Petaluma e-bike rider arrested following weekend police pursuit
A 20-year-old Petaluma man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.
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A 20-year-old Petaluma man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning youth under the age of 16 years old from riding certain electric bikes after approving the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday.
Leaders in Marin County have unanimously approved an ordinance banning certain e-bikes for children under the age of 16, citing crashes and injuries. Kara St. Cyr reports.
A tracking device on a stolen electric bicycle in Marin County led to the arrest of a teenager suspected in the armed robbery last week, according to police.
The long-standing conflict over trails in the Mount Tamalpais Watershed between horseback riders and mountain bikers seems to be approaching a turning point.
A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward.
Communities concerned about e-bikes and speeding are at a crossroads with those who say restricting use will mean more cars on the road. Kenny Choi reports. (5-9-24)
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an updated ordinance restricting electronic bikes and scooters from most sidewalks and parks.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is making a new push to electrify transportation in a clean, renewable and affordable way.
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Amid safety concerns, a California lawmaker is proposing to forbid children under 12 from using e-bikes and for all riders to obtain licenses. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (7/24/23)
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over more than 19 months after he was taken hostage, Hamas says.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
Stocks soared Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting deal.
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
Stocks soared Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting deal.
Stock market futures in the U.S. surged on Monday as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily de-escalate their trade war.
The Bay Area already has several soccer teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland Roots and Bay FC.
The Golden State Valkyries won their first preseason game in franchise history against the Phoenix Mercury 84-79.
The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) returned this month with a vibrant lineup of performances that celebrate multiculturalism, artistic exchange, and community engagement — values organizers say are at the heart of the city itself.
A San Francisco night market has been voted one of the best in the country. Readers of USA Today gave the Be Chinatown Night Market rave reviews.
Friday's BART shutdown brought much of the Bay Area to a standstill, offering a sobering preview of what could become a daily reality if public transit agencies are forced to make drastic service cuts due to looming budget shortfalls.
A motorcyclist died in a crash that caused traffic to back up on Interstate 880 near the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Asian American Heritage will be taking center stage at Shotgun Players in Berkeley, just in time for AAPI Month.
An Alameda man completed an astonishing journey: running the entire length of every street in Alameda County.
Illegal dumping continues to plague Oakland, costing the city millions of dollars each year. The latest incident — involving a Tesla Cybertruck — has left residents angry and demanding stronger consequences.
An invasive mosquito has been found in Antioch, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
San Jose firefighters say they're battling a fire that involves three mobile homes, sending a plume of smoke into the air late Saturday afternoon.
The annual Artichoke Festival held in Monterey County since 1959 was canceled indefinitely on Friday by the festival's board of directors.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that four men in the Ivory Coast were arrested in connection with an international "sextortion" scheme that targeted minors, including a 17-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area who died by suicide.
Four people, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing and stealing the sign to a city park in San Jose earlier this year.
On Thursday, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan explained the implementation of his plans to crack down on homelessness in the city.
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
For more than two years, residents of the little Marin County town of Bolinas have had to go to great lengths to get their daily mail after the local post office shut down.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Dozens of Mendocino County employees plan to resign this summer as part of a voluntary separation program the county is implementing as it faces a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, the Board of Supervisors said at its meeting Tuesday.
A travel agent based in Solano County has been sentenced to jail after being convicted in a scheme where he defrauded members of the South Asian community.
The Bay Area already has several soccer teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland Roots and Bay FC.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games.
Aaron Judge had four hits to get his average back above .400.
The Golden State Valkyries won their first preseason game in franchise history against the Phoenix Mercury 84-79.
Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
A travel agent based in Solano County has been sentenced to jail after being convicted in a scheme where he defrauded members of the South Asian community.
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
In a four-sentence order issued Thursday afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied a petition by former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes seeking further hearings on her appeal.
Residents in one East Bay community got so fed up with the number of burglaries and break-ins that they took matters into their own hands, paying to install their own license plate reader cameras.
A robot bartender is mixing up more than just drinks in the Bay Area — it's blending cutting-edge technology with a dash of novelty, drawing curious passersby like local construction worker Dianha Jones.
An invasive mosquito has been found in Antioch, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
In a four-sentence order issued Thursday afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied a petition by former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes seeking further hearings on her appeal.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
On Monday, President Trump said Qatar is "giving us a gift" and "I could be a stupid person and say, oh no, we don't want a free plane."
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
While Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, a couple in San Francisco is hopeful that he will bring about change that they say is long overdue.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) returned this month with a vibrant lineup of performances that celebrate multiculturalism, artistic exchange, and community engagement — values organizers say are at the heart of the city itself.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Over the weekend, the Marin Shakespeare Company was among several Bay Area arts organizations that received news that their previously awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts have been terminated.
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
From Rihanna and Diana Ross to Teyana Taylor, see some of the best looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.
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.
Expect showers to continue through Monday evening. On Tuesday, dry conditions return and a warming trend will begin to take hold. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for May 12, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
The Bay Area already has several soccer teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland Roots and Bay FC.
The price of flowers saw about a 10% increase from last year in the Bay Area.
Here's a look at the weather forecast.
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.