Historic Santa Cruz Harbor marker will remain in place
A buoy that has signaled safe water offshore of Santa Cruz Harbor since 1906 will stay put after the U.S. Coast Guard reversed plans to replace it.
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A buoy that has signaled safe water offshore of Santa Cruz Harbor since 1906 will stay put after the U.S. Coast Guard reversed plans to replace it.
A landslide in the Santa Cruz Mountains left some residents struggling to get to and from their homes.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an updated ordinance restricting electronic bikes and scooters from most sidewalks and parks.
A big-rig that overturned and went off the road on CA-152 in Santa Cruz County Wednesday morning has shut down the highway, according to CHP in Santa Cruz County.
A man from Santa Cruz was found guilty in federal court after he sent threatening messages to FBI agents, officials said Thursday.
A former fugitive was sentenced to 235 months in prison on Monday for trafficking drugs in Santa Cruz County, prosecutors said.
An outbreak of infectious bacteria is being monitored by the Santa Cruz County Public Health Division, county officials said Thursday.
Authorities arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of killing his girlfriend at a Santa Cruz beach last week.
Santa Cruz County has activated emergency warming shelters ahead of the flood watch and high wind advisory for Sunday through Tuesday.
Residents in Santa Cruz and surrounding mountains are in the bullseye of the next storm barreling in and they're getting ready.
Residents in Santa Cruz and surrounding mountains are in the bullseye of the next storm barreling in and they know it. Len Ramirez reports. (2-2-24)
The most potent storm to pass through the greater Bay Area during a wet weekend dumped rain across the region overnight, with flooding reported in Guerneville and Santa Cruz.
Team coverage of the heavy rain from Sunday night's storm causing flooding in the North Bay and Santa Cruz.
Mary Lee reports on how streets and an apartment complex in a Santa Cruz neighborhood were flooded by an overflowing creek.
Team coverage of the storm impacts in the North Bay and Santa Cruz.
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.
A suspect who fled the country after a fatal hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco in 2017 was arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing an elderly woman inside a mall, in what police described as a random act of violence.
A person died after a stabbing in a Fairfield business parking lot Tuesday morning, police said.
A man was arrested for murder after a woman was found dead inside her San Jose home last week, police said Tuesday.
A man was arrested on Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into a Palo Alto home and locked himself in a bathroom, police said Tuesday.
A suspect who fled the country after a fatal hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco in 2017 was arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing an elderly woman inside a mall, in what police described as a random act of violence.
A person died after a stabbing in a Fairfield business parking lot Tuesday morning, police said.
A man was arrested for murder after a woman was found dead inside her San Jose home last week, police said Tuesday.
A man was arrested on Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into a Palo Alto home and locked himself in a bathroom, police said Tuesday.
A suspect who fled the country after a fatal hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco in 2017 was arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak.
A man wanted in a San Jose felony case was arrested on Saturday in San Bruno after a short police chase on foot, authorities said.
A San Mateo County man was arrested on a felony assault charge after he allegedly strangled his brother before an hours-long standoff with officers over the weekend.
Nine people were injured, including two who were critically hurt, after a vehicle being pursued by police crashed into another vehicle Sunday night in San Francisco, officials said.
A data center project in Pittsburg is causing a revolt at city council meetings, with residents again packing the city council chambers on Monday to voice their opposition.
Officers in Antioch arrested four people and seized drugs and weapons after finding a vehicle with multiple bullet holes over the weekend.
A vegetation fire was burning in Alameda County between Castro Valley and San Ramon on Monday afternoon, prompting water drops from the air before forward progress was halted, authorities said.
The University of California Regents won't decide whether to bring back standardized tests for admissions until at least next year.
A youth volleyball coach who worked with middle school-aged players across the East Bay was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, officials said on Friday.
A man was arrested for murder after a woman was found dead inside her San Jose home last week, police said Tuesday.
A man was arrested on Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into a Palo Alto home and locked himself in a bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Six people, including four juveniles as young as 15-years-old, have been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the city of San Jose in May, police said.
Pre-World Cup estimates by organizers indicated about 350,000 visits to San Pedro Square and downtown San Jose. By July 15, data showed more than 900,000 recorded visits to the area.
Spain is the newest World Cup champion, but San Jose can claim success as well, as the excitement of its San Pedro Square watch parties created a whole new legion of soccer fans in the Bay Area.
A man suspected in a carjacking died following a shootout with officers in Vallejo Monday afternoon, police said.
A shooting was reported in Vallejo on Monday afternoon, and police activity was concentrated in a portion of the city's north side.
The Sausalito City Council had recently approved a leave of absence for its city manager during a closed session on Thursday, the city said.
A proposed housing development at the former Windsor Creek Elementary site is sparking debate among residents, with supporters pointing to the need for more affordable housing and some raising concerns about traffic, infrastructure and wildfire evacuation.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run count after authorities allege he struck a parked car and drove away from the scene.
Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Shakira Austin finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied past Golden State for a 90-82 victory Monday night to snap the Valkyries' nine-game winning streak.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Logan Gilbert had 10 strikeouts across six strong innings, Luke Raley and Cole Young homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3.
Spain is the newest World Cup champion, but San Jose can claim success as well, as the excitement of its San Pedro Square watch parties created a whole new legion of soccer fans in the Bay Area.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
A suspect who fled the country after a fatal hit-and-run collision in South San Francisco in 2017 was arrested in Israel and extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing an elderly woman inside a mall, in what police described as a random act of violence.
A man was arrested for murder after a woman was found dead inside her San Jose home last week, police said Tuesday.
A man was arrested on Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into a Palo Alto home and locked himself in a bathroom, police said Tuesday.
Six people, including four juveniles as young as 15-years-old, have been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the city of San Jose in May, police said.
A data center project in Pittsburg is causing a revolt at city council meetings, with residents again packing the city council chambers on Monday to voice their opposition.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robotaxis operate during major emergencies and large public events.
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Privacy advocates warn of a "dragnet" while some customers say retail theft has gone too far.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
While there are a few Californians sick with cyclosporiasis, there aren't any known local outbreaks right now, and none linked to the national outbreak, state health officials say.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The Sausalito City Council had recently approved a leave of absence for its city manager during a closed session on Thursday, the city said.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would allow for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés serving food and drinks, along with offering live entertainment.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on Battery Street in the Financial District.
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.
Expect hot and muggy conditions throughout the Bay Area Tuesday, with coastal highs in the 70s and inland highs into the upper 90s. Cooler temperatures are expected to return on Wednesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
A 44-year-old carjacking suspect has died following a shootout with officers in Vallejo Monday afternoon, police said. Drew Andre reports.
Kevin Ko reports on the economic impact of the World Cup.
The Sonoma County Fire District has requested a 16% rate hike for ambulance services after the district said it has taken over a much larger service are, and that the rate hike is long overdue. Brad Hamilton looks at the numbers.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down Monday's forecast and explains why California has been experiencing such unusually muggy weather this July.
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.