Bay Area college students create 3D-printed "pleasant horns" for World Cup fans
A group of East Bay engineering students have created a pleasant way to be a part of the World Cup celebrations in the Bay Area.
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A group of East Bay engineering students have created a pleasant way to be a part of the World Cup celebrations in the Bay Area.
Engineering students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill have created what they call "pleasant horns," a dulcet version of the infamous vuvuzela, for fans at World Cup matches. Kenny Choi reports.
BART service is recovering after an equipment issue early Wednesday morning shut down service through a portion of Contra Costa County.
Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered.
A former finance manager for a Bay Area charity that serves youth was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling over $1.6 million from the organization, prosecutors said Wednesday.
A large tree toppled onto a major street in Pleasant Hill Tuesday morning, blocking traffic on the roadway near City Hall, authorities said.
A large tree toppled onto a major street in Pleasant Hill Tuesday morning, blocking traffic on a major street near City Hall, authorities said.
City leaders in Pleasant Hill moved forward with a proposed rezoning Monday night, as opponents packed a meeting to push back against the plan.
A vacant Pleasant Hill lot is about to undergo a change, at least on paper. The city will be designating it as 'Multi-family, Medium density' to allow the same kind of housing, three-story townhouses, that already exists right across the street.
A man died after his vehicle crashed and overturned on an off-ramp from northbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
When officers arrived, they found a vehicle that was hanging from the second story of the garage and had come to a rest vertically on its grille, police said.
Nurses, social workers and counselors at Hospice East Bay in Pleasant Hill walked off the job Tuesday morning, saying that heavy caseloads and stalled contract talks pushed them to strike. Kevin Ko reports.
Four people suspected of stealing cigarettes from a delivery truck outside a Pleasant Hill 7-Eleven store Thursday were arrested, following a pursuit that led authorities to Antioch.
Police officers investigating an auto burglary arrested three people Friday who are also suspected in other area auto thefts.
Police this week arrested the third and final suspect in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a cannabis industry worker in Pleasant Hill last year that led to a shootout and the deaths of the worker and one of the gunmen.
Police arrested two people in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a cannabis industry worker in Pleasant Hill last month that led to a shootout and the deaths of the worker and one of the gunmen.
Police in Pleasant Hill on Wednesday announced that the second person injured in Tuesday's shooting at a condominium complex has died and was one of the gunmen in an attempted robbery of a cannabis worker that ended in homicide.
A rolling gun battle between two cars in Pleasant Hill last week injured a child inside one of the vehicles as well as the driver, according to an update on the incident by police.
A rolling gun battle between two vehicles in Pleasant Hill Monday led to at least one person being hospitalized, authorities said.
Police in Pleasant Hill announced Tuesday that a man has been charged with multiple sexual offenses after they said two missing juveniles under the age of 16 were found in his home earlier this year.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill.
Kateryna Sarozhynska and her family, who recently moved to the U.S from war-torn Ukraine, are still in shock from a fire that destroyed their apartment unit and affected several others in Pleasant Hill. Sooji Nam reports.
A two-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon in an apartment building near Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill at least partially destroyed two apartments and severely damaged another eight before firefighters could control the blaze.
A fire burned at an apartment complex in Pleasant Hill Tuesday afternoon just west of Diablo Valley College, authorities said.
A teenage motorcyclist died after crashing into another vehicle in Pleasant Hill on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Willy Adames hit his seventh career grand slam, Bryce Eldridge smacked a two-run homer and Landen Roupp threw seven sharp innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 in their first game after the All-Star break.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
A proposed housing development at the former Windsor Creek Elementary site is sparking debate among residents, with supporters pointing to the need for more affordable housing and some raising concerns about traffic, infrastructure and wildfire evacuation.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
A proposed housing development at the former Windsor Creek Elementary site is sparking debate among residents, with supporters pointing to the need for more affordable housing and some raising concerns about traffic, infrastructure and wildfire evacuation.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
The wreckage of a boat that capsized near Alcatraz Island earlier this week, leaving two people still missing, has been located on the floor of San Francisco Bay, officials announced.
A man accused of striking an elderly woman with an e-scooter while fleeing San Francisco police Monday evening has been charged with multiple felonies, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) reported multiple post-pandemic ridership records during the month of June, crediting large events including the World Cup and San Francisco Pride for a surge in riders.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robotaxis operate during major emergencies and large public events.
San Francisco's only marine fueling dock played a crucial role in Tuesday's rescue operation of a boat near Alcatraz Island, but now that dock could soon be shut down.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year. Thousands of faculty members argue the system's test-free policy is contributing to a growing gap in college readiness.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
A Union City woman was arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales at Lake Merritt in Oakland, police said Tuesday, including an alleged sale to an underage decoy.
Police in Oakland have released surveillance footage as they search for a suspect in a deadly shooting in East Oakland late last year.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they are searching for additional victims, after a pastor was arrested for alleged child sexual abuse.
A San Jose driver has been arrested and charged with murder following a fiery crash that killed a mother and her young child on Highway 87 late last year.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A San Jose man was arrested after a hidden camera was discovered in a public restroom at a Starbucks coffee shop last month, police said Thursday.
A proposal renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in South San Jose to honor U.S. Army Ranger and San Francisco Bay Area native Pat Tillman is closer to reality, following a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A proposed housing development at the former Windsor Creek Elementary site is sparking debate among residents, with supporters pointing to the need for more affordable housing and some raising concerns about traffic, infrastructure and wildfire evacuation.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run count after authorities allege he struck a parked car and drove away from the scene.
A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Vallejo and an attempted murder in Richmond was arrested after he was found on the Peninsula, authorities said.
Residents at Smith Ranch Homes, Aldersly, Drake Terrace, The Tamalpais and Villa Marin raise money each year for the scholarship fund, which was established in 1994.
The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.
Willy Adames hit his seventh career grand slam, Bryce Eldridge smacked a two-run homer and Landen Roupp threw seven sharp innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 in their first game after the All-Star break.
The San Francisco Giants will begin the 2027 season against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park, according to Major League Baseball's tentative schedule released Thursday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
Tiffany Hayes added 13 points, Janelle Salaun scored 12 and Kayla Thornton added 11 for Golden State (18-7), which has also won five straight road games.
A Union City woman was arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales at Lake Merritt in Oakland, police said Tuesday, including an alleged sale to an underage decoy.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they are searching for additional victims, after a pastor was arrested for alleged child sexual abuse.
A San Jose driver has been arrested and charged with murder following a fiery crash that killed a mother and her young child on Highway 87 late last year.
A man accused of striking an elderly woman with an e-scooter while fleeing San Francisco police Monday evening has been charged with multiple felonies, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday.
Police in Oakland have released surveillance footage as they search for a suspect in a deadly shooting in East Oakland late last year.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robotaxis operate during major emergencies and large public events.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Privacy advocates warn of a "dragnet" while some customers say retail theft has gone too far.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
While there are a few Californians sick with cyclosporiasis, there aren't any known local outbreaks right now, and none linked to the national outbreak, state health officials say.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed lawsuits Thursday against five California cities, including Turlock, alleging they have failed to comply with the state's Housing Element Law by not adopting housing plans that meet state requirements.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
A proposal renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in South San Jose to honor U.S. Army Ranger and San Francisco Bay Area native Pat Tillman is closer to reality, following a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on Battery Street in the Financial District.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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.
Brad Hamilton reports.
The Napa County District Attorney's Office said it has filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who authorities allege struck a parked car and drove away from the scene on July 3.
Sooji Nam reports.
Evacuation warnings were in place near Mount Diablo as a 50-acre blaze, which fire officials have named the Morgan Fire, broke out in Contra Costa County on Friday afternoon.
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.