Beach hazard advisory for large waves, treacherous conditions in effect Friday
A beach hazards advisory will be in effect Friday into early Saturday in the Pacific coastal areas due to beach and marine conditions, the National Weather Service said.
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A beach hazards advisory will be in effect Friday into early Saturday in the Pacific coastal areas due to beach and marine conditions, the National Weather Service said.
In Santa Cruz County, the bomb squad had to be called in after an inactive bomb washed ashore at a Pajaro Dunes beach this past weekend.
The remnants of the drenching storm that soaked the greater Bay Area Friday night continued to bring scattered showers to the region Saturday morning, while high surf in Santa Cruz County triggered some evacuation warnings.
Santa Cruz County officials lifted evacuation warnings for several communities Thursday afternoon after costal areas were pounded by high surf and flooding earlier in the day.
Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the coast, as the latest storm to strike the Bay Area brings dangerous waves and flooding. Ryan Yamamoto and Jessica Burch report. (12/28/23)
Officials at UC Santa Cruz confirmed Wednesday morning that a bus crash Tuesday evening injured five students and a university worker, leaving two in critical condition.
A man in his 30s died Friday after a physical altercation turned fatal, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday finalized an updated housing element, a component of the county's general plan that quantifies and strategizes how to provide adequate housing for all residents in unincorporated areas of the county.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced that a 5-year-old had died after deputies said he was stabbed by his twin brother during a dispute on Wednesday.
Multiple natural disasters in recent years have caused widespread damage to Santa Cruz County roads, but the biggest threat could be deferred maintenance that is projected to escalate in coming years.
Santa Cruz County employees will have ongoing guidance for the use of artificial intelligence on the job thanks to a new policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
A tiny number of the fish that used to fill West Coast rivers are still running in the creeks. In Santa Cruz County, an effort to turn the tide of declining salmon populations appears to be paying off.
Los Angeles-based heavy rock outfit All Souls returns to the Bay Area to play shows in Petaluma, Albany and San Francisco this weekend.
A car went off state Highway 1 near Scott Creek Bridge and plunged over a 300-foot cliff Friday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
State and federal wildlife officials are trying to capture a brazen young sea otter that has been harassing surfers and kayakers around Santa Cruz for more than two weeks.
Wildlife officials were trying to capture a wayward sea otter Thursday that has been wrestling surfboards away from surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz.
A 35-year-old woman who died in early June has been confirmed as Santa Cruz County's first death related to xylazine use, according to county health officials.
The annual study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition -- which compares an area's minimum wage to the average cost of renting an apartment -- found that Santa Cruz County was one of the least affordable places in the state and country.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors at a meeting Tuesday unanimously approved plans for funding more robust mental health services in the county.
Kelsi Thorud reports on partnership between two Santa Cruz companies hoping to lighten their ecological impact (6-27-2023)
A San Jose resident suspected of driving under the influence suffered major injuries after driving a truck off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean early Sunday, authorities said.
A new Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report highlights the need for additional staffing in the county's Behavioral Health Division (BHD).
After being inundated by rain and wind over the winter, crews in Santa Cruz County will be working virtually nonstop this summer to repair damage left behind by those storms.
As the Earth's ice melts and sea levels rise, cities along the coast are considering ways to hold back the rising waters. But a new government study predicts that many of California's most iconic beaches are in danger of disappearing.
As the Earth's ice melts, and sea levels rise, cities along the coast are considering ways to hold back the rising waters. A new government study predicts that many of California's most iconic beaches are in danger of disappearing. John Ramos explains how some of the spots most at risk are already seeing the effects.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
Some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.
An armed assailant sexually assaulted a female jogger near the Stanford University campus on Sunday evening, the university police said.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence as she is dealing with what was described as a "mental health condition", her office said.
It's baby squirrel season, one of two times a year when new litters are born, and wildlife rehabilitation centers suddenly fill up.
The fire department said the driver got lost in Crockett and ended up in a narrow residential street. When the driver tried to turn a corner, they struck a hydrant, careened into two parked cars, crashed into a fence, and then went down an embankment.
A Bay Area man charged last year with murdering his wife and mother-in-law is now being charged in a 2024 Los Angeles County murder, with his mistress connected to all three killings.
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
A five-year-old boy was shot in the chest inside his Oakley home on Sunday after his father accidentally fired an AR-15 rifle he was in the process of cleaning, police said.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
The housing voucher program is called LIVE San Jose, standing for Lower Income Voucher and Equity program. The city is collaborating with The Fay Apartments in downtown, where there will be a preference for applications submitted by city workers.
More than three decades after a man was found fatally stabbed near a San Diego beach, police said a suspect has been arrested on California's Central Coast.
Authorities on California's Central Coast are investigating after an inmate at the Monterey County Jail died following an assault over the weekend.
A fugitive from California's Central Coast wanted on child sex abuse charges has been arrested in a Chicago suburb after he was found working in a restaurant, authorities said.
Recently, a judge ruled against the winery, ordering it to end all on-site tastings and public events or sales. They also face nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in the lawsuit.
An apartment complex for seniors in Vallejo was damaged in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained after burning a dozen acres, firefighters said.
Three people were killed and a driver is suspected of driving under the influence after a crash shut down Napa County's Silverado Trail for hours on Saturday, authorities said.
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.
Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.
Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93.
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
A Bay Area man charged last year with murdering his wife and mother-in-law is now being charged in a 2024 Los Angeles County murder, with his mistress connected to all three killings.
An armed assailant sexually assaulted a female jogger near the Stanford University campus on Sunday evening, the university police said.
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The summit's themes include AI and the future of learning, as well as the impact of tech on youth mental health.
One attendee said she is almost done with her fellowship and is deciding whether to remain on the East Coast or begin a new chapter in the Bay Area.
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.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
The housing voucher program is called LIVE San Jose, standing for Lower Income Voucher and Equity program. The city is collaborating with The Fay Apartments in downtown, where there will be a preference for applications submitted by city workers.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
For the last day of March, expect showers and cooler conditions. Wet weather is expected to continue Wednesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on the search for Oakland's next police chief.
Brad Hamilton reports on how the city is trying to make it easier to get permits.
Itay Hod reports on baby squirrel season and the volunteers who help take care of them.
John Ramos reports on a winery that is facing possible closure due to what it says is an excessive penalty after losing a legal battle.
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.