Memorials mark 20 years since tsunami killed over 200,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
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The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Aftershocks continued to rattle the North Coast Thursday night into Friday morning following the powerful 7.0 earthquake that prompted a tsunami warning across a large stretch of California.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
Two earthquakes were recorded early Tuesday morning near Gilroy, according to the US Geological Survey.
KPIX science editor Brian Hackney asks a seismologist for advice on what to have on hand for the next Big One. (4-18-24) 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
A seismic sensor station on the remote Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco was upgraded with new sensors in January and February, according to an announcement from the University of California, Berkeley Seismological Laboratory.
Aftershocks were reported off the Northern California coast early Thursday morning, hours after a 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the same waters, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Two minor earthquakes occurred off the Northern California coast within a span of five hours late Thursday and early Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
For the past 17 years, Peters and her husband, Rob, have been throwing what they call "Earthquake Parties", to help friends and neighbors whose disaster preparedness might be shaky at best. Itay Hod reports. (10/19/23)
A number of people in the Bay Area and across California got a rude awakening overnight by a premature earthquake alert test from their MyShake app.
Officials with the USGS said they have fixed a glitch that led the MyShake earthquake warning app to send a test message shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday. Lezla Gooden reports. (10/19/23)
Thirty-four years later, Brian Hackney takes a look back at the Loma Prieta Earthquake on October 17, 1989, which killed 62 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the Bay Area. (10/16/23)
Darren Peck takes a look at how the deadly Morocco earthquake compares with the 1989 Loma Prieta quake in the Bay Area.
The U.S. Geological Survey said a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday night near Mount Hamilton, six miles east of Alum Rock.
Two quakes measuring 4.0 and 3.9 over the past 24 hours rattled the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Kelsi Thorud reports on a Bay Area retrofitter who reinforces homes across the Bay Area (6-12-2023)
Did you feel it? Meteorologist Darren Peck shows where that 4.5 magnitude North Bay earthquake rattled people in the Bay Area Saturday morning (and also has the Sunday forecast).
Homeowners in Oakland, San Francisco and Berkeley whose homes include a living space above a garage, known as a "soft-story," may be eligible for thousands of dollars to retrofit the structure as part of a pilot program funded by the federal government.
A cluster of four small earthquakes rattled an area south of Antioch Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management is hosting a series of events this week to commemorate the 1906 earthquake and fire.
A small earthquake struck a mountainous area east of Salinas which was felt in communities in Monterey and San Benito Counties.
Earthquakes can happen at any time, so preparedness should be maintained on an ongoing basis.
A 3.7 magnitude rumbled under the South Bay early Monday morning, jolting residents awake in San Martin and Morgan Hill.
At least 20 apartments were damaged by the latest earthquake to rattle the region of Northern California where a stronger quake nearly two weeks ago killed two people and knocked homes off their foundations, authorities said Monday.
Ocean Shore School has been in the community for more than 50 years but now, the future of the K-8 school is uncertain.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury in the final minute as the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 122-114.
Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
On Saturday morning, San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
U.S. Forest Service Ranger Nick Meyers recently took a snowmobile ride down Mount Shasta for a rescue he will always remember.
Ocean Shore School has been in the community for more than 50 years but now, the future of the K-8 school is uncertain.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury in the final minute as the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 122-114.
Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
On Saturday morning, San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
As the march began, from the heart of the Mission District to Dolores Park, organizer Roberto Hernandez said he didn't think President-elect Donald Trump has really put much thought into the plan to deport all undocumented immigrants.
Ocean Shore School has been in the community for more than 50 years but now, the future of the K-8 school is uncertain.
On Saturday morning, San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.
As the march began, from the heart of the Mission District to Dolores Park, organizer Roberto Hernandez said he didn't think President-elect Donald Trump has really put much thought into the plan to deport all undocumented immigrants.
Some of the largest insurers have stopped writing new policies or pulled out of California entirely in recent years.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a man in connection with a home burglary in the city's Richmond District, in which tens of thousands of dollars in bicycles were stolen.
A woman died and two men are in the hospital after a stabbing in Berkeley, prompting road closures Saturday afternoon, police said.
As fire victims in Los Angeles start the recovery process, people from all over the country are doing what they can to help, including volunteers in the Bay Area.
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
The East Bay will be well represented in Washington during President-elect Trump's inauguration as a number of member of the Contra Costa County Republican Party head east for the celebration.
Police in Oakland are searching for a hit-and-run suspect after a motorcycle officer was rammed by a suspect vehicle while trying to execute a traffic stop.
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.
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.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer after authorities in Marin County said he was found driving a car modified to resemble a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
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.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury in the final minute as the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 122-114.
The Athletics announced Friday afternoon they have signed relief pitcher and World Series champion José Leclerc to a one-year deal.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
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.
A woman died and two men are in the hospital after a stabbing in Berkeley, prompting road closures Saturday afternoon, police said.
Police in Oakland are searching for a hit-and-run suspect after a motorcycle officer was rammed by a suspect vehicle while trying to execute a traffic stop.
Fremont police are looking for a mother and daughter who have gone missing.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a man in connection with a home burglary in the city's Richmond District, in which tens of thousands of dollars in bicycles were stolen.
Matthew Muller, who is currently serving a 40-year sentence for the kidnapping of Denise Huskins, pled guilty Friday in Santa Clara County court on new charges of medicating and then sexually assaulting another woman.
Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
Cash App-owner Block must offer up to $120 million in refunds to consumers who federal regulators say were exposed to potential fraud.
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) unveiled its $600 million supercomputer, "El Capitan," after about eight years of research and building.
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.
As the march began, from the heart of the Mission District to Dolores Park, organizer Roberto Hernandez said he didn't think President-elect Donald Trump has really put much thought into the plan to deport all undocumented immigrants.
The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.
The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.
The East Bay will be well represented in Washington during President-elect Trump's inauguration as a number of member of the Contra Costa County Republican Party head east for the celebration.
Amid a polarized political environment, an organization seeks to bridge the divide by bringing Democrats and Republicans together just to talk.
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 proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Organizers behind Oakland's acclaimed garage-punk celebration the Mosswood Meltdown on Thursday announced additional bands for this summer's edition including local favorites Shannon and the Clams, Northwestern psych favorites La Luz and more.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.
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.
Ocean Shore School has been in the community for more than 50 years but now, the future of the K-8 school is uncertain.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
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It was part training, part demonstration along the San Francisco waterfront as firefighters showcased their approach to a major firestorm.
U.S. Forest Service Ranger Nick Meyers recently took a snowmobile ride down Mount Shasta for a rescue he will always remember.
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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.