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The Biden administration has intensified its focus on tracing cryptocurrency payments that some of the most dangerous Mexican drug cartels use to buy fentanyl ingredients from Chinese chemical companies.
Fentanyl accounted for more than half of illegal drugs seized in San Francisco so far in 2023, according to police.
Detectives allege that the man used fentanyl to poison his wife in January.
A man has been arrested for killing his wife by putting fentanyl in her food, according to Elk Grove Police Department.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors at a meeting Tuesday unanimously approved the first-ever fentanyl strike team for the District Attorney's Office to combat fentanyl issues within the county.
Proposed legislation would mandate all retail pharmacies stock the opioid overdose-reversing nasal spray, Narcan, for over-the-counter sales.
San Francisco continues to battle the fentanyl crisis on multiple fronts, and that could soon include the drug store counter.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on San Jose drug bust that netted over $1 million in drugs along with weapons and cash (7-24-2023)
As San Francisco tries to take better control over its drug crisis the Salvation Army is vying to become a greater part of the relief effort.
Mayor London Breed on Thursday said more arrests have been made and an "alarming" amount of fentanyl has been seized in the past two weeks as authorities stepped up a drug crackdown in San Francisco's Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.
The charges against the dealer came after what's been described as an explosion of fentanyl use by kids in Placer County. Read more here.
A fentanyl dealer is convicted of murder for the death of a 15-year-old Roseville girl, said authorities.
San Francisco's drug hotspots will see more law enforcement on the ground as part of Gov. Newsom's crackdown on crime and fentanyl that began in May.
Alum Rock Counseling Center aims to prevent drug addiction among vulnerable youth in Santa Clara County.
Alum Rock Counseling Center aims to prevent drug addiction among vulnerable youth in Santa Clara County. José Martínez reports. (6-29-23)
San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids.
San Francisco has been getting tougher with open-air drug use and, in July, enforcement will intensify.
San Francisco has been getting tougher with open-air drug use and, in July, enforcement will intensify. Wilson Walker reports. (6-26-23)
San Jose's mayor, Santa Clara County officials and the police department are joining forces to combat drug use in the city. Devin Fehely reports. (6-24-23)
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday results from an ongoing multi-agency crackdown on fentanyl sales in the city's Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto spoke on the KPIX Morning Edition about his department's role in combating the city's fentanyl crisis, the Five Keys charter school for inmates, and the recent online backlash over the department's Pride Month celebrations.
As a fentanyl crisis grips the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County reported the number of overdose deaths attributed to the drug more than doubled in the month of May.
May was the deadliest month for drug overdoses in San Francisco history prompting a debate over how to deal with the crisis.
May was the deadliest month for drug overdoses in San Francisco history, prompting a debate over how to deal with the crisis. John Ramos reports. (6-17-23)
A San Francisco grocery store owner said by and large there have been no major changes to the downward spiral he's witnessed in SoMa, despite recent crackdowns.
Alameda police said a large lizard was left behind by its owners when they moved out of the home.
Getting a traffic ticket is a terrible feeling that is made even worse when you find out how much it's going to cost you.
Just before 10:30 a.m., a man, believed to be in his 30s, was riding his bicycle on Piner Road, heading westbound, when he tried to cross the tracks that run through the roadway.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Alameda police said a large lizard was left behind by its owners when they moved out of the home.
Just before 10:30 a.m., a man, believed to be in his 30s, was riding his bicycle on Piner Road, heading westbound, when he tried to cross the tracks that run through the roadway.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Police in Oakley launched a manhunt Monday afternoon after a person shot at a deputy sheriff, authorities said, and residents were told to shelter in place.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Cries for regime change in Iran echoed through San Francisco on Sunday afternoon as more than a thousand Iranian-Americans and supporters gathered in front of the Ferry Building to show solidarity with protesters overseas.
Just after 2:30 p.m., the fire department said a car had crashed into a pole near Winston Drive and Junipero Serra Boulevard.
According to the SFMTA, a cable issue was affecting service.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
Alameda police said a large lizard was left behind by its owners when they moved out of the home.
Police in Oakley launched a manhunt Monday afternoon after a person shot at a deputy sheriff, authorities said, and residents were told to shelter in place.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Authorities in Fremont are searching for the owner of several dogs who were recently found abandoned across the city.
"Legacies are measured by trophies or titles, it's measured by who you show up for, who you believe in, who you protect, uplift and love again and again," Sonjha said. "My dad showed up everywhere, for everyone, all the time."
The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
Three teenagers were arrested in Santa Rosa after another teen was shot at a park on Friday, police said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
Just before 10:30 a.m., a man, believed to be in his 30s, was riding his bicycle on Piner Road, heading westbound, when he tried to cross the tracks that run through the roadway.
Police in Vallejo are searching for a driver who they said left the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was killed over the weekend.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The new system is called FIRO, short for "Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations." Instead of just following mandated tables in a book, the Corps can now use long-range weather forecasts to help determine if it's safe to keep more water in the reservoir.
The U.S. Trademark Office is rejecting the A's request to trademark the "Sacramento Athletics" name.
Tomas Hertl had two goals and three assists, Jack Eichel also scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 7-2 on Sunday night, ending young Sharks star Macklin Celebrini's points streak at 13 games.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Jalen Johnson contributed 23 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 124-111.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury.
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
Police in Oakley launched a manhunt Monday afternoon after a person shot at a deputy sheriff, authorities said, and residents were told to shelter in place.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Authorities in Fremont are searching for the owner of several dogs who were recently found abandoned across the city.
Police in Vallejo are searching for a driver who they said left the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was killed over the weekend.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Cries for regime change in Iran echoed through San Francisco on Sunday afternoon as more than a thousand Iranian-Americans and supporters gathered in front of the Ferry Building to show solidarity with protesters overseas.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials 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.
Meteorologist Paul Heggen says the Bay Area this week will see plenty of above-average daytime temperatures.
Oakland's illegal dumping problem was set to be in the spotlight Monday with community organizers meeting to discuss the issue. They tell reporter Sooji Nam it is an urgent matter of public health.
A manhunt was underway in Oakley Monday afternoon after a person shot at a deputy sheriff, authorities said, and residents were being told to shelter in place.
After a chilly start, expect increasing winds and highs in the 50s on Monday. Expect continued dry conditions through the week, with a warming trend set to begin later this week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Cries for regime change in Iran echoed through San Francisco on Sunday afternoon as more than a thousand Iranian-Americans and supporters gathered in front of the Ferry Building to show solidarity with protesters overseas.
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.