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Pacific Gas and Electric reported an outage Thursday morning in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore that left nearly 7,000 customers without power for more than two hours.
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues.
A couple of East Bay communities have experienced persistent power outages in recent months. Pleasanton and Danville leaders worried about their seniors, since some of the outages happened on very hot days.
Pleasanton and Danville officials worry about the safety of seniors as they brace for more potential outages. Da Lin reports. (7-19-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
As PG&E struggles to keep the power on during a record-setting heat wave, the problem hit close to home for one neighborhood in San Ramon.
Thousands in the East Bay are without power on Tuesday, according to PG&E.
A power outage in Sonoma County Wednesday morning had more than 17,000 PG&E customers without power, authorities said.
Power has been restored on the campus of University of California, Berkeley on Thursday morning after nearly 50 buildings experienced an outage Wednesday, according to the university.
On a Thursday morning already plagued by BART problems, officials announced that service between Rockridge and Orinda was stopped for over an hour by a power issue in the Berkeley Hills Tunnel.
A power outage affected thousands of PG&E customers in several San Francisco neighborhoods Thursday morning.
Few people keep a generator on hand for power outages but, if you live in Mark Zhang's Los Gatos neighborhood, he'll get one to you. Len Ramirez reports. (2-22-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
More than 12,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in the Bay Area woke up Thursday without electricity for the fifth day following the damaging storm that battered the region on Sunday.
About 8,600 PG&E customers in the Bay Area are still without power Thursday evening in the wake of a storm that pummeled California this week and brought the highest number of outages in a single day for the utility company.
Hundreds of thousands of people across the Bay Area remained without power early Monday morning, as an atmospheric river storm packing heavy rain and intense wind left behind damage across the region.
As an atmospheric river storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, first responders in the North Bay are preparing Tuessday, including a paramedic new on the job.
Approximately 10,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco's Sunset District lost power Thursday morning due to a widespread outage, according to the utility.
Hundreds of PG&E customers in San Francisco are expected to be without power until Saturday after an underground equipment failure caused an outage affecting thousands Wednesday night, a utility spokesperson said.
Nearly 65,000 PG&E customers around the Bay Area remained without power Wednesday afternoon after a storm this week brought rain and high winds to the region, according to the utility.
In Los Altos, one of many small businesses suffering losses due to continuing power outages turned adversity into a community-building opportunity. Lauren Toms reports. (3-16-23)
More than 75,000 homes in the South Bay were without power on Wednesday, after intense winds from Tuesday’s atmospheric river storm knocked the power out. Max Darrow reports. (3/15/23)
Tens of thousands of homes in the South Bay were without power on Wednesday, after intense winds from Tuesday's atmospheric river storm knocked the power out.
A lot of people in East Palo Alto have been without power for days after strong winds blew in Tuesday and knocked down trees and utility lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (2-23-22)
A stretch of Highway 101 in Menlo Park that was closed for several hours Thursday has reopened, as PG&E works on restoring electricity to Peninsula neighborhoods that have been without power for days.
Jocelyn Moran reports on crews trying to fix outage from power pole knocked down by a fallen tree in South SF (2-22-2023)
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
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Northern California Holocaust survivor Nick Hope turned 100 years old on Sunday.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
Northern California Holocaust survivor Nick Hope turned 100 years old on Sunday.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
San Francisco firefighters rescued a person from a burning apartment on the top floor of a 6-story building Sunday evening.
A Black-owned wine tasting room in downtown Oakland plans to reopen this week after a temporary closure.
San Francisco firefighters rescued a person from a burning apartment on the top floor of a 6-story building Sunday evening.
An attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco firefighters rescued one person after a fire broke out at a home Saturday night.
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
Joe Musgrove struck out eight in six innings, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill both drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 8-0 to hand the Giants their third straight shutout.
A Black-owned wine tasting room in downtown Oakland plans to reopen this week after a temporary closure.
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Firefighters in Alameda County extinguished a vegetation fire that broke out late Friday night in an unincorporated area near Livermore.
Orinda Police and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office identified a man who was shot and killed on Thursday following an incident involving two drivers.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Business owners in a Vietnamese American neighborhood in San Jose are voicing support for Proposition 36 in hopes it will relieve rampant retail theft at their businesses.
Nine-year-old Ameya Desai was at Williams Elementary School, when she heard some of her friends and classmates talking about wars and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The forward progress of a fire near Sears Point in southern Sonoma County, dubbed the Cougar Fire, has been stopped, Cal Fire said Sunday.
A Richmond man who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women at separate music festivals in Napa County in 2019 was denied his request for a new sentence this week.
Residents, housing advocates and a developer are battling over a first-of-its kind development in the downtown historic district of Sausalito.
Authorities arrested a Marin County teen for allegedly threatening school violence, prompting the cancellation of classes for an entire school district Friday.
Threats of violence against two Petaluma schools posted on social media on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old, authorities said Thursday.
The Padres overcame right-handed batter Heliot Ramos' splash homer with a 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The White Sox beat the A's 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos.
An attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Joe Musgrove struck out eight in six innings, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill both drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 8-0 to hand the Giants their third straight shutout.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
A Richmond man who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women at separate music festivals in Napa County in 2019 was denied his request for a new sentence this week.
A man climbed into a parked vehicle and touched his exposed penis while holding a knife against a 7-year-old boy in Palo Alto early Friday, police said.
Authorities arrested a Marin County teen for allegedly threatening school violence, prompting the cancellation of classes for an entire school district Friday.
Orinda Police and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office identified a man who was shot and killed on Thursday following an incident involving two drivers.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
In a $115 million settlement, while admitting no wrongdoing, tech behemoth Oracle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it tracked consumer activity both on and offline.
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
San Francisco voters will be asked to consider two separate bond measures in the upcoming November election, one for schools and another for investments in medical facilities and public spaces.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle and was 300-500 yards away from Trump when he was engaged by members of the Secret Service.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
San Franciscans are getting ready to choose a new mayor in what is projected to be one of the most expensive races in the city.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
The Balboa Theater celebrates the art and cinema of surfing this weekend with the inaugural Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival starting Friday night.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway in San Francisco with a celebration of Mexico Independence Day. Amanda Hari reports. (9-15-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest on the federal investigation into an apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. (9-15-24)
A Northern California holocaust survivor turned 100 years old and many gathered to celebrate his century of life.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients. John Ramos reports. (9-15-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CoCo Noir, a Black- and women-owned wine shop and bar in downtown Oakland is reopening Wednesday. Da Lin reports. (9-15-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.