Alameda County Sweep For DUI Offenders Nets Dozens Of Arrests
Multiple agencies searched for nearly 600 people who have outstanding warrants related to their drunken-driving convictions.
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Multiple agencies searched for nearly 600 people who have outstanding warrants related to their drunken-driving convictions.
A San Francisco man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he drove his car down a 100-foot embankment in Daly City early Tuesday morning, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that 791 people died in California in driving-while-intoxicated crashes, down from 950 in 2009.
A trapped, unconscious San Francisco driver was rescued from a burning car in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood early Monday morning.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a driver on suspicion of DUI and assaulting a CHP officer Sunday evening.
Eight young people suffered minor to major injuries Monday morning when a van allegedly ran a red light in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood and slammed broadside into an SUV full of passengers who weren't wearing seatbelts, according to police.
An 18-year-old Albany man was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of a hit and run crash while driving under the influence.
A Burlingame man was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder for a fatal drunk driving crash in 2009, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
Two DUI checkpoints in San Rafael Friday night netted as many drunken driving arrests, San Rafael police said.
California Highway Patrol officers who pulled over a man driving with only his dog in the carpool lane Tuesday evening on U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa arrested the man after he failed a sobriety test, CHP officials said.
A Novato teen suspected of driving under the influence was arrested Wednesday after he crashed a car into a market in San Rafael.
San Francisco and Silicon Valley showed significant increases in DUI arrests during this year's Labor Day Holiday Mobilization crackdown.
Labor Day weekend, as the unofficial end of summer, is about more than just maximizing one's sunshine intake at barbecues. For the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement, it's about maximizing enforcement and cracking down on impaired driving.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested Saturday morning in Santa Rosa after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase while being under the influence of alcohol.
San Francisco has been named the best jurisdiction in the state by the California Office of Traffic Safety when it comes to cracking down on drunk drivers. The speedy arrest in a recent hit and run case is an example of why San Francisco received that honor.
A Hayward man accused of striking a 9-year-old boy with his truck and then fleeing the scene in San Francisco last week pleaded not guilty Thursday to hit-and-run and drunken driving charges.
San Francisco police Chief Greg Suhr on Tuesday received a plaque recognizing the city's "Avoid the 8" anti-DUI campaign as the best multi-jurisdictional effort of its kind in the state in 2010.
A woman was arrested in Santa Rosa Sunday morning after she allegedly fled the scene of a crash that hospitalized her passenger, police said.
Oakley has joined a growing list of Bay Area cities that are targeting drivers charged with a DUI. City officials are sending out bills to drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol whose accidents result in an emergency response.
A man died after a brief car chase on I-880 ended in a solo car crash in Oakland early Wednesday morning.
A 16-year-old girl who received her driver's license in May was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Forestville Friday morning, CHP Officer Jonathan Sloat said.
A man arrested in San Jose on suspicion of DUI and drug possession Sunday morning died while in custody, police said.
An Oakland woman who crashed her SUV into a San Mateo fire station on Monday night has been arrested for driving under the influence and child endangerment
A man in his twenties is behind bars on suspicion of driving under the influence, after driving his car into the back of a parked fire engine in San Jose early Sunday morning.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
A 2-year-old died and an adult was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, authorities said.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
A 2-year-old died and an adult was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, authorities said.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
A 2-year-old died and an adult was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, authorities said.
For San Francisco and Oakland, it was a record warm start to the last day of the month.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with an assault near San Francisco's Pier 39 last week, prosecutors said on Friday.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
A teacher strike in Oakland has been averted after the teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative agreement on Friday morning, preventing disruptions for students and families.
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.
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
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.
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.
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
Shakir Mukhamadullin broke a tie midway through the third period and the San Jose Sharks snapped a five-game winless streak by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-4.
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.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
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.
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.
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.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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.
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.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
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.
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.
The Henry J Kaiser Center was filled with close friends, many of whom never actually met her. Her son, Bob Reid, said that's the way she made people feel for all 104 years of her amazing life.
Many Iranian Americans believe a new regime and a free Iran will mean a safer world for everyone.
The Falcon Dam weather station along the Rio Grande in southeastern Texas recorded a preliminary temperature of 106° on Feb. 26, making it the hottest temperature ever felt in the U.S. during the winter months.
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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.
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