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A man was sentenced to two years in prison for three counts of eavesdropping and two counts of invasion of privacy after he installed hidden cameras in a restroom at a Walnut Creek Starbucks.
Retailers are demanding more protection especially after thieves slammed a vehicle into a store in Pleasant Hill on Thanksgiving. Da Lin reports. (11-24-23)
Black Friday is the unofficial start to the shopping season. As such, some local police departments are stepping up their presence in their shopping districts.
A rash of robberies in downtown Walnut Creek has some business owners worried as the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching
Antisemitic speech has prompted the city of Walnut Creek to join other Bay Area cities in shutting down online and phone-in public comments during public meetings.
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
Juliette Goodrich reports on a lovable Siberian Husky ARF in Walnut Creek available for adoption (9-26-2023)
Some families in Walnut Creek are getting ready to move into new townhomes that would likely have been out of reach due to their financial circumstances if not for the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity.
Some families in Walnut Creek are about to move into new town homes that would otherwise be out of reach. Lezla Gooden reports. (9-14-23)
In the past few years, Rossmoor, an age-restricted community in Walnut Creek, has emerged as a surprising LGBT senior haven. Itay Hod reports. (8-17-23)
While the Bay Area is known worldwide for its place in LGBTQ history, the popularity of one Walnut Creek retirement home could come as a surprise.
A Pittsburg man was arraigned Monday in connection to a crime spree in the East Bay where he allegedly tried to carjack several people and tried to burglarize two homes.
A 40-year-old man who was charged with burglarizing a string of businesses has also been accused of selling and possessing drugs, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said.
A man who allegedly attempted to rob a Walnut Creek homeowner and carjack a vehicle before successfully carjacking a second vehicle and then stealing a third during an East Bay crime spree was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Pleasant Hill, authorities said.
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office on Wednesday identified the man who died Tuesday afternoon in a Pleasant Hill solo vehicle crash.
A fire caused significant damage to a home in Walnut Creek Monday afternoon.
A 35-year-old Walnut Creek man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of multiple rape cases over the past few years, announced the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Police in Walnut Creek arrested a man early Wednesday morning who is allegedly responsible for burglarizing seven businesses last month.
Temperatures rose above 100 degrees on Saturday in Walnut Creek, one of the hottest spots in the Bay Area.
Betty Yu reports on how high temperatures impacted people and businesses in Walnut Creek Saturday (7-16-2023)
Contra Costa Fire are at the scene of a 3-acre fire near Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek, Con Fire spokesperson Steve Hill said at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday.
A man died after being hit by a car that jumped a curb and hit him Monday afternoon in Walnut Creek, according to police.
Contra Costa Fire investigators are blaming several recent incidents they believe were caused by lithium ion batteries, including a fire that destroyed a garage and damaged a home in Walnut Creek.
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.
Brought together by a love for hard-rock hits, the all-star local covers outfit the Butlers delivers an array of radio staples and album cuts at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek Friday night with Aerosmith cover band Going Down.
Bay Area shelters, already stretched to the limit, are bracing for tough times, as more and more people surrender their pets because they can no longer afford them.
In Oakland, a group organized a pub crawl to get those in the East Bay to support local craft taprooms and spread some holiday cheer
Some San Francisco businesses are preparing for the possibility of flooding in case of another wet winter.
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Local fishermen are getting a helping hand as they eagerly wait for the commercial Dungeness crab season.
Bay Area shelters, already stretched to the limit, are bracing for tough times, as more and more people surrender their pets because they can no longer afford them.
In Oakland, a group organized a pub crawl to get those in the East Bay to support local craft taprooms and spread some holiday cheer
Some San Francisco businesses are preparing for the possibility of flooding in case of another wet winter.
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Local fishermen are getting a helping hand as they eagerly wait for the commercial Dungeness crab season.
Another operation aimed at catching San Francisco retail theft suspects led to seven arrests on Tuesday, police said.
California food banks used to distribute primarily canned and boxed food, but thanks to an innovative idea from a Bay Area man, they are also able to give away mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
A San Francisco man who illegally made and sold guns was sentenced to six years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors moved to satisfy housing policy requirements mandated by the state, while asking for exceptions at the same time.
Bay Area shelters, already stretched to the limit, are bracing for tough times, as more and more people surrender their pets because they can no longer afford them.
In Oakland, a group organized a pub crawl to get those in the East Bay to support local craft taprooms and spread some holiday cheer
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Local fishermen are getting a helping hand as they eagerly wait for the commercial Dungeness crab season.
BART police said officers arrested a woman who was driving a stolen car and found multiple puppies inside the vehicle on Tuesday.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors directed more money Wednesday to aid residents and businesses in Pajaro that were impacted by flooding of the unincorporated community in March.
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose to bring new professional soccer fields and a training facility to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
CONMEBOL, South America's soccer federation, has announced the 14 cities that will host matches at the 2024 Copa América as the tournament returns to the United States for the first time since 2016.
Police announced Tuesday the arrests of three people in connection with a gang-related shooting in East San Jose that wounded a man in August.
Police in San Jose on Monday announced the recent arrest of three suspects arrested in connection with an illegal casino operation who are now facing a variety of drug, weapon and other charges.
In response to an outbreak of avian flu, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency.
Authorities in Mendocino County announced Wednesday that the body of a missing elderly Sonoma County woman has been found.
Sideshows and some related peripheral activities were outlawed by a vote of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Low-interest federal loans are now available in 31 California counties to help small businesses impacted by the decision to cancel this year's commercial Chinook salmon season.
In recent years, the news from wine country centered on one disaster or another threatening the quality of grape crops. But this year, no news has been good news
The San Jose Earthquakes are partnering with Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose to bring new professional soccer fields and a training facility to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw says he has exchanged apologies with the Philadelphia Eagles security official after a sideline dustup led to both being ejected.
William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4.
CONMEBOL, South America's soccer federation, has announced the 14 cities that will host matches at the 2024 Copa América as the tournament returns to the United States for the first time since 2016.
Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed at the winter meetings.
BART police said officers arrested a woman who was driving a stolen car and found multiple puppies inside the vehicle on Tuesday.
Another operation aimed at catching San Francisco retail theft suspects led to seven arrests on Tuesday, police said.
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
A San Francisco man who illegally made and sold guns was sentenced to six years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
Authorities in Mendocino County announced Wednesday that the body of a missing elderly Sonoma County woman has been found.
Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.
Uber is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month, the latest sign that the ride-hailing and delivery company is turning its business around after struggling through much of the pandemic.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said Wednesday the city is suing three online tobacco retailers for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to consumers in San Francisco.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Amid rising tensions over the conflict in Gaza, houses of worship in the Bay Area and across the country are being warned by federal officials to boost their security measures.
Sideshows and some related peripheral activities were outlawed by a vote of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors moved to satisfy housing policy requirements mandated by the state, while asking for exceptions at the same time.
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
However, less than 40% of Screen Actors Guild members participated in the ratification vote.
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.
Itay Hod reports on senior dog rescues being given makeovers to help their chances of being adopted.
Andrea Nakano reports on a pub crawl that was organized as some taprooms are struggling to stay afloat.
Darren Peck reports on the Mission District's hidden history, and why it was hit hard by flooding during the storm last New Year's Eve.
Kelsi Thorud reports on a business that is prepared for the possibility of flooding in case of another major storm during the winter.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
California food banks used to distribute primarily canned and boxed food, but thanks to an innovative idea from a Bay Area man, they are also able to give away mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
A pair of volunteers working for a South Bay organization go out of their way to bring warmth and nourishment to the unhoused, not just during the holidays, but all year round.
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.