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34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
According to the city's transportation director, due to money issues, the city might not have the cash needed to move ahead with schedule repaving projects.
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a project to build a more than 3,000-foot-long buried seawall along the southern portion of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Kelsi Thorud reports.
An annual report card on the Bay Area's local roads and streets released Thursday found no change overall in regional pavement conditions across the past several years, though some cities saw marked improvements.
San Francisco leaders, including rivals in the upcoming mayor's race, rallied in Chinatown on Wednesday for Prop. B, a $390 billion bond to fund public health and infrastructure investment. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Despite the passage of a massive bipartisan infrastructure package in 2022, some U.S. schools that are over a half-century old have not received the federal money they desperately need to make necessary repairs. Mark Strassmann examines why that is the case.
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
Pavement conditions are just "fair" on the Bay Area's roadways, according to an annual report card from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
California was awarded over $1.8 billion in federal funding to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in the state, U.S. senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla announced on Monday.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District will raise service rates and charges over the next two years to support a $2.8 billion improvement program, the district announced Tuesday.
Oakland street crews filled an estimated 2,700 potholes over the past six weeks, city officials said Monday, announcing the start of a pothole repair blitz now that the winter storms have passed.
Days before retirement, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo County) announced that she has secured $17 million in federal funding for various projects, including transportation, infrastructure and education. (12/27/22)
The Port of Oakland is set to receive millions of dollars of funding for upgrades. Wilson Walker breaks it down. (10-27-22)
Gov. Newsom on Thursday appointed one-time nemesis and rival Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Los Angeles mayor, to a new post helping steer federal dollars to road, port and transit projects.
Another $5 billion has been added to the cost of California's ambitious but long delayed high-speed rail line, according to estimates released Tuesday.
Just as President Biden was speaking about his infrastructure plans in Pennsylvania Friday at the site of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, Bay Area congressional leaders were talking about what that infrastructure spending will mean here.
California will soon receive $849.4 million in federal funds to repair and improve 1,536 bridges across the state thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Friday.
Bay Area elected officials gathered Saturday in Santa Rosa with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, firefighters and community members to announce billions of dollars of funding for wildfire prevention in the recently passed $1 trillion federal infrastructure funding package.
Effectively utilizing the $4.5 billion the Bay Area is expected to receive from the recently passed federal infrastructure funding package will require significant cooperation between the public and private sectors, regional transportation experts said Thursday.
Signature-gathering has begun to place an initiative on the 2022 ballot that would force the Legislature to fund more water storage in California.
Officials in Oakland have major plans to revitalize and improve access to the waterfront, largely thanks to the infusion of federal funds that will turn those plans into reality.
In Boulder Creek, a small community nestled deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains, frustration over an unreliable water supply is growing.
With San Francisco Bay Area politicians including San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo looking on, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package into law Monday afternoon.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
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.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
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.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
A driver died Thursday evening after reportedly overturning multiple times and being ejected from the vehicle in Millbrae, authorities said.
In 1776, as the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on the East Coast, an epic journey reached its final destination on the West Coast.
Seven people who blocked traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were convicted of misdemeanor charges on Thursday, but avoided a felony conviction.
A wayward sea lion that was found wandering in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood earlier this year has been released back into the wild, officials said.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Just days before Antioch's biggest Fourth of July celebration, a group of protesters experiencing homelessness say they're being cleared out of the area to make room for the holiday crowds.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Officials in the East Bay said several roads in the area of Grizzly Peak in the Oakland Hills will be closed during the July 4 holiday, amid concerns about wildfires.
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.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Officials in Santa Clara County said they are moving to fire four social workers linked to the case of "Baby Jaxon", who authorities said was sexually assaulted and murdered by his foster brother.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
Some North Bay cities and businesses are hoping to cash in on the closure and are preparing for more people to join local celebrations.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
A furry case of mistaken identity occurred this week after a Sonoma County resident discovered what they thought was a baby otter in their backyard.
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.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
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.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
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.
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.
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band 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.
Since the Napa earthquake in 2014, the main post office has sat vacant. It suffered significant structural damage and, at one point, was slated for demolition.
As people work to integrate artificial intelligence into their lives, polling shows more young professionals are turning to religion to help navigate changes. Kenny Choi reports.
With big crowds expected to gather at different viewing spots along San Francsico Bay for the big Fourth of July fireworks show on the Golden Gate Bridge, the U.S. Coast Guard has been hard at work to keep everyone safe. Drew Andre reports.
Safety concerns prompted the city of San Jose to move Sunday's World Cup watch party in San Pedro Square to the SAP Center and Discovery Meadow. Maddie White reports.
The nation's 250th anniversary comes as new data shows that patriotism in the U.S. is at a 25-year low. Kara St. Cyr looks into what may be driving that.
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.