Sonoma residents build up fire defenses with neighbors as 2022 wildfire season heats up
At the five-year anniversary of the October 2017 Wine Country wildfires, a new reality has settled in for Northern California.
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At the five-year anniversary of the October 2017 Wine Country wildfires, a new reality has settled in for Northern California.
With the memories of massive wildfires still fresh, some Sonoma County residents are taking fire safety into their own hands. Wilson Walker reports. (10/4/22)
Deputies are reminding Sebastopol residents that multiple law enforcement agencies will be practicing active shooter response training exercises at Analy High School on Sunday.
Eleven California counties, including several in the North Bay, will get a second area code next year as the longtime 707 area code runs low on numbers, utility officials said.
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun.
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun and built by firefighters themselves. Wilson Walker reports.
Police in Santa Rosa on Sunday confirmed that recent sideshow activity enforcement led to a number of arrests and 18 citations, according to authorities.
Da Lin reports on the community in Sonoma County honoring a 107-year-old war hero with a birthday celebration (9-11-2022)
A swing band and dozens of well-wishers celebrated a war hero and a Sonoma County philanthropist's 107th birthday on Saturday afternoon.
Sonoma Water will begin aqueduct pipeline repairs in the city of Sonoma next week, the agency announced Friday.
As California faces the likelihood that the drought will drag on for yet another year, the state's urban water conservation numbers continue to increase.
The attorney representing the family of a man killed by a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy in July says that the officer who shot him did not follow proper protocol and does not have the proper temperament to be in law enforcement.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a 38-year-old Larkfield man Sunday afternoon following a nearly five-hour standoff, following threats of "suicide by cop" if deputies approached his home.
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
Crews in Sonoma County were able to extinguish a garbage fire in Windsor Tuesday after a truck had to dump its burning load by a park.
Santa Rosa Police Department officers impounded nine cars and arrested multiple drivers that participated in Friday night sideshow activities, the department announced on Saturday.
Sonoma County supervisors approved updates Tuesday to the county's regulations on vacation rental units, capping them in some areas of the county and prohibiting them altogether in others.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the man killed in an officer involved shooting on Friday as well as more information about the altercation.
Police in Santa Rosa early Sunday arrested of a man who was driving recklessly and found to be in possession of a "ghost gun" capable of automatic fire.
Fire crews have contained a brush fire that has consumed 50 acres in the area of the Sonoma Raceway Wednesday evening.
A wildfire burned near wineries northeast of Cloverdale Tuesday afternoon.
A judge on Monday granted a temporary restraining order to stop the clearing of a homeless encampment along the Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa.
Elizabeth Cook reports on a judge issuing a temporary restraining order stopping officials from clearing homeless from a Santa Rosa trail (7-25-2022)
Bay Area progressive groups on Monday called on Sonoma Raceway officials to be more proactive after an apparent weekend incident where visitors were flying of a confederate flag.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
A man's body was found floating in the water along the Big Sur coastline early Saturday afternoon as hazardous ocean conditions hit the area.
A driver crashed into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday and traveled about 70 feet into the store before coming to a stop, the department of public safety said.
Led by CEO Katherine Bella, the private nonprofit library and cultural institution has spent nearly two centuries adapting to the needs of the community while preserving its historic roots.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
A man's body was found floating in the water along the Big Sur coastline early Saturday afternoon as hazardous ocean conditions hit the area.
A driver crashed into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday and traveled about 70 feet into the store before coming to a stop, the department of public safety said.
Led by CEO Katherine Bella, the private nonprofit library and cultural institution has spent nearly two centuries adapting to the needs of the community while preserving its historic roots.
Led by CEO Katherine Bella, the private nonprofit library and cultural institution has spent nearly two centuries adapting to the needs of the community while preserving its historic roots.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrests of four people suspected in dozens of retail thefts targeting stores and coffee shops around the city.
A San Francisco Bay Area father has pleaded no contest to shooting at a group of teenagers who egged his home during a prank last year.
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
Police in Concord said they are searching for several suspects following a smash-and-grab robbery at a mall Wednesday afternoon, in which an employee was pepper sprayed.
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
A family injured in a massive explosion in their Hayward home from a gas leak in December 2025 filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric and Alameda County on Wednesday, their attorneys said.
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the area.
A driver crashed into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday and traveled about 70 feet into the store before coming to a stop, the department of public safety said.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Police in Santa Clara released additional details in connection with a deadly shooting and house fire last week, saying the suspect shot his estranged brother before setting the fire.
Authorities in the South Bay have identified two people who died in a deadly shooting and suspicious fire that took place in a Santa Clara neighborhood last week.
A portion of a South Bay park is closed and an investigation is underway after a dog was sickened by suspected rat poison.
Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.
Residents living near the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport say the skies above their neighborhoods are getting louder as passenger traffic and jet service continue to grow.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash in Napa County on Tuesday afternoon involving two vehicles and a motorcycle, authorities said.
A suspect driver surrendered to police following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a wheelchair user in Santa Rosa on Monday, the department said Tuesday.
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4.
Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining to help clinch it and scored 18 points, Skylar Diggins added 15 points, seven assists and five assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 69-63.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
A series of retail thefts in the South Bay involving boxes of golf balls resulted in the arrest of a suspect earlier this month, police said Friday.
Kars4Kids is banned from using its ads in California after a court found that the funds from donated cars were used for teenagers' international trips and a $16.5 million building in Israel.
Police in Santa Clara released additional details in connection with a deadly shooting and house fire last week, saying the suspect shot his estranged brother before setting the fire.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrests of four people suspected in dozens of retail thefts targeting stores and coffee shops around the city.
A San Francisco Bay Area father has pleaded no contest to shooting at a group of teenagers who egged his home during a prank last year.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Three men from Tennessee have been indicted on federal charges, including attempted kidnapping, in connection with an alleged crime spree targeting cryptocurrency owners in California.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
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.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
A Sacramento County resident is among four Californians being monitored for possible exposure to the Andes hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, state health officials announced.
San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Steve Large breaks down the California governor's debate in San Francisco.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
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.
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.
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
City officials in Elk Grove were finalizing preparations on Friday for a visit by country superstar Luke Bryan and an expected attendance of over 20,000 of his fans on Saturday.
For San Francisco-based rapper Aft, stoops were a part of his upbringing in the Fillmore District.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Authorities in the East Bay have charged two men for allegedly organizing a sideshow in Oakland that broke out as internet sensation IShowSpeed was visiting the 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.
With Zoe Mintz.
Officials say they are not favoring a position, only gathering data.
Visitors are being advised to watch out for sneaker waves and rip currents that are stronger than normal.
Loureen Ayyoub visits a Bay Area library founded in 1854 for this week's Bay Area Beat.
Andrea Nakano reports on the hype surrounding BTS's concerts.
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.