
Car fire burning near Oakland Coliseum produces think black smoke by I-880
Fire crews in Oakland responded to a vehicle fire that was burning near I-880 late Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
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Fire crews in Oakland responded to a vehicle fire that was burning near I-880 late Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Oakland Fire crews responding to a car fire near I-880 (12-1-2023)
Firefighters have contained multiple small vegetation fires that broke out along Highway 13 in the Oakland Hills Monday afternoon.
After a few months serving as interim chief, Damon Covington has been hired as the new permanent chief of the Oakland Fire Department.
The Oakland Fire Department responded to a building fire near Lake Merritt on Tuesday evening.
Oakland city leaders announced Monday a $2.5 million investment to improve the city's 911 system, following criticism over slow response times and recent outages.
Officials with the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Monday announced they are investigating the fire at the former Schnitzer Steel facility in Oakland earlier this month.
While the scrap metal fire that broke out near the Port of Oakland at Radius Recycling -- formerly known as Schnitzer Steel -- was under control just before 10 p.m. Wednesday night, it was still producing copious amounts of smoke well into Thursday morning.
Oakland residents and others have the opportunity for the first time in five years starting Thursday to apply for entry-level firefighter roles with the city, interim Fire Chief Damon Covington said Wednesday.
Fire crews in Oakland were able to knock down a two-alarm fire in the 2300 block of San Pablo Avenue early Saturday morning.
Oakland Fire Chief Reginald Freeman is leaving his post for an executive role in the private sector, a letter to his staff said.
A fire has been extinguished at a three-story home in the Oakland hills Friday afternoon, according to the city's Fire Department.
Crews with the Oakland Fire Department are still at the scene after controlling a two-alarm house fire that erupted a block west of the MacArthur BART station Wednesday morning.
Team coverage of the destructive fire that heavily damaged Oakland's First African Methodist Episcopal Church overnight (2-20-2023)
Two children were taken to a hospital after a vehicle crashed into a structure and caught fire in the Oakland Hills Saturday afternoon.
One person was injured in a three-alarm apartment fire in Oakland early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
A fire that grew to three alarms and threatened at least three homes in the Oakland Hills was contained Thursday evening, according to firefighters.
Propane tanks might've started a fire that fully engulfed a truck in flames near an Oakland residence Thursday afternoon, according to Oakland fire officials.
Two people trapped in a truck as it became submerged in fast-moving floodwater in Hollister were rescued Tuesday night by Oakland firefighters deployed with a swift water rescue team.
At a firefighting skills camp in Oakland, 20 women found out that you never really know what you can do until you give it a try.
Eighty-five seniors in Oakland won't be able to return home anytime soon. They were evacuated in a four-alarm fire from their senior housing facility near Lake Merritt on Friday.
Elizabeth Cook reports on a fire at a senior apartment building in Oakland that displaced dozens (10-14-2022)
It took firefighters in Oakland over an hour to bring a three-alarm pallet fire at a warehouse under control late Saturday night, authorities said.
Days before a court hearing to determine the future of the Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland, not one, but two fires started there on Tuesday.
Days before a court hearing to determine the future of the Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland, not one, but two fires started there on Tuesday. Katie Nielsen reports. (8/23/22)
Oakland police said someone was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the city's Merritt neighborhood.
California regulators say a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday announced his retirement from the board.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell on Monday issued a statement reminding parents of an "unsanctioned teach-in" focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict planned for later this week.
The National Weather Service expects rain to return to the Bay Area on Wednesday night and hang around through early Friday.
Oakland police said someone was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the city's Merritt neighborhood.
California regulators say a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday announced his retirement from the board.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell on Monday issued a statement reminding parents of an "unsanctioned teach-in" focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict planned for later this week.
The National Weather Service expects rain to return to the Bay Area on Wednesday night and hang around through early Friday.
California regulators say a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
City leaders in San Francisco announced the results of a recent crackdown on auto burglaries, saying there has been a steep decline in break-ins over the last three months.
A man was taken to the hospital after being found shot near San Francisco's Japantown neighborhood Monday morning.
Police in Mountain View are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in a Walmart parking lot that left a woman dead early Monday morning, according to authorities.
Uber is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month, the latest sign that the ride-hailing and delivery company is turning its business around after struggling through much of the pandemic.
Oakland police said someone was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the city's Merritt neighborhood.
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday announced his retirement from the board.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell on Monday issued a statement reminding parents of an "unsanctioned teach-in" focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict planned for later this week.
In the heart of downtown Alameda, holiday shopping takes center stage, offering a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.
The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
Police in San Jose on Monday announced the recent arrest of three suspects arrested in connection with an illegal casino operation who are now facing a variety of drug, weapon and other charges.
Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in a neighborhood over the weekend, in the city's 31st homicide of the year.
On Monday, the Palo Alto city council will discuss expanding and permanently establishing the Safe Parking program.
Palo Alto police arrested a woman Thursday night they say entered an occupied home to steal items, then later stole a package from the porch of another home.
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
The Santa Rosa Fire Department responded Monday to a fire at a three-story apartment complex.
BottleRock organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the inaugural Festival La Onda in Napa next summer featuring headliners Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández and Junior H.
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian on eastbound Highway 37 near Skaggs Road in Solano County early Sunday morning.
A tip about a suspicious person using debit cards before sunrise at a Rohnert Park bank led to the arrest of a man with 43 fraudulent debit cards.
Even in fertile agriculture regions like the North Bay counties there are people going hungry who the Redwood Empire Food Bank helps every day.
The 49ers talked the talk all offseason and backed it up with a convincing 42-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
The New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night.
Paul George made a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, giving the Clippers their first lead of the game and a 113-112 victory over the Warriors Saturday.
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night for their first road win this season.
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
Oakland police said someone was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the city's Merritt neighborhood.
City leaders in San Francisco announced the results of a recent crackdown on auto burglaries, saying there has been a steep decline in break-ins over the last three months.
A man was taken to the hospital after being found shot near San Francisco's Japantown neighborhood Monday morning.
Police in San Jose on Monday announced the recent arrest of three suspects arrested in connection with an illegal casino operation who are now facing a variety of drug, weapon and other charges.
Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in a neighborhood over the weekend, in the city's 31st homicide of the year.
Uber is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month, the latest sign that the ride-hailing and delivery company is turning its business around after struggling through much of the pandemic.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to new operating system.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Walmart is the latest company to join the glowing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk's beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday announced his retirement from the board.
Former President Donald Trump intends to appeal a ruling that upheld a gag order in his civil fraud trial in New York.
Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young sent a dire warning to Congress Monday.
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
BottleRock organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the inaugural Festival La Onda in Napa next summer featuring headliners Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández and Junior H.
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Atlanta-based garage-rock veterans the Woggles bring their high-energy mix of R&B, surf and rockabilly influences to the stage at the Bottom of the Hill Tuesday night.
San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF.
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.
A new study from Stanford Medicine shows the potential benefits of going vegan. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto spoke to Professor of Medicine at Stanford and senior author of the study, Doctor Christopher Gardner, about the findings.
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