Consumer Demand Propels Record Number Of Imports At Port of Oakland
Longshoremen at the Port of Oakland last month moved a record amount of imports for a single month.
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Longshoremen at the Port of Oakland last month moved a record amount of imports for a single month.
Oakland-native Juan Toscano-Anderson, who grew up a Warriors fan before becoming an indispensable part of the Golden State roster, is being rewarded for stellar play with a two-year contract.
Police in Oakland are investigating a fatal shooting that left a male victim dead early Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Frustrated with delays to their plans to build a new waterfront ballpark, the Oakland Athletics have been given a greenlight by Major League Baseball to consider relocating to cities outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.
New video has emerged showing an Asian couple robbed in broad daylight in an Oakland parking lot. It happened at Restaurant Depot located at 400 High Street last Monday around 6 pm.
Officials with the East Bay Municipal Utility District announced Monday that the agency is seeking to raise water and wastewater rates starting in July.
As a life-long Oakland resident, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Monday that his department was determined to halt the recent surge in gun violence which included two homicides and nearly a dozen shootings over a 36-hour span.
A suspect pursuit that began early Sunday morning in Vallejo ended after a high-speed chase through downtown Berkeley into the neighborhood near Oakland's Mills College.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf released her 2021-23 budget Friday, a $3.85 billion plan that includes homelessness, public safety, jobs, and healthier neighborhoods.
Three more gray whales have been found dead in San Francisco Bay in the 10 days - including two this week - adding to a growing total of whale deaths in the Bay Area this year.
An Oakland man has been arrested in connection with catalytic converter thefts in Santa Cruz County, authorities said.
Two separate shootings overnight in Oakland in the span of four hours left two people dead, police said. The deaths are the latest a surge of homicides and gun violence in the city.
The Oakland International Airport saw its foot traffic rebound from COVID-19 pandemic lows at a record pace between February and March, likely due to an increase in vaccinations.
The Port of Oakland reported an all-time high in cargo traffic volume during the 1st quarter of the year, as trade between the U.S. and Asia is reaching what officials described as "unprecedented" levels.
An Oakland man leading a technology nonprofit had a big part in helping close the digital divide among the city's students during the pandemic switch to virtual learning.
The Oakland City Council approved $480,000 in grants to 17 Oakland-based non-profit organizations and 20 individual artists through the city's Cultural Funding Program, Neighborhood Voices.
Alameda County officials and the state Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Wednesday that the Oakland Coliseum mega vaccination site will be closing later this month.
The family of missing 20-year-old Jonathan Bandabaila announced on Monday, the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, that they increased their reward for information to $10,000.
Students, parents and youth activists rallied and marched from Oakland to the footsteps of the Alameda Police Department on Monday, demanding justice for the death of Mario Gonzalez while in police custody.
Police were investigating another brazen robbery in Oakland's Chinatown Friday afternoon, and some fear this type of violence will become even more common if Senate Bill 82 passes.
Chinatown Chamber of Commerce President Carl Chan, who has spearheaded calls for increased police presence in the Oakland neighborhood during a rise in violence targeting Asia Americans, was the victim of a brazen daylight assault, authorities said.
California's Big City Mayors, a coalition of mayors from the 13 largest cities, are calling on the state to allocate half of its $40 billion surplus to local governments to curb and end homelessness.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspects -- including one juvenile -- and the seizure of two guns after an armed carjacking near Lake Merritt Monday night.
The Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors young Black men in tech, entrepreneurship and leadership, is expanding its reach beyond high school students.
The Oakland Police Department was seeking the public's help with the unsolved homicide of Henry Texada, a college student gunned down one year ago Wednesday.
A new report tracking Bay Area residents who have left the region finds they are more likely to own a home within five years, but face other tradeoffs when it comes to the quality of schools and incomes.
The first weekend of August in the San Francisco Bay Area will consist of multiple weather hazards, from dangerous surf conditions along the coast, to hot temperatures inland, along with smoky air possible throughout the region.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A new report tracking Bay Area residents who have left the region finds they are more likely to own a home within five years, but face other tradeoffs when it comes to the quality of schools and incomes.
The first weekend of August in the San Francisco Bay Area will consist of multiple weather hazards, from dangerous surf conditions along the coast, to hot temperatures inland, along with smoky air possible throughout the region.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A new report tracking Bay Area residents who have left the region finds they are more likely to own a home within five years, but face other tradeoffs when it comes to the quality of schools and incomes.
Mo Alhakim has owned and operated his cafe in San Francisco's Mid-Market corridor for over a decade. But in the last few years, he says crime and vandalism have nearly put him out of business.
The City of Pacifica has banned overnight vehicle parking at Linda Mar Beach, after receiving approval from the California Coastal Commission.
The increased patrol is planned through Aug. 3, and will include coordination with tactical and traffic units.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie spent his Wednesday morning touting three ballot initiatives. The most controversial of the three would raise the threshold of signatures that citizens need to gather to qualify for the ballot.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
The city has decided to take on a $2.5 million project to grind down or slice more than 15,000 defects across the city. Most are caused by tree roots pushing the concrete sidewalk out of place.
Sen. Aisha Wahab said the state findings reveal the county missed key warning signs before Sophia Mason's 2022 death, and that similar failures persist today.
For introducing students of color to STEM careers through The Social Engineering Project, this week's CBS News Bay Area ICON Award goes to Kevin Nichols.
James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
A South Bay summer camp counselor who was previously arrested for alleged child sexual assaults was arrested again after a third alleged victim came forward, authorities said.
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County was spreading on Monday after jumping a containment line.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
Firefighters on Friday continued to battle a wildfire along the Sonoma County coast that has prompted evacuations at Salt Point State Park.
As the SMART train line plans stations at both Healdsburg and Cloverdale, the town of Geyserville, located in the middle, is saying, why not us?
Nicholas Cunfermann disappeared from Novato on Aug. 24, 1986. He was 32 years old.
A fire was burning vegetation near homes in a Mill Valley neighborhood, authorities said Monday.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Rookie Daniel Susac hit a two-run home run and had three RBIs, and Robbie Ray pitched six impressive innings to win his seventh straight decision and lead the San Francisco Giants to a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
The Valkyries (19-9), who lost 90-82 at home to Washington last time out, have lost back-to-back games and fell a half-game behind second-place Las Vegas.
Luis Arraez had four of San Francisco's 17 hits, Daniel Susac hit his first two homers in the majors and the Giants routed the Brewers 16-3 on Wednesday.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
A South Bay summer camp counselor who was previously arrested for alleged child sexual assaults was arrested again after a third alleged victim came forward, authorities said.
The increased patrol is planned through Aug. 3, and will include coordination with tactical and traffic units.
James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil.
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
Sen. Aisha Wahab said the state findings reveal the county missed key warning signs before Sophia Mason's 2022 death, and that similar failures persist today.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie spent his Wednesday morning touting three ballot initiatives. The most controversial of the three would raise the threshold of signatures that citizens need to gather to qualify for the ballot.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
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.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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.
On Friday, expect cool conditions along the coast, with inland highs into the 90s, but air quality is a concern. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect for coastal areas. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports.
Katie Nielsen reports.
The City of Pacifica has banned overnight vehicle parking at Linda Mar Beach after receiving approval from the California Coastal Commission.
Ryan Yamamoto 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.