California's controversial CARE Court set to launch in Alameda County
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
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Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled into a part of the state that supports President-elect Donald Trump Thursday, speaking about jobs in a county that flipped from Democrat to Republican support this election cycle.
California officials say the state is removing a derogatory term for a Native American woman from geographic features and place names.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
California's push toward cleaner vehicles may be in jeopardy under a second Trump administration.
The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was leading by a nearly two-to-one margin in early returns Wednesday morning.
In San Mateo County, leaders have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency over the home insurance crisis as homeowners scramble to find solutions.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Governor Gavin Newsom is weighing in on a Bay Area Congressional race that is expected to be a nail-biter come Election Day.
In an effort to tackle the homeless crisis in San Francisco, ambassadors from the nonprofit Glide Memorial Church has begun canvassing the neighborhood and providing direct resources to those living on the streets.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday praised the recent efforts by the California Highway Patrol to crack down on illegal sideshow activity in the Oakland over the weekend.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday afternoon that seeks to lower gas prices in California by granting the energy regulators the ability to require oil refineries to have a minimum amount of gasoline in storage at all times.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
An undercover investigation found that California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts by more than 200 landlords, including major real estate firms.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services.
Police in the East Bay community of Pleasanton are investigating multiple ATM robberies in recent days that they believe are connected.
A brush fire was burning in Rodeo Monday afternoon near a residential subdivision and close to state Highway 4.
Continued drifting of wildfire smoke from Canada and Alaska has prompted Bay Area air regulators to extend an air quality advisory through Monday.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services.
Police in the East Bay community of Pleasanton are investigating multiple ATM robberies in recent days that they believe are connected.
A brush fire was burning in Rodeo Monday afternoon near a residential subdivision and close to state Highway 4.
Continued drifting of wildfire smoke from Canada and Alaska has prompted Bay Area air regulators to extend an air quality advisory through Monday.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
The COVID-19 pandemic is still having a deadly effect on the pet population. The number of unwanted animals is straining San Francisco's shelter capacity to the breaking point, sometimes with tragic results.
The Valkyries have won four of their last five games and are 6-6 for the season.
Around 8 a.m., Chief of Staff Richard Jue was booked into County Jail #1 on a district attorney warrant for two misdemeanor charges, the sheriff's office said.
Police in the East Bay community of Pleasanton are investigating multiple ATM robberies in recent days that they believe are connected.
A brush fire was burning in Rodeo Monday afternoon near a residential subdivision and close to state Highway 4.
The shooting happened on the 39000 block of Overacker Avenue, around 6:45 p.m., police said.
Gusty winds and dry humidity in the afternoon will create conditions for fast-spreading grass fires, the NWS said.
City officials approved a new program to install automated speed cameras at 18 locations across the city, aimed at catching drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour.
Santa Clara County's homeless population has reached an all-time high, according to the latest point-in-time count released by county officials this week.
At least two vegetation fires were burning in San Jose Friday afternoon on a day when fire danger was high because of high winds and low humidity.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Three people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at a East San Jose home Thursday afternoon, firefighters said.
In 2019, Sonoma County authorized the purchase of a drone. It was intended to help identify illegal cannabis grows in remote areas.
Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after police said they were found with handguns near a high school graduation ceremony in Vallejo last week.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Kayla Thornton had 21 points and eight rebounds, Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 87-63.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Slade Cecconi pitched a career-high seven innings and Emmanuel Clase escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-0 victory over the Athletics in the rubber game of their series.
Heliot Ramos doubled home two runs to highlight San Francisco's decisive seventh inning after an earlier two-run single, and the Giants rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5.
The Valkyries have won four of their last five games and are 6-6 for the season.
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services.
Police in the East Bay community of Pleasanton are investigating multiple ATM robberies in recent days that they believe are connected.
Around 8 a.m., Chief of Staff Richard Jue was booked into County Jail #1 on a district attorney warrant for two misdemeanor charges, the sheriff's office said.
The shooting happened on the 39000 block of Overacker Avenue, around 6:45 p.m., police said.
Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after police said they were found with handguns near a high school graduation ceremony in Vallejo last week.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
The Oakland Charter Reform Project is in the process of trying to get a charter amendment on the ballot in 2026.
News of the U.S. becoming directly involved in the Israel-Iran confrontation has some Bay Area residents feeling the distance from their loved ones.
President Trump told the nation that "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
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.
A brush fire burned in Rodeo Monday afternoon near a residential subdivision and close to Highway 4. Read more here
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community. Da Lin reports.
On Monday, expect cool conditions along the coast and highs in the 80s inland, with increasing winds in the afternoon and evening hours. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 23, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
The Oakland Charter Reform Project is in the process of trying to get a charter amendment on the ballot in 2026.
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.