Dying Montgomery High student's final words to a friend: 'Everything will be OK'
Olivia Cruz had been best friends with Jayden Pienta since they met in kindergarten. She was there as the 16-year-old fought for his life.
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Olivia Cruz had been best friends with Jayden Pienta since they met in kindergarten. She was there as the 16-year-old fought for his life.
A community in Santa Rosa was in mourning Thursday a day after a fatal stabbing at Montgomery High School. Justin Andrews reports.
A memorial outside Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa grew Wednesday evening as family and friends mourned the loss of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed during a fight in a classroom.
Andrea Nakano talks to family members trying to cope with the loss of the teen boy fatally stabbed during a fight in a Santa Rosa high school classroom (3-1-2023)
Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan gives update on the fatal stabbing during a fight at Montgomery High School Wednesday (3-1-2023)
A 16-year-old teen was fatally stabbed and another teen was wounded following a stabbing at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa on Wednesday. (3/1/23)
Authorities in Santa Rosa are beefing up their search for a missing at-risk man as temperatures drop on Monday night.
A man experiencing homelessness was stabbed while sleeping in his truck near MLK Park in Santa Rosa Friday and a suspect has been arrested, police said.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a 16-year-old student for allegedly setting a fire at Maria Carrillo High School on Thursday.
A North Bay man was arrested Monday after he allegedly attacked her mother, stole her vehicle and led authorities on a pursuit.
Two Solano County men were arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Santa Rosa Wednesday night.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested three people and were looking for a fourth person in connection to a fatal stabbing last week that followed a street dispute.
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
A section of a popular Santa Rosa pedestrian and biking trail reopened Friday after a large homeless encampment was cleared from the area earlier in the week.
Police have arrested three Santa Rosa residents -- including two teenagers -- on suspicion of murder in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man Wednesday night.
A man died Saturday morning in Santa Rosa after apparently accidentally setting himself on fire.
A teenage boy who was struck by a driver in a SUV as he was walking in a crosswalk in Santa Rosa on Thursday morning is in critical condition, police said.
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
Two men were arrested on Friday in Santa Rosa for allegedly possessing multiple firearms and narcotics for sale following a traffic stop.
Santa Rosa police arrested a man allegedly possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine for sale Sunday evening, according to police.
The city of Santa Rosa is moving closer to implementing a "diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging" (DEIB) initiative for its employees and residents as the City Council holds a study session at Tuesday's meeting about the progress made and what's next.
The potential for widespread flooding wasn't the only concern in Santa Rosa Friday. Residents worried about what might come down from the Glass Fire burn scar.
Potential flooding isn't the only concern in Santa Rosa. Residents worry about what may come down from the Glass Fire burn scar. Da Lin reports. (12-30-22)
Lanes of Interstate 238 in San Leandro are expected to be blocked for several hours after big-rig jackknifed early Friday morning.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
A woman from Ukraine living in the U.S. for over a decade was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
Lanes of Interstate 238 in San Leandro are expected to be blocked for several hours after big-rig jackknifed early Friday morning.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
A woman from Ukraine living in the U.S. for over a decade was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
A woman from Ukraine living in the U.S. for over a decade was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of a contract fight between Kaiser Permanente and some of its mental health employees.
Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery of an elderly couple in San Francisco last week, police said.
A 23-year-old San Bruno man on parole was arrested last week after he ran from police during a traffic stop, the San Bruno Police Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
Lanes of Interstate 238 in San Leandro are expected to be blocked for several hours after big-rig jackknifed early Friday morning.
After closing early on Tuesday due to the Little Fire, staff at Da Boccery in Livermore realized about $1,000 of meat and cheese was missing.
A new clean energy project now under construction at UC Berkeley threatens the habitat of the California pipevine swallowtail, found only in Northern California.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the assault and robbery of Oakland At-Large City Councilmember Rowena Brown, authorities said.
With the first day of school approaching, the district announced it would implement a full phone ban to curb the negative impacts of cell phones in its schools.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
Two San Jose police officers acted lawfully when they shot and killed a man who had fatally stabbed his young son last year, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
A man and a teenage boy were arrested in San Jose in connection with two armed robberies and an attempted murder earlier this month, including an incident after a World Cup watch party.
The suspect in a robbery of a Pokémon card box worth thousands has been arrested after a three-week investigation, the Santa Clara Police Department said in a press release on Tuesday.
Authorities in Solano County are investigating after a woman's body was found near Interstate 80 in Vallejo Monday afternoon.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
The Napa Planning Commission recently directed city staff to move forward with restrictions on new and expanded drive-thru facilities. Existing drive-thrus, like the Napa In-N-Out and McDonald's, would remain.
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 Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Iván Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break.
LeBron James last month announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.
After closing early on Tuesday due to the Little Fire, staff at Da Boccery in Livermore realized about $1,000 of meat and cheese was missing.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the assault and robbery of Oakland At-Large City Councilmember Rowena Brown, authorities said.
Two San Jose police officers acted lawfully when they shot and killed a man who had fatally stabbed his young son last year, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
Authorities in Solano County are investigating after a woman's body was found near Interstate 80 in Vallejo Monday afternoon.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of a contract fight between Kaiser Permanente and some of its mental health employees.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with an AI-based business-to-business platform to feature the company's logo on player uniforms and drive business growth.
With the first day of school approaching, the district announced it would implement a full phone ban to curb the negative impacts of cell phones in its schools.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
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.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
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.
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
A woman from Ukraine living in the U.S. for over a decade was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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.
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.
On Friday, expect mostly clear skies, with temperatures ranging from the 60s along the coast to the 90s inland. This weekend, expect similar conditions. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Lanes of Interstate 238 in San Leandro are expected to be blocked for several hours after big-rig carrying a load of fruit jackknifed early Friday morning. CBS News Bay Area photographer Brian Kiley reports from the scene.
After closing early on Tuesday due to the Little Fire, staff at Da Boccery in Livermore realized about $1,000 of meat and cheese was missing.
A new clean energy project now under construction at UC Berkeley threatens the habitat of the California pipevine swallowtail, found only in Northern California.
Kaiser employees spoke before city supervisors about their ongoing contract negotiations and the threat of AI on their livelihoods. Brad Hamilton 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.