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Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese has a slight advantage over Councilman Sam Liccardo in San Jose's mayoral race, according to SurveyUSA research conducted for KPIX.
A San Jose State University senior died Monday afternoon after being struck by a car while he crossed a street early Sunday morning. Another SJSU student is facing drunk driving and hit-and-run charges in connection with the collision.
About 70 vehicles were destroyed in a two-alarm fire at a powersports dealership in San Jose Sunday evening, fire officials said.
San Jose residents who are dealing with a water contamination problem in their neighborhood still have no end in sight and were still boiling water Friday.
Even though they're illegal in prison, dozens of cell phones confiscated from California inmates are now going to help victims of domestic violence in San Jose.
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed has asked that the city council appoint a special investigator as well as a U.S. attorney to look into the alleged comments made by the head of the police officers' union to a police academy class during their orientation.
Crews are working around the clock to try to isolate and eliminate a source of E.coli contamination impacting the water supply in a San Jose neighborhood. Hundreds of homes and a school have been affected, and officials said it's been that way for days.
The National Park Service says a 47-year-old San Jose man rock-climbing in Utah's Zion National Park died over the weekend after falling in a canyon.
Members of a sophisticated crew dubbed "Point Break," suspected in bank robberies in San Jose and Campbell, were arrested Tuesday in a joint operation by law enforcement agencies in four counties, a San Jose police spokeswoman said.
There was a filing frenzy by owners of medical marijuana dispensaries in San Jose seeking as they sought to beat a registration deadline on Friday but strict new requirements force most of them close.
Officers are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Friday night in San Jose in the area of Blossom Hill Road and Waltrip Lane.
A six-vehicle crash and sewage-tanker spill closed all lanes on southbound Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday morning and caused minor injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The family of a woman rescued 19 hours after she drove into a ravine in the East San Jose foothills afternoon thanked rescuers for finding her. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about the OnStar system in the woman's car after it led crews to the wrong locations.
A rescue is underway Tuesday morning along Mount Hamliton Road in San Jose for a woman who became trapped inside a car that drove over an embankment and into a ravine Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Harley Davidson is touring the country with a stop in San Jose this week to gauge interest in a prototype electric bike called LiveWire, which is designed to look like a tank and sound like a jet.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision with a car in east San Jose Monday night, a police spokesman said.
A new program called "Good to Go" in San Jose is designed to tie together farmers markets, stores and food carts in an effort to make fresh produce more affordable and accessible.
The San Jose police officer who was moonlighting for the San Francisco 49ers was on duty and in uniform when he responded to a domestic violence call at Ray McDonald's home back in August.
A story KPIX 5 broke last week has people in San Jose talking about next month's mayoral election.
A lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County accuses a San Jose city councilman of sexual harassment. His former chief of staff claims he caused her emotional distress.
Homeowners in the South Bay say a set of stairs attracting fitness groups, drugs, teenage sex, and loud music are changing their neighborhood for the worse.
Three suspects have been arrested following the killing of a man last month by a stray bullet outside of his San Jose home, police said Thursday.
Surveillance footage captured a mountain lion lounging on top of a car in a South Bay home's driveway.
Prosecutors say two 49er fans accused in a brutal attack in a Levi's Stadium bathroom last Sunday were provoked by a simple tap on the shoulder. Meanwhile, the injuries to one of the two victims is a lot more serious than previously believed.
The Money website published the "Most Innovative Cities In America" list Tuesday, and somehow managed to leave Silicon Valley completely off the list.
Super Bowl festivities continued Thursday as athletes and celebrities attended the Benson Boone concert in San Francisco.
One East Bay school district is putting a limit on the number of AP and honors classes high school students can take, saying they're trying to protect kids' mental health.
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, a record-setting dual-threat player as a runner and receiver, was elected as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was awarded the league's Comeback Player of the Year at the NFL Honors event on Thursday evening.
Jaden Yo-Eco has come a long way since selling T-shirts out of the trunk of his car in 2017.
Super Bowl festivities continued Thursday as athletes and celebrities attended the Benson Boone concert in San Francisco.
One East Bay school district is putting a limit on the number of AP and honors classes high school students can take, saying they're trying to protect kids' mental health.
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, a record-setting dual-threat player as a runner and receiver, was elected as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was awarded the league's Comeback Player of the Year at the NFL Honors event on Thursday evening.
Jaden Yo-Eco has come a long way since selling T-shirts out of the trunk of his car in 2017.
Super Bowl festivities continued Thursday as athletes and celebrities attended the Benson Boone concert in San Francisco.
The union representing San Francisco Unified School District teachers announced Thursday that a strike would take place early next week if an agreement with the district is not reached.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
The Golden State Warriors have found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and have granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded.
One East Bay school district is putting a limit on the number of AP and honors classes high school students can take, saying they're trying to protect kids' mental health.
A 90-year-old man has been charged in connection with a vehicle collision with a pedestrian in November that resulted in her death in December, authorities said.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
In addition to the market, there's also a restaurant inside. The "Hand Roll Factory" specializes in sushi rolls, rice and sashimi. It's only the second Tokyo Central in Northern California.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian last week.
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
Authorities in Monterey County are investigating after a body was found in an agricultural field near Salinas on Wednesday morning.
One city in the Bay Area has been declared the world's absolute worst in the world when it comes to housing affordability for new homebuyers, a new analysis finds.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Four suspects remain at large and two were arrested after an armed robbery at a Petaluma jewelry store on Saturday, police said.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
The federal government said that unless homeowners downstream consent to it, the removal of the bridge cannot go forward. Meanwhile, residents opposed to the demolition say it's time to stop trying to fight Mother Nature.
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, a record-setting dual-threat player as a runner and receiver, was elected as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was awarded the league's Comeback Player of the Year at the NFL Honors event on Thursday evening.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
An electronic billboard at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a football theme for Super Bowl week was removed following criticism from residents and local lawmakers.
Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.
A 90-year-old man has been charged in connection with a vehicle collision with a pedestrian in November that resulted in her death in December, authorities said.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Police in San Jose are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian last week.
A total of 19 people were arrested in separate anti-human trafficking operations conducted by the Oakland Police Department and the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
The Northern California Regional Intelligence Center said suspicious conduct or criminal activity flagged by law enforcement will be entered into its database, where it "can link the locations to the information and really tie it all together in near-real time."
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Voters in San Francisco are set to decide on a proposed charter amendment that would restrict lawmakers to serving two terms for life, following a decision by the Board of Supervisors.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
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.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
People enjoyed the food with numerous vendors lining Grant Avenue. The main attraction, though, was on the stage as legends from the sports world talked about why representation matters to them.
While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
NPU Live, the company behind The Midway and Portola Festival, is hosting several concerts and parties in one of the city's unique spaces, Pier 80.
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.
Super Bowl festivities continued Thursday as athletes and celebrities attended the Benson Boone concert in San Francisco.
The NFL says it is committed to growing the sport of flag football. Team USA takes center stage when they play Mexico as part of this week’s Super Bowl festivities in San Francisco. Kenny Choi has the story of one member of the team and why this week’s game is more than just a contest.
Watsonville Municipal Airport hopes people will land at the airport and spend money, before taking off for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara.
Dublin Unified School District is limiting the number of AP and honors classes students can take to four per year.
As Len Ramirez reports, dozens of employees are out of the office and onto the platforms serving as ambassadors to help visitors navigate the system on one of the busiest days ever.
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.