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In terms of snowfall, the Sierra is off to a good start this year, but the big question remains -- will the momentum continue and give California what it needs to make a dent in the drought.
A scientist at the UC Berkeley snow lab says it remains to be seen if the upcoming snow season will be a repeat of last year, which ended on an extremely dry note. (11/22/22)
Max Darrow reports on a local climate expert saying recent storms have greatly reduced fall and winter fire risk (11-9-2022)
Santa Clara county's water agency cautioned that the state is still in a severe drought and residents should continue to restrict water usage to meet conservation goals, despite heavy rains this week.
People living in the South Bay and Santa Cruz mountains are welcoming the rain storms in the forecast, thankful for the positive effect it will have on the drought and fire danger.
As Northern California finds itself between two desperately needed rounds of rain, compounding years of drought have taken a toll across the state and particularly on our watersheds.
Lake Shasta is at 31% of its total capacity as we enter the fourth year of the drought. But the lake is actually higher now than it was this time last year as the drought has severely cut back on water allowances from the lake.
Lake Shasta is at 31% of its total capacity as we enter the fourth year of the drought. But the lake is actually higher now than it was this time last year as the drought has severely cut back on water allowances from the lake. Wilson Walker reports.
Human remains have now been found in the Lake Mead area at least six times since May, and the latest discovery is at least the second near the Callville Bay boating area.
The California Department of Justice on Wednesday issued a "legal alert" intended to help protect people from water shutoffs as the state continues to struggle with drought, rising prices and the lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The past three years have been California's driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter
Drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.
A San Francisco brewery that was founded in 1896 took an innovative step last year to reduce water waste during the drought, and it is starting to pay off.
Anchor Brewing, a company that knows something about quenching thirst, is working to conserve clean water by recycling it for non-brewing purposes. Max Darrow reports. (10-20-22)
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
The "ghost boat" was salvaged and somehow ended up at the bottom of California's largest reservoir.
"This is game-changing," said CEO of company that creates drinkable water from processed produce.
Darren Peck reports on how a forecast 'triple-dip' La Niña could reduce precipitation in Northern California, intensifying drought (9-22-2022)
Elizabeth Cook reports on how increasing temperatures could end California's status as one of the nation's top tomato producers (9-21-2022
This past weekend, the Bay Area got hit with unseasonable rains just a week after record-breaking heat, weather extremes that created all kinds of problems for farmers in the Central Valley.
While the rare September rainstorm brought hazardous driving conditions around the Bay Area, it also carry with precious moisture for the drought stricken region.
You might think a forecast for rain, coming at the end of a sweltering summer, would be met with unalloyed happiness from any farmer. But this is Wine Country. John Ramos reports. (9-17-22)
Some cold September rain is obviously good news when it comes to fire risk, but how much, or how long, might a relatively small storm like this help? Fire officials say that depends on what comes next.
Hundreds of water rights holders in the Russian River watershed have been ordered to stop drawing from the river and its tributaries as the state struggles through its third year of debilitating drought conditions.
Businesses, institutions and homeowners associations will be banned from watering decorative lawns following a vote by the Santa Clara Valley Water board.
Skee-Ball is a game most people fondly remember playing as a kid, but for Joey the Cat, he turned fun and games into a profitable business.
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
In light of Women in Construction week, one Bay Area construction superintendent hopes her story can encourage more women to join the industry.
A federal grand jury indicted five former California executives of a top alcohol distributor for their alleged roles in a bribery and obstruction scheme at grocery stores across the state.
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco's Dolores Park, police said.
Skee-Ball is a game most people fondly remember playing as a kid, but for Joey the Cat, he turned fun and games into a profitable business.
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
In light of Women in Construction week, one Bay Area construction superintendent hopes her story can encourage more women to join the industry.
A federal grand jury indicted five former California executives of a top alcohol distributor for their alleged roles in a bribery and obstruction scheme at grocery stores across the state.
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco's Dolores Park, police said.
Skee-Ball is a game most people fondly remember playing as a kid, but for Joey the Cat, he turned fun and games into a profitable business.
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco's Dolores Park, police said.
The owner of a Bay Area "squatter removal" service to evict tenants outside of the court system or eviction proceedings, and his associate, will stand trial on multiple felonies after five people were forced out of a San Bruno home.
A San Mateo County man is facing life in prison after he was convicted in the killing of his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child, prosecutors said.
City leaders in Oakland have officially set a rally to honor Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu after winning gold at the Winter Olympics.
The crash happened early Wednesday morning on eastbound Highway 580, east of North Flynn Road. According to the CHP, they were heading home after work and told officers they dozed off while driving.
At issue is a proposal by an Oakland-based nonprofit that runs outdoor programs to bring students from different backgrounds together through nature. The nonprofit acquired 37 acres of undeveloped land with the hope of building a permanent home for its programs.
Back in August, the county launched the new SHIFT initiative to tackle the affordable housing crisis. Alameda County awarded Oakland-based company Inspired ADUs to lead the effort of building more affordable homes on infill lots.
Measure W is a half-cent sales tax to support homelessness services, housing, health services, and system infrastructure. It was passed in 2020, but distributing that money was held up by a legal battle.
Two vehicles traveling on Highway 101 in Sunnyvale were damaged after a tall tree fell onto the freeway Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said the cost of doing business has dramatically changed since the last time they negotiated a contract in 2014.
A San Francisco Bay Area woman who was dubbed a "party mom" by prosecutors has been convicted in connection with hosting parties for her teenage son and her friends, in which she encouraged drinking and sexual acts during the pandemic.
Dozens of residents of an apartment complex in the South Bay have been displaced following a fire that began in a carport Monday afternoon.
One of the people at the rally said she believes going to war with Iran could continue to exacerbate socio-economic issues here in the United States.
A Santa Rosa man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in a shooting at a shopping center in 2024, prosecutors said.
The California Highway Patrol arrested two drivers on Highway 101 in Sonoma County early Monday morning after they allegedly took part in a street race in which a third driver was filming.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant on coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
City leaders in Oakland have officially set a rally to honor Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu after winning gold at the Winter Olympics.
The San Jose Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year, $28.75 million extension six weeks after acquiring him in a trade from Vancouver.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 7-5.
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
A federal grand jury indicted five former California executives of a top alcohol distributor for their alleged roles in a bribery and obstruction scheme at grocery stores across the state.
Three adults and five juveniles were arrested after two people were stabbed on Wednesday at San Francisco's Dolores Park, police said.
The owner of a Bay Area "squatter removal" service to evict tenants outside of the court system or eviction proceedings, and his associate, will stand trial on multiple felonies after five people were forced out of a San Bruno home.
A Santa Rosa man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in a shooting at a shopping center in 2024, prosecutors said.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at a call center in the Philippines to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
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.
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The House resolution to constrain Trump's war powers failed in a 212 to 219 vote, with four Democrats joining all but two Republicans to kill it.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said the cost of doing business has dramatically changed since the last time they negotiated a contract in 2014.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan was born in Hong Kong and immigrated from Taiwan before moving to Chinatown, a neighborhood that she says became central to her upbringing.
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.
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.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The design process for the floats began in November, with a crew of nearly 30 people working to put the final product together.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco announced the lineup for the upcoming 2026 event.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
Skee Ball is a game most people fondly remember playing as a kid, but for Joey the Cat, he turned fun and games into a profitable business.
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
Instead of the school uniforms going to the dump, two brothers in the Bay Area created a nonprofit to help families save money and protect the environment.
In light of Women in Construction week, one Bay Area construction superintendent hopes her story can encourage more women to join the industry.
San Francisco social workers are demanding more protections after a recent survey found that almost all of them feel unsafe.
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.