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The threat of long-term outages is hitting places that don't usually expect it, like in Contra Costa County, where people are just beginning to imagine what it will mean when the power goes out.
The threat of a PG&E power outage led UC Berkeley officials to announce early Tuesday evening that classes were canceled for Wednesday.
Sonoma County and the city of Santa Rosa have declared proclamations of local emergency and activated their Emergency Operation Centers in anticipation of PG&E's plan to shut off electric power to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires during dangerous wind conditions Wednesday and Thursday.
PG&E announced Tuesday morning that the utility would open a number of Community Resource Centers to support customers in the areas affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff.
People all around the Bay Area on Tuesday were waiting for official word from PG&E about whether they will be in the dark Wednesday morning.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Monday that widespread dry winds forecast for midweek will prompt power shutoffs in Napa, parts of the East Bay and potentially in portions of 30 counties the utility serves.
An estimated 2,000 customers lost power in San Francisco Monday afternoon following an outage, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.
More than 1,000 PG&E customers briefly lost power in San Jose on Sunday morning because of an underground equipment failure, a PG&E spokeswoman said.
Pacific Gas & Electric is already making plans to shut off power in several high-fire-risk counties as early as Saturday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay mountains and other parts of the Bay Area above 1,000 feet between 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.
PG&E claims an above-ground gas pipeline running through a park near Lafayette is safe, but some old emails from the company surfaced that have neighbors wondering if the utility can be trusted.
A shallow gas line was struck by a construction crew digging a trench in a residential area of San Mateo on Wednesday morning, according to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.
Major power outages in the East Bay and in San Francisco affected thousands of PG&E customers all throughout Sunday.
Sonoma County officials said electric power was fully restored in the county as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, ending PG&E's planned public safety power shutoff that began 12 hours earlier.
PG&E will shut off power to approximately 48,200 customers in seven counties in the North Bay and the Sierra Foothills early Wednesday morning due to dangerous fire conditions, officials said.
A power outage may be affecting about 6,000 customers Monday night in Rohnert Park, according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
Pacific Gas & Electric has determined that fire weather conditions had not deteriorated to a point Monday when they would need to shut off power in Napa, Lake and Sonoma counties as a wildfire precaution.
Sonoma County officials Monday declared a state of emergency in an abundance of caution in the event that PG&E shuts off power to prevent wildfires during the predicted upcoming heat wave in the region.
PG&E said Sunday that it's considering shutting off power to nine Northern California counties due to high fire danger, meaning 124,000 customers could lose power by Monday evening.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. bondholders and wildfire victims have joined forces and proposed their own reorganization plan.
A major power outage left more than 20,000 customers without power in a number of neighborhoods in San Francisco Friday morning and stopped Muni Metro service for about 90 minutes.
Evacuations were lifted Thursday afternoon for several homes in the area of a natural gas leak in Saratoga, Santa Clara County fire officials said.
A natural gas leak in a San Jose neighborhood prompted the evacuation of 16 homes, the San Jose Fire Department said Wednesday evening.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Monday set a Jan. 7 date for a trial on claims against PG&E by a small group of elderly and ill Sonoma County residents who were harmed in the 2017 Tubbs Fire.
An exposed PG&E pipeline, that runs about 40 feet through Briones Park near Lafayette, is raising concerns among fire officials in and neighbors alike.
During that time, PG&E will complete its final tests of the Mission Substation equipment that was damaged in the fire on Dec. 20.
An investigation is underway after a man died in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility on Sunday, authorities said.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
An investigation is ongoing after a man died days after an assault in San Francisco, authorities said.
San Francisco 49ers fans returned home quietly after their season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle, but many said the team exceeded expectations despite a season plagued by injuries.
During that time, PG&E will complete its final tests of the Mission Substation equipment that was damaged in the fire on Dec. 20.
An investigation is underway after a man died in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility on Sunday, authorities said.
An investigation is ongoing after a man died days after an assault in San Francisco, authorities said.
San Francisco 49ers fans returned home quietly after their season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle, but many said the team exceeded expectations despite a season plagued by injuries.
A group of protesters and faith leaders held vigil in front of the Sonoma County Adult Detention Facility to draw attention to something that is becoming rare among Bay Area communities.
During that time, PG&E will complete its final tests of the Mission Substation equipment that was damaged in the fire on Dec. 20.
An investigation is ongoing after a man died days after an assault in San Francisco, authorities said.
San Francisco 49ers fans returned home quietly after their season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle, but many said the team exceeded expectations despite a season plagued by injuries.
Multiple people were injured after a vehicle crashed into an occupied church in San Francisco on Sunday, authorities said.
Around 1:10 p.m. Saturday, officers at the department's surveillance hub were alerted to a stolen vehicle that was near 3rd Street and Meade Avenue and contacted Bayview officers to notify them, police said.
An investigation is underway after a man died in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility on Sunday, authorities said.
Officers were called just before 7:15 p.m. Friday for a report of a deceased person inside a home on the 1500 block of Jackson Street.
When officers arrived, they identified the victim as an Oakland man who had been shot. First responders declared him dead at the scene.
Around 2 a.m., a white Dodge Charger and a black Land Rover Discovery collided on westbound Interstate 80, east of the Cordelia Weigh Station.
Once incarcerated and now standing beneath the lights of an iconic Bay Area stage, Anthony Michael Puthuff is telling his story on his own terms.
A man suspected in a crime spree involving more than 100 auto break-ins at four housing complexes in San Jose has been arrested, police said Friday.
The suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in San Jose was identified as a registered sex offender, police announced on Friday.
From the California coast, you can see a lot of surfers. It's not so easy to see a blue whale. However, at UC Santa Cruz, you can walk right up to a legendary blue whale, or at least its skeleton.
A wayward sea lion pup is now in the care of the Marine Mammal Center after it wandered into Mountain View last week.
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.
A group of protesters and faith leaders held vigil in front of the Sonoma County Adult Detention Facility to draw attention to something that is becoming rare among Bay Area communities.
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.
A man serving life in prison for a deadly gang shooting in Southern California has died following an altercation with another inmate at a prison in Solano County, officials said.
One Clearlake family said, considering how long it took to stop the leak, they don't have a lot of faith in the district, and that when the cleanup is completed, they will be hiring an independent company to test the neighborhood wells before using the water again.
San Rafael plans to build a shelter for people who are homeless, about 70 small cabins, using a Housing First approach. The model is built on the idea that for people living on the streets and battling addiction, it's hard to get sober without a place to live.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
De'Anthony Melton scored 24 points as Golden State had eight players reach double figures in the Warriors' 136-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the 49ers, but he said he's confident he'll play.
An investigation is ongoing after a man died days after an assault in San Francisco, authorities said.
Stockton police said two men were killed and a woman was injured after a shooting on Sunday.
Around 1:10 p.m. Saturday, officers at the department's surveillance hub were alerted to a stolen vehicle that was near 3rd Street and Meade Avenue and contacted Bayview officers to notify them, police said.
Officers were called just before 7:15 p.m. Friday for a report of a deceased person inside a home on the 1500 block of Jackson Street.
When officers arrived, they identified the victim as an Oakland man who had been shot. First responders declared him dead at the scene.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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.
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.
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.
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
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.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
The livestream unfolded with his team from LaRussell's garage, where he connected with fans through Instagram Live. During the broadcast, one woman shared that she was facing eviction. LaRussell covered the exact amount she needed to remain in her home.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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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.
During that time, PG&E will complete its final tests of the Mission Substation equipment that was damaged in the fire on Dec. 20.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
When officers arrived, they identified the victim as an Oakland man who had been shot. First responders declared him dead at the scene.
Multiple people were injured after a vehicle crashed into an occupied church in San Francisco on Sunday, authorities said.
Da Lin spoke to fans as they returned to SFO following Saturday's loss to the Seahawks.
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.