Santa Cruz County officials confirm first 'tranq'-related overdose death
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.
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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.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
Authorities said a body was recovered from the water off the coast at Scott's Creek Beach Friday afternoon after a vehicle went off Highway 1 and drove off a cliff.
A man was arrested Saturday for allegedly robbing two banks in Santa Cruz and Capitola, a carjacking and initiating a car chase with police, according to authorities.
Two Santa Cruz County beach areas that suffered heavy winter storm damage have undergone initial repairs and are almost ready for summer visitors.
In Santa Cruz, a company called Cruz Foam is looking to revolutionize the packaging industry. Kelsi Thorud reports. (5-4-23)
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office along with the California Department of Justice have entered into a stipulated judgment with a skilled nursing facility in Santa Cruz after ongoing litigation concerning the facility's protection of patient safety, both offices said.
A driver recently found a severely injured puppy abandoned inside a garbage bag on the side of a road in Santa Cruz, authorities said Monday.
President Joe Biden on Monday issued a major disaster declaration in multiple California counties impacted by this winter's storms, his office announced.
Officials in Santa Cruz County estimate the damage from this winter's storms will cost at minimum $90 million to repair and likely stretch over months and years.
Disaster recovery centers in Santa Cruz County that were opened in the wake of storms that began to hit the county in late December will shut down operations after Thursday, but help with appeals will still be available online.
Following a winter that included multiple strong storms and the most snowfall in years, residents in Santa Cruz County are preparing for what is expected to be another strong atmospheric river storm. Brisa Colon reports. (3/8/23)
The city of Santa Cruz is counting on the nearly quarter of a million tons of boulder and rock they dumped along the coast to protect West Cliff Drive from an further erosion during this week's storms. Meanwhile, the city is considering a long-term plan. Devin Fehely reports. (2/28/23)
The city of Santa Cruz is counting on the nearly quarter of a million tons of boulder and rock they dumped along the coast to protect West Cliff Drive from an further erosion during this week's storms.
Santa Cruz County is looking at years of projected budget deficits despite rising property tax revenue, the county Board of Supervisors was told by staff during the board's regular meeting Tuesday.
Highway 17 in was closed in both directions for about 8 hours on Friday due to snow, fallen trees and downed lines. Len Ramirez reports. (2-24-22)
A man was arrested in San Jose for multiple sexual batteries of women, and investigators believe there may be more victims, police said.
Perhaps the only person around the San Francisco 49ers not worried about the heavy workload All-Pro Christian McCaffrey handled last season is McCaffrey himself.
Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in East San Jose Tuesday morning.
Demolition of a beloved café at the closed Pacifica Municipal Pier began on Tuesday after being red-tagged last week.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
A man was arrested in San Jose for multiple sexual batteries of women, and investigators believe there may be more victims, police said.
Perhaps the only person around the San Francisco 49ers not worried about the heavy workload All-Pro Christian McCaffrey handled last season is McCaffrey himself.
Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in East San Jose Tuesday morning.
Demolition of a beloved café at the closed Pacifica Municipal Pier began on Tuesday after being red-tagged last week.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Demolition of a beloved café at the closed Pacifica Municipal Pier began on Tuesday after being red-tagged last week.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
Each of the county's 400,000+ ballot signatures is evaluated visually by an election worker. From there, the qualifying ballots are rerun through the machine for a second tally. And those that have some flaw or irregularity are reviewed by a pair of workers in the "adjudication area."
Authorities in Alameda County said a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of multiple county vehicles from an Oakland garage, including vehicles belonging to the sheriff's office.
FBI agents raided the home and offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
State lawmakers are advancing a bill, Senate Bill 948, that would require firearm buyers to complete a four-hour safety training course, including live-fire exercises at a shooting range.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson was elected to finish out the term of her predecessor, Pamela Price, avoiding a November general election vote, county results indicated.
A man was arrested in San Jose for multiple sexual batteries of women, and investigators believe there may be more victims, police said.
Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in East San Jose Tuesday morning.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
As the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple road closures and detours will be in place near the stadium site in Santa Clara.
A San Jose mother and daughter who were convicted in the drowning deaths of two toddlers in their care were sentenced to prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
On Sunday, marchers began the second part of a three-day journey protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's presence in the Bay Area.
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
Authorities in Sonoma County have issued a warning to the immigrant community about a growing trend of scammers posing as Catholic Charities employees claiming to offer legal services.
More than a dozen Santa Rosa police officers and volunteers helped transform a family's apartment as part of an effort to give children a safer, more stable place to sleep, study and grow.
Authorities in Sonoma County say a man recently arrested in connection with a financial scam that cost an elderly couple over $25,000 is part of a larger scheme targeting older adults.
Perhaps the only person around the San Francisco 49ers not worried about the heavy workload All-Pro Christian McCaffrey handled last season is McCaffrey himself.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
As the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple road closures and detours will be in place near the stadium site in Santa Clara.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
A man was arrested in San Jose for multiple sexual batteries of women, and investigators believe there may be more victims, police said.
Authorities in Alameda County said a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of multiple county vehicles from an Oakland garage, including vehicles belonging to the sheriff's office.
FBI agents raided the home and offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people Sunday suspected of vandalizing robots performing assessments on sidewalks last week.
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
FBI agents raided the home and offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer on Tuesday.
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
State lawmakers are advancing a bill, Senate Bill 948, that would require firearm buyers to complete a four-hour safety training course, including live-fire exercises at a shooting range.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson was elected to finish out the term of her predecessor, Pamela Price, avoiding a November general election vote, county results indicated.
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 U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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.
A gaming store in San Francisco keeps getting broken into, leading to loss after loss and a mountain of anxiety for the woman behind the business.
A fixture on San Francisco's drag scene, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has taken her act off the stage and onto the market. With more than 200,000 followers, her house tour videos have become must-see real estate TV: part open house, part one-woman show.
San Pedro Street is being transformed into a massive outdoor viewing party, with organizers hoping global soccer fans will linger — and spend — in a corridor still recovering from the pandemic.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
For nearly three decades, the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation has provided arts education and dance opportunities to underserved youth across the Bay Area.
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.
Crew began demolishing the popular Chit Chat Cafe at the Pacifica Pier on Tuesday after visible crasks were observed forming on the pier last week.
FBI agents raided the home and offices of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer in Martinez on Tuesday.
Crime and homeless encampments in San Francisco are falling according to Mayor Daniel Lurie. Veronica Macias reports.
After a cloudy start, expect highs ranging from the 60s along the coast to the 80s inland. Temperatures are expected to soar on Wednesday and Thursday, with some inland locations around 100. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on a business owner who is keeping her store open after community support.
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.