San Jose Fire units respond to brush fire near Coyote Creek
Fire crews are at the scene of a brush fire that broke out near Coyote Creek early Friday evening, according to authorities.
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San Jose firefighters battle blaze at History Park
Firefighters in San Jose responded to a fire at History Park on Sunday morning.
7 displaced in early morning fire at mobile home park in San Jose
A fire at a mobile home park in San Jose early Tuesday morning left seven residents displaced, according to the city's Fire Department.
Car plows into San Jose apartment building, igniting 2-alarm fire
One San Jose firefighter was injured Friday afternoon as crews responded to a two-alarm apartment building fire ignited by a car crashing into the building's gas meter.
Beloved San Jose eatery rises from the ashes
San Jose staple Holder's Country Inn was recently destroyed in a major fire, but that hasn't deterred the staff and management from dusting themselves off and getting back to work.
San Jose firefighters knock down fire at unoccupied home
Firefighters in the South Bay were able to contain a fire early Thursday evening that severely damaged an unoccupied home in San Jose.
San Jose crews contain fire at vacant commercial building
South Bay crews on Wednesday afternoon knocked down a two-alarm fire at a commercial building in San Jose, according to the city's Fire Department.
2-alarm fire burns home in North San Jose
Fire crews took on a two-alarm house fire in San Jose on Thursday afternoon, according to fire department officials.
2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
San Jose set to crack down on illegal fireworks amid extremely dry conditions
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city. Devin Fehely reports. (7/4/22)
South Bay brush fire burning near North San Jose-Milpitas border
Fire crews in the South Bay are at the scene of a three-alarm brush fire burning in the area of McCarthy Boulevard and Tasman Drive near I-880 Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Arson suspect arrested after 2-alarm fire burns church near San Jose State
San Jose police have arrested an arson suspect in connection with a two-alarm fire that burned a church near San Jose State University Wednesday afternoon.
San Jose crews extinguish brush fire at Overfelt Gardens
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to have put out a brush fire that broke out in Overfelt Gardens on McKee Road in San Jose Thursday afternoon.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
Brush fire burning near San Jose's Grant Ranch Park contained
Fire crews in the South Bay were able to contain a vegetation fire burning near Grant Ranch Park to one acre.
3-alarm house fire cuts power to hundreds in San Jose
A house fire caused hundreds to lose power in San Jose Sunday evening.
Fire Burns Abandoned Home In San Jose Near I-280 / Highway 87 Interchange
Crews responded to a fire reported Thursday morning at an abandoned home in San Jose, fire officials said.
Nine People Displaced By Residential Fire in San Jose
A residential fire on Percivale Drive in San Jose Friday afternoon has left 9 people without a place to stay, according to posts by the San Jose Fire Department on Twitter.
San Jose Firefighters Knock Down Fire in Santana Row Residential Building, Rescue 1
Firefighters in San Jose on Friday afternoon were able to knock down a fire in a five-story residential building on Santana Row that required one person to be rescued from a second-story balcony.
3 Injured in 2-Alarm House Fire In North San Jose
Three people were injured, including one seriously hurt, in a 2-alarm fire at a home in North San Jose Thursday afternoon.
Fire Burns 2-Story Home In South San Jose
Fire burned a two-story home in South San Jose early Friday morning.
San Jose Fire Crews Contain Fire at Vacant Home; 1 Injured
Fire crews in the South Bay have contained a two-alarm fire that burned a boarded-up, vacant home in the Luna Park neighborhood Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
1 Injured, 4 Displaced in San Jose Duplex Fire
One person was injured and four adults displaced in a two-alarm fire Monday afternoon in San Jose, fire officials said.
Fire Damages Strip Mall In East San Jose
A fire that broke out at an East San Jose strip mall early Monday morning was contained within 40 minutes.
San Jose Apartment Building Fire Near SJ State Displaces 7
Seven people were displaced by a fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex near San Jose State University, fire officials said.
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Update: San Jose police investigate shooting that left man dead
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
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Update: San Jose police investigate shooting that left man dead
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for parents killed in street race crash
A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
Major gas leak, water main break in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle prompts evacuations
A gas leak and water main break in San Francisco has led to some evacuations and rerouted Muni service Wednesday morning in the city's Duboce Triangle neighborhood.
SFJAZZ celebrates 40th edition of venerable festival
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
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7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
2 suspects in fatal shooting of Jasper Wu face murder charges with gang enhancements
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
Case dismissed against men accused of burning Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
Update: Person on tracks killed by BART train at Bayfair Station
A person on the trackway at the BART Bay Fair Station in San Leandro was killed Wednesday afternoon after getting hit by a train.
Family of Erik Salgado demand charges against officers who killed him
A young man's family on Tuesday demanded that Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price file murder charges against three California Highway Patrol officers for shooting and killing him in Oakland three years ago.
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Update: San Jose police investigate shooting that left man dead
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
Update: Teen killed in San Jose crash identified as Willow Glen High student
A Willow Glen High School student died early Wednesday in San Jose after being struck by a vehicle on Rinconada Drive, according to the San Jose Police Department.
San Jose approves RV safe parking program in Berryessa
The San Jose City Council voted to move forward with plans to open a safe parking program in the city's Berryessa neighborhood for homeless men and women living in their cars and RVs.
South Bay deadly rampage suspect Kevin Parkourana charged with murder, special circumstances
Kevin Parkourana, accused in the violent rampage in San Jose and Milpitas that left three people dead and several others with major injuries, was charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder Tuesday.
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Racist messages at Santa Rosa middle school traced to student
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
Murder charges filed against 2 men accused of supplying Napa teen who overdosed with fentanyl
Murder charges have been filed in Napa County for two men accused of selling fentanyl to a teenager who overdosed and died, the District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Wet winter remnants create ideal mosquito breeding conditions
Another impact of California's wet winter: Mosquitoes are finding perfect breeding grounds where there's standing water.
Marin County man arrested in probe of threats to SoCal high school, football players
A California man was arrested for allegedly threatening staff and students after a high school football championship game.
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Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
McCutchen's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4, extends Athletics' road losing streak to 15
Andrew McCutchen's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning lifted Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over Oakland on Monday night, extending the Pirates' win streak to six games and sending the Athletics to their record-tying 15th consecutive road loss.
Former Stanford star Rose Zhang stuns LPGA winning pro debut
Rose Zhang lived up to all the pre-tournament hype as the next great women's golfer — at least in her first week as a pro.
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Update: San Jose police investigate shooting that left man dead
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
2 suspects in fatal shooting of Jasper Wu face murder charges with gang enhancements
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for parents killed in street race crash
A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing.
Case dismissed against men accused of burning Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
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Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
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Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
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"Bob's Burgers" actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Pence formally tosses hat into 2024 GOP presidential ring
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
Family of Erik Salgado demand charges against officers who killed him
A young man's family on Tuesday demanded that Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price file murder charges against three California Highway Patrol officers for shooting and killing him in Oakland three years ago.
San Jose approves RV safe parking program in Berryessa
The San Jose City Council voted to move forward with plans to open a safe parking program in the city's Berryessa neighborhood for homeless men and women living in their cars and RVs.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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SFJAZZ celebrates 40th edition of venerable festival
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dead at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on "The Girl from Ipanema" made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Mobile bookstore brings LGBT visibility to Oakland kids
Lezla Gooden reports on Oakland's Out and About mobile bookstore. (6/7/2023)
Venus climbs to highest point in the sky as NASA prepares new mission
Bryan Hackney reports on Venus's position in the sky tonight, and the plans for new missions to the planet that are already underway. (6/7/2023)
Crews make major progress clearing abandoned cars from East Oakland neighborhood
Juliette Goodrich reports on the quick progress being made by Union Pacific crews clearing abandon cars from a troubled area of East Oakland (6-7-2023)
7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
Juliette Goodrich reports on a young boy being airlifted to John Muir after a possible bite from a rattlesnake (6-7-2023)
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.