
Pittsburg shop owner beset by repeat vandalism
Nick's Sandwich Shop in Pittsburg had three windows broken over a 24-hour period.
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Nick's Sandwich Shop in Pittsburg had three windows broken over a 24-hour period.
Businesses in old town Pittsburg are on edge after a serial vandal struck again. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-25-23)
Palo Alto police are looking for an unknown suspect they said ripped a pride flag off the side of a church, in what they are investigating as a hate crime.
A 39-year-old transient has been arrested and charged for allegedly vandalizing statues of the Biblical figures of Mary and Joseph in Menlo Park on the night before Easter last weekend, San Mateo County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Antisemitic incidents across the U.S. are at a record high. The Anti-Defamation League found a 36% increase in incidents nationwide in 2022 with over 3,600 instances of assault, harassment or vandalism, the highest number on record since the group began its annual audit in 1979. Oren Segal, vice president of the group's Center on Extremism, joins CBS News to discuss.
Police in Pleasant Hill have referred five minors to Contra Costa County juvenile probation for community service and restitution following incidents of graffiti and damage to playground equipment during recent months.
A struggling San Jose business district has been hit with another blow: the destruction of a beloved mural. Len Ramirez reports. (1-16-23)
Police in Petaluma are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect that allegedly pushed over a large Christmas decoration.
Police in Vallejo on Friday arrested a man suspected of spray painting threats against President Biden and President Obama on buildings around town, authorities said.
Authorities have launched a hate crime investigation after dolls described to have a "dark complexion" were found hanging at three schools in Saratoga.
A mural honoring Indigenous people that was painted on JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park was the target of vandalism. Anne Makovec reports. (10-14-22)
Police in San Francisco arrested a man early Tuesday who was found naked in a apartment building on Van Ness Avenue after allegedly opening a pipe that flooded the structure.
Vandalism at a Roman Catholic pastoral center in Palo Alto is being investigated as a hate crime, police said Saturday.
A man has been arrested on vandalism charges in connection with cut telecommunication lines in a Fremont neighborhood that led to thousands of people losing internet and phone service.
The Black Cat in San Francisco's Tenderloin District was the target of vandalism and hours-long looting spree Monday morning.
The Black Cat in San Francisco's Tenderloin District was the target of vandalism and hours-long looting spree. Sara Donchey reports. (7-27-22)
Volunteers and the city are looking to clean up graffiti in the Sunset District. Andria Borba reports. (7-27-22)
After a pandemic pause in enforcing San Francisco graffiti removal laws, city officials and volunteer groups are looking to clean up the mess.
Police in Berkeley are investigating the vandalism of several vehicles over the weekend that had swastikas scratched into their paint as a hate crime.
Some climate activists appear to have crossed the line as they try to send a message about gas consumption. They're letting the air out of SUV tires. Da Lin reports. (7-8-22)
Vandals spray painted threats and spread excrement all over Petaluma City Hall overnight Wednesday, Petaluma police said.
Officials at a school district in the East Bay expressed outrage after someone vandalized a flagpole flying both the LGBTQ pride and American flags late Monday night. Elizabeth Cook reports. (6/14/22)
Officials at a school district in the East Bay expressed outrage after a vandal was caught on camera cutting down the LGBTQ pride flag late Monday night.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are asking for the public's help to track down the individual or individuals behind graffiti recently painted in the park.
A popular mural in Chinatown is being replaced after being targeted by taggers. Devin Fehely reports. (5-8-22)
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
The comments ranged from "homophobic and transphobic slurs to sexually explicit and graphic images," the office said.
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
The comments ranged from "homophobic and transphobic slurs to sexually explicit and graphic images," the office said.
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
The inaugural Juneteenth Parade in San Francisco on Saturday will kick off a month of celebration.
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
BART's board of directors approved a new pricing parking policy and fare increases on Thursday.
Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Thursday a toxicologist determined that Martinez Refinery Company's (MRC) release of spent catalyst in November didn't increase public health risks from exposure of hazardous materials in nearby soil.
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies.
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
A Willow Glen High School student died early Wednesday in San Jose after being struck by a vehicle on Rinconada Drive, according to the San Jose Police Department.
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
The Nevada state senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland A's.
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
The Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform.
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
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Gov. Newsom is calling on the states to join him to adopt a 28th amendment to use U.S. Constitution to tighten access to guns. Lauren Toms reports. (6-8-23)
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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 chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, says the warning signs of colorectal cancer seem like things people would just ignore.
A South Bay middle school teacher thought her health issues were attributed to the normal grind of being a teacher and mother of two young children. But she was now part of an increasing trend of colorectal cancer among younger adults. Amanda Starrantino reports.
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This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
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An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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