Record-breaking storms provides boost for California's water supply
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
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The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
While the month of October has been warm and dry, water officials in Sonoma County said reservoirs are in good shape after the two previous wet winters.
For ten years, Bay Area water companies have wanted to increase storage capacity of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir above Brentwood as insurance against another drought. But as time dragged on without construction, the project became more expensive and less beneficial.
John Ramos reports on a landmark ruling spurred by environmental group that sued Sonoma County over a too liberal policy granting water well permits.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
In the Central Valley, some districts say their groundwater recharge projects are getting squeezed as they await word on what kind of water deliveries they'll get this year.
California regulators have proposed delaying some new rules aimed at reducing how much water people use on their lawns.
As California enjoys a second robust winter in a row, calls for additional water storage may soon be getting an answer.
We all know the saying about saving something for a rainy day, but in California, it's about saving the water for a dry day. The state is working to recharge the groundwater.
Last year's historic storms left Bay Area reservoirs filled well above average, with new numbers from East Bay MUD showing the system's reservoirs are at a combined 80% of total capacity or about 11% above normal.
While the water year has had a slow start in Northern California -- at least nothing like in some years past -- there is still no talk of drought as last year bounty of rain keeps on giving.
California ended its "miracle" water year on Saturday with enough rain and snow to fill the state's reservoirs to 128% of their historical average, making it among the wettest years in recorded state history.
The Pleasanton City Council is set to vote on a plan that would raise water rates in the East Bay city by 30% starting Nov. 1.
California tribal governments, fishery groups and environmental organizations rallied on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday demanding changes to a "dysfunctional" water rights system.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end its drought emergency declaration.
With water bills seeing an increase in the near future, many Marin residents have been left with unanswered questions.
Three Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut millions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be completed by next year, in an effort to stave off a crisis at the nation's largest reservoirs.
Despite months of soaking rains across California, water customers in one North Bay city who may be victims of their own conservation success are about to get hit with a water-rate hike.
Officials with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission have voted to end their local drought declaration, joining other local water agencies that have dropped similar measures following record rains this past winter.
One of the East Bay's largest water districts announced it will end several drought-related restrictions, including a surcharge intended to encourage water conservation.
Officials in Benicia on Wednesday night warned residents and businesses to significantly curtail water use, after a hillside collapsed and damaged the main water line into the community.
Following a winter with strong storms and record amounts of rainfall, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) announced the easing of drought restrictions.
The Alameda County Water District announced Wednesday that surcharges prompted by years of drought will be dropped in April, following one of the wettest winters on record.
Under a new insurance regulation that just got approved this week, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said homeowners should have an easier time buying fire insurance, even in fire-prone areas.
Firefighters in San Jose rescued multiple residents as they worked to contain a two-alarm fire at an apartment building that broke out Friday evening, according to authorities.
For the 36th year, San Francisco Interfaith Shelter is back open, providing a warm place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.
BART police released body camera footage Friday from two officers who were involved in a November traffic stop at the Union City station parking lot during which one of them shot and injured the woman they pulled over.
Under a new insurance regulation that just got approved this week, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said homeowners should have an easier time buying fire insurance, even in fire-prone areas.
Firefighters in San Jose rescued multiple residents as they worked to contain a two-alarm fire at an apartment building that broke out Friday evening, according to authorities.
For the 36th year, San Francisco Interfaith Shelter is back open, providing a warm place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.
BART police released body camera footage Friday from two officers who were involved in a November traffic stop at the Union City station parking lot during which one of them shot and injured the woman they pulled over.
For the 36th year, San Francisco Interfaith Shelter is back open, providing a warm place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency director of transportation Jeffrey Tumlin has announced he will leave his position as the head of the transit agency at the end of 2024.
BART train service was not operating on the Red Line between San Francisco International Airport and Millbrae on Friday morning because of a trackside equipment problem, according to the transit agency.
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the permanent closure of San Francisco's Upper Great Highway following Proposition K's passage in November.
BART police released body camera footage Friday from two officers who were involved in a November traffic stop at the Union City station parking lot during which one of them shot and injured the woman they pulled over.
The Port of Oakland is appealing a court ruling that temporarily blocks it from using its new airport name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
The Grinch almost stole Christmas from an East Bay family. A group of thieves raided a Benicia business and drove off with 51 years of memories and something that still connected Michael Dodge with his late father - a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
A man was shot and killed in a residential neighborhood a block south of Oakland's Park Boulevard on Wednesday night, according to police.
El Cerrito police are looking for a man accused of sexual battery of an impaired woman in November.
Firefighters in San Jose rescued multiple residents as they worked to contain a two-alarm fire at an apartment building that broke out Friday evening, according to authorities.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
San Jose officials including Mayor Matt Mahan are objecting to a judge's recent decision to release the suspect in a deadly DUI crash that killed a community service officer on bail.
Monterey County prosecutors announced Thursday that a man has been convicted of first-degree murder for attacking and killing a man with an axe while in a meth-induced psychosis at a King City Motel 6 in 2022.
Hundreds of people gathered in the 1500 block of Grove Street in San Francisco on Wednesday in a mood both solemn and celebratory as the street was renamed for Aubrey Abrakasa Jr., a 17-year-old boy who was killed there 18 years ago.
The National Weather Service has issued flood and wind watches for parts of the Bay Area, as a strong storm is set to arrive in the Bay Area just in time for the weekend.
A small, unassuming building within the harsh concrete gates and extensive security of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center is open to the public, filled with often unsettling artifacts from the history of California's most infamous prison.
At least one person was killed following multiple crashes on eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County early Tuesday morning that slowed traffic for hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two people were hospitalized Thursday night following a house fire in Martinez, fire officials said.
Residents in Humboldt County were relieved Friday to have avoided the worst potential impacts of Thursday's magnitude 7.0 quake, though there was still some damage to clean up.
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss told fans worried about his health that he's a "cancer survivor" in an Instagram livestream Friday afternoon.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the team moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
Joshua Karty kicked four field goals and the Los Angeles Rams survived a soggy slugfest a week after winning a shootout, beating the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 in a key game in the NFC West race.
Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored twice and had an assist in the San Jose Sharks' 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
The San Francisco 49ers activated linebacker Dre Greenlaw to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams for his first action since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season's Super Bowl.
BART police released body camera footage Friday from two officers who were involved in a November traffic stop at the Union City station parking lot during which one of them shot and injured the woman they pulled over.
The New York Field Office of the FBI on Friday confirmed that San Francisco police provided a tip regarding the possible identity of the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The Grinch almost stole Christmas from an East Bay family. A group of thieves raided a Benicia business and drove off with 51 years of memories and something that still connected Michael Dodge with his late father - a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Jurors in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man charged with murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco, were unable to reach a verdict during the sixth day of deliberations since getting the case.
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Google unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology's cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
A recent study from Stanford Medicine emphasized the importance of "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns, citing that the skin-to-skin care method improves the child's cognitive health and stabilizes the newborn's heart rate.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency director of transportation Jeffrey Tumlin has announced he will leave his position as the head of the transit agency at the end of 2024.
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the permanent closure of San Francisco's Upper Great Highway following Proposition K's passage in November.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago.
Whether it's a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from a never-before-seen angle, a handmade burnished clay pot or a Peruvian alpaca shawl, holiday craft fairs all over the Bay Area offer wares ranging from the whimsical to the useful and always original.
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.
Legendary ska/punk/funk outfit Fishbone return to the Bay Area on their Red Hot Holiday Tour next week, headlining shows in Petaluma, Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced the 18th class inductees on Thursday.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on the San Francisco Ballet continuing its holiday "Nutcracker" tradition after labor dispute settled.
CBS News Bay Area evening headlines for Dec. 13, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Katie Nielsen reports on Scouting America donating over $16,000 and more than 41,000 pounds of food to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.
Da Lin reports on new rules announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that will require companies to write policies in fire-prone areas.
Amanda Hari reports on the San Francisco Interfaith Shelter providing space for the homeless for its 36th year.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.