Napa Valley winemakers know wildfire risk still present even after winter's heavy rains
For the first time in several years, Napa Valley winemakers are heading into the summertime without a drought and with a dampened fire risk.
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For the first time in several years, Napa Valley winemakers are heading into the summertime without a drought and with a dampened fire risk.
The Livermore-Pleasanton fire department is giving volunteers some intensive training to help expand the ranks of emergency first-responders. Juliette Goodrich reports. (6-15-23)
Fire crews in the North Bay are getting ready for hot weather with specialized training, as experts say the region could be in for an explosive season after all the heavy rain this past winter.
A controlled burn training event in Marin CountyThursday highlighted the importance of building confidence and preparedness among firefighters. José Martínez reports. (6-15-23)
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Darren Peck shows the tool that predicted the Canada wildfires and the smoke now covering a large part of the U.S. Northeast - and says Bay Area residents should prepare for similar events.
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.
The air quality in New York City on Wednesday morning is 14.5 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value.
Contra Costa County firefighters said at 4:27 p.m. Sunday they were mopping up what grew into an approximate seven-acre vegetation fire off Kirker Pass and Hess roads.
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will declare the start to fire season on Monday to be able to enforce weed-abatement ordinances.
Despite a remarkably wet winter, fire agencies across the state are worried another big fire season lies ahead. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-2-23)
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has reached a settlement Wednesday with the Shasta County District Attorney which will allow the utility to avoid criminal charges in the deadly Zogg Fire.
Californians -- especially those living in areas vulnerable to wildfires -- are growing increasingly worried about State Farm's decision to stop selling new homeowners insurance policies in the state.
The huge herd of goats is also providing an important educational lesson for California students.
Fire departments across the Bay Area say the record-setting wet weather at the beginning of the year is not a reason to take it easy this fire season.
Mary Lee reports on the existential threat redwoods in California are facing due to climate change (5-1-2023)
Bob Long has been tilling the soil for nearly 40 years, creating fire breaks and defensible space to reduce the risk of wildfires. Devin Fehely reports. (4-29-23)
The 2020 wildfire season destroyed nearly 20 North Bay wineries and damaged dozens more. But one winemaker whose vineyards survived is happy with what he was able to produce. Lauren Toms reports. (4-20-23)
The 2020 wildfire season destroyed nearly 20 North Bay wineries and damaged dozens more. But one winemaker whose vineyards survived is happy with what he was able to produce.
It is a second chance for 15 men who will be crossing a finish line next week after completing a strenuous firefighting program in the Bay Area.
Protesters gathered outside a PG&E wildfire mitigation conference in San Ramon Tuesday, demanding Gov. Gavin Newsom take action against the utility company over the series of deadly wildfires over the past several years blamed on its equipment.
Pacific Gas and Electric pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four counts of involuntary manslaughter for their role in starting the deadly Zogg Fire.
Jennifer Gray Thompson, a North Bay expert on megafire disasters in the West, will attend the State of the Union address. Devin Fehely reports. (2-5-23)
Pacific Gas & Electric will face trial for manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people,
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Anticipating large turnout, San Jose city officials moved watch parties for Sunday's Round of 16 World Cup matches out of San Pedro Square to two larger venues, which were sold out within hours.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Anticipating large turnout, San Jose city officials moved watch parties for Sunday's Round of 16 World Cup matches out of San Pedro Square to two larger venues, which were sold out within hours.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed for several hours on July 4, as fireworks will be launched from the span for the country's 250th birthday.
A driver died Thursday evening after reportedly overturning multiple times and being ejected from the vehicle in Millbrae, authorities said.
In 1776, as the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on the East Coast, an epic journey reached its final destination on the West Coast.
Seven people who blocked traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were convicted of misdemeanor charges on Thursday, but avoided a felony conviction.
A wayward sea lion that was found wandering in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood earlier this year has been released back into the wild, officials said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Just days before Antioch's biggest Fourth of July celebration, a group of protesters experiencing homelessness say they're being cleared out of the area to make room for the holiday crowds.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Officials in the East Bay said several roads in the area of Grizzly Peak in the Oakland Hills will be closed during the July 4 holiday, amid concerns about wildfires.
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Anticipating large turnout, San Jose city officials moved watch parties for Sunday's Round of 16 World Cup matches out of San Pedro Square to two larger venues, which were sold out within hours.
Officials in Santa Clara County said they are moving to fire four social workers linked to the case of "Baby Jaxon", who authorities said was sexually assaulted and murdered by his foster brother.
A motorcyclist died of his injuries from a crash with a pickup truck last month in San Jose, authorities said.
Some North Bay cities and businesses are hoping to cash in on the closure and are preparing for more people to join local celebrations.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
A furry case of mistaken identity occurred this week after a Sonoma County resident discovered what they thought was a baby otter in their backyard.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
A wildfire was burning in a remote area in Napa County near the Lake County line on Monday and fire crews were using multiple aircraft to try and contain the fire.
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Anticipating large turnout, San Jose city officials moved watch parties for Sunday's Round of 16 World Cup matches out of San Pedro Square to two larger venues, which were sold out within hours.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Whatever the outcome on the field, fans said the day was about more than soccer. It was about reunions, strangers, friends, and families coming together for the World Cup experience.
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Two people were hospitalized following a shooting late Thursday night in Oakland, police said.
Five suspects were arrested days after a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery at Concord's Sun Valley Mall over the weekend, police announced on Thursday.
Petaluma police arrested two people on illegal fireworks-related charges in as many days ahead of the July 4th holiday.
Officials in Santa Clara County said they are moving to fire four social workers linked to the case of "Baby Jaxon", who authorities said was sexually assaulted and murdered by his foster brother.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
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.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2026 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States' 250th anniversary.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
San Jose is moving Sunday's World Cup watch party out of San Pedro Square and into SAP Center and Discovery Meadow.
After morning clouds and fog, expect clear conditions outside the immediate coast on Friday. For the 4th of July, expect slightly warmer temperatures, but conditions may be cloudy along the coast for fireworks. Jennifer McDermed has the forecast.
Some North Bay cities and businesses are hoping to cash in on the closure and are preparing for more people to join local celebrations.
Days before Antioch's Fourth of July events, people experiencing homelessness say they're being cleared out to make room for the holiday crowds. Maddie White reports.
Thanks to the San Francisco Archdiocese, and a special CBS News Bay Area visual effects team, anchor Juliette Goodrich reports from inside a digital replica of Mission Dolores on the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Anza Expedition.
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.