San Mateo County supervisor calls for task force amid rising retail theft
A supervisor in San Mateo County unveiled a sweeping new plan aimed at stopping a wave of retail theft on the Peninsula. Jose Martinez reports. (8/29/23)
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A supervisor in San Mateo County unveiled a sweeping new plan aimed at stopping a wave of retail theft on the Peninsula. Jose Martinez reports. (8/29/23)
Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested after police said thousands of dollars in fragrances were stolen from a cosmetic store in San Mateo over the weekend.
A police report of a mountain lion seen wandering a San Mateo neighborhood and visiting a home's backyard was amended to say the animal was a bobcat.
The San Mateo Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person who was last seen in July.
A man suspected of attempted burglary and robbing a man of his phone was arrested in San Mateo over the weekend after police said he jumped into a lagoon to avoid being arrested.
San Mateo hosted its annual Aloha Festival on Saturday where supporting Hawaii wildfire victims was topic number one.
San Mateo hosted its annual "Aloha Festival" on Saturday where supporting Hawaii wildfire victims was topic number one. Da Lin reports. (8-12-23)
Remains found in a forested area of Belmont have been confirmed as those of an 84-year-old man who walked away from his home almost four years ago.
Hayward officers arrested five people on Aug. 3 during their investigation into a July 4 shootout on Ranker Place that injured six people, police said.
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
Police in San Mateo have released surveillance photos of three suspects in three burglaries in July.
A horrific video of a stabbing posted to Facebook led to the arrest of a man wanted in a homicide in San Mateo, according to authorities.
Video of a stabbing posted to Facebook led to the arrest of a man wanted in a homicide in San Mateo, according to authorities. Sara Donchey reports. (7-27-23)
A report of a stolen car in San Mateo led to law enforcement arresting two people who were in the process of robbing a beauty and makeup store, police said.
Eastbound lanes of Highway 92 in San Mateo were reopened overnight after a hazardous materials cleanup crew finished clearing around 40 gallons of sodium bisulfate, a corrosive material, from the roadway.
The city council of San Mateo is considering removing a Caltrain crossing and establishing a quiet zone to reduce train horn noise in the neighborhood. Max Darrow reports. (7-7-23)
Noise pollution is a problem in urban areas across the Bay, but in San Mateo, one rail crossing has caused enough headaches that the city is finding a permanent solution.
Alef, a Bay Area aeronautics company, announced it has received Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing it to fly the car in limited locations.
CuriOdyssey, a science museum and zoo in San Mateo, was hit hard by this winter's storms and had to close for extensive repairs but it's back up and open now. Lezla Gooden reports. (6-29-23)
Caltrain has decided to hold off on a fare increase that was supposed to go into effect next month in addition to surveying riders to see if they would like service expanded in the South Bay.
Three suspects are in custody following a burglary Saturday morning at the Lego store in the Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo.
San Mateo police have arrested someone they call a "serial burglar" after a series of burglaries this week.
Authorities are searching for three women suspected of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from retail businesses in San Mateo last week.
It was a draining day for 12 ducklings who fell into a storm sewer in San Mateo but Humane Society and fire department workers rescued them and reunited them with their mother.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority paid out more than half a million dollars to consultants for wasteful expenses such as first-class flights and trips to nightclubs, a state watchdog said.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority paid out more than half a million dollars to consultants for wasteful expenses such as first-class flights and trips to nightclubs, a state watchdog said.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
Musicians and management remain divided over pay, with the orchestra rejecting proposed cuts and the Opera citing a $15 million annual deficit.
Moving forward, there will be free health and wellness events at the Presidio, including outdoor yoga and an outdoor wellness installation in 2027 through Sutter Health's partnership with the San Francisco 49ers.
More than a month after a fire destroyed dozens of units at a Foster City condominium complex, some families are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
A San Francisco judge sentenced a man to multiple life sentences after he was found guilty of violent sexual assaults and kidnappings while posing as a rideshare driver, prosecutors said.
In July, San Francisco recorded 34 fatal overdoses - the lowest monthly total since drug deaths were recorded in 2020. Now, a new street drug could slow down the city's road to recovery.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
Before the sun rose Tuesday morning, a sweep of Berkeley's long-established and embattled Harrison encampment began.
A fire burned at a four-story apartment building in Oakland on Tuesday.
Oakland is implementing a new encampment policy that allows inhabited vehicles to be cited and towed more quickly, drawing the ire of RV dwellers who say the city is reneging on its promises.
A San Jose police officer was fired after using a personal device to access automated license plate reader data while off-duty, the police chief said.
A judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction blocking further construction of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Santa Clara County near Gilroy.
It was a normal field survey along the California coastline in San Mateo County that turned into a fascinating discovery.
The Los Gatos community came together Friday night to remember two residents taken in the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, Nepenthe has been a fixture along Big Sur's Highway 1 for more than seven decades.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A growing number of residents in two Northern California counties have been allowed to return home as firefighters increased containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
Firefighters in Northern California continued to increase containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest, as evacuations remained in effect Sunday.
Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres ran their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
A former East Bay financial advisor was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years in federal prison for running a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $10 million, authorities said.
Four people were arrested days after an assault in downtown Sonoma that left a man dead, authorities said.
A masseuse in the North Bay was arrested following the alleged sexual assaults of two customers at a massage parlor over the weekend, authorities said.
A shooting in San Rafael injured the alleged gunman who was later tracked down with a police drone, authorities said.
A San Francisco judge sentenced a man to multiple life sentences after he was found guilty of violent sexual assaults and kidnappings while posing as a rideshare driver, prosecutors said.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Some San Francisco officials are looking to pause the construction of any new data centers that support the exploding AI industry.
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Season-opening performances of the San Francisco Opera have been canceled, as orchestra musicians announced a strike.
Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the cooldown continues on Wednesday and will hold throughout the end of the week.
Kevin Ko reports.
Max Darrow reports.
Kenny Choi reports.
The conference is focusing on AI, how it is going to be used by companies, how much autonomy should AI developers have, and what safeguards need to be in place. Katie Nielsen 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.