One Person Injured After Tree Falls on Car in Oakland Hills
A person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries Wednesday night after a tree fell onto a car in the Shepherd Canyon neighborhood, according to authorities.
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A person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries Wednesday night after a tree fell onto a car in the Shepherd Canyon neighborhood, according to authorities.
An arson investigation has been launched after the Christmas tree at Oakland's Jack London Square was partially damaged in a fire early Monday morning.
Fire crews were able to knock down a fire that burned two RVs under a freeway overpass in West Oakland Sunday morning, according to officials.
A two-alarm fire displaced eight people from an East Oakland fourplex Wednesday morning, fire officials said.
Oakland fire units responded to a tractor-trailer fire on southbound I-880 that closed lanes for a short time before the fire was extinguished, according to authorities.
Firefighters in Oakland are at the scene of an exterior fire that had spread to an apartment building on Bancroft Avenue Thursday afternoon.
Oakland firefighters were threatened by two people who dumped two guns near a firehouse in the Oakland hills last week, fire officials said Wednesday.
A three-alarm fire erupted inside a two-story Victorian home in West Oakland early Monday, racing through the structure and spreading to two neighboring houses.
Oakland firefighters are making progress extinguishing a fire at a homeless encampment near 16th Avenue and East 12th Street that is impacting I-880 traffic and BART service, according to authorities.
An Oakland firefighter has been invited to the White House for the Fourth of July.
Waking up in the middle of the night to flames outside your window is scary enough. But imagine knowing that the person suspected of setting fire to the house next door could still be prowling the neighborhood.
Nearly 60 Oakland firefighters remained on scene Saturday afternoon at a three-alarm fire at a recycling facility in west Oakland adjacent to Interstate 880.
Oakland officials announced Wednesday that the city found a new fire chief, who will take over in May.
Effective Tuesday, fire service in Oakland will be back at full capacity following a reduction of service that started early this year due to city budget concerns, a fire official said.
Fire crews in Oakland were able to knock down a grass fire burning alongside westbound lanes of I-580 near Keller Avenue, according to authorities.
A man was rescued from the floor of a burning East Oakland home Thursday morning, fire officials said.
The Junior Center of Art and Science at Lake Merritt caught fire Sunday night, a spokesman for the Oakland Fire Department said.
A fire near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Denny Street in East Oakland has been extinguished and the cause is under investigation
Two people were displaced by a fire that burned a recreational vehicle and two cars Friday morning on Caltrans property in West Oakland, fire officials said.
Due to the pandemic, the city of Oakland is facing a huge $62 million budget deficit this year. So far, one of the proposed cuts drawing the most heat is to the Fire Department.
Train traffic through East Oakland was stopped early Sunday morning as Oakland fire department crews responded to reports of eight vehicles on fire.
Officials in Oakland announced the city is implementing nearly $30 million in immediate spending cuts, as the city projects a budget deficit brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to soar.
Oakland Fire Department officials deemed a fire that burned two structures and displaced nine residents in West Oakland on Wednesday afternoon accidental.
A two-alarm fire involving two structures in West Oakland Wednesday afternoon has displaced nine people including three children, fire officials said.
Oakland Assistant Fire Chief Sean Laffan died Monday night at the age of 42, fire officials said.
The Vallejo City Council voted to enter into a temporary memorandum of understanding with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians as they work to open a preview casino and tribal offices on their trust land within city limits.
El Faro has been in the Mission since 1961, known for its famous super burrito. But as the economy booms in San Francisco, so does the rent. The daughter of the family-owned business says her mother was caught off guard by the rent increase.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a construction site collapse in Stanislaus County on Tuesday, officials said.
The Vallejo City Council voted to enter into a temporary memorandum of understanding with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians as they work to open a preview casino and tribal offices on their trust land within city limits.
El Faro has been in the Mission since 1961, known for its famous super burrito. But as the economy booms in San Francisco, so does the rent. The daughter of the family-owned business says her mother was caught off guard by the rent increase.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a construction site collapse in Stanislaus County on Tuesday, officials said.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
El Faro has been in the Mission since 1961, known for its famous super burrito. But as the economy booms in San Francisco, so does the rent. The daughter of the family-owned business says her mother was caught off guard by the rent increase.
Just after 5 p.m., BART said there was an equipment problem on the track between 19th Street and MacArthur, and that it was creating a 20-minute delay. It was soon upgraded to a major delay, and by 6 p.m., BART had notified riders that A/C transit and Muni service were available.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday, the department said.
The San Francisco District Attorney's office has charged a driver in connection with a fatal crash that killed a two-year-old earlier this year.
San Francisco police said a person walking near Mission Street and South Van Ness Avenue was fatally struck by a vehicle around 3:20 p.m.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
Just after 5 p.m., BART said there was an equipment problem on the track between 19th Street and MacArthur, and that it was creating a 20-minute delay. It was soon upgraded to a major delay, and by 6 p.m., BART had notified riders that A/C transit and Muni service were available.
Oakland has approved a major change in how the city handles homeless encampments, voting Tuesday to adopt a new policy that gives officials more authority to remove RVs and vehicles from public spaces without offering an alternative.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Amy Hillyard, a mother of two and owner of Farley's coffee shops in Oakland and San Francisco, has been missing since March 25 and was last seen around 2 p.m. near the 500 block of Radnor Road in Oakland.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death after the body of a Southern California woman was found in the Big Sur wilderness last week.
A program called "Bike Love" pays Palo Alto commuters $5 a day — up to $600 a year — to ride a bike, e-scooter or e-bike to work. The initiative runs through an app called Motion, which tracks trips automatically on your phone.
A pedestrian was killed in San Jose by a suspected drunk driver in one of two fatal collisions in the city over the weekend, police said.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors have a daunting task just to get into the playoffs.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday, the department said.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
The San Francisco District Attorney's office has charged a driver in connection with a fatal crash that killed a two-year-old earlier this year.
San Francisco police said a person walking near Mission Street and South Van Ness Avenue was fatally struck by a vehicle around 3:20 p.m.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
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.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
Oakland has approved a major change in how the city handles homeless encampments, voting Tuesday to adopt a new policy that gives officials more authority to remove RVs and vehicles from public spaces without offering an alternative.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on El Faro Taqueria in the Mission District.
Brad Hamilton reports on data center pushback in Oakley.
John Ramos reports on the student debt relief at Contra Costa College.
Candidates for California governor are scrambling to convince Eric Swalwell donors to back them instead after Swalwell dropped from the race. Kara St. Cyr reports how the Bay Area congressman's exit could swing the campaigns.
An apartment complex in Larkspur meant to be housing for the so-called 'missing middle' income earner now stands as a warning to cities to be careful of what deals you make just because the word 'affordable' is in it. John Ramos 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.