City Of Oakland Claims Headway In Battle To Thwart Illegal Dumping
Oakland is taking action to deal with all its trash.
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Oakland is taking action to deal with all its trash.
The parents of a mural painter who was killed in Oakland two years ago with a stolen federal gun have sued the U.S. government for wrongful death.
Firefighters in Oakland are at the scene of a fire burning a vacant Victorian home on the 1700 block of 19th Street Thursday evening, according to authorities.
Fire investigators on Thursday were trying to figure out how the fire that consumed 20 acres near Grizzly Peak Boulevard started Wednesday and whether it could have been arson.
Firefighters battled a grass fire near the Berkeley-Oakland border.
The CHP received a report earlier Wednesday of a dead kangaroo on Interstate Highway 580 near the Oakland Zoo but after going to the scene, officers determined the animal was in fact a large raccoon.
Four people were displaced and three tents as well as a SUV were damaged in a fire at the edge of West Oakland near Interstate 980 Tuesday morning.
"It feels like every once in awhile, you've gotta do a hard restart that clears the cache and erases the hard drive."
City of Oakland officials are re-launching and expanding their plan for the future of the downtown area to include social equity goals.
BART is giving thousands of employees a $500 "ridership bonus" this year despite the fact that ridership on the transit system is down.
Yonder Alonso homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Police in the East Bay recently arrested a 68-year-old Oakland man suspected of dealing heroin, cocaine and marijuana from near the senior citizen housing where he lived.
Police this weekend are investigating a Saturday cell phone robbery on a BART train and a rash of car burglaries at several Oakland BART stations, according to police.
Tenants at the American Steel Studios artist collective claim the new owners are using their artwork as a way to force them out.
A marijuana industry leader says California is growing way too much pot, leaving the state with questions about what to with the surplus.
$25,000 is up for grabs to any artist who wants to apply to paint a mural, but Oakland wants to make sure the message is a positive one.
The attorney for one of two suspects charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire pledged Friday to get his client out on bail before the trial begins.
The intense video directed by Scantron and Mel Sonia depicts people examining their lives through VR headsets and reviewing difficult experiences.
The family of a California college student who died in the 2015 Paris terror attacks wants justice, claiming Bay Area tech companies helped kill her.
An East Bay man and convicted felon could face 10 years in federal prison because of what he posted on Facebook.
While the problem of trash dumping at Oakland homeless encampments may be obvious, how to stop it is a matter of debate.
Homeless encampments in downtown Oakland have turned into an ever-worsening eyesores because of people using the sites as a trash dumping ground.
A rapper cried tears of joy Tuesday when jurors acquitted him of murder charges for a fatal shooting outside of a nightclub in the heart of downtown Oakland three years ago and only convicted him of the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter.
The band will kick off their 14-show tour Sept. 28.
A 22-year-old Oakland man, who allegedly met with undercover agents to plan a potential terrorist attack, has been charged with attempting to set-up social media accounts for ISIS.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested a driver following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover crash into a vineyard on Wednesday.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points, Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-106 on Wednesday to clinch a play-in spot.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested a driver following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover crash into a vineyard on Wednesday.
Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points, Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-106 on Wednesday to clinch a play-in spot.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
While fans came to see the game and some of the new players on the Giants roster, there was a lot more to see at Oracle Park. From the national anthem with a drone show and a flyover, to all the concessions at the ballpark.
While fans came to see the game and some of the new players on the Giants roster, there was a lot more to see at Oracle Park. From the national anthem with a drone show and a flyover, to all the concessions at the ballpark.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
Every Splash Hit into McCovey Cove next to Oracle Park in San Francisco has a story, and Dave Edlund likely knows them all.
A shooting was reported in a Redwood City neighborhood on Wednesday.
Two people were shot to death in separate shootings in San Francisco Tuesday night, police said.
The Nellie Hannon Gateway building is a new affordable housing high-rise, and at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Emeryville Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur said it was a long time coming.
The 10th and final defendant convicted in connection with a wide-ranging corruption scandal within the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
Police in the East Bay community of Piedmont are searching for two suspects following a home robbery early Tuesday morning in which a woman was attacked.
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
Lafayette police said the suspect is from Chico, which is about 151 miles north of Lafayette. An investigation into a motive is ongoing, but the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office believes the killing was a targeted act.
The investigation began on Feb. 14 when police found a body face down in San Tomas Aquino Creek, south of Tasman Drive, after being called to the area. Police said the man had last been seen on the night of Feb. 8, near Pruneridge Avenue and Lawrence Expressway.
A San Jose man was arrested after fatally shooting his wife inside their home last week, police said on Wednesday.
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.
The co-owner of a San Jose daycare has been found guilty of felony child endangerment following the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers in her care, prosecutors said.
Crews were called to the scene and found the vehicle on fire in a wooded area off Interstate 280 in San Mateo County.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested a driver following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover crash into a vineyard on Wednesday.
The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring. The $270 million in funding for the extension is already in place, and SMART expects to be pulling into the old Healdsburg station sometime in late 2028.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies have made an arrest after a woman died following an attack inside a mobile home near Santa Rosa Wednesday evening.
The county says once funding is completed, construction could begin as soon as this fall, with completion sometime in 2028.
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points, Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-106 on Wednesday to clinch a play-in spot.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
Every Splash Hit into McCovey Cove next to Oracle Park in San Francisco has a story, and Dave Edlund likely knows them all.
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.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested a driver following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover crash into a vineyard on Wednesday.
A San Jose man was arrested after fatally shooting his wife inside their home last week, police said on Wednesday.
The 10th and final defendant convicted in connection with a wide-ranging corruption scandal within the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
A shooting was reported in a Redwood City neighborhood on Wednesday.
Two people were shot to death in separate shootings in San Francisco Tuesday night, police said.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
An attorney who helped write San Francisco's sanctuary policies and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement says she believes the video shows officers actively helping ICE.
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.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Illuminate, the nonprofit hosting the event, said founder Ben Davis, and the artist behind The Bay Lights, Leo Villareal, will be in attendance and speak ahead of the grand relighting.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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 highs Thursday ranging from the 60s along the coast to the low 80s inland, with increasing winds in the afternoon. Following a dry weekend, a wet weather pattern is expected to return. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Lauren Toms reports on how the city's budget cuts affected the city's senior population.
Andrea Nakano reports on the Giants' home opener.
Devin Fehely reports on events in San Jose.
A woman who lost her husband to Parkinson's disease is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure. Sharon Chin 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.