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Elizabeth Cook reports on the Bay Bridge lane closures adding to the impact of APEC street closures already in effect for San Francisco commuters (11-14-2023)
A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of chocolate caused lanes on Interstate 80 and Highway 174 to shut down when it caught fire.
Gianna Franco reports on injury big-rig crash creating traffic back-up on westbound I-80 in East Bay (6-20-2023)
CHP confirmed that all lanes of I-80 in Richmond have reopened Sunday afternoon following a police standoff with a person barricaded in a vehicle after a pursuit.
The snow had many people at a halt on I-80 heading eastbound Saturday evening. Caltrans closed the interstate between Colfax and the Nevada state line after multiple spinouts in the snow.
Devin Fehely reports on CHP and police investigating a deadly freeway shooting that happened early Saturday morning (11-20-2022)
CHP issued a severe traffic alert Monday night after a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on I-80 in San Pablo blocked all westbound lanes.
CHP said a collision that blocked multiple lanes of the westbound Bay Bridge west of Treasure Island Road Monday evening has been cleared, authorities said.
The Contra Costa County medical examiner has identified the two people killed in a head-on collision between a Honda SUV and a Tesla on I-80 near the Carquinez Bridge Sunday, one of whom was a San Francisco woman who had been reported missing.
A wrong-way driver traveling west on eastbound I-80 in Contra Costa County early Sunday collided head-on with a vehicle, killing both drivers according to authorities.
An early morning collision on eastbound I-80 at I-580 past the Bay Bridge toll plaza is slowing traffic Sunday, according to reports.
The California Highway Patrol reopened the westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 at the Carquinez Bridge in Vallejo early Tuesday, more than seven hours after the lanes were closed due to police activity.
The California Highway Patrol said a 43-year-old Concord man was killed Saturday night when he lost control of his motorcycle on the Magazine Street on-ramp at eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo.
While the major Sierra highways had reopened as of Wednesday morning, officials are urging people to stay home to keep traffic to a minimum.
State agencies have partially reopened Interstate 80 to both westbound and eastbound Tuesday evening after an extended shutdown due to a severe holiday snowstorm.
One person dead and three others were injured early Monday in a horrific chain reaction crash on I-80 in Richmond.
Caltrans crews have finished up repairs and reopened San Francisco's Central Freeway ramp connecting westbound Interstate Highway 80 and northbound U.S. Highway 101, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday morning.
The planned weekend closure by Caltrans of San Francisco's Central Freeway ramp connecting westbound Interstate Highway 80 and northbound U.S. Highway 101 along with several major events are expected to impact traffic in the city through Sunday.
A traffic collision involving three vehicles early Sunday on eastbound I-80 led to two fatalities after the drivers were struck standing on the freeway while arguing after the crash.
An injury accident involving two overturned vehicles on westbound I-80 in Berkeley blocked lanes of traffic for almost an hour Thursday evening, according to authorities.
A Sig Alert was canceled and all lanes reopened Sunday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 80 in Solano County after an earlier crash.
An injury crash Wednesday morning involving an overturned vehicle near the San Pablo Dam Road exit on westbound I-80 has been cleared, according to CHP.
A big-rig fire on eastbound I-80 in El Cerrito has snarled traffic for hours in the East Bay as crews work to clear the scene, according to CHP.
A crash that reportedly came at the end of a police chase in Crockett has shut down westbound lanes of I-80 at the west end of the Carquinez Bridge, according to authorities.
Crews from the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department on Tuesday contained a grass fire near the Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery that engulfed a truck, caused a rush hour traffic jam and threatened homes.
A former Pittsburg police detective who allegedly locked himself inside his Pleasant Hill home, shot his wife through a closed door and refused to talk to police negotiators has been left alone after an hours-long standoff.
A CVS store in San Francisco's Richmond District was left in shambles Friday after thieves used a truck to break in and steal an ATM overnight.
A long-delayed water project in California has reached a key milestone.
A strong odor was reported Friday afternoon in the area of Chevron's Richmond refinery, city officials and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
A former Pittsburg police detective who allegedly locked himself inside his Pleasant Hill home, shot his wife through a closed door and refused to talk to police negotiators has been left alone after an hours-long standoff.
A CVS store in San Francisco's Richmond District was left in shambles Friday after thieves used a truck to break in and steal an ATM overnight.
A long-delayed water project in California has reached a key milestone.
A strong odor was reported Friday afternoon in the area of Chevron's Richmond refinery, city officials and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
A CVS store in San Francisco's Richmond District was left in shambles Friday after thieves used a truck to break in and steal an ATM overnight.
Dozens of San Francisco street vendors hit the street Friday, marching from 24th and Mission streets to City Hall to call for the end to the Mission Street vending ban.
Police in San Francisco on Friday announced an arrest in connection with an attack of an elderly woman who attempted to board a Muni bus in the Mission District earlier this year.
The San Francisco public defender's office has filed a Racial Justice Act claim in the August 2022 case of an unhoused man who was shot at by police after being suspected of stealing a bicycle.
A tradition that began in 1975 continued as the first candle was lit on the Bill Graham Menorah at San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday, marking the start of Hanukkah.
A former Pittsburg police detective who allegedly locked himself inside his Pleasant Hill home, shot his wife through a closed door and refused to talk to police negotiators has been left alone after an hours-long standoff.
A strong odor was reported Friday afternoon in the area of Chevron's Richmond refinery, city officials and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.
Police in Berkeley released additional details, including body cam footage, in connection with a fatal shooting of an auto burglary suspect by an officer last month.
CHP on Friday confirmed the arrest last week of a suspect who recklessly led authorities on a pursuit through Oakland in a stolen vehicle the day before.
Pleasant Hill police said they closed off an area of the Sherman Acres neighborhood overnight after a man allegedly shot his wife and barricaded himself in his home.
A rocket launcher and an Uzi were among the 408 firearms collected by law enforcement at a gun buyback in San Jose last weekend.
Police in Palo Alto are investigating after a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was injured and robbed on Wednesday by two suspects who took her postal keys and cell phone.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors directed more money Wednesday to aid residents and businesses in Pajaro that were impacted by flooding of the unincorporated community in March.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose to bring new professional soccer fields and a training facility to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
CONMEBOL, South America's soccer federation, has announced the 14 cities that will host matches at the 2024 Copa América as the tournament returns to the United States for the first time since 2016.
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for North Bay valleys and inland parts of Monterey and San Benito counties for Friday night and Saturday morning.
Three students at a middle school in Santa Rosa were placed under arrest Thursday following a classroom fight in which a student brandished what was described as a large knife.
Novato police are looking for a woman who was caught on video this week allegedly stealing packages in the city's Hillside Park neighborhood.
In response to an outbreak of avian flu, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency.
Authorities in Mendocino County announced Wednesday that the body of a missing elderly Sonoma County woman has been found.
The Seattle Seahawks have listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
San Jose spoiled Patrick Kane's Detroit debut, overcoming a four-goal deficit to beat the Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
San Francisco hosts the Seahawks Sunday with a chance to clinch a playoff berth this week with a win and a loss by either Minnesota or Green Bay.
Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould who played six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers is retiring following an 18-year career that established him as one of the game's best in the clutch.
Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to score 31 points, Jonathan Kuminga dazzled off the bench for 13 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-106 on Wednesday night.
A former Pittsburg police detective who allegedly locked himself inside his Pleasant Hill home, shot his wife through a closed door and refused to talk to police negotiators has been left alone after an hours-long standoff.
A CVS store in San Francisco's Richmond District was left in shambles Friday after thieves used a truck to break in and steal an ATM overnight.
Police in Berkeley released additional details, including body cam footage, in connection with a fatal shooting of an auto burglary suspect by an officer last month.
A county prosecutor's office says one of its law clerks passed the State Bar of California exam at age 17.
CHP on Friday confirmed the arrest last week of a suspect who recklessly led authorities on a pursuit through Oakland in a stolen vehicle the day before.
Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.
Uber is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month, the latest sign that the ride-hailing and delivery company is turning its business around after struggling through much of the pandemic.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said Wednesday the city is suing three online tobacco retailers for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to consumers in San Francisco.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
A long-delayed water project in California has reached a key milestone.
The House Oversight Committee says it will begin contempt of Congress proceedings if Hunter Biden does not appear for a deposition on Dec. 13.
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
An Oakland coffee shop is apologizing for an incident after hate-speech graffiti was found in a restroom and how staffers handled a customer who tried to document it.
A federal grand jury in California has indicted Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, on nine counts of tax crimes, three felonies and six misdemeanors. Catherine Herridge has details.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
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.
The sun goes through a cycle of activity and it is ramping up right now. Brian Hackney reports. (12-8-23)
Police activity ramped up Friday evening in Pleasant Hill in the same area where a long standoff took place Thursday night. Anne Makovec reports. (12-8-23)
A CVS store in San Francisco's Richmond District was left in shambles Friday after thieves used a truck to break in and steal an ATM. José Martínez reports. (12-8-23)
Reed Cowan talks with Willie Mendoza at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano in Fairfield. (12-8-23)
David Schechter shows how people in the Arctic are developing safety systems that could be used around the world. (12-8-23)
California food banks used to distribute primarily canned and boxed food, but thanks to an innovative idea from a Bay Area man, they are also able to give away mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
A pair of volunteers working for a South Bay organization go out of their way to bring warmth and nourishment to the unhoused, not just during the holidays, but all year round.
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.