Oakland Firefighters Approve Concessions To Help Balance Budget
Oakland firefighters voted by a margin of more than two-to-one to take a pay cut and make other concessions, their union president said Friday.
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Oakland firefighters voted by a margin of more than two-to-one to take a pay cut and make other concessions, their union president said Friday.
Pack 'em up and take 'em out! Leanne's got her list of family fun faves happening all over they Bay this very weekend. Which events will you and your crew hit?
That's part of the deal that passed the City Council, but the hiring will barely keep pace with the attrition rate on the police force.
A judge Wednesday postponed the sentencing for former Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV and an associate because of concerns about whether the prosecution's key witness in the case committed perjury.
Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts said he wants to "build an organization that's fast, bold and quick" even though the number of officers in the department has dropped dramatically.
The East Bay radio preacher who predicted the world's end on May 21 has been moved to a nursing home, where he is recovering from a stroke he suffered last month.
Michael Pineda and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and Josh Bard hit his first home run of the season to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday.
American Idol Live! returns for another summer jaunt at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on July 12th & at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on the 13th...
Conor Jackson and Scott Sizemore each hit a two-run homer and All-Star Gio Gonzalez struck out seven to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 Sunday.
Oakland police are asking the public to help identify a strong-arm robbery suspect captured on video during a May robbery.
Officers are investigating two fatal shootings in Oakland that occurred overnight, a police officer said.
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan cast the deciding vote Thursday night as the Oakland City Council approved a budget for fiscal 2012 by a narrow 5-4 margin only hours before its deadline.
Oakland residents will be able to swim, work out and dance at a new sports facility that opened in East Oakland on Thursday.
The U.S. Justice Department said eight real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty in a bid-rigging scheme to buy foreclosed real estate at public auctions in two Bay Area counties.
A diesel fuel spill that spread to about 4 or 5 acres in Oakland's Lake Merritt on Tuesday has been cleaned up, but the source of the spill remains unclear.
Now that Oakland's labor unions have agreed to tentative concessions, a worst-case all-cuts budget appears to be off the table, and dozens of officers could get their jobs back.
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials said Tuesday that the agency has reached a $1.3 million settlement with the mother of Oscar Grant III.
Diesel fuel spilling through Oakland's Lake Merritt storm drains has covered acres of the lake Tuesday afternoon, a fire battalion chief said.
State game wardens are hoping that $1,000 in reward money will lead to an arrest in the shootings of two peregrine falcons, which are protected under California law.
One person was hurt in a shooting in East Oakland on Sunday night that occurred about an hour after a brawl in another part of the city that left three people injured, police said.
A Sunday night brawl involving a firearm, knife and baseball bat left three men injured and one suspect in custody, Oakland police said.
Roy Halladay pitched his NL-leading fifth complete game and Jimmy Rollins went 4 for 4, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Saturday afternoon, a police officer said.
Trevor Cahill tossed three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Adam Rosales homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday night.
Hospital workers also gathered for similar vigils at UCSF, Stanford, and other hospitals across the country.
A mountain lion recently spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood has been located Tuesday morning, after it was seen at a nearby park.
Firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire that broke out at a warehouse near Interstate 80 in Berkeley early Tuesday morning.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Hospital workers also gathered for similar vigils at UCSF, Stanford, and other hospitals across the country.
A mountain lion recently spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood has been located Tuesday morning, after it was seen at a nearby park.
Firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire that broke out at a warehouse near Interstate 80 in Berkeley early Tuesday morning.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
A mountain lion recently spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood has been located Tuesday morning, after it was seen at a nearby park.
Union members are holding their final vote to authorize a strike. If the majority votes yes, it is likely SFUSD educators will strike for the first time since 1979. The last day to vote is Jan. 28.
There are strong upper-level winds rotating around the North Pole that normally keep all cold air contained, but in the winter, the winds weaken, and storms are able to send blasts of cold air directly from the Arctic south into the United States.
In San Jose, more than a hundred people filled San Jose's Mexican Heritage Plaza, chanting, holding up signs, and getting honks of support from the community.
The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Hospital workers also gathered for similar vigils at UCSF, Stanford, and other hospitals across the country.
Firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire that broke out at a warehouse near Interstate 80 in Berkeley early Tuesday morning.
The electrical issue happened just before 11 a.m., and around the same time, Contra Costa Health said it received multiple complaints from Benicia and Martinez residents about a "strong odor."
A shelter-in-place order issued for a Berkeley neighborhood following the discovery of hazardous materials inside a home has been lifted, officials said Monday afternoon.
The long-awaited Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has officially reopened in Oakland, marking a major milestone for the city's cultural scene after two decades of closure.
More than a decade after an assault and deadly shooting outside a San Jose business, police announced an arrest in the case.
A man has died following a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Sunday night, police said.
In San Jose, more than a hundred people filled San Jose's Mexican Heritage Plaza, chanting, holding up signs, and getting honks of support from the community.
Step inside the Seymour Marine Research Center at the University of California at Santa Cruz and be prepared to be "swallowed up" by a whale of a tale.
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office released preliminary information and body camera footage of a fatal shooting by police in Marina on Sunday, saying the man killed by officers was armed with a loaded handgun.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Marin County to protest against ICE and Border Patrol agents following the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Audrey Hitchcock owns Ramini Mozzarella, a line of authentic cheeses made from the milk of water buffaloes.
The Vallejo Police Department said it will receive additional patrol support from Solano County sheriff's deputies through the end of 2026, as the department deals with staffing shortages.
The county says the levee was structurally damaged by the large tidal pressure, sustaining an estimated $2.6 million in damage.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past Minnesota 111-85 in the fifth straight loss for the Timberwolves and their longest skid in more than three years.
The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
One-time NFL MVP and longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
More than a decade after an assault and deadly shooting outside a San Jose business, police announced an arrest in the case.
Prosecutors in San Joaquin County said they will seek the death penalty against Wesley Brownlee, who has been charged with multiple killings in the Stockton area and the Bay Area.
A man has died following a hit-and-run collision in San Jose Sunday night, police said.
Police in Stockton released the results of a preliminary investigation into a deadly collision involving the city manager last week, saying he was not at fault.
Police in Antioch released additional details into the suspicious death of a person found lying on a roadway early Friday, saying the victim died in a hit-and-run collision.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Hospital workers also gathered for similar vigils at UCSF, Stanford, and other hospitals across the country.
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
California Democratic lawmakers have already banned federal agents from wearing masks starting this year. A new bill would allow Californians to sue federal officers for violating civil rights.
Union members are holding their final vote to authorize a strike. If the majority votes yes, it is likely SFUSD educators will strike for the first time since 1979. The last day to vote is Jan. 28.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
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.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
The long-awaited Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has officially reopened in Oakland, marking a major milestone for the city's cultural scene after two decades of closure.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on a vigil held by Bay Area health care workers. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on a San Jose neighborhood that says it frequently experiences power outages. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A major fire broke out at a warehouse near Interstate 80 in Berkeley early Tuesday morning. Gianna Franco reports.
A mountain lion seen near Lafayette Park was found and contained Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, expect increasing clouds with showers starting in the North Bay in the late afternoon, spreading south in the evening. Dry conditions return on Wednesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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?
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