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Police in Oakland on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect who was wanted for shoving an elderly Asian woman to the ground earlier this month.
A person's death is under investigation after being found pinned between a truck and a pole Wednesday night, police said.
Two men are dead in separate shootings this week in Oakland, police said Thursday.
Pain and heartbreak are etched across Rita Warda's face. She was taking her beloved French bulldog out of an evening walk in a neighborhood near Oakland's Lake Merritt, a man walked up with gun and now 'Dezzie' was gone.
Police are looking for the person who casually shoved an elderly woman to the ground in Oakland's Chinatown in an assault captured on a surveillance camera, and are also looking for the victim.
An Oakland man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening near a school in East Oakland, police said.
Two people were shot Tuesday evening in Oakland and one of those shootings was at a homeless encampment, police said Wednesday.
Amid a continuing debate over the role and size of urban police departments, 10 years of Oakland police data show that shootings and homicides declined in number as the city's police force grew.
The Oakland Police Department is putting additional resources into East Oakland as the city continues to grapple with a rise in gun violence and homicides in that area.
An Oakland resident died Sunday from a gunshot wound following a shooting on the east side of town, police said Monday.
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.
Taking a step towards increasing accountability at the Oakland Police Department, the city's police commission hired its first independent inspector general this week.
The Oakland City Council voted to fund two more academies to add 60 more officers to help bring the department back to the 737 authorized positions.
A report released late Monday afternoon by a public safety advocacy group says Oakland police do not have a staffing problem as elected city leaders have been saying but a mismanagement problem.
Oakland's mayor unveiled a plan Friday to reduce violence across the city by spending more money to fill vacant police officer positions.
The Oakland police department is partnering up with the police department in Hammond, Indiana to search for a missing 25-year-old woman, the department announced on Thursday.
Three men have been charged folllowing the attempted murder of Ersie Joyner, a former Oakland Police captain who shot a fourth suspect dead during an armed robbery at a gas station last month, with the charges including murder for the suspect's death.
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.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot Thursday afternoon in East Oakland, police said.
A shooting in Oakland near Lake Merritt early Thursday morning has left a victim in "grave condition," police said.
A woman was wounded in a shooting near Oakland's Fox Theater on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
An armored truck was robbed at gunpoint in Oakland Tuesday, with the suspects fleeing the scene.
A man was shot in the face as he was holding a child Saturday evening in West Oakland, police said.
Oakland police have taken a man into custody Wednesday afternoon who, they say, pointed a replica firearm at an OPD helicopter that was tracking him from the air.
An investigation is underway into a fatal freeway shooting on westbound Interstate 580 during the Wednesday afternoon commute.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A Bay Area business owner says with investor funding, they could be going "full steam ahead."
At the edge of San Francisco, on a windswept stretch of the Pacific, sits a small sky-blue phone booth with a sign that reads "Ocean Calling."
Leslie Carmichael and Bob Lee saw food insecurity among the unhoused and started sharing meals and community. That became their motto as they founded Hope's Corner in 2015, a joint ministry of Mountain View Trinity and Los Altos United Methodist Churches.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
Police in San Francisco are seeking the public's help in multiple cold case murders from the mid-1970s that may involve a serial killer, and are offering a reward for identifying who is responsible.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
A 10-year-old girl's quick action likely saved the lives of her family members in Oakley when their house caught on fire early Wednesday morning.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
With the World Cup approaching, a Bay Area nonprofit soccer program is reminding the community that the sport represents far more than competition.
Authorities in Alameda County said a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of multiple county vehicles from an Oakland garage, including vehicles belonging to the sheriff's office.
Retired San Jose Police Officer Gil Zamora doesn't work with a microscope. He draws critical evidence from the memories of witnesses.
Officers were called just before 1 p.m. and told a body had been found at the waste facility located on the 700 block of Los Esteros Road.
The state of California and Santa Clara County Counsel filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to block the development of an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Gilroy.
Officials on California's Central Coast have moved closer to implementing a temporary parking ban on the iconic Bixby Bridge over safety concerns.
The fire was near the 3100 block of Locke Drive and began burning around 3:15 p.m.
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
The warning covers parts of the East Bay hills and the North Bay interior mountains, and begins at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
Authorities in Sonoma County have issued a warning to the immigrant community about a growing trend of scammers posing as Catholic Charities employees claiming to offer legal services.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth to cap an incredible comeback by the San Francisco Giants, who scored 10 runs over the final two innings of an 11-10 victory against the Washington Nationals.
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Valkyries held off the Phoenix Mercury for an 87-81 win Tuesday night.
Perhaps the only person around the San Francisco 49ers not worried about the heavy workload All-Pro Christian McCaffrey handled last season is McCaffrey himself.
Retired San Jose Police Officer Gil Zamora doesn't work with a microscope. He draws critical evidence from the memories of witnesses.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
Police in San Francisco are seeking the public's help in multiple cold case murders from the mid-1970s that may involve a serial killer, and are offering a reward for identifying who is responsible.
Police in Redwood City said they arrested two people on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine.
Police in San Francisco released body camera footage and additional details following a shootout with a robbery suspect that critically wounded an officer.
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people Sunday suspected of vandalizing robots performing assessments on sidewalks last week.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
The state of California and Santa Clara County Counsel filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to block the development of an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Gilroy.
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Officials on California's Central Coast have moved closer to implementing a temporary parking ban on the iconic Bixby Bridge over safety concerns.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Expect continued hot conditions on Thursday, with inland highs in the triple digits, along with high fire danger. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly heading into the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on Built This City: An SF Pride Variety Spectacular.
Sara Donchey reports on a house fire in Oakley.
Juliette Goodrich interviews a forensic artist for Bay Area Unsolved.
Itay Hod reports on the Wind Phone at Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
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.