Woman accused of killing Vacaville police officer may not be competent for trial
The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
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The judge presiding over Monday's arraignment of a driver who allegedly struck and killed a Vacaville police officer questioned her competency to stand trial.
Prosecutors allege that a driver who fatally hit a Vacaville police officer last week intentionally ran him down, and filed murder charges that include killing an officer while he was on duty.
Power was restored Tuesday to California State Prison, Solano after an outage that occurred over the weekend.
A woman behind bars for a crash that killed a Vacaville police officer on Thursday had a bench warrant out for her arrest in Placer County at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.
A Vacaville police officer died in a hospital after he was hit by a driver while initiating a traffic stop, authorities said Thursday.
A former guard at California State Prison, Solano has been indicted on multiple felony counts after he allegedly smuggled items into the facility, including weapons, phones and drugs, authorities said.
An arrest has been made after an employee was stabbed at a Vacaville restaurant, police said Monday.
A funnel cloud was spotted in Vacaville as a storm moved through Solano County Wednesday afternoon.
Three suspects were arrested after more than $40,000 of suspected stolen sunglasses from a Vacaville store were found in a vehicle on Friday, police said.
Skeptics did not hold back and the California Forever CEO did not back down in an emotional town hall in Vacaville about a proposed new Solano County city.
A search is on for a second suspected mail thief in Vacaville, according to the Vacaville Police Department.
A man was injured in a shooting in Vacaville early Sunday morning, according to police.
As PG&E moves forward with the utility's plan to bury thousands of miles of power lines underground, there are some who question whether there's a cheaper alternative to keep the Bay Area safe.
A former guard at a state prison in Solano County has been indicted after he allegedly accepted bribes to smuggle phones into the facility, federal prosecutors said.
Evacuations have been lifted in Vacaville as crews stopped the forward progress of a grass fire.
A man who took part in a large burglary of a Vacaville gun store was sentenced Monday to six years in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
An investigation is underway after a woman was robbed by armed suspects along a popular trail in Vacaville late Thursday morning.
Two teens have now been arrested in connection to a shooting in Vacaville that killed 16-year-old Mateo Vallejo, authorities said Saturday.
The Interstate 80 NBA playoff series between the Warriors and the Kings puts a new spin on an old question: Where, exactly, does the Bay Area end? Or in this case, where does Kings country begin?
Petaluma police arrested a Vacaville man Sunday after chasing him more than five miles until he crashed his vehicle into a police cruiser and continued the chase on foot.
The city of Vacaville announced this week it has negotiated a settlement with a developer that sued the city after the City Council denied its request to build a large apartment complex.
Four Richmond men were arrested early Sunday morning in connection to three separate Stockton bank robberies that occurred minutes apart on Saturday.
A fiery crash involving a vehicle and an Amtrak train has left one person dead near Vacaville early Thursday afternoon.
In Solano County, people weathered Monday morning's storm amid threats of flooding. But it was in Napa County that one local winery lost a beloved icon. John Ramos reports. (1/9/23)
The California Highway Patrol is reporting a passenger killed in a Thursday crash on Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo was an 18-year-old man from Oroville.
The Oaklash Festival was back in Oakland this weekend and it's a three-day celebration of drag and the LGBTQ community.
A Bay Area teenager drowned in Lake Havasu near Copper Canyon on Saturday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said.
On Sunday, Sempervirens celebrated its 125th anniversary, as the group that invented the concept of the conservation land trust.
A prominent nonprofit tasked with improving the city's parks and open spaces is under fire after being accused of mismanaging millions of dollars intended for playground construction, including at Crane Cove Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood, where local families have waited years for promised play areas.
Heliot Ramos hit a leadoff homer in the first inning and had a go-ahead single in the eighth, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics that completed a series sweep.
The Oaklash Festival was back in Oakland this weekend and it's a three-day celebration of drag and the LGBTQ community.
A Bay Area teenager drowned in Lake Havasu near Copper Canyon on Saturday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said.
On Sunday, Sempervirens celebrated its 125th anniversary, as the group that invented the concept of the conservation land trust.
A prominent nonprofit tasked with improving the city's parks and open spaces is under fire after being accused of mismanaging millions of dollars intended for playground construction, including at Crane Cove Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood, where local families have waited years for promised play areas.
Heliot Ramos hit a leadoff homer in the first inning and had a go-ahead single in the eighth, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics that completed a series sweep.
A prominent nonprofit tasked with improving the city's parks and open spaces is under fire after being accused of mismanaging millions of dollars intended for playground construction, including at Crane Cove Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood, where local families have waited years for promised play areas.
The CHP said the alert was issued on behalf of Burlingame Police.
With that move, what was once called the "Bay Bridge series" has been informally rebranded as the "Highway 80 series" or "I-80 series."
Although the race begins on Sunday, some street closures began on Saturday.
Just before 2 a.m., police went to Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street for a crash involving two vehicles.
The Oaklash Festival was back in Oakland this weekend and it's a three-day celebration of drag and the LGBTQ community.
A Flock camera in Fairfield alerted police to the carjacking suspects early Sunday morning.
With that move, what was once called the "Bay Bridge series" has been informally rebranded as the "Highway 80 series" or "I-80 series."
In a neighborhood long plagued by gun violence and poverty, one East Oakland church is using prayer as a form of outreach and a weapon for peace.
We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers.
As the weather warms up, the threat of fire increases. Over the weekend in Santa Rosa, firefighters from around the state gathered for an annual training event providing hands-on experience.
In his annual State of the City address, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan laid out his vision for the future by comparing today to the late 1990s in Silicon Valley.
The San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension, ensuring the quarterback remains in the Bay Area and the face of the franchise through 2030.
A group of schoolchildren and several adults are safe after their bus caught fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains Friday morning.
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit and killed on a San Jose roadway early Wednesday morning, in a collision that police said was intentional.
Tesla owners in a North Bay town are expressing their disdain for Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration with bumper stickers and more.
College commencements are usually a time of joy and celebration, marking the culmination of years of hard work. But for the student athletes at Sonoma State University, this year's graduation was laced with sorrow and uncertainty.
In a scenic meadow just beyond Cloverdale, California, lies a kingdom you won't find on any map. There's a king and queen, and thousands of loyal subjects — living like the Middle Ages never went out of style.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a 15-year-old Thursday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun onto a school campus, the latest incident involving weapons at the city's schools.
The California Highway Patrol issued a missing person Feather Alert on Sunday for a Pomo man who was last seen in mid-April in Ukiah.
Heliot Ramos hit a leadoff homer in the first inning and had a go-ahead single in the eighth, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics that completed a series sweep.
Wilmer Flores drew a bases-loaded walk on the ninth pitch from Mason Miller with two outs in the 10th inning to bring home Willy Adames and send the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 win against the Athletics.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Wilmer Flores homered three times — including a grand slam — and drove in eight runs to back a strong start by Logan Webb, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Athletics 13-5 on Friday night.
Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled the first game in Golden State Valkyries history with an 84-67 victory Friday night.
A Flock camera in Fairfield alerted police to the carjacking suspects early Sunday morning.
Just before 2 a.m., police went to Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street for a crash involving two vehicles.
More than 40 years after De Anna Lynn Johnson was killed in Vacaville, her convicted killer has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison, consecutive to his life sentence that he is currently serving.
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit and killed on a San Jose roadway early Wednesday morning, in a collision that police said was intentional.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a 15-year-old Thursday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun onto a school campus, the latest incident involving weapons at the city's schools.
At least two school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area have issuing warnings to parents about a viral social media trend in which students are damaging their school-issued Chromebook computers.
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
Last week, PG&E informed Monterey County that it wants to reactivate its Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility by June 1, but the county said that it is too soon.
Look for an email with the subject, "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," which will allow you to make a claim.
A new chatbot will be able to give updates on wildfires.
A groundbreaking study is offering new hope for children living with severe peanut allergies — including a teen from the Bay Area.
We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers.
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he's really living, once again.
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
An invasive mosquito has been found in Antioch, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. Well wishes and prayers are pouring in.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
President Trump said his administration "will be sending letters out" in two to three weeks to alert other nations of the tariff rates the U.S. will impose.
While Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, a couple in San Francisco is hopeful that he will bring about change that they say is long overdue.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
Although the race begins on Sunday, some street closures began on Saturday.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation on Friday creating additional "entertainment zones" throughout the city for special outdoor events aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods and helping small businesses.
Video game giant Nintendo opened its newest flagship store Thursday in San Francisco's Union Square, as the area seeks to recover from multiple store closings.
A mysterious treasure chest that was buried in San Francisco by an anonymous group, containing gold and artifacts, has reportedly been found.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
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 Oaklash Festival was back in Oakland this weekend, it's a three-day celebration of drag and the queer community.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Jessica Ball with the California Volcano Observatory joined the show to discuss the Mt. St. Helens eruption 45 years ago and if there's been any recent activity at California's volcanoes.
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The San Francisco Parks Alliance is accused of mismanaging millions of dollar that was supposed to go to smaller organizations to fund new playgrounds.
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.