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A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 32 years in prison for his role in the death of his girlfriend's 18-month-old son in 2014, San Mateo County prosecutors said Wednesday.
A husband and wife have pleaded not guilty to human trafficking charges for allegedly arranging for a woman to come to the U.S. to work for them as a nanny and then forcing her to also work in their dental practice, San Mateo County prosecutors said Thursday.
Police in San Mateo arrested a suspect on Sunday who allegedly brandished a replica firearm while impersonating an officer at two separate shopping centers, according to authorities.
A San Mateo attorney pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges of boating under the influence of alcohol for a collision last October in Marina Lagoon that seriously injured a teenage boy in a kayak, prosecutors said.
A San Mateo attorney is facing a lawsuit that accuses him of running over a teenage kayaker with a ski boat while intoxicated last fall, leaving the teen with catastrophic injuries.
Full-time students facing steep housing costs in the Bay Area should not have to pay to attend classes at San Mateo County Community College, according to a county supervisor.
San Mateo County has launched a drone detection system to protect critical facilities like jails and courts after a successful test earlier at this year at the county's Youth Services Center.
An Uber driver has been arrested for burglarizing a home in San Mateo and attempting to burglarize another home after dropping off the home's residents at the airport, according to authorities.
Police are searching for a man suspected of stealing expensive bras from a San Mateo home during a realtor-hosted open house on Sunday.
Three people were arrested following a high-speed pursuit across the San Mateo Hayward Bridge on suspicion of auto burglary in San Mateo, according to police.
Two Powerball lottery tickets sold at separate Bay Area locations each matched five of six winning numbers in the $750 million drawing Wednesday night.
Two San Mateo men have been arrested in connection with suspicious garbage bin fires set early Thursday in downtown San Mateo, authorities said Friday.
Police in San Mateo are asking for help identifying two people seen in an alley where burning garbage cans threatened a building early Thursday morning.
Hundreds of workers were on strike in San Mateo County with signs and umbrellas in hand Tuesday morning as more than 800 employees of the county's human services agency walked the picket line.
A 26-year-old alleged gang member made his initial court appearance Tuesday to face murder and arson charges for setting a fire last week at a San Mateo home that targeted gang rivals but ended up killing an 85-year-old woman, prosecutors said Wednesday.
A suspect has been arrested in East Palo Alto in connection with an early morning gang-related arson attack that left an 85-year-old grandmother dead, authorities said.
An elderly woman was killed in a house fire in San Mateo Tuesday morning after she was unable to escape the burning home along while seven other residents made it out safely.
A San Mateo restaurant owner has apologized after saying he would ban patrons who wear "Make America Great Again" hats to his establishment.
A well-known San Mateo restaurant owner has waded into the rough waters of national politics after posting on social media that customers wearing MAGA hats were banned from his establishment.
A suspect has been arrested in a brazen strong-armed robbery of a woman shopping at a San Mateo market that was recorded by a store security camera.
The mayors of San Mateo and Novato are betting on which of their hometown QB's will be victorious in Super Bowl LIII.
San Mateo police are investigating a rash of auto burglaries that occurred early Saturday morning on the west side of the city.
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) invited furloughed government workers to share their stories and called on the president to end the shutdown.
Two suspects have been arrested for setting a car on fire following a family dispute in late December.
A half-dozen state legislators led by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), announced Thursday a proposal to ban store and vending machine sales of flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.
San Francisco is modernizing its communications systems to ensure that nothing hinders first responders in the event of a disaster.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
Police in Berkeley are seeking help from the public as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three San Jose residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the city over its network of ALPR cameras, alleging that the program violates their constitutional rights.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Berkeley earlier this month was arrested this week with the help of automated license plate readers, police said on Friday.
A man who carjacked a vehicle in San Jose on Thursday crashed into the front of a dental office building and was arrested, police said.
Three LA County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
Prosecutors in San Francisco charged a man with murder, alleging he struck and ran over an elderly pedestrian in a fit of road rage.
A San Francisco toddler's fatal overdose due to fentanyl poisoning earlier this year has resulted in murder charges against the child's parents, the district attorney announced on Wednesday.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash in San Jose has left one person dead and closed roadways in the city's Little Saigon area, police said.
A man who police say carjacked a vehicle in San Jose and drove into a dental office building on Thursday evening was arrested following the crash.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says after a mostly pleasant weekend, a new storm system will likely bring rain into the Bay Area as soon as Monday.
A sea lion turned heads in San Francisco's Outer Sunset after wandering out of the ocean and onto a neighborhood street.
The Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Fur Seal now face an ominous uphill climb.
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.