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.
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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.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are wounded following a "politically motivated" shooting overnight.
The Golden State Valkyries will be hosting the Seattle Storm on Saturday evening in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup showdown.
The musical is described as a satirical prison comedy featuring the characters of Mangione, Sean Diddy Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss.
As we celebrate our Bay Area high school graduates, a Vista Oaks Charter School high school graduate was accepted to 24 colleges and universities and was awarded $1 million worth of scholarships.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are wounded following a "politically motivated" shooting overnight.
The Golden State Valkyries will be hosting the Seattle Storm on Saturday evening in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup showdown.
The musical is described as a satirical prison comedy featuring the characters of Mangione, Sean Diddy Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
As we celebrate our Bay Area high school graduates, a Vista Oaks Charter School high school graduate was accepted to 24 colleges and universities and was awarded $1 million worth of scholarships.
Lucy Bledsoe, like thousands of others here in the Bay, has become a diehard Golden State Valkyries fan. She's happy to have helped pave the way for these elite basketball players.
The Golden State Valkyries will be hosting the Seattle Storm on Saturday evening in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup showdown.
The musical is described as a satirical prison comedy featuring the characters of Mangione, Sean Diddy Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
The Vaillancourt Fountain, sitting in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza, has long divided opinion. It's a decades-long battle to either tear it down or preserve the historic gathering place.
"Dad Braids" is more than just a hobby. It's a movement, with more than 350,000 followers on social media.
Dozens of protests and rallies against the Trump administration are set to take place in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
BART trains are again running between the Downtown Berkeley and Richmond stations Friday morning after a medical emergency disrupted service, officials said.
Some Democratic California lawmakers were in Oakland on Thursday to condemn the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and its response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
The FBI is asking for help finding a woman accused of assaulting a federal officer after a protest in the East Bay turned violent this week.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service in the East Bay is experiencing major disruptions Thursday morning due to a medical emergency at the Hayward station, officials said.
PayPal Park in San Jose will host the National Women's Soccer League championship game on Nov. 22.
A suspect was arrested two days after a motorcyclist was hospitalized in a hit-and-run in San Jose, police said.
Around 9 a.m., deputies and California State Parks officers were alerted to a boat crash at Moss Landing Harbor, the Sheriff's Office said.
Named the Dino Fire, it started burning near eastbound Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road.
One person has died after a crash in San Jose early Wednesday morning, police say.
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Two people were found dead inside a Santa Rosa apartment Wednesday afternoon by officers who were responding to a domestic violence call, police said Thursday.
Prosecutors in Napa County have charged a man with multiple counts of murder after a woman pregnant with twins was found dead in her home over the weekend.
Around 8:30 a.m., police said they got a call about a man with a knife slashing tires near A and 8th streets.
A 15-year-old on probation was arrested after a high-speed chase of a stolen vehicle in Santa Rosa Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
The Golden State Valkyries will be hosting the Seattle Storm on Saturday evening in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup showdown.
Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss.
Lucy Bledsoe, like thousands of others here in the Bay, has become a diehard Golden State Valkyries fan. She's happy to have helped pave the way for these elite basketball players.
PayPal Park in San Jose will host the National Women's Soccer League championship game on Nov. 22.
Orlando Arcia hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Thursday to snap a five-game losing streak.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are wounded following a "politically motivated" shooting overnight.
A former California correctional officer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme where he planted contraband that he pretended to discover, in order to obtain a promotion, prosecutors said.
Officials with the FBI announced that they are seeking two people after federal officers were attacked during a protest outside a Bay Area immigration court earlier this week.
A suspect was arrested two days after a motorcyclist was hospitalized in a hit-and-run in San Jose, police said.
Two people were found dead inside a Santa Rosa apartment Wednesday afternoon by officers who were responding to a domestic violence call, police said Thursday.
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.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
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.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
Dozens of protests and rallies against the Trump administration are set to take place in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit.
Some Democratic California lawmakers were in Oakland on Thursday to condemn the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and its response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
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.
Memorial Day weekend is filled with events around the Bay Area. But in San Francisco's Chinatown, a fairly new event will look to bring together community and culture.
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.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
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.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 14, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
The musical is described as a satirical prison comedy featuring the characters of Mangione, Sean Diddy Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried.
As we celebrate our Bay Area high school graduates, a Vista Oaks Charter School high school graduate was accepted to 24 colleges and universities and was awarded $1 million worth of scholarships.
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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.