Phil Matier: Bay Area Lawmaker Concerned About Coast Guard Cutting Bridge Patrols
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East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell said he's tired of the "whack-a-mole" approaching to trying to fix the budget.
A solar-powered plane with a unique look that took off Tuesday morning from Moffett Airfield in Mountain View and passed over the Golden Gate Bridge Tuesday afternoon.
Drivers approaching the majestic Golden Gate Bridge will experience something new for the first time in 76 years: no human toll collectors.
The historic Golden Gate Bridge will take a more modern approach to collecting tolls when it becomes the first California span to replace all human toll takers with an automated system Wednesday.
Road Crews will prepare the Golden Gate Bridge this weekend for the switch to the all-electronic tolls going into effect on Wednesday. There will be many changes that commuters will have to adjust to.
The body of a person has been spotted in the waters off of Marshall's Beach in San Francisco Friday afternoon, a fire department spokeswoman said.
Art and technology come together starting Tuesday night on the Bay Bridge as "The Bay Lights" will be officially unveiled. The highly-anticipated display will light up the suspension span for a two-year-run.
San Francisco offers some wonderful opportunities to spend time with grandparents on a budget. From shopping to sightseeing, the city offers numerous options for affordable fun for everyone.
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District officials have one of those "good problems" on their hands: their Larkspur to San Francisco ferry service is a popular one with commuters. So much so, in fact, that riders are engaging in a daily dash for parking spaces, not to mention a scramble for a seat on a boat.
A Bay Area couple who found a bag with more than $10,000 in cash near the Golden Gate Bridge on Valentine's Day dropped their plans as they searched for the rightful owner.
Officials at the Golden Gate Bridge say they have targeted March 27, 2013 as the date they hope to switch exclusively to electronic tolls.
Workers on the span have begun to test the new all-electronic tolling system Wednesday morning, in hopes of fully implementing it by late March.
A tugboat struck and sank a sailboat Saturday just outside the Golden Gate Bridge, throwing two people into the chilly water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Marin County sheriff's officials say 37-year-old Juan Escamillo-Rojas and nine-year-old Juan Carlos Escamillo-Monroy died after waves pulled them into the frigid waters.
A man and boy fishing near the Golden Gate Bridge died on Friday after being swept into the ocean by large waves, authorities said.
Northbound lanes on the Golden Gate Bridge have reopened after being blocked for nearly an hour because of a head-on crash Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A long-awaited plan to install a moveable concrete barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge is inching closer to reality, but government bureaucracy could delay the project until 2014.
Motorists should expect no major traffic problems when the next phase of the Doyle Drive replacement project gets started later this year, Caltrans officials said.
From the bridge and beyond, these places will have you gazing at feats of stone, wood and metal.
Comedians, Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn spent Thursday shooting scenes for their new film "The Internship," just across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin...
Hundreds of people gathered at San Francisco's Crissy Field and in the Marin Headlands Friday morning to watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour make a low-altitude pass near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Space shuttle Endeavour was set Friday morning to make low, sweeping passes over the East Bay, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento and Los Angeles following a return to its California roots Thursday.
KCBS, CBS 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier said transportation officials throughout the Bay Area will be closely monitoring the new electronic tolling system.
Drivers using the Golden Gate Bridge will see the anticipated major change from human toll-takers to an all-electronic toll system beginning early next year.
Drivers who use the Golden Gate Bridge will experience a major change early next year, when human toll takers will be replaced by electronic tolling.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
Police in San Jose have released surveillance footage as they search for two people suspected of stealing a bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month.
The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returns to Lake Tahoe with Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Larry David, Miles Teller and more.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
Police in San Jose have released surveillance footage as they search for two people suspected of stealing a bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month.
The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returns to Lake Tahoe with Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Larry David, Miles Teller and more.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A Vallejo teen worked for months to buy his dream car. Then, just a month after he got the keys, the car was gone, without a trace.
A beach hazards statement is in effect from the San Francisco coastline down to Monterey, Cal Fire CZU said on Wednesday.
The Valkyries are 5-4 on the road. Golden State leads the WNBA averaging 10.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 34.3% from deep.
The secret word you say quietly after pressing a nondescript buzzer in San Francisco's Tenderloin District doesn't just open a door. It opens a portal into another time.
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
Two teens in the San Francisco Bay Area were detained after authorities said they were allegedly shooting projectiles from a Waymo robotaxi.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
Gene Nakamura spent 25 years coaching girls' basketball at Berkeley High School. He built a powerhouse program, winning 15 North Coast Section Titles, seven Northern California championships and two California State Titles.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
A employee of the Oakland Public Works Department was shot to death early Tuesday morning in a residential area of the East Oakland Hills, authorities said.
Police in San Jose have released surveillance footage as they search for two people suspected of stealing a bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month.
An investigation is underway in Gilroy following a deadly hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night, police said.
A San Jose pastor and the former head of a South Bay community group was convicted of a domestic violence attack on a woman with whom he had a relationship, authorities said.
Excitement ran high on Monday morning in San Jose's San Pedro Square as the venue opened up again for World Cup watch parties ahead of the U.S. Round of 16 match with Belgium.
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
A Vallejo teen worked for months to buy his dream car. Then, just a month after he got the keys, the car was gone, without a trace.
New temporary housing was unveiled Wednesday for workers displaced from the closure of ranches at Point Reyes National Seashore in West Marin County.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
A pair of earthquakes shook a portion of Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
A Sonoma man was arrested last week after he alledgedly tried to sell a 12-year-old a marijuana vape pen according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returns to Lake Tahoe with Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Larry David, Miles Teller and more.
Gene Nakamura spent 25 years coaching girls' basketball at Berkeley High School. He built a powerhouse program, winning 15 North Coast Section Titles, seven Northern California championships and two California State Titles.
The Valkyries are 5-4 on the road. Golden State leads the WNBA averaging 10.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 34.3% from deep.
A few months ago, a member of the San Francisco Giants ball crew took an embarrassing tumble on live TV. Now, a brief moment of embarrassment and online infamy has now turned into an amazing opportunity.
Heliot Ramos homered twice and drove in five runs to back Landen Roupp's first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Monday night.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
Police in San Jose have released surveillance footage as they search for two people suspected of stealing a bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month.
A Vallejo teen worked for months to buy his dream car. Then, just a month after he got the keys, the car was gone, without a trace.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Waymo is evaluating a couple of incidents on the Fourth of July in San Francisco in which its autonomous vehicles drove over fireworks, including one that caught fire.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2026 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States' 250th anniversary.
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.
How much would you pay for an exclusive air travel experience? The San Francisco International Airport has announced plans to build a private, more exclusive terminal with separate security checkpoints and other perks. Drew Andre reports.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
On Thursday, expect cool and cloudy conditions along the coast, but a Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect. Meanwhile, inland areas will be clear, with highs in the 80s and 90s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Andrea Nakano reports on a family's warning that thieves are targeting a specific model of car.
John Ramos reports on new temporary housing for workers displaced from ranch closures at Point Reyes National Seashore.
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.