UPDATE: Beckwourth Complex Fire Grows To 90,000+ Acres; 26% Contained
The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning near the Nevada border grew to three times the size of San Francisco, by Monday night.
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The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning near the Nevada border grew to three times the size of San Francisco, by Monday night.
The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. Officials said the alert is needed due to the impact of the Bootleg Fire in Oregon on electric transmission lines.
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained at 128 acres, Cal Fire said.
The raging Bootleg Fire, fueled by tinder-dry forest land and gusty winds in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, exploded in size overnight to more than 146,000 acres near the California-Oregon border.
The Beckwourth Complex -- two lightning-caused fires burning 45 miles north of Lake Tahoe -- showed no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada forest region after doubling in size between Friday and Saturday.
With soaring temperatures already pushing California's power grid to the limit, utility officials were keeping a weary eye on the Bootleg Fire that is raging out of control in Southern Oregon and threatening Path 66 -- a vital electric line corridor linking the state with the Oregon power grid.
More than 30 million people are under heat warnings and advisories with more than 93 percent of the West in drought this week. Scientists say heat and drought are inextricably linked in a vicious feedback loop that climate change makes even harder to break.
A cannabis company has reportedly taken responsibility for a wildfire that broke out in Mendocino County on Wednesday and destroyed several structures.
Flames threatening campgrounds and cabins prompted evacuations and closed off a swath of Northern California forest as the state prepared for another weekend of dry, scorching weather and the continuing threat of wildfires.
Fire departments throughout the Bay Area report an increase in fire activity but, so far this season, we haven't seen a wildfire explode out of control. Still, as temperatures again soar, so does the risk.
Residents along with fire crews in the Santa Cruz Mountains are bracing for hot temperatures and high fire danger, as a heat wave is expected to scorch much of Northern California this weekend.
A wildfire that broke out in Mendocino County north of Ukiah Wednesday afternoon has burned 80 acres prompted nearby residents to evacuate for several hours, according to authorities.
While last year's wildfire season in California was devastating, with almost 10,000 wildfires torching over 6,000 square miles, this year's wildfire season is looking like it could be worse.
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project this summer, aimed at improving the river's health in spite of recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions.
Fire crews are at the scene of a fire burning near I-680 north of Benicia in Solano County Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
Crews from the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department on Tuesday contained a grass fire near the Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery that engulfed a truck, caused a rush hour traffic jam and threatened homes.
Containment of three big wildfires in Northern California has increased but the potential for a new round of winds this week was a concern, authorities said Monday.
It was a busy 4th of July night for firefighters in Contra Costa County, responding to more than 50 fires, most of them sparked by fireworks. The morning after, many residents were asking themselves if these traditional light shows are really worth the risk.
It's surveillance video you'll have to see to believe. Security cameras Sunday night captured a Cal Fire engine plowing through the property of a truck rack business in Shingle Springs.
Contra Costa County saw the number of fire incidents during this July 4th decrease from the year before, though celebrations resulted in the county's largest vegetation fire of 2021.
Weary firefighters have won a hard fought battle with the Salt Fire, burning in the tinder-dry forest and chaparral brush of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, driving the wall of flames away from homes in the Fenders Ferry area and toward the Sacramento River.
Even in a controlled environment, things can go wrong with fireworks, which is exactly what happened at a professional pyrotechnics display at the Concord Pavilion Sunday night.
East Bay fire crews battling a 35-acre brush fire between Concord and Pittsburg Sunday afternoon had the blaze contained shortly after 3:30 p.m.
The West's historic drought is the result of many factors, one of which scientists have recently begun to analyze with more scrutiny: snow drought.
A man who was visiting San Jose from the Seattle, Washington area for the Super Bowl has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured several people following the game, police announced Monday.
A homeless woman in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing at an encampment over the weekend, police said.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
A Ring camera video that showed a 78-year-old DoorDash driver making a delivery led to strangers donating nearly $1 million to him and his wife.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a deadly assault inside a home in Pittsburg over the weekend.
A man who was visiting San Jose from the Seattle, Washington area for the Super Bowl has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured several people following the game, police announced Monday.
A homeless woman in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing at an encampment over the weekend, police said.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
A Ring camera video that showed a 78-year-old DoorDash driver making a delivery led to strangers donating nearly $1 million to him and his wife.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a deadly assault inside a home in Pittsburg over the weekend.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
Along the coast, temperatures will be in the 80s, and temperatures in the upper-80s and mid-90s are expected in the interior of the Bay Area.
Beginning early Saturday morning and ending, hopefully, before midnight, Anderson was walking a 50-mile circuit of his own design through the entire city of San Francisco.
According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in San Francisco was $5.66 a gallon as of Saturday.
They had been trying to get the city to rescind the deal and get their money back with no luck. Then she heard from a potential buyer.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a deadly assault inside a home in Pittsburg over the weekend.
All lanes of southbound Interstate 880 in Oakland are open following an early Monday morning crash involving an overturned big-rig and other vehicles.
The City of Oakland began issuing citations for speeding using cameras on Sunday, and it has neighbors divided.
In February of last year, Martinez proudly opened eight brand-new pickleball courts to the public. They were hugely popular with everyone but the neighbors. Now, on Wednesday, the city will be meeting to decide whether to close them down permanently.
Along the coast, temperatures will be in the 80s, and temperatures in the upper-80s and mid-90s are expected in the interior of the Bay Area.
A man who was visiting San Jose from the Seattle, Washington area for the Super Bowl has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured several people following the game, police announced Monday.
For the first time in 30 years, Santa Clara University is heading back to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Festival founder Halfdan Hussey is celebrating more than three decades of Cinequest with a new home for the festival in Mountain View.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
A homeless woman in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing at an encampment over the weekend, police said.
A 28-year-old woman was found dead with apparent stab wounds at a homeless encampment in San Rafael on Saturday, police said.
The district finalized some tough cuts this month, closing six schools, laying off more than 100 staff members and slashing programs. Now, those cuts are being felt at schools and teachers and parents at Montgomery High are fighting back.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
For the first time in 30 years, Santa Clara University is heading back to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Macklin Celebrini had two goals and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night.
A man who was visiting San Jose from the Seattle, Washington area for the Super Bowl has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured several people following the game, police announced Monday.
A homeless woman in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing at an encampment over the weekend, police said.
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a deadly assault inside a home in Pittsburg over the weekend.
A 28-year-old woman was found dead with apparent stab wounds at a homeless encampment in San Rafael on Saturday, police said.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
A Bay Area gender gap in the tech industry threatens the full participation of women in the future of artificial intelligence.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Festival founder Halfdan Hussey is celebrating more than three decades of Cinequest with a new home for the festival in Mountain View.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A Bay Area filmmaker with a personal life-and-death story to tell is among the artists featured at the 35th annual Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.
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.
An unprecedented late winter heat wave is set to begin in the Bay Area, with highs in the 70s and 80s on Monday and higher temperatures on Tuesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
The City of Oakland began issuing citations for speeding using cameras on Sunday, and it has neighbors divided.
For the first time in 30 years, Santa Clara University is heading back to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Martinez is considering closing the pickleball courts at the pickleball courts at Hidden Valley Park.
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.