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Caltrans apologized for a power outage that caused major backups at the Caldecott Tunnel Monday morning, because of an inability to switch the middle bore to westbound traffic. Workers were testing the new system out when they tripped a circuit that caused the glitch.
Outages in Pittsburg and San Jose affected roughly 2,800 PG&E customers Thursday morning.
A driver was arrested for hit-and-run after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in Belmont causing a grass fire and knocking out power in the area on Friday afternoon.
More than 5,700 PG&E customers in San Leandro were without power due to two outages Saturday morning.
A power outage disrupted service Sunday morning on BART's Richmond-Fremont line, a spokesman said.
About 9,500 PG&E customers are without power in the South Bay Tuesday afternoon in a series of outages caused mainly by the increased use of air conditioners in the summer heat, officials said.
The last of more than 1,300 PG&E customers affected by an outage in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood should have power back later Friday morning, a utility spokesman said.
Those who got to see the Blackhawks rally to beat the Bruins and win the Stanley Cup last night won't soon forget it, but unfortunately neither will those who didn't get to see the big win, after a strong, fast-moving storm knocked out power.
PG&E mobilized utility crews from the East Bay to help repair a number of power outages in San Francisco on Sunday.
Most customers have had their power restored by late Sunday afternoon after a crash knocked over a power pole earlier in the day.
A Pacific Gas and Electric employee received minor injuries Sunday afternoon when a piece of equipment failed during repairs to a transformer in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood.
High winds and poor weather affected thousands of PG&E customers throughout the Bay Area Monday, according to the utility company.
A large power outage in San Rafael had 20,000 without electricity at its peak Tuesday evening, a PG&E spokesman said.
The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl took the blame Friday for the power outage that brought the big game to a halt, explaining that a device designed specifically to prevent a blackout failed and plunged the game into darkness for more than half an hour.
Santa Clara is competing with the Sun Life Stadium near Miami, to host Super Bowl 50, which will be played in 2016.
Beyonce's splashy show, a freak power outage, and—oh, yeah—a captivating game of football combined to generate a record 24.1 million posts on Twitter during Sunday night's Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl was halted for 34 minutes because of a power outage Sunday, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness in the biggest game of the year.
The driver of a car that crashed into a power pole and a parked truck in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood following a California Highway Patrol pursuit early Friday morning fled on foot, a police spokesman said.
Power was restored to lights on both spans of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge after an outage Tuesday night.
Bay Area storm-related power outages affected nearly 16,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers overnight and into Friday morning, according to the utility.
A vehicle struck a utility pole on state Highway 9, causing injury, blocking traffic in both directions and leaving more than 3,000 PG&E customers in unincorporated Santa Cruz County without power Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The cause of a power outage that left 100 PG&E customers in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood without power Friday morning was a nearby lightning strike, a utility spokesman said.
You never know when its going to come: storm, wind, earthquake or fire can all knock out power for an extended period.
PG&E crews were working to restore power to thousands of customers in two different Bay Area cities Saturday afternoon.
Pacific Gas & Electric was reporting a major power outage in Oakland and in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Following the completion of the World Cup in which the Bay Area was among the hosts, fans and players say the excitement around could bring the sport to the next level.
An Oakland woman's nonprofit has been giving away free diapers to Bay Area families in need for the last 17 years.
A 23-year-old San Bruno man on parole was arrested last week after he ran from police during a traffic stop, the San Bruno Police Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Following the completion of the World Cup in which the Bay Area was among the hosts, fans and players say the excitement around could bring the sport to the next level.
An Oakland woman's nonprofit has been giving away free diapers to Bay Area families in need for the last 17 years.
A 23-year-old San Bruno man on parole was arrested last week after he ran from police during a traffic stop, the San Bruno Police Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
A 23-year-old San Bruno man on parole was arrested last week after he ran from police during a traffic stop, the San Bruno Police Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
Transportation officials in San Francisco are implementing a plan dropping speed limits near public and private schools citywide, to improve safety for children and their families.
Tommy and May Chin Tong launched the Golden Star Radio Company and began producing "The Chinese Hour" from their basement studio in 1939. It's believed to be the first Chinese-language radio program in North America.
Half Moon Bay has had unique challenges when it comes to creating more homes, and now it looks like just about everyone is digging in their heels when it comes to housing.
A suspect who fled the country after a fatal hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco in 2017 was arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
An Oakland woman's nonprofit has been giving away free diapers to Bay Area families in need for the last 17 years.
Nine people were arrested and one man was hospitalized after disturbances at the C&H Sugar plant picket line in Crockett on Tuesday, authorities said.
A man suspected in an assault in East Oakland was arrested Tuesday, following an investigation that also led to the seizure of homemade firearms, according to police.
Containment grew Wednesday morning on a brush fire that started Tuesday afternoon near Pleasanton and Sunol in Alameda County, and all evacuation orders have been lifted, according to Cal Fire.
Around 11 a.m., NWS Bay Area said a heat advisory would be in effect until 9 p.m. for all of the Bay Area except the immediate Pacific Coast zones and San Francisco.
A man and a teenage boy were arrested in San Jose in connection with two armed robberies and an attempted murder earlier this month, including an incident after a World Cup watch party.
The suspect in a robbery of a Pokémon card box worth thousands has been arrested after a three-week investigation, the Santa Clara Police Department said in a press release on Tuesday.
One person has died and another person was injured following a house fire that broke out in a San Jose neighborhood early Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
Around 11 a.m., NWS Bay Area said a heat advisory would be in effect until 9 p.m. for all of the Bay Area except the immediate Pacific Coast zones and San Francisco.
The fire began burning near Highway 152 and Lovers Lane in Santa Clara County, and Cal Fire's incident page stated it had burned 30 acres as of 5:40 p.m.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
A man suspected in a carjacking died following a shootout with officers in Vallejo Monday afternoon, police said.
A shooting was reported in Vallejo on Monday afternoon, and police activity was concentrated in a portion of the city's north side.
The Sausalito City Council had recently approved a leave of absence for its city manager during a closed session on Thursday, the city said.
LeBron James last month announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Logan Gilbert had 10 strikeouts across six strong innings, Luke Raley and Cole Young homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3.
Spain is the newest World Cup champion, but San Jose can claim success as well, as the excitement of its San Pedro Square watch parties created a whole new legion of soccer fans in the Bay Area.
A 23-year-old San Bruno man on parole was arrested last week after he ran from police during a traffic stop, the San Bruno Police Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
A serial killer convicted or linked to the sexual assault murders of three women in three states was charged in a 1992 cold case murder and rape in San Francisco, the District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
A man suspected in an assault in East Oakland was arrested Tuesday, following an investigation that also led to the seizure of homemade firearms, according to police.
A man and a teenage boy were arrested in San Jose in connection with two armed robberies and an attempted murder earlier this month, including an incident after a World Cup watch party.
The suspect in a robbery of a Pokémon card box worth thousands has been arrested after a three-week investigation, the Santa Clara Police Department said in a press release on Tuesday.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
A data center project in Pittsburg is causing a revolt at city council meetings, with residents again packing the city council chambers on Monday to voice their opposition.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
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.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has retained prominent Washington defense attorney Abbe Lowell as the U.S. Department of Justice continues a federal investigation involving the governor's wife and several people in his political orbit.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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.
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.
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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.