Pothole damage claims on California freeways triple
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
Watts will raise awareness of serious issues impacting Californians, hold local officials accountable, obtain answers for viewers and provide solutions.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
In California, a bill passed in the wake of George Floyd protests now requires the state Attorney General to investigate law enforcement killings of unarmed suspects. But as we recently reported, in partnership with CalMatters, California's efforts to police the police are off to a slow start. Now, there are new questions about the majority of law enforcement shootings that the Attorney General decided not to investigate at all.
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports. The more we reported, the more we learned about how California's system was broken.
Delayed COVID tests from the state lab forced some schools to cancel their football games Friday. Other teams decided to get rapid tests before the game and got to play. Now, two of those teams are quarantined because, when the state's results finally came in on Sunday, a player who had a negative rapid test Friday got a positive result from the state lab.
Following a CBS13 investigation into the state's COVID testing lab and its $1.7 billion contract with PerkinElmer, the company is now effectively suing one whistleblower and indicating it may sue others.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Friday that will finally force the Employment Development Department (EDD) to stop putting people at risk of identity theft by mailing full Social Security numbers (SSN).
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
A San Jose State University professor who acted as a liaison between pro-Palestinian campus protestors and campus administration was suspended and is under investigation.
It's one of the largest mural projects ever to take place in San Jose, and it's happening in the street.
Luis Matos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Spencer Howard pitched four scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
A San Jose State University professor who acted as a liaison between pro-Palestinian campus protestors and campus administration was suspended and is under investigation.
It's one of the largest mural projects ever to take place in San Jose, and it's happening in the street.
Luis Matos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Spencer Howard pitched four scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
Luis Matos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Spencer Howard pitched four scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
California lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence in the private sector, but there are also concerns about its use by state agencies.
Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will miss at least four weeks with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday.
Police in San Mateo have arrested three people in connection with multiple drive-by attacks where suspects fired gel bead guns over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Brock Purdy's brief time in the NFL has been a bit of a whirlwind, with him going from "Mr. Irrelevant" to fill-in starter for a contender as a rookie to a MVP finalist and Super Bowl quarterback last season.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
Some people in Antioch are worried about losing an important transit option and are fighting back against a plan to close the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station.
An East Bay police department already under federal investigation was hit with a new lawsuit Tuesday that names one officer in particularly who is no stranger to legal trouble.
Rookie Mitch Spence took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Miguel Andújar hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0.
Neighbors hoping to see long-abandoned Hilltop Mall in Richmond become something more just got a long-awaited update from the city and the site owner last week.
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
A San Jose State University professor who acted as a liaison between pro-Palestinian campus protestors and campus administration was suspended and is under investigation.
It's one of the largest mural projects ever to take place in San Jose, and it's happening in the street.
A four-letter word sent Shradha Rachamreddy to a third-place finish in last year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
San Jose police said a woman was found dead inside the home where a suspect had been barricaded and refusing to follow police commands.
A man and his dog were killed in a recreational vehicle fire in Vallejo on Sunday, according to a press release from the Vallejo Fire Department on Monday.
It's no secret that insurance is becoming hard to find for a lot of homeowners, but it may be hitting businesses even harder.
Fairfield authorities are pursuing fines and closure proceedings against a local gift shop that police allege was a front for criminal activity.
Sonoma County authorities arrested a motorist for alleged reckless driving after a lengthy pursuit over the weekend.
The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo.
Luis Matos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Spencer Howard pitched four scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will miss at least four weeks with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday.
The inaugural home opener for the Oakland Ballers next week will be a sold-out affair, according to team officials.
Brock Purdy's brief time in the NFL has been a bit of a whirlwind, with him going from "Mr. Irrelevant" to fill-in starter for a contender as a rookie to a MVP finalist and Super Bowl quarterback last season.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
An East Bay police department already under federal investigation was hit with a new lawsuit Tuesday that names one officer in particularly who is no stranger to legal trouble.
Concord police arrested a man Monday evening after he forced his way into a woman's home and held her and three children at gunpoint.
Police in San Mateo have arrested three people in connection with multiple drive-by attacks where suspects fired gel bead guns over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
California lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence in the private sector, but there are also concerns about its use by state agencies.
Residents in San Francisco's Telegraph neighborhood have noticed a surge in robotaxis and the ways the autonomous vehicles become stranded in the area.
The video game giant Nintendo on Friday announced plans to open a store in San Francisco, only the company's second store in the U.S. following one that opened in New York City.
A Bay Area member of Congress said regulation is needed on artificial intelligence, in the wake of headlines made by actor Scarlett Johannson accusing OpenAI of using her voice in the latest version of ChatGPT.
The Misha knee system is an implantable tool that is a shock absorber for the knee.
A release of tear gas and pepper spray during a training exercise at the San Francisco County Jail in San Bruno on Tuesday led to students at a nearby elementary school to become sick, officials said.
In a bipartisan vote, the California State Senate approved a bill from a Bay Area lawmaker aimed at targeting social media addiction among children and teens.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
A high school junior from San Mateo has created a platform she created to help people of all ages access mental health resources powered by artificial intelligence.
California lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence in the private sector, but there are also concerns about its use by state agencies.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Two prominent Bay Area political figures died Friday night when the pickup they were in collided with a car in rural San Diego County.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Drummer John Wright of NoMeansNo and Hanson Brothers fame returns to the Bay Area leading his new band Dead Bob through songs from their debut album 'Life Like' along with classics from his earlier groups.
San Francisco came alive with the vibrant colors, sounds, and traditions of Carnaval 2024, marking a highly anticipated event for the city.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Australian punk vets the Cosmic Psychos return to the Bay Area for this show at the Ivy Room in Albany with high-octane Seattle-based hardcore reprobates Zeke Friday.
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.
Lauren Toms reports on a suspect who was on the run for 16 years and was finally arrested in Contra Costa County. 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
Jose Martinez reports on the suspension of a San Jose State professor. 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
Wilson Walker reports on the controversy facing the possible closure of an Amtrak train stop in downtown Antioch. (5/28/2024)
Kenny Choi reports on efforts underway in the California legislature to regulate artificial intelligence. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
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.
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.