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A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a $25 million award against agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. in a lawsuit that alleged a North Bay man developed cancer from exposure to its best-selling weed killer, Roundup.
A petition drive seeking the recall of Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch has obtained sufficient signatures to qualify for a special election later this year.
Two North Bay communities reported a bear strolling around in residential neighborhoods in social media posts on the same day.
Cal Fire has suspended burn permits in six Northern California counties -- Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Colusa, Lake and Yolo.
Sonoma County announced major milestones in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Wednesday, touting that two-thirds of eligible residents at received least one shot, while half are fully vaccinated.
A missing man from Sonoma County was found in a remote area of Yolo County near a burned-out car, authorities said Tuesday.
Sonoma County is facing a historic drought after two dry winters and, on Tuesday, county supervisors are expected to proclaim a drought emergency.
Extreme drought conditions continued to expand in the San Francisco Bay Area Thursday with Solano County and parts of Contra Costa and Alameda counties now added to a growing federal list of California regions facing water supply challenges.
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Mendocino County declaring a drought emergency on Wednesday, and while it specifically applies to Mendocino and Sonoma counties, the entire North Bay is already struggling with drought conditions.
Sonoma County administered its 400,000th coronavirus vaccine dose this week, equating to roughly 60 percent of eligible residents having received at least one dose.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency executive order in two Northern California counties in response to drought conditions affecting much of the state.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company was arraigned in a Sonoma County courtroom Tuesday in connection with the massive Kincade Fire that burned in late 2019.
Sonoma County reopened most of its government offices Monday after moving into the orange tier of the state's COVID-19 business reopening system.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck far northern Sonoma County late Monday morning.
As Sonoma County reported about 40 fully-vaccinated people had contracted COVID-19, health experts said it was not surprising and no cause for alarm.
One person was killed late Saturday night in a fiery head-on collision on Highway 1 in rural Sonoma County, authorities said.
If a NOAA radio giveaway held in Sonoma County Wednesday was any indication, years of wildfires have people in the North Bay ready to take action ahead of the upcoming fire season.
Contra Costa, Napa and Sonoma counties will all move to California's less restrictive Orange Tier Wednesday morning, according to state health officials.
The Sonoma County District Attorney announced Tuesday that its office filed criminal charges against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for its role in causing the 2019 Kincade Fire.
A Santa Rosa man who allegedly crashed his car into a tent, killing a woman inside, was arrested on Tuesday.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chair Lynda Hopkins sent a letter this past weekend on the board's behalf to two high-ranking state officials calling for the county to receive more COVID-19 vaccine doses in its weekly allocations.
On this Friday business was picking up in Sonoma but it wasn't the usual crowd sipping wines and dining out. Seniors are living it up after many have spent the past year cooped up in their homes.
In a federal lawsuit filed last week in San Francisco, dozens of landowners from Sonoma and Marin counties accused Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit of a land grab.
Sonoma County recently invested in technology that uses artificial intelligence to detect fires faster and to notify firefighters when a fire is spotted.
One person was killed and three others were injured in collisions resulting from a vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 101 north of state Highway 128 in Cloverdale in Sonoma County early Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Schilling Elementary School in Newark is packed with young pioneers, willing to get their hands dirty. Schilling is the first school in its district to plant a pocket forest on its campus.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation has inaugurated "The Shop," a new program that pairs free haircuts with access to health services and community support inspired by the historic role of barbershops in Black communities.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
Schilling Elementary School in Newark is packed with young pioneers, willing to get their hands dirty. Schilling is the first school in its district to plant a pocket forest on its campus.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation has inaugurated "The Shop," a new program that pairs free haircuts with access to health services and community support inspired by the historic role of barbershops in Black communities.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation has inaugurated "The Shop," a new program that pairs free haircuts with access to health services and community support inspired by the historic role of barbershops in Black communities.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
Four candidates vying for the 11th Congressional seat made their best pitch to voters during a debate at Golden Gate Park.
A driver led San Francisco police onto the Bay Bridge during a car chase Wednesday evening and caused a temporary closure of multiple eastbound lanes, just west of Treasure Island, police said.
Nearly eight years after a woman's body was found dismembered inside a San Francisco apartment building, a jury has convicted her roommate of murder.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday released data that showed declines in crime during the first three months of 2026.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
Police executing a search warrant in a Salinas home found a cooler filled with methamphetamine near a child's bed, among other drug and gun evidence, police said Wednesday.
A San Jose man is facing decades in federal prison after he pled guilty to robbing and attacking a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, prosecutors said.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
An American Canyon man was charged on Wednesday with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a weekend crash in Napa County that left three people dead and four others severely injured, prosecutors said.
A suspect was positively linked to the cold case murder of Marjorie Rudolph, a San Rafael woman killed inside her home in 1966, police announced Tuesday.
A Rohnert Park man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a child under 14 years old, authorities said.
Recently, a judge ruled against the winery, ordering it to end all on-site tastings and public events or sales. They also face nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in the lawsuit.
Macklin Celebrini scored with less than two minutes to play to tie the game then assisted on Alexander Wennberg's winning goal with 31 seconds left to complete a four-point game as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3.
Willy Adames had four hits, including a leadoff homer, and San Francisco ace Logan Webb finished strong in the Giants' 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.
Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory.
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
An Oakland man has been arrested nearly three months after an attempted armed robbery in Suisun City, police said on Thursday.
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday released data that showed declines in crime during the first three months of 2026.
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults near a school on Wednesday ended with one person dying.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
NASA said they had more than 2,600 submissions from around the world for the zero-gravity indicator mascot. Officials added that the Artemis II crew was inspired by 8-year-old Lucas Ye's creativity.
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
Four candidates vying for the 11th Congressional seat made their best pitch to voters during a debate at Golden Gate Park.
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.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Through his social media channel, "Festus Feasts," NBA champion Festus Ezeli is on a mission to give a boost to local restaurants throughout the region.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
Schilling Elementary School in Newark is packed with young pioneers, willing to get their hands dirty. Schilling is the first school in its district to plant a pocket forest on its campus.
California is among 14 states that does not require voter identification when voting.
For the last few years, a quiet food movement has been heating up in California: home cooks turning family recipes into small businesses. As Itay Hod reports, these home restaurants could soon be headed to a house near you.
Homeless advocates are accusing Oakland of breaking promises to some of their most vulnerable neighbors after the city shut down a tiny home shelter near what used to be one of the city's largest encampments. Kenny Choi reports.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation has inaugurated "The Shop," a new program that pairs free haircuts with access to health services and community support. As Kara St. Cyr reports, it's inspired by the historic role of barbershops in Black communities.
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.