Northern lights spotted in skies across U.S. See the photos.
Northern lights were seen in states spanning from Minnesota and Massachusetts to Florida, Colorado and Texas.
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Northern lights were seen in states spanning from Minnesota and Massachusetts to Florida, Colorado and Texas.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
Along with thousands of laypeople, astronomers around the Bay Area were amazed and awestruck by the rare sight of the aurora borealis so far south of the Arctic.
Along with thousands of laypeople, astronomers around the Bay Area were amazed by the rare sight of the aurora borealis so far south of the Arctic. Max Darrow reports. (5-11-4)
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Bay Area residents were able to see the northern lights on Friday night thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm.
The northern lights were visible in the Bay Area thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm.
Ryan Yamamoto asks UC Berkeley astronomer Dr. Bryan Mendez if the current solar storm will bring the aurora borealis within view of Bay Area residents. (5-10-24)
Parts of California could be in for an extremely rare treat into the weekend: the Northern Lights.
Scientists warn that there could be a powerful solar flare today after flares on Sunday caused radio blackouts.
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
A solar storm is slamming into Earth with the possibility of extending bright auroras into large parts of the northern United States.
Social media lit up Saturday evening as people reported seeing strange lights in the skies over California and Nevada.
A solar storm is slamming into Earth with the possibility of extending bright auroras into the northern United States.
Outdoor-enthusiasts will have an amazing time exploring everything Iceland has to offer. Visitors can do everything from hiking on glaciers to relaxing in a hot spring and horseback riding to gazing at the northern lights.
Extreme solar weather events pushed the Northern Lights so far last week that one Bay Area photographer was lucky enough to capture the celestial phenomenon.
A second strong solar storm this week is predicted to slam Earth Wednesday, causing fluctuations in the power grid and GPS while sparking bright auroras across the world.
Astronauts on board the International Space Station captured otherworldly photos of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, Tuesday night.
A storm from the broiling sun sparked bright auroras reaching as low as Northern California Tuesday, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
Earth and the Sun may be 93 million miles apart, but cosmic explosions between the two celestial spheres occur often and with devastating effects--unleashing waves of radiation and disrupting GPS communications, and it is with this danger in mind that next month, NASA will launch four "Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission" satellites, studying these "magnetic reconnections" and better predicting the consequences of these cosmic phenomena.
Are you thinking of taking the trip of a lifetime to Alaska? Take the hassle out of figuring out what to do, where to stay and where to eat by reviewing the tips from this quick guide to help you plan your Alaskan vacation.
From the surface of the sun, massive solar flares have been exploding out several million miles into space over the past few weeks, with the latest blast coming on November 5th at 1:47 a.m. Pacific time.
A series of three massive solar flares over the past week has bathed Earth in higher than normal amounts of radiation, with the potential to temporarily black out radio communication and navigational equipment if the sun was hitting that part of the planet.
Mike and Anne Howard share their thoughts on their 675-day honeymoon, traveling to six continents and 33 countries across the world.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
The attorney for a man facing multiple charges in connection with an altercation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail is blaming the incident on the mayor's bodyguard.
A San Francisco supervisor is launching a "dumb laws" contest and is asking residents to help root out unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The owner of an Oakland trucking company says the cost of diesel for delivery trucks and the bunker fuel that powers container ships is going up so fast that goods already enroute are increasing in cost as they make their way to the US.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said there was no proof of a connection between the men and that they believe the attack was random. The suspect remains in custody.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
A fire burned on Wednesday morning at a metals recycling plant in West Oakland with a history of fires and environmental violations.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
Police in San Jose have launched a hate crime investigation following an assault at the Santana Row over the weekend.
State correctional officials said an inmate at Pelican Bay State Prison from Monterey County died Monday in an apparent homicide.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
Hundreds of people in San Rafael were without power Wednesday morning after a tree fell and took some power lines with it.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
Sash Gavalyugov scored 23 points including a back-breaking 3-pointer to lead Santa Clara to a 76-71 victory over No. 21 Saint Mary's in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament to take a big step toward making the Big Dance.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The design process for the floats began in November, with a crew of nearly 30 people working to put the final product together.
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.
Mayor Barbara Lee of Oakland introduces Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu in a celebration of the Olympic gold medalist at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Alysa Liu, who won two Olympic gold medals at the Winter Olympics, speaks to reporters ahead of a celebration at Oakland City Hall on Thursday.
Expect warm conditions to continue Thursday, with highs in the 70s and low 80s in most Bay Area locations. Early next week, a heat wave will bring unseasonably hot conditions. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Andrea Nakano reports.
At the historic naval shipyard on Mare Island in Vallejo, Kindred Motorworks is making electric models of classic cars. Max Darrow reports.
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.