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Cleanup efforts began Tuesday on a massive homeless encampment, stretching for several blocks in West Oakland's Lower Bottoms neighborhood, that was being removed to make way for a safe parking site for residents living on the street in recreational vehicles.
At a time when most of his peers are collecting their pensions, Earl Pratt is collecting cans. At 57 years old, he's homeless for the first time in his life.
A Bay Area Rapid Transit worker will be recognized for his quick action to pull a man who had fallen onto the trackway back onto the station platform as a train was about to hit him.
An Oakland man was abducted at gunpoint late Thursday night by two armed mask men who forced him to withdraw money from an ATM machine before setting him free in Berkeley, police said
A driver was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly leading California Highway Patrol Officers on a 47-mile high-speed pursuit starting in Fairfield and ending in San Francisco early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The message during a candlelight vigil held by Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians in front of the health care giant's headquarters in downtown Oakland early Wednesday morning was quite clear: these patients didn't have to die.
For nearly a decade, Black Vines has been spreading the work about African-American vintners and now is hosting a series of 'Wine Wednesdays' at Miss Ollie's Caribbean Restaurant, in Oakland.
Here's everything you need to know about Oakland's food scene this week. In this edition: Downtown gets a new fried-chicken spot and sandwich shop, Golden Gate says goodbye to an Asian fusion eatery, and a Jack London Square-based pasta company folds.
A man was robbed of more than $1,000 in cash and injured in what is believed to be a home invasion robbery near the south side of Lake Merritt early Saturday morning.
A man suspected of attacking a BART passenger with a box cutter Friday morning was arrested at the West Oakland Station, according to a BART spokesman.
Oakland native and legendary radio host Sway Calloway, known to his legions of fans simply as Sway, has a special gift for this hometown. He's bringing the first-ever "Sway Fest" to the streets of Oakland on Friday October 18th.
'Blunts and Moore' co-owners Brittany Moore and Alphonso T. Blunt talk to BR's Christin Ayers about how they came to own Oakland's first pot dispensary created through the city's cannabis equity program.
JP Morgan Chase's La Sandra Hunt and Kimberly Nash talk to Black Renaissance about the next in a series of Currency Conversations to help woman raise their financial literacy.
Creative director Bernadette McVerry and marketing director, Daniyel Turner talk to Bay Area Focus host Michelle Griego about the Drunken Film Festival happening at bars across Oakland.
Here's the latest news from Oakland's food scene. In this edition: a San Francisco-based chef has brought her New Orleans-inspired fare to Temescal, a popular vegan barbecue pop-up has found a space in Grand Lake, and a bistro offering Thai cuisine is set to move into the former KronnerBurger spot on Piedmont Avenue.
judge on Friday granted the defense attorney for a transient accused of fatally stabbing 18-year-old Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland last year permission to file a motion to dismiss the case under seal.
An Oakland man has been charged with special circumstances murder for allegedly fatally shooting a couple planning to attend a music festival during a robbery in East Oakland last month.
Working overnight, Caltrans crews were able to install four portable generators at the Caldecott Tunnel, allowing the vital commuter link to remain open during Pacific Gas & Electric's Public Safety Power Shutdown.
At the Costco on Monument Boulevard in Concord, gas lines were wrapping around the block for the chance to fuel up before the lights potentially go out.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a tough renter protection bill at a ceremony in Oakland on Tuesday where he was surrounded by legislative leaders and cheered by housing advocates.
The threat of a PG&E power outage led UC Berkeley officials to announce early Tuesday evening that classes were canceled for Wednesday.
A man convicted of arson in a fire at a construction site in Oakland has been sentenced to five years in prison.
An Oakland man who helped run an illegal pipeline of guns from Nevada to the Bay Area has been sentenced to eight years in prison, federal prosecutors announced late Monday.
Major League Baseball's commissioner is warning the city of Oakland to either drop the lawsuit against the A's plans to redevelop the Coliseum site or risk losing the team altogether.
Teachers and families in an Oakland neighborhood took their grief to the streets by protesting Friday, three days after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in a school zone.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched in Vacaville and Fairfield.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched in Vacaville and Fairfield.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the person responsible.
In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
Three minor earthquakes struck Friday morning in San Ramon, the latest cluster of quakes to shake the same area in the Tri-Valley region over the last several weeks.
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Workers at the Valero Refining Company's Benicia refinery are facing uncertainty after the company announced that it plans to idle refining operations at the facility.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.
Nearly 30 years after an elderly woman was found dead in her East San Jose apartment, authorities in the South Bay have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The new system is called FIRO, short for "Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations." Instead of just following mandated tables in a book, the Corps can now use long-range weather forecasts to help determine if it's safe to keep more water in the reservoir.
Around 5:30 p.m. Monday, four people wearing masks and black clothing entered a Novato jewelry store as it was preparing to close for the day. They were gone within a minute with stolen jewelry and other valuables, police said.
Heavy overnight rainfall in Sonoma County has caused a spill of untreated wastewater into the Russian River in the Guerneville area, authorities said Tuesday.
Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103.
Kyle Shanahan has long admired Vic Fangio's defensive prowess.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Kobe Sanders added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 103-102 on Monday night in a wild game that included Warriors coach Steve Kerr getting ejected and Steph Curry fouling out for the first time since 2021.
A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the person responsible.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million flu illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
A new group within the Justice Department will target state artificial intelligence laws that it says hinder innovation, according to a memo.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The rain seems to have swayed some people to switch up their plans for New Year's Eve, but lots of other people remained positive, hoping the rain won't signal a soggy start to the New Year.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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.
with Zoe Mintz.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Friday night, community-based group Faith in Action held an event called a Vigil for the Victims of ICE.
Some people think a proposed tax on California's billionaires to make up for cuts in federal funding to hospitals and healthcare programs will drive money out of the state.
Here's a look at the repairs that are underway at Lick Observatory.
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.