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Curators say the giraffes simply outgrew their old digs, and buoyed by fundraising efforts that brought in $400,000, the Zoo was able to complete construction on the new barn, which stands 25 ft. high and includes skylights, too.
The American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday it would file a lawsuit to overturn stay away orders issued against 12 demonstrators charged with crimes allegedly committed during Occupy Oakland protests.
The park that will be adjacent to the Oakland touchdown for the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will incorporate a rail yard to accommodate operations at the Port of Oakland, transportation officials said Wednesday.
One person has been arrested and a man is in a hospital after a stabbing in Oakland Thursday morning that started with a family dispute, police said.
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 51 years and 8 months in state prison for shooting into an apartment in San Leandro last September where his girlfriend and her young son were living.
Oakland city leaders were set Wednesday to reveal details of a plan aimed at keeping their sports teams from leaving town.
Oakland's City Attorney is suing a 24-year-old man, who is accused of vandalizing a city building during Occupy protests in November.
Police have released a sketch of a suspect from a Sunday robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault in Oakland.
A man was killed and four others wounded, including two children, in two separate shootings in Oakland Monday night.
A 29-year-old woman was kidnapped at gunpoint and sexually assaulted in her car in Oakland on Sunday, police said.
Armed security guards will soon be hired to protect taco truck vendors and push cart operators in East Oakland, a group representing the merchants announced Monday.
A 15-year-old Oakland boy pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of murder for allegedly strangling his adoptive parents.
One of the groups trying to recall Oakland Mayor Jean Quan has suspended its signature gathering effort, even as another group presses forward with its own recall petition.
California is being cheated out of millions of tax dollars by deadbeats who don't pay their bills, according to a new list revealed Friday by the Board of Equalization.
California Highway Patrol officers detained two carjacking suspects after a chase through Oakland early Monday morning.
Even after a big game in spring training, Brandon Allen knows he still has work to do. If he wants to stick in the majors, he needs to be more consistent.
A man was found shot to death in East Oakland early Saturday morning, an Oakland police officer said.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Oakland on Thursday that has left a 16-year-old boy in critical condition, police said Friday.
A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning in a crash that threw him off the freeway after reportedly speeding on the northbound Interstate Highway 880 connector to eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland, according to a California Highway Patrol officer.
With gasoline prices in California up nearly 26 cents a gallon from last week, hitting an average of $4.29 a gallon for self-serve regular in California, many Bay Area motorists are asking the question: where's the cheapest gas to be found in my community?
BART resumed normal service Monday night after a fatality occurred on the tracks in Oakland during the Monday evening commute.
A man was taken into custody Monday afternoon after shots were fired at police Monday, prompting a lockdown at a nearby school and neighborhood manhunt.
An Oakland man was sentenced Monday to two consecutive life prison terms plus 100 years for fatally shooting two teenage girls four years ago in what prosecutors said was a bid to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of police.
The flash mob event included fans of Don Cornelius and plenty of dancing.
A judge has approved a second gang injunction in Oakland—this one in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood.
The Justice Department alleges that the prisons violated the U.S. Constitution by denying prisoners their rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
A preliminary magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck the East Bay near San Leandro on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Strong winds helped spread a three-alarm fire to multiple buildings in Suisun City early Thursday morning, fire officials said.
The Justice Department alleges that the prisons violated the U.S. Constitution by denying prisoners their rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
A preliminary magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck the East Bay near San Leandro on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Strong winds helped spread a three-alarm fire to multiple buildings in Suisun City early Thursday morning, fire officials said.
Two coaches who carry the same principles of leading with heart and purpose were presented with the inaugural service awards.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man for sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Muni bus last year, the District Attorney's Office said.
A ballot measure that would reopen the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles would cost nearly $10 million initially and hundreds of thousands of dollars more annually in ongoing costs, according to city officials.
A jury in San Mateo County awarded $33 million on Tuesday to twin girls after their parents were killed in a 2022 street racing crash in Redwood City, attorneys said.
The teams square off for the second time this season. In the last meeting on May 14 the Sky won 69-63 led by 18 points from Rickea Jackson, while Gabby Williams scored 18 points for the Valkyries.
Trains were not running between Millbrae and Colma stations in the San Francisco, Richmond, SFO and Millbrae directions.
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
Marcos Iriarte-Valdez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to special-circumstance murder in the death of Todd Stewart and could face life without parole if convicted.
Oakland is suing the owner of La Peralta apartments, alleging elderly and disabled tenants are being impacted by a years-long pattern of neglect.
Crews were called around 9:20 a.m. to an apartment on the 4200 block of Irvington Avenue for a report of a fire in the hallway; the Fremont Fire Department said they had also been notified of "one adult patient down."
Two people were stabbed, one fatally, in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a suspect was arrested hours after the incident, police said.
Looming thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday afternoon could pose challenges for firefighters as the Timber Fire continues to threaten hundreds of structures.
The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast.
A Morgan Hill resident and San Benito County probation employee has been charged with possessing sexually explicit images of a minor he was communicating with on social media, authorities said.
Authorities in Monterey County said they have recovered the body of a swimmer who went missing at Lake San Antonio over the weekend.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
An animal rescue group in the Bay Area said it has rescued a young coyote that was recently found in an illegal trap.
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who spent much of his life in hospitals had one simple wish for his birthday: for him to watch a basketball game. A community of strangers in San Anselmo made sure he got it.
Neighbors said the FAA's temporary adjustment during the recent Bohemian Grove gathering dramatically reduced the number of aircraft flying over their homes. But after the event ended, the FAA returned to its normal departure procedures.
A shelter-in-place order for a Novato neighborhood was lifted Tuesday afternoon after a person was fatally shot earlier in the day.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Two coaches who carry the same principles of leading with heart and purpose were presented with the inaugural service awards.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
The teams square off for the second time this season. In the last meeting on May 14 the Sky won 69-63 led by 18 points from Rickea Jackson, while Gabby Williams scored 18 points for the Valkyries.
Bryce Eldridge homered, fellow rookie Carson Whisenhunt pitched 5 2/3 innings after working out of two early bases-loaded jams and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Tuesday night.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday for an abdominal strain.
Marcos Iriarte-Valdez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to special-circumstance murder in the death of Todd Stewart and could face life without parole if convicted.
Two people were stabbed, one fatally, in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a suspect was arrested hours after the incident, police said.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man for sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Muni bus last year, the District Attorney's Office said.
A jury in San Mateo County awarded $33 million on Tuesday to twin girls after their parents were killed in a 2022 street racing crash in Redwood City, attorneys said.
An East Bay man was arrested and is facing multiple felony charges for his alleged role in a multi-state identity theft scheme, police said.
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
Officials in the City of Pittsburg announced Wednesday that it lost nearly $1 million in a phishing incident earlier this year, adding that most of the money has been recovered.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Richmond community is looking for answers after testing found a chemical called PCE underneath the Kennedy High School campus, which is currently under construction for modernization.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
A ballot measure that would reopen the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles would cost nearly $10 million initially and hundreds of thousands of dollars more annually in ongoing costs, according to city officials.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
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.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
The Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert scheduled for Thursday night at San Francisco's Chase Center was postponed because of a medical emergency involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 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.
Andrea Nakano reports.
Kara St. Cyr reports.
John Ramos reports.
Classic and luxury cars are cruising through Monterey for the city's annual Car Week, a big driver for the local economy. Veronica Macias reports.
A new state law requires cities to stop using potable water on decorative lawns, meaning many grassy areas along roads or center medians will turn brown or be replaced. One of the first cities in the Bay Area making the change is Pleasanton. Katie Nielsen 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.