Redwood City to look into creating permanent pedestrian mall in its downtown
Redwood City is looking into possibly making part of its downtown a permanent pedestrian mall, but some businesses worry it could worsen things for them.
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Redwood City is looking into possibly making part of its downtown a permanent pedestrian mall, but some businesses worry it could worsen things for them.
Redwood City officers arrested a man who tried to hide on a roof after allegedly stealing from a car wash in the city early Wednesday morning.
KPIX reporter Christopher Chow talks to a Peninsula Humane Society worker who spoke of the challenge of trying to corral a group of parrots on the loose in Redwood City
Redwood City resident Steven Foster takes his family's holiday decorating tradition into an opportunity to bring in donations for the Peninsula Humane Society. (12-15-23)
Families came together at a Redwood City elementary school Friday for a community Las Posadas celebration.
Families came together at a Redwood City elementary school Friday for a community Las Posadas celebration. Kelsi Thorud reports. (12-8-23)
Festival La Onda performer Pedro Tovar of the regional Mexican group Eslabón Armado talks about growing up in Redwood City and the band's musical development (12-8-2023)
A pedestrian was killed by a southbound commuter passenger train at Brewster Avenue, north of the Redwood City station, on Friday afternoon, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.
A Redwood City resident was arrested Wednesday and booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of two felonies after allegedly texting an underage girl to meet for sex.
Police in Redwood City arrested a man Thursday night on felony elder abuse, vandalism and other charges after he allegedly took over their home and caused multiple disturbances in their neighborhood.
First responders answering a medical call to an apartment allegedly discovered child pornography on the man's computer, Redwood City police said Thursday.
Police in Redwood City arrested a man at a mobile home park over the weekend after he allegedly threatened his neighbors with what was described as a realistic-looking BB gun.
A husband-and-wife team based on the Peninsula are "there with care," bringing compassion and support to families with children battling critical illness.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday there was another death at the Maguire Correctional Facility.
An inmate at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City was found dead in his cell, authorities said Friday.
Four people were arrested in connection with recent violent crimes in the downtown area of Redwood City, police said.
A pedestrian received major injuries after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 in Redwood City Monday night, California Highway Patrol said.
A suspect in a series of San Mateo County burglaries was arrested Thursday but managed to briefly escape from custody while being questioned at the Hall of Justice, according to the county Sheriff's Office.
Authorities on the Peninsula arrested a man suspected of robbing a Whole Foods supermarket in Redwood City on Tuesday, following the help of a customer and the suspect's relative.
Police on the Peninsula are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a gas station convenience store Monday night.
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
San Francisco Police and California Highway Patrol officers chased a vehicle from Redwood City to San Francisco's Moscone Center Thursday, where the vehicle crashed and the suspect was arrested.
Nothing says "the first day of fall" better than an Oktoberfest celebration and one of them is happening in Redwood City this weekend. Jocelyn Moran reports. (9-22-23)
The owner of a driving school on the Peninsula was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after being convicted of coercing teen girls to produce child pornography, prosecutors said.
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested a man Saturday night for allegedly stabbing another man in Redwood City then leading officers on a foot pursuit after being pulled over.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
San Francisco Public Works began its 14-month Broadway Tunnel project on Sunday, with a full tunnel closure to run through Monday morning.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
San Francisco Public Works began its 14-month Broadway Tunnel project on Sunday, with a full tunnel closure to run through Monday morning.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
After nearly a month in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Alevtina Soboleva and her daughter emerged through the doors at SFO Sunday morning.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
San Francisco Public Works began its 14-month Broadway Tunnel project on Sunday, with a full tunnel closure to run through Monday morning.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
The 58-acre coastal property once tied to singer Chris Isaak is opening to the public after years of preservation, restoration and construction.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
But these days, she's also planting something that's taken her cooking to new heights, and maybe her mood too.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large, bulky piles of trash.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
After nearly a month in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Alevtina Soboleva and her daughter emerged through the doors at SFO Sunday morning.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.
A car plunged off a cliff into the ocean at a well-known surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, early Thursday morning, leaving one occupant dead and a second injured
Looming thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday afternoon could pose challenges for firefighters as the Timber Fire continues to threaten hundreds of structures.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
Santa Rosa kicked off a pilot program Friday night to bring life back into the downtown area. The goal is to help local businesses keep their doors open and flourish. But it's also an opportunity to bring community back to the city.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
An animal rescue group in the Bay Area said it has rescued a young coyote that was recently found in an illegal trap.
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who spent much of his life in hospitals had one simple wish for his birthday: for him to watch a basketball game. A community of strangers in San Anselmo made sure he got it.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.
San Francisco will host its fourth MLB All-Star Game and first since 2007, bringing baseball's showcase week back to Oracle Park as the city pushes to draw more major events.
Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Tyler Muehl, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court after a viral video captured him attacking the sea lion at La Jolla Cove.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
Officials in the City of Pittsburg announced Wednesday that it lost nearly $1 million in a phishing incident earlier this year, adding that most of the money has been recovered.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Richmond community is looking for answers after testing found a chemical called PCE underneath the Kennedy High School campus, which is currently under construction for modernization.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
After nearly a month in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Alevtina Soboleva and her daughter emerged through the doors at SFO Sunday morning.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says daytime highs will be creeping up this week
San Francisco Public Works began its 14-month Broadway Tunnel project on Sunday, with a full tunnel closure to run through Monday morning.
Darren Peck breaks down why the marine layer will linger around all week.
Saturday was Oakland's 16th annual parade and festival.
After nearly a month in immigration detention, Alevtina Soboleva and her daughter emerged through the doors at SFO on Sunday morning.
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.