Lawmakers break with Newsom over funding for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
The Legislature signaled its intent Thursday to cancel a loan payment to help finance the state's last nuclear power plant, exposing a rift with Gov. Newsom.
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The Legislature signaled its intent Thursday to cancel a loan payment to help finance the state's last nuclear power plant, exposing a rift with Gov. Newsom.
A California judge is rejecting an environmental group's lawsuit that sought to block the state's largest utility from seeking to extend the operating life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
An environmental group is suing to block efforts to extend federal operating licenses for California's last nuclear power plant.
Government regulators Thursday granted California's largest utility an unusual exemption that could allow the state's last nuclear power plant to continue running after the expiration of its federal operating licenses.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States' first small modular nuclear reactor.
As California faces a prolonged period of heat and expected strain on the energy grid this week, lawmakers voted to extend the life of the state's last nuclear power plant by five years early Thursday morning.
California wants to go carbon free but renewables can't yet meet the demand so Gov. Newsom is pushing to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant running for another decade.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to extend the life of the state's last operating nuclear power plant by at least five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
Facing possible electricity shortages, Gov. Newsom raised the possibility that the state's sole remaining nuclear power plant might continue operating beyond a planned closing by 2025.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted a license application submitted by Sunnyvale-based Oklo Inc., to build a 1.5-megawatt compact nuclear reactor at the U.S. Department of Energy's nuclear site in eastern Idaho
It's been more than 50 years since a small group of environmentalists fought off PG&E's plans to build a nuclear plant in the North Bay.
It's been more than 50 years since a small group of environmentalists fought off PG&E's plans to build a nuclear plant in the North Bay.
The marine nuclear plant, dubbed a "floating Chernobyl" by Greenpeace activists, is slated to provide power to an Arctic port town next year.
The Hosgri fault has long been considered the greatest seismic threat to Diablo Canyon nuclear plant; scientists think Hosgri may be linked to a longer, more dangerous fault to the north.
Facing increasing concerns over earthquakes, a boom in alternative energy production and a tough regulatory environment, PG&E may let its license to operate California's last nuclear power plant at Diablo Canyon expire in 2025.
A top Nuclear Regulatory Commission official has rejected a federal expert's recommendation to shut down California's last operating nuclear power plant until it can determine whether its reactors can withstand powerful shaking from nearby earthquake faults.
The project "Kelp Watch 2014" hopes to determine the extent of radioactive contamination of the state's kelp forest from the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in 2011.
California Sen. Barbara Boxer wants the Justice Department to investigate if the operator of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant intentionally misled federal regulators.
Pacific Gas and Electric, owner of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant near Morrow Bay, plans to map the underwater fault lines to determine their risk to the plant, but environmentalists claim that could kill countless fish.
California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein have asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to inspect two California nuclear plants built near earthquake faults to ensure they can withstand a major quake.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
In Napa, a family is using an accessory dwelling unit to help their special-needs son gain his independence.
California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Auburn on Saturday.
Officials reported that "numerous people were shot" near London, Kentucky. A search was ongoing for a 32-year-old person of interest.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Saturday.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
In Napa, a family is using an accessory dwelling unit to help their special-needs son gain his independence.
Officials reported that "numerous people were shot" near London, Kentucky. A search was ongoing for a 32-year-old person of interest.
The parent of a teen suspected of shooting his classmates in Georgia is the latest to be charged in connection to a mass shooting.
This is the second Grand Slam title for Aryna Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
Residents of a high-rise apartment building in San Francisco were allowed to return after being evacuated due to a fire in the parking garage.
A man fatally shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
Police in San Francisco on Friday identified a 67-year-old woman who has been reported missing by her family as the suspect in a hate crime involving racist threats in the Alamo Square neighborhood earlier this year.
The main candidates for San Francisco mayor are set for their next debate hosted by CBS News Bay Area, and you can provide some of the questions to the candidates.
At least one person died after being trapped inside a burning vehicle in Contra Costa County early Saturday morning.
East Oakland's Castlemont High School will be hosting an L.A. football team on Saturday. But before they compete against each other on the field, they teamed up on Friday for a day of service at nearby East Oakland Pride Elementary School.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
With record-breaking temperatures and heat waves in the East Bay, people are making sure they're staying safe under the sun.
Police in Dublin have arrested two teenage suspects in an assault on a Dublin High freshman in a locker room on campus that happened last month, according to authorities.
A classic luxury car valued at an estimated $2 million was destroyed by fire after being shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
A large swath of Alameda County is now under a quarantine for the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly after agriculture officials recently discovered one mated female in Fremont.
The driver in the fatal wrong-way DUI collision that killed a woman and her 14-year-old son on State Route 85 last week was released from the hospital Thursday and booked into jail on multiple charges including two counts of murder, authorities said.
A San Jose man was arrested on multiple felony charges after authorities raided his home and seized an arsenal of weapons and explosives, prosecutors said Thursday.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
In Napa, a family is using an accessory dwelling unit to help their special-needs son gain his independence.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck in Sonoma County, followed by a couple of aftershocks nearby in Lake County.
A woman was killed when she was shot and involved in a car crash in Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police.
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Crews were containing a vegetation fire near the Monticello Dam in Napa County, according to Cal Fire.
California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Auburn on Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Saturday.
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the Jets with a sore calf and Achilles.
Seth Brown hit a walk-off RBI single in the 13th inning to give the Athletics a 7-6 win over the Tigers on Friday night
Manny Machado homered twice and led the Padres to a 5-1 win against the Giants Friday night.
Officials reported that "numerous people were shot" near London, Kentucky. A search was ongoing for a 32-year-old person of interest.
The parent of a teen suspected of shooting his classmates in Georgia is the latest to be charged in connection to a mass shooting.
A man was arrested in Stockton after a search warrant allegedly resulted in weapons and small alligators being found.
A woman was killed when she was shot and involved in a car crash in Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police.
A man fatally shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
Deepfakes - or falsified images made using AI - are already making their way into the 2024 election cycle. With some using the technology to try to defame candidates or persuade voters.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
Authorities in Santa Clara County are searching for a man convicted in multiple tech-related investment fraud schemes after he failed to show up for sentencing in his case.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are getting ready for their debate Tuesday in Philadelphia, but in vastly different ways. Weijia Jiang reports.
The main candidates for San Francisco mayor are set for their next debate hosted by CBS News Bay Area, and you can provide some of the questions to the candidates.
High in mind for many San Francisco residents ahead of November's mayoral election is the city's response to the opioid crisis and homelessness.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
A new feature film depicts the harrowing story of a child kidnapped and sold to a sweatshop in California.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Each year, the editors of Food & Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America,
San Francisco officials are providing struggling businesses with entertainment and revitalization grants in the hopes of bringing more visitors in to experience the city's unique culture.
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.
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5: former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh. (9-7-24)
A family in Napa used an Accessory Dwelling Unit -- ADU -- to help their developmentally disabled son gain his independence. John Ramos reports. (9-7-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The parent of a teen suspected of shooting his classmates in Georgia is the latest to be charged in connection to a mass shooting. Max Darrow reports. (9-7-24)
Meteorologist Darren Peck has details on how long the cooldown is likely to last.
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The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
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.
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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.