is offering more than double the minimum wage to lure the best dishwasher in the city.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
Drivers who rely on U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco should expect major delays over Labor Day weekend, as a stretch of the freeway will be closed for construction work.
People heading to the Northern and Central California coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend are urged to exercise caution and watch for potential sneaker waves, as a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect.
San Francisco International Airport passengers are facing more delays than officials initially expected as crews continue a major runway repaving project.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
A shooting at Pittsburg police headquarters on Thursday injured an officer and a suspect who brought a gun into a holding cell after not being properly searched, sources told CBS News Bay Area.
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for a suspected shooter after a driver in a pickup was shot on Interstate 80 on Tuesday night.
Fire burned three buildings in downtown Oakland adjacent to Interstate Highway 880 on Wednesday.
The shooting happened Aug. 23, around 12:15 a.m., in the Del Norte Plaza shopping center. According to police, a 21-year-old from Oakland was shot and killed during what detectives now say was a planned marijuana robbery.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman has been charged after police said she intentionally ran over her friend with her vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex where they both lived.
San Jose police are searching for a suspect after a shooting left a man with life-threatening injuries late Wednesday night.
Firefighters battling two large wildfires in California's Big Sur region said Thursday that while they are making progress on the Timber Fire, the larger Plaskett Fire continues to grow.
A minor earthquake shook Sonoma County Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Suisun City and the California Forever development group announced on Tuesday that they have finalized the first phase of a revitalization plan for the downtown area of the city.
Two campers who were found dead after they went missing during a canoe trip on Tomales Bay over the weekend have been identified.
A man arrested in connection with a series of home burglaries in the North Bay and the East Bay has been connected to additional thefts, deputies said.
As wildfire risk and rising insurance costs put increasing pressure on California homeowners, some residents in high-risk areas are looking for new ways to protect their properties.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
The San Francisco 49ers have arrived in Melbourne for their season-opening NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
Eight people, including a teenager, were arrested this week in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown San Jose that took place near a FIFA World Cup watch party venue, police said.
An investigation is underway after two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Solano County on Thursday evening, authorities said.
A Richmond police officer was shot and injured after responding to a wellness check Thursday evening near the El Cerrito city limit.
Five people were arrested in two separate burglary investigations at Woodland's County Fair Mall, police said Thursday.
A shooting at Pittsburg police headquarters on Thursday injured an officer and a suspect who brought a gun into a holding cell after not being properly searched, sources told CBS News Bay Area.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
An HVAC expert said he is using AI to collect data on every call for service, so when another technician runs into a similar situation, they can check previous information.
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.
A bill that would toughen penalties for assaults against utility workers is being sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the California legislature.
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
A special exhibition honoring the legacy of the Grateful Dead opens in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, which will include one of the most recognized symbols of the counterculture era of the early 60s.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Fans of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies lined up outside legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett's Berkeley studio Friday, hoping to take home a piece of movie history.
Pokémon fans from across the country and around the world are pouring into San Francisco this weekend for the largest Pokémon World Championships in the event's history.
Sixty years ago, San Francisco native Gus Tham was living the dream.
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.
Andrea Nakano reports.
The collection of memorabilia from the Grateful Dead will feature the famous psychedelic school bus named "Furthur." Elizabeth Cook reports.
Two women, close friends, were killed on the same day in Milpitas in separate circumstances, and a third friends has been charged in one of their murders. Brad Hamilton reports that police are tight-lipped about a possible connection.
The Santa Clara VTA is responding to a civil grand jury report that was highly critical of the agency's plan, and the ballooning costs, to extend BART in downtown San Jose. Devin Fehely reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the Labor Day Weekend will remain cooler, until Monday when a big warmup begins.
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.