Amid Housing Crisis, Number Of Residential Building Permits Down In Much Of Bay Area
The number of residential building permits in the Bay Area and California is actually going down, despite the strong demand for housing.
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The number of residential building permits in the Bay Area and California is actually going down, despite the strong demand for housing.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office's dive team found a deceased man Wednesday morning who disappeared a day earlier while swimming in the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach, fire officials said.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick is scheduled to attend a Latin musical performance and dance to assure the Latino community his office will protect undocumented immigrants' rights.
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday reduced an $80 million award levied against Monsanto Co. to $25 million for a Sonoma County man who claimed the company's Roundup weedkiller caused his non-Hodgkins' lymphoma.
A 40-year-old Sonoma County man, who confessed to killing two engaged camp counselors as they camped on Jenner Beach in 2004 and his brother in 2017, was sentenced Monday to three life terms without parole.
A Sonoma County jail inmate has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked two deputies with a crudely-made jailhouse shank inside his cell, authorities said.
Like so many Bay Area cities, Santa Santa Rosa is grappling with more and more people living on the streets. Amid protests, the city has cleared several homeless encampments. Now more are slated for July.
The mystery of who left two 55-gallon drums containing a toxic and deadly acid on the side of the two roads in northern Sonoma County remains unsolved, Healdsburg's fire marshal said Thursday.
A cabin for sale along the Russian River is creating a lot of buzz in the real estate market, and it's not just the low price that has people gasping.
A driver swam to safety after crashing over a cliff into the ocean near Bodega Tuesday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck rural unincorporated Sonoma County early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A man's body was found on a rock in the middle of the Gualala River in the Annapolis area of unincorporated northern Sonoma County Wednesday night, according to the county sheriff's office.
June has arrived, and for homeowners across the Bay Area, fire inspection season has come with it. That is the case for property owners in unincorporated Sonoma County, where after months of notices and warnings, fire safety inspections are now officially underway.
June has arrived and, for homeowners across the North Bay, fire inspection season has come with it.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a woman who was found dead in a mostly dry creek bed in April.
Rags, brushes and rollers used for wood staining are suspected of causing a fire Tuesday night at a winery near Windsor, a Sonoma County Fire District spokeswoman said.
Fire inspections are about to begin for more than 3,000 residents of unincorporated Sonoma County as part of an expanded effort to reduce wildfire danger that has grown with a wet winter.
A wanted felon in the Rohnert Park area was arrested for an outstanding warrant and a search of his belongings yielded an explosive device, a stun gun, narcotics and burglary tools.
Unseasonable May rains have the Russian River running too high and fast for many boating operations. It's another, if minor, setback for an area still struggling to fully recover from February flooding.
One of five defendants who was charged with murder during a robbery last year pleaded no contest Friday morning in Sonoma County Superior Court to seven felony counts of home invasion robbery.
A makeshift trailer neighborhood in Sonoma County, where wildfire victims have been living for 19 months, will be removed in July.
Sonoma County wine producers aim to become the first 100 percent sustainable wine-growing region in the U.S.
About 40 people whose homes were destroyed in the 2017 wine country wildfires say a construction firm has taken their money but not delivered on promises to rebuild their homes.
A California judge has ordered a couple to pay nearly $600,000 for uprooting a 180-year-old oak tree and causing other damage to a protected property.
Sonoma County residents are girding themselves for closed streets and traffic jams during the Ironman swim, bike and run race Saturday.
Three Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have announced their plans to take advantage of a season fueled by an anticipated Super El Niño snowfall.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Two adults and four teens in a stolen vehicle were arrested in Santa Cruz after colliding with a patrol vehicle and leading police and highway patrol officers on a chase, authorities said.
The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game will be hosted at Chase Center in San Francisco, the league announced Tuesday.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Three Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have announced their plans to take advantage of a season fueled by an anticipated Super El Niño snowfall.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Two adults and four teens in a stolen vehicle were arrested in Santa Cruz after colliding with a patrol vehicle and leading police and highway patrol officers on a chase, authorities said.
The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game will be hosted at Chase Center in San Francisco, the league announced Tuesday.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
A body was recovered from San Francisco Bay near the Ferry Building on Sunday evening, authorities said.
The future of Head Start programs nationwide could be in jeopardy, as the federal government released a new proposal to push for deregulating the program.
San Francisco Public Works began its 14-month Broadway Tunnel project on Sunday, with a full tunnel closure to run through Monday morning.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
Voters are deciding who will carry out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term in California's 14th Congressional District.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
But these days, she's also planting something that's taken her cooking to new heights, and maybe her mood too.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large, bulky piles of trash.
Two adults and four teens in a stolen vehicle were arrested in Santa Cruz after colliding with a patrol vehicle and leading police and highway patrol officers on a chase, authorities said.
After nearly a month in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Alevtina Soboleva and her daughter emerged through the doors at SFO Sunday morning.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.
A car plunged off a cliff into the ocean at a well-known surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, early Thursday morning, leaving one occupant dead and a second injured
Villa Marin is self-governed by its residents, who own their apartments and pay an average of $6,000 a month in HOA fees. That includes housekeeping, paddle courts, a library, a salon, and a fully equipped health center with on-site medical staff.
San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.
Santa Rosa kicked off a pilot program Friday night to bring life back into the downtown area. The goal is to help local businesses keep their doors open and flourish. But it's also an opportunity to bring community back to the city.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
An animal rescue group in the Bay Area said it has rescued a young coyote that was recently found in an illegal trap.
The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game will be hosted at Chase Center in San Francisco, the league announced Tuesday.
Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 for their sixth straight victory.
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.
Two adults and four teens in a stolen vehicle were arrested in Santa Cruz after colliding with a patrol vehicle and leading police and highway patrol officers on a chase, authorities said.
A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday, police said.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents, and now the councilmember who represents the district says she's working to de-escalate hostile rhetoric surrounding the project.
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
Officials in the City of Pittsburg announced Wednesday that it lost nearly $1 million in a phishing incident earlier this year, adding that most of the money has been recovered.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Richmond community is looking for answers after testing found a chemical called PCE underneath the Kennedy High School campus, which is currently under construction for modernization.
Voters are deciding who will carry out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term in California's 14th Congressional District.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the marine layer is still hanging around near the coast, but inland temperatures are warming up.
Kevin Ko reports.
It's called resort-style senior living: a new category of retirement communities built less like nursing homes and more like luxury cruise ships.
Kenny Choi reports.
with Zoe Mintz.
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.