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A woman was arrested for allegedly firing a handgun at her ex-boyfriend and chasing him in a car on the Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, police said.
Four people were arrested Sunday night following at least three sideshow demonstrations that blocked intersections in Santa Rosa, according to authorities.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning unanimously approved buying two multi-unit residences that will provide temporary, shared rental housing.
Three people suffered minor-to-moderate burn and smoke inhalation injuries following a fire at a single-family home in Santa Rosa late Sunday night, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.
Sonoma County will clear sprawling illegal encampments along the Joe Rodota Trail between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol by the end of January.
A controversial plan to solve the homeless crisis has people fired up in Sonoma County where officials plan to spend millions of dollars to buy three properties to house the homeless.
Sonoma County has been looking for a safer place to relocate the homeless people living on the Joe Rodota Trail.
One lucky person is $5 million richer after hitting it big on a California Lottery scratcher sold in a Santa Rosa store.
The controversy over a large homeless encampment in Santa Rosa was ignited when people began posting videos of it online. Now a new video has surfaced with images that are disturbing to the people who live in the camp as well.
The looming threat of devastating wildfires became a common fear for Northern Californians in the decade as major blazes charred millions of acres, destroyed thousands of homes, claimed hundreds of lives and brought one of the nation's largest utilities to its knees.
Calling a soft drink "diet" isn't a weight-loss promise, a San Francisco-based federal appeals court said Monday.
A 29-year-old man was stabbed during what witnesses told police was a gang-related fight inside the crowded Santa Rosa Plaza Mall, authorities said.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously approved proposals to provide housing for the 3,000 homeless people in the county.
A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man was shot several times early Thursday when he exchanged gunfire with an armed robbery suspect who was allegedly attempting to break into his apartment.
With two massive wildfires, skyrocketing housing costs and, now, a growing homeless problem in Sonoma County, some people are reaching their breaking point. When they do, many of them end up in hospital emergency rooms.
A Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison for a Sonoma County jailhouse crime spree that included the attempted murder of a fellow inmate and setting an arson fire that heavily damaged the facility's common area and sent several inmates to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
A dozen unlicensed contractors are scheduled to appear in Sonoma County Superior Court on Tuesday for allegedly providing illegal bids on jobs, county prosecutors said.
A Santa Rosa police officer opened fire on a man who was pointing what turned out to be a black umbrella at people and vehicles at a busy intersection west of the city Saturday afternoon, a police lieutenant said.
A 23-year-old man driving a Ford Mustang was killed and three boys in his car were injured in a crash on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County on Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
PG&E restored power after an outage left approximately 3,000 customers, an estimated 8,500 residents, on Santa Rosa's east side in the dark, including areas near Spring Lake Park and Trione-Annadel State Park.
The state Board of Parole Hearings on Tuesday denied youthful offender early parole to a Vallejo man who was sentenced to 54 years in prison for two robberies in Marin and Sonoma counties and a sexual assault in 2004.
Crews are working to restore electricity to over 20,000 PG&E customers Tuesday night in the Bay Area, a PG&E spokesperson said.
A Santa Rosa woman was attacked and seriously injured by dogs living in a homeless camp that has reportedly existed for more than five years. Residents are starting to ask: When will someone be held accountable?
A motorcyclist died in a fiery collision with a SMART train Wednesday afternoon in Santa Rosa, police said.
A Santa Rosa craft brewer, who launched a brand of beer targeting his anger at Pacific Gas & Electric, has issued an explanation for its name in the hopes of quelling the social firestorm it triggered
The proposed changes by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District would affect the cost of replacing furnaces and water heaters across all nine Bay Area counties, drawing both support and criticism.
Three retail theft suspects were arrested after a chase by sheriff's deputies in Santa Rosa and a crash over the weekend, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died of his injuries following a crash in Santa Cruz on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A man was shot to death in a neighborhood in Antioch on Monday morning and a suspect was arrested nearby, police said.
Two Southern California residents suspected of multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes and were arrested after a traffic stop in the Bay Area on Sunday evening, authorities said.
The proposed changes by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District would affect the cost of replacing furnaces and water heaters across all nine Bay Area counties, drawing both support and criticism.
Three retail theft suspects were arrested after a chase by sheriff's deputies in Santa Rosa and a crash over the weekend, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died of his injuries following a crash in Santa Cruz on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A man was shot to death in a neighborhood in Antioch on Monday morning and a suspect was arrested nearby, police said.
Two Southern California residents suspected of multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes and were arrested after a traffic stop in the Bay Area on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Two Southern California residents suspected of multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes and were arrested after a traffic stop in the Bay Area on Sunday evening, authorities said.
A coyote that gained international attention after it was spotted swimming in frigid San Francisco Bay and arriving at Alcatraz Island earlier this year began its epic swim farther away than initially assumed, according to the National Park Service.
The neighborhood across from Cuesta Park has been undergoing a replacement of all the water main pipes, and the problem began April 24. A contract worker reportedly recharged a water main without properly closing a valve, sending some cement slurry into the line.
Dozens of dirt bikes and ATVs will be impounded after a group took over the Bay Bridge, causing eastbound traffic to come to a stop on Sunday, authorities said.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz explains how fog in the Bay Area forms, helping make San Francisco the coldest major US city during the summertime.
A man was shot to death in a neighborhood in Antioch on Monday morning and a suspect was arrested nearby, police said.
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife said she supports Oakland First Fridays because it helps boost local businesses, but said the city is dealing with a broader crowd-control problem in the uptown and downtown areas.
Police in Oakland released additional details and vowed more arrests would be made, after dozens of riders on ATVs and dirt bikes took over the Bay Bridge on Sunday.
Despite Oakland's growing reputation as a destination for food and culture, a slow economic recovery in the city's downtown is continuing to take a toll on small businesses.
Dozens of dirt bikes and ATVs will be impounded after a group took over the Bay Bridge, causing eastbound traffic to come to a stop on Sunday, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died of his injuries following a crash in Santa Cruz on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
The neighborhood across from Cuesta Park has been undergoing a replacement of all the water main pipes, and the problem began April 24. A contract worker reportedly recharged a water main without properly closing a valve, sending some cement slurry into the line.
Police in San Jose arrested a man last week who allegedly ran an illegal gambling parlor inside a home.
Three people died and two drivers were arrested following two separate DUI crashes that took place on the Central Coast minutes apart Saturday night, according to authorities.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested two people in an alleged identity theft scheme that may have victimized hundreds of people.
Three retail theft suspects were arrested after a chase by sheriff's deputies in Santa Rosa and a crash over the weekend, authorities said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman who was dropped off at a hospital with a gunshot wound last week.
A whale washed ashore on the Mendocino County coast, as researchers say the numbers of reported whale deaths appear to be rising on the West Coast.
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
A rock climber at a remote coastal area in Sonoma County who needed medical assistance after a fall was rescued by a helicopter crew over the weekend, authorities said.
Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in Tampa Bay's three-run fifth inning and the Rays defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered to back six strong innings from Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Friday night.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Three retail theft suspects were arrested after a chase by sheriff's deputies in Santa Rosa and a crash over the weekend, authorities said.
A man was shot to death in a neighborhood in Antioch on Monday morning and a suspect was arrested nearby, police said.
Two Southern California residents suspected of multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes and were arrested after a traffic stop in the Bay Area on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Police in San Jose arrested a man last week who allegedly ran an illegal gambling parlor inside a home.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
An ice cream company based in the San Francisco Bay Area is recalling dozens of products after they were sold without labels disclosing potentially dangerous allergens.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
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.
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
"I do think this particular job plays a more direct role in the everyday lives of Californians than just about any other role in state politics," said Caroline Heldman, a professor at Occidental College.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Hundreds of workers and labor advocates gathered in East Oakland on Friday to mark May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, using the annual event to call for a range of political and economic changes.
May Day protesters disrupted access to the terminals at San Francisco and Oakland airports on Friday, authorities said.
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.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
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.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
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.
The city of Antioch has formed a task force to combat illegal dumping across the city, to be enforced by the Police Department. Katie Nielsen reports.
New Bay Area air quality rules would effectively push homeowners away from natural gas. Opponents are putting the pressure on regulators to reconsider the ban, while supporters are saying the changes are long overdue. Kenny Choi reports.
The water temperaturre along California's coast is reaching record-breaking temperatures. Max Darrow spoke with experts about what's going on under the surface.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says that by the end of the week, temperatures across the Bay Area will be above normal.
The Half Moon Bay City Council is set to vote on whether to approve a project to build 40 affordable units for senior farmworkers. John Ramos 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.