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A fire destroyed a home and horse boarding facility in Penngrove, just north of Petaluma, prompting evacuations. Towering flames engulfed the large house in the 400 block of Ormsby Lane and damaged nearby structures.
East Bay Regional Parks leaders gathered to review their preparations for a worst case scenario -- a wind-driven fire, pushed out of the canyons and into the hills.
Four people were displaced and a firefighter was injured by a fire early Sunday in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood, fire officials said.
Several apartment units were damaged and more than a dozen people were displaced following a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Sunnyvale Tuesday morning.
Crews were were busy battling several suspicious brush fires in and around Healdsburg Monday night. There were reports of as many as eight blazes burning just before 9 p.m.
Firefighters managed to rescue four pets from a house fire Monday morning in Castro Valley, but 2 others perished.
Firefighters in San Francisco were at the scene of a structure fire on 17th Street in San Francisco's Mission District Thursday, according to authorities.
Police are searching for a woman who lit debris in the back of a San Francisco police truck Wednesday, damaging the vehicle.
Martinez police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a Starbucks coffee shop on Monday.
General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire burning in the Lincoln/San Rafael Hill neighborhood, near the water tower Monday night, according to San Rafael police.
Firefighters have extinguished a one-alarm structure fire late Friday afternoon, according to the Fairfield Fire Department.
Fire crews were able to stop the forward spread of a two-alarm grass fire burning near I-680 in Benicia Friday afternoon, according to reports.
Firefighters in the South Bay were able to extinguish a brush fire burning near North 1st Street and Component Drive in North San Jose Wednesday afternoon, according to reports.
The restaurant at the historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur burned down late Tuesday night in a fire, the cause of which is still under investigation.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced arson arrests and more than a dozen fireworks citations following a busy July for fire investigators.
Crews have finished removing burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil from Napa County properties affected by 2020 wildfires, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced Thursday.
A massive 3-alarm fire erupted inside an Oakland warehouse early Saturday sending flames and smoke towering into the sky.
A vegetation fire that broke out in Antioch Wednesday afternoon spread to a nearby apartment complex and burned vehicles, officials said.
A three-alarm fire erupted inside a two-story Victorian home in West Oakland early Monday, racing through the structure and spreading to two neighboring houses.
A wildfire burning in a rural area of Novato Wednesday afternoon has grown to 35 acres and is 40% contained, according to authorities.
A residential fire that broke out Monday morning in west San Jose displaced a family of six.
A one-alarm fire that broke out at a Recology facility in San Francisco Monday afternoon was being attributed to improper disposal of batteries, a firefighter said.
An RV has caught fire on southbound Highway 101 in San Rafael Thursday afternoon, prompting a closure of lanes.
Fire crews are at the scene of a fire burning near I-680 north of Benicia in Solano County Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
At the unofficial start of summer during the Memorial Day weekend, Bay Area residents are likely to flock to the beach, including a popular Peninsula spot that has been plagued by chronic fecal bacteria contamination
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
Drivers who rely on 19th Avenue in San Francisco should expect delays this Memorial Day weekend, as repaving work will close a section of the roadway.
San Francisco's "canine court" is expected to reopen after a year without hearings for vicious and dangerous dog cases.
With the World Cup coming to the Bay Area, local youth players say they've been waiting for this moment their whole lives.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
A vegetation fire was burning in a remote area of eastern Contra Costa County on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
If approved by voters, "Measure E" would tax single-family homes $192 per year to go towards emergency services, public safety and clean streets. City leaders anticipate that the tax would raise about $34 million per year.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city's progress in its homelessness strategy, crime rate, and overall outlook.
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
A high school teacher in Marin County was arrested and suspended from his job over alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor, police said.
A Vallejo man is suspected of killing a woman on May 1 and then shooting a man on Tuesday, before being arrested by officers, police said.
A North Bay man is being held on more than $1 million bail after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of arsons in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Lucas Ye, who is from Mountain View, designed his plushie based on the photographic capture of Apollo 8's view of the Earth. He and his family also traveled to Florida to watch the launch of Artemis II in April.
One person was killed and another person was injured by fallen tree branches in the North Bay over the weekend, as the Bay Area was hit by strong winds.
Gabby Williams scored 16 points to lead a balanced offense and help the Golden State Valkyries rout the New York Liberty 87-70, spoiling the season debut of Satou Sabally.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
The Valkyries assistant coach was a WNBA Champion, All Star, and a Sixth Woman of the Year throughout her career.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The first major step in saving the whales from ship strikes officially launched this week. A group of marine mammal experts gathered in San Francisco to launch Whale Spotter.
Ken Paxton notes that Meta Glasses are able to use cameras, speakers, and other components to capture data, including video and audio recordings and peoples' facial geometry.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
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.
For the third and final time, Caltrans has closed off a stretch of San Francisco's 19th Avenue for repaving over the weekend, with the closure impacting both directions next to Stonestown Galleria mall and San Francisco State University. Da Lin reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom claims Chevron is gouging customers during the Iran War, while Chevron lays the blame on California policies. Kenny Choi reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says that while a cold front is headed our way following the Memorial Day weekend, temperatures will actually climb in the Bay Area.
The Interstate 80 corridor will be busy this Memorial Day weekend, despite the gas prices they're encountering. Drew Andre reports.
Two students from Heritage High School in Brentwood were airlifted to a hospital after a chemical experiment mishap at the adjacent Adams Middle School campus. Maddie White reports.
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.