Rash of Laptop Thefts Plaguing Berkeley Cafes Despite Recent Arrests
Police report a total of 57 laptop thefts and robberies in Berkeley last year. So far this year there have been 21 -- 16 in January and five in February.
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Police report a total of 57 laptop thefts and robberies in Berkeley last year. So far this year there have been 21 -- 16 in January and five in February.
A laptop and a cellphone were stolen from patrons at two different BART stations Friday, with four teenagers attacking one of the victims.
Police are looking for four suspects who allegedly stole multiple laptops in a "snatch and grab" robbery near the campus of the University of California at Berkeley Wednesday night.
Police arrested a 41-year-old man who allegedly committed multiple violent crimes in Palo Alto over the span of just a few hours on Monday.
Police said Vacaville residents helped capture two men suspected of robbing a woman's backpack and purse Sunday night thanks to help from local citizens, according to authorities.
An armed robber with an unusual weapon and a sweet tooth is on the run after clearing out the cash register at a Walnut Creek tanning salon, with the salon's owner on his tail.
Police in Berkeley Wednesday released video footage of a shooting during a robbery last month in hopes that the public can help them identify the two suspects in the case.
A woman who was robbed and assaulted on a BART train at the Coliseum station is upset that police didn't do more to catch the perpetrator.
The search is on for a gang of grinches who robbed and ransacked a family-run Christmas tree farm in El Dorado County.
Police are looking for a fifth suspect in a series of robberies and sexual assaults at several Bay Area locations allegedly operating as brothels along with the murder of a man in San Jose.
Police in the South Bay on Monday announced the recent arrest of a suspect involved in at least seven armed and strong-arm robberies that occurred between July 2017 and September 2017 in San Jose.
A man stole cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes from a gas station convenience store in San Carlos early Tuesday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Police in Napa arrested two adults and two juveniles on suspicion of robbing a CVS pharmacy Monday.
A man woke up Monday morning to guns pointed at him during a home invasion robbery in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood.
Two people were arrested after they allegedly stole a pet cat Saturday from a resident of San Bruno, police said Monday.
Officials have arrested three women who allegedly worked together to rob other women working alone at locations across Santa Clara County by distracting them,
San Rafael police are seeking the public's help in identifying three female suspects who allegedly stole a purse from a 92-year-old Greenbrae woman at a shopping center last week.
San Jose police said they have arrested suspects in a series of brazen snatch-and-grab jewelry robberies.
A man wearing a ski mask robbed a 7-Eleven store at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Petaluma police said.
BART police are investigating the theft Sunday of an iPhone from a woman at the Powell Street station in San Francisco.
Police in Vallejo on Friday are searching for a man who broke into a Baskin Robbins ice cream store earlier this week and walked out with an armful of ice cream cakes.
A robbery led to a car chase in Oakland Thursday afternoon, ending in a crash outside a house along with four arrests.
Three masked men robbed a Target store in Emeryville early Saturday morning.
Authorities in Oakland are asking for the public's help finding a person of interest in the death of a musician who was dragged behind a car as he tried to retrieve his stolen laptop from thieves in early August.
Police in Palo Alto are looking for suspects in a strong-arm robbery who targeted a 7-11 employee Monday morning as she took thousands of dollars to an area bank to make a deposit.
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
After creating a custom bookshelf to honor his late wife, Ben Einstein is helping clients design their own "sacred spaces."
A fifth grader from San Francisco is representing the Bay Area on a global stage on Friday.
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
After creating a custom bookshelf to honor his late wife, Ben Einstein is helping clients design their own "sacred spaces."
A fifth grader from San Francisco is representing the Bay Area on a global stage on Friday.
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
A fifth grader from San Francisco is representing the Bay Area on a global stage on Friday.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a stabbing that left one person injured Thursday night in SoMa.
A pilot program is testing the use of reusable containers for DoorDash-delivered meals.
The parents of a four-year-old boy killed in a crash in Burlingame last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, claiming more could have been done to prevent the collision outside a restaurant.
The attorney for a man facing multiple charges in connection with an altercation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail is blaming the incident on the mayor's bodyguard.
Speed cameras in Oakland have issued more than 140,000 warnings to drivers in less than two months, according to data released by city officials.
The Dublin Unified School District and the Dublin Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement late Thursday night on a new labor contract, bringing an end to the teacher strike that began earlier this week.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
A fire burned on Wednesday morning at a metals recycling plant in West Oakland with a history of fires and environmental violations.
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The district finalized some tough cuts this month, closing six schools, laying off more than 100 staff members and slashing programs. Now, those cuts are being felt at schools and teachers and parents at Montgomery High are fighting back.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
The San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday night.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
Speed cameras in Oakland have issued more than 140,000 warnings to drivers in less than two months, according to data released by city officials.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a stabbing that left one person injured Thursday night in SoMa.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
A Bay Area gender gap in the tech industry threatens the full participation of women in the future of artificial intelligence.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
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.
A Bay Area filmmaker with a personal life-and-death story to tell is among the artists featured at the 35th annual Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
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.
San Francisco fifth-grader Amy Colindres is competing in the fifth annual MLB Players STEM League championship in Miami during the World Baseball Classic. Mary Lee reports.
Five-time Paralympian Matt Scott founded FLY Without Limits to help people with disabilities achieve their goals and dreams. Loureen Ayyoub reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck shows us why there is a bullseye of heat centered on our region, and why there may be record temperatures in the upcoming days.
A community in Monterey County is rebuilding after it was hit by devastating floods in 2023. Pajaro celebrated the reopening on Friday of the Pajaro Park soccer field and playground. Scott Rates reports.
One of the potential impacts of the partial government shutdown is the handling of ship traffic in San Francisco Bay. Da Lin reports.
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.