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An employee at the Tesla factory in Fremont has been arrested after police said he fatally shot one of his colleagues in the factory parking lot during an apparent dispute.
Amid a surge in violence in Oakland, including the highest number of homicides in years, Mayor Libby Schaaf called on Gov. Gavin Newsom for additional aid to curb crime.
A 15-year-old is being held at Alameda County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of stabbing his father to death at their home in East Oakland on Thursday night.
Amber Frey, a pivotal witness at the 2004 Scott Peterson murder trial, renewed her pledge Thursday to testify again if he is awarded a new trial because of jury misconduct.
Under the glaring eyes of Laci Peterson's family, convicted killer Scott Peterson was resentenced by a San Mateo County Superior Court judge to life in prison without parole in the 2002 slaying of his wife and the couple's unborn son, Connor.
The Santa Clara County Coroner's office has ruled the death of a man whose body was found inside a San Jose home over Thanksgiving weekend was a homicide.
Top San Jose officials, including Police Chief Anthony Mata, are sounding the alarm about bail policies after three murder suspects were released awaiting trial, saying it puts the community at risk.
Police in Oakland are seeking information and cellphone video as the investigation into the shooting that killed news security guard and former police officer Kevin Nishita continues.
In a one-on-one interview with KPIX 5, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong discussed the brutal violence his city has seen so far this year and made an urgent plea with the community.
Investigators have reopened a cold case murder of a Bay Area woman more than 40 years later.
Nearly three years after 17-year-old Carlmont High School student Mohammad Othman was killed, Belmont Police announced arrests in the case.
The Stockton Police Department has released photos of a car used in a shooting that left a 47-year-old man dead last month.
Police are investigating after a man was found fatally shot in South San Jose on Halloween.
The human remains found Wednesday at a Florida reserve belong to Brian Laundrie, the FBI said Thursday. The discovery comes after a weeks-long manhunt following the disappearance and death of his fiancée, Gabby Petito.
This week a San Francisco judge exonerated a man who pled guilty to rape and murder charges 46 years in order to avoid the death penalty, despite claiming innocence.
A man sought in the shooting death of another man in Vallejo earlier this month has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
A homeless man killed after someone set his sleeping bag on fire last week in San Francisco's Mission District has been identified.
Three suspects who were recently arrested in a cold case Halloween night homicide from 20 years ago in San Jose were set to appear in court Friday, according to authorities.
New York real estate heir Robert Durst was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without chance of parole for the murder of his best friend and former KPIX producer Susan Berman more that two decades ago.
A suspect has been identified in the June fatal shooting of a San Jose husband and father of four children and police say a reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
Two brothers and a third man were arrested as suspects in a cold case Halloween night homicide from 20 years ago in San Jose after detectives developed new leads in the case, police said Monday.
A man accused of running over a woman in a Millbrae parking lot last month is now facing a murder charge after the victim died, deputies said.
Police arrested one of two suspects in the fatal shooting Sunday of 27-year-old Santa Rosa resident Kenneth McDaniel.
Authorities have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the killing of an elderly relative at a home in Sunnyvale on Tuesday.
A woman who was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she lost control of her SUV killing two of her passengers pleaded no contest to second-degree murder charges.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3.
Jordan Goodwin made the go-ahead free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Vallejo City Unified School District officials voted to close three elementary schools after months of deliberation.
A chance encounter at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has led to the restoration of a long-time, massive display of a blue whale skeleton display at the university.
The countdown is on to Christmas and Covered California's enrollment deadline, with big price hikes set to take effect.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3.
Jordan Goodwin made the go-ahead free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Vallejo City Unified School District officials voted to close three elementary schools after months of deliberation.
A chance encounter at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has led to the restoration of a long-time, massive display of a blue whale skeleton display at the university.
The countdown is on to Christmas and Covered California's enrollment deadline, with big price hikes set to take effect.
South San Francisco police on Thursday released officer bodycam video of the shooting of a knife-wielding man having a mental health crisis earlier this month.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
One of the key issues his campaign focused on was crime and public safety, and during a one-on-one interview inside the KPIX studios, he proudly touted the latest numbers.
The initiative was launched five years ago, when a private donor funded $15 million for the construction of these rooms. But district leaders said the funding is set to expire.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a religious organization near the San Francisco State University campus earlier this month.
Vallejo City Unified School District officials voted to close three elementary schools after months of deliberation.
For the first time since 9/11, people who are not flying will be able to go past security and inside the terminal at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
Two Oakland natives began spreading holiday cheer after a whimsical decision 17 years ago drove them to give back to their childhood community.
A Union City woman accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy is also suspected of making criminal threats and stalking another person, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3.
A chance encounter at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has led to the restoration of a long-time, massive display of a blue whale skeleton display at the university.
A Bay Area engineer who was convicted of blowing up Pacific Gas & Electric Co. transformers in the San Jose area been sentenced to a decade in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Authorities in Santa Clara County arrested three suspects and recovered scores of plants and trees in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting greenery from local hardware stores.
A sheriff's deputy in Monterey County shot a man who was allegedly armed during a confrontation in Soledad early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
A 17-year-old was arrested in his high school class in Fairfield on Wednesday in connection with a gang-related stabbing last week. police said Thursday.
A site safety supervisor at Vallejo High School was arrested for allegedly holding a student against her will and soliciting sex in exchange for returning her phone, police said.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit the North Bay Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3.
Jordan Goodwin made the go-ahead free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Registration for the LA28 Olympics ticket draw opens in January, marking the first time that fans of the games can begin the process to attend the international event in 2028.
A 17-year-old was arrested in his high school class in Fairfield on Wednesday in connection with a gang-related stabbing last week. police said Thursday.
South San Francisco police on Thursday released officer bodycam video of the shooting of a knife-wielding man having a mental health crisis earlier this month.
A site safety supervisor at Vallejo High School was arrested for allegedly holding a student against her will and soliciting sex in exchange for returning her phone, police said.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
A Union City woman accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy is also suspected of making criminal threats and stalking another person, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
The lack of fuel availability for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has prompted 700 Mirai owners to sue Toyota, an attorney said.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The countdown is on to Christmas and Covered California's enrollment deadline, with big price hikes set to take effect.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
Downtown San Francisco has been struggling to bring foot traffic to the area since the pandemic, but that appears to be changing.
A chance encounter at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has led to the restoration of a long-time, massive display of a blue whale skeleton display at the university.
Owners of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are suing Toyota, alleging their cars have become virtually worthless because of the lack of natural gas filling sites. John Ramos reports.
The closure of three elementary schools come as the Vallejo City Unified School District is facing a multi-million dollar deficit, and there are broad cuts coming beyond the campus closures. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Immigration raids across the country are scaring workers from this year's harvest in California's Central Valley. Scott Rates reports on how the situation could lead to higher prices.
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.