
Convicted serial child molester handed 450-year prison sentence in California
A California man prosecutors called a serial child molester has been handed a "monumental" sentence, the district attorney's office says.
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A California man prosecutors called a serial child molester has been handed a "monumental" sentence, the district attorney's office says.
Two people were arrested after dozens of roosters were found dead and a large arena was discovered on a property in the Lodi area over the weekend, authorities said.
A California highway that connects the Bay Area to the Central Valley is closed Saturday afternoon after high winds caused a crash, while eastbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra is halted due to spinouts, officials say.
Four people have been charged in an alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme targeting a San Francisco delivery company, federal officials said.
A clean-up effort is underway after petroleum spilled into a canal near Stockton, officials said.
In the Central Valley, the state's Department of Food and Agriculture says 34 total dairy farms have had bird flu infections in their dairy herds
Mike Tyson sat down with Ashley Sharp to speak about his visit to Stockton to campaign for mayoral candidate Tom Patti.
Organizers say they had to make the move because people in San Joaquin County just aren't into garlic like other commodities.
Four people were hospitalized and more than a dozen people were displaced after a Stockton apartment caught fire, officials said Thursday.
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
About 16,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, mainly in California's Central Valley, were warned that they may lose power in a Public Safety Power Shutoff event on Saturday due to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E announced Friday afternoon.
Three homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
Family friends say they saw bruises and markings on Lisbeth Gutierres' body just days before she and two of her children were killed in a trailer fire in Stockton that police say was intentionally set.
The forward progress of a fire near the Corral Fire burn scar in San Joaquin County has been stopped after burning 100 acres on Thursday afternoon.
This is the sixth year the city has raised the pride flag, but the vote still faced some opposition with Mayor Kevin Lincoln being the only no vote.
Millions of dollars are headed to combat drug trafficking in the Central Valley in the ongoing fight against fentanyl.
The decommissioned cruise ship that was sinking into the Delta near Stockton has now been refloated, officials say.
Crews are now installing dewatering pumps on a decommissioned cruise ship sinking into the Delta near Stockton.
If you use Interstate 5 in Stockton on your daily commute, Caltrans said a new project will greatly improve your drive.
Burn permits for outdoor residential burning will be suspended within eastern San Joaquin County starting Wednesday, Cal Fire said.
By the time the Corral Fire was contained Sunday, it had burned 14,000 acres to become the state's largest wildland fire of the year.
One home has been deemed a total loss in the Corral Fire and one neighbor said he and another neighbor, tried to save it.
A program in San Joaquin County is gaining momentum and you might see some interesting billboards pop up this summer letting retail thieves know they will be prosecuted.
Crews are working to prevent a 300-foot decommissioned cruise ship that is docked in San Joaquin County waters from sinking and spilling fuel.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Trustees recently voted to lay off teachers and other educators in an effort to address a significant budget deficit.
Despite the outcry of the neighborhood over the past year, the Safeway grocery store on Webster Street in the Fillmore District is officially closing its doors on Friday.
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Police in the East Bay are facing a new lawsuit for an incident where officers tasered a man who had just had a seizure and crashed his vehicle because he wasn't obeying officers' orders to get out of his car.
The City of San Francisco is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities and states and its threat to cut off federal funding.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Trustees recently voted to lay off teachers and other educators in an effort to address a significant budget deficit.
Despite the outcry of the neighborhood over the past year, the Safeway grocery store on Webster Street in the Fillmore District is officially closing its doors on Friday.
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Police in the East Bay are facing a new lawsuit for an incident where officers tasered a man who had just had a seizure and crashed his vehicle because he wasn't obeying officers' orders to get out of his car.
The City of San Francisco is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities and states and its threat to cut off federal funding.
Despite the outcry of the neighborhood over the past year, the Safeway grocery store on Webster Street in the Fillmore District is officially closing its doors on Friday.
The City of San Francisco is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities and states and its threat to cut off federal funding.
Nima Momeni, the man convicted of murdering CashApp founder Bob Lee in San Francisco in 2023, will be sentenced in May following a court hearing Friday.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot near a grocery store in Redwood City early Thursday morning.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo on Friday confirmed that their 43-year-old endangered Western lowland gorilla named "Oscar Jonesy" died after a medical procedure on Thursday afternoon.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Trustees recently voted to lay off teachers and other educators in an effort to address a significant budget deficit.
Police in the East Bay are facing a new lawsuit for an incident where officers tasered a man who had just had a seizure and crashed his vehicle because he wasn't obeying officers' orders to get out of his car.
A person died and three other people were injured in a head-on crash in Contra Costa County on Thursday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night in Fairfield after a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction attempted a left turn in front of the motorcyclist, police said.
Police in Livermore released details Thursday about the arrests of five teens following a shooting believed to be gang-related and a high-speed pursuit late last month.
A man accused of vandalizing the landmark water tower in the City of Campbell is facing additional charges, including alleged drug and weapons violations, after he was arrested two more times.
Authorities in the South Bay have released the identities of three Santa Clara County jail inmates charged in the murder and torture of another inmate.
Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 hit in the South Bay early Friday afternoon.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
Two suspects described by police as "prolific burglars" responsible for a string of property crimes in Santa Clara were arrested this week following a months-long investigation, police said.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Friday confirmed the identity of the two men who were found deceased in storm-related incidents earlier this week.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday morning that an evacuation order for low-lying areas on the Russian River prompted by stormy weather earlier this week has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.
Organizers on Friday announced the acts performing at the fourth annual Mill Valley Music Festival including modern blues guitar phenom Gary Clark Jr., disco legends Nile Rodgers and Chic and more.
Two people have been found dead in Sonoma County in less than 24 hours from the effects of the atmospheric river storm systems battering the Bay Area this week, authorities said Thursday.
A Cal Fire battalion chief from the Bay Area is back working in the region after fighting the fires in LA.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
Auctions of franchises in a tournament called The Hundred have attracted investors from India, Silicon Valley and New York over the past few days.
LeBron James had 42 points and 17 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew most of a 26-point lead before hanging on to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112.
Drew O'Connor scored on a penalty shot 33 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Moments before Jimmy Butler was handed a Golden State Warriors jersey for the first time, he made clear what his motivation is going forward.
A man accused of vandalizing the landmark water tower in the City of Campbell is facing additional charges, including alleged drug and weapons violations, after he was arrested two more times.
Nima Momeni, the man convicted of murdering CashApp founder Bob Lee in San Francisco in 2023, will be sentenced in May following a court hearing Friday.
Authorities in the South Bay have released the identities of three Santa Clara County jail inmates charged in the murder and torture of another inmate.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot near a grocery store in Redwood City early Thursday morning.
More than four months after $50,000 in jewelry was stolen during a smash-and-grab on the Peninsula, authorities have announced an arrest in the case.
Auctions of franchises in a tournament called The Hundred have attracted investors from India, Silicon Valley and New York over the past few days.
A San Francisco tech startup is developing an artificial intelligence tool to help immigrants around the world, including the estimated 10 to 12 million who are undocumented in the U.S., navigate red tape and bureaucracy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in San Francisco against the PlayerAuctions gaming marketplace may provide the answer to an important question for online gamers.
A Chinese national who has been indicted for allegedly stealing AI secrets from Google is facing additional charges, federal prosecutors said.
Martinez Refining Company filed a required preliminary report with Contra Costa Health on Wednesday afternoon about last weekend's refinery fire, saying air monitoring for contaminants "resulted in no significant levels above background readings."
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Tuesday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining Company after a large explosion and fire at the facility prompted surrounding communities to shelter in place Saturday.
An East Bay community is still feeling the effects from a weekend fire at the Martinez Refining Company that emitted huge plumes of smoke and injured six refinery employees.
There has been "recent intermittent flaring" at Chevron's Richmond refinery, but the flaring does not represent a threat to the community, according to a public safety alert issued Sunday morning.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
The City of San Francisco is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its crackdown on sanctuary cities and states and its threat to cut off federal funding.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.
The wealthiest man in the world is in charge of a powerful new government task force fundamentally changing the government.
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Organizers on Friday announced the acts performing at the fourth annual Mill Valley Music Festival including modern blues guitar phenom Gary Clark Jr., disco legends Nile Rodgers and Chic and more.
The latest line-up of singer Bobby Liebling's veteran doom band Pentagram returns to the Bay Area Friday, headlining the Cornerstone in Berkeley.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Over the last decade, there has been a growing push to reverse the stigma surrounding monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG.
Legendary Bay Area skate-punk band the Boneless Ones take the stage with their brand new line-up when they play shows in Santa Cruz and Albany this weekend.
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.
Kenny Choi reports on larger, louder jets landing at the Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport have raised noise complaints 600%.
Da Lin reports on how one East Bay school district is addressing its budget shortfall with teacher layoffs.
Sooji Nam reports on the closure of the San Francisco Fillmore District Safeway location despite neighborhood outcry.
Kevin Ko reports on the Boy Scouts of America changing its name to Scouting America when it marks the organization's 115th anniversary.
Lauren Toms reports on Danville's "Night to Shine" celebration for teens with special needs.
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.