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An intense firefight evolved overnight along a stretch of Highway 29 north of Calistoga as the Glass Fire jumped the freeway and continued its advance into neighborhoods on the outskirts of town, burning at least one home and threatening dozens of others as the blaze expanded its path of destruction.
It was a labor love for winemaker Dario Sattui, building and expanding his unique medieval castle inspired winery Castello di Amorosa. But in a matter of hours, flames from the Glass Fire had devastated the winery compound.
The Glass Fire has not reached the main part of Calistoga as firefighters are doing everything they can to defend it and other towns along Highway 29 which runs through the heart of the Napa Valley wine country.
The Glass Fire burning in Napa and Sonoma counties jumped containment lines and led to new evacuations as well as additional burned homes and structures as firefighter worked through extreme conditions Thursday.
It was another day of watching, waiting, and hoping in the areas around Calistoga Thursday as the Glass Fire continued to threaten homes from multiple directions.
Authorities in Shasta County on Thursday afternoon identified two of the four victims who have died in the Zogg Fire since it started on Sunday.
A Spare the Air alert has been extended through Tuesday, as smoke from the Glass Fire and other wildfires is expected to continue to blanket the Bay Area.
A new vegetation fire was reported in Napa County near the communities of Oakville and Yountville Thursday.
The Glass Fire roared through the steep, rugged canyons near Angwin early Wednesday while an army of weary firefighters, on the brink of exhaustion from nearly two months of intense firefights in Northern California, battled to keep the blaze from spilling over Highway 29.
Whether they were technically allowed to or not, this was the day many people returned home on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa.
Images of firefighters saving a U.S. flag from a burning building are receiving accolades online and the firefighters being hailed as heroes as they labored to stop the massive Glass Fire complex burning in Napa and Sonoma Counties.
Get information on which roads are closed in Napa and Sonoma County due to the Glass Fire according to CHP and the 511.org website.
Authorities on Wednesday confirmed a fourth person has died in connection with the still-growing Zogg Fire burning in Shasta and Tehama counties.
Cal Fire on Tuesday night issued an immediate evacuation order in Napa County for all areas west of State Routes 29 and 128 (Foothill Boulevard) to the county line, between Diamond Mountain Road and Petrified Forest Road.
For all the talk of Sonoma Strong, Wine Country Strong, residents here say the fatigue of the fires is real.
The Glass Fire in Napa County is having a profound impact on local wineries and those who depend on the visitors they attract. Some have been devastated by it, while most have been untouched. Still, everyone is being affected by it.
The Zogg Fire in Shasta and Tehama counties continued to grow overnight, topping 40,000 acres as of Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
The containment last week of the CZU Lightning Complex fires brings a sigh of relief, but residents shouldn't relax too much as new natural disaster risks follow the fires in Santa Cruz County - debris flows.
While landslides have always been a threat in steep, hilly areas like those of the Santa Cruz mountains; the threat has been exacerbated in and around burn areas following the CZU fire.
Santa Clara County was approved for federal aid on Tuesday to support residents impacted by the SCU Lighting Complex fires that started last month.
The destructive advance of the Shady Fire -- a wildfire included in the Glass Fire Complex -- slowed Tuesday morning but not before its massive cloud of hot, wind-whipped embers had left behind a random path of burned homes and vegetation in the Skyhawk and Oakmont neighborhoods.
Metallica announced Monday that the band is donating $250,000 to five organizations providing relief to those affected by the wildfires along the west coast.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District on Tuesday extended its ongoing Spare the Air Alerts through Friday as the result of smoke from wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties.
While home after home burned to the ground as flames tore through the Skyhawk neighborhood in Santa Rosa, some neighbors picked up garden hoses and took a stand against the Glass Fire.
A mandatory evacuation order was in place with the fear the flames could reach the Calistoga by Monday night. "The scariest part of it is not knowing," said one resident, hoping his home will still be there in morning.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
The Cal State East Bay Pioneers will play to keep their perfect season alive in Pittsburgh on March 25.
A California couple is facing dozens of criminal charges, including torture and child abuse, after investigators say an 11-year-old girl endured at least a year of severe physical abuse while living in their custody.
The U.S. Small Business Administration said owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals with their principal residence in the United States.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
The Cal State East Bay Pioneers will play to keep their perfect season alive in Pittsburgh on March 25.
A California couple is facing dozens of criminal charges, including torture and child abuse, after investigators say an 11-year-old girl endured at least a year of severe physical abuse while living in their custody.
The U.S. Small Business Administration said owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals with their principal residence in the United States.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
Caltrain is considering a plan that would ban oversized bikes that are over 6 feet long and tires that are more than 3 inches wide.
San Francisco police said they recieved calls around 2:45 p.m. that someone was brandishing a gun while driving. Officers said they responded to the scene and learned the person was barricaded inside a California Street apartment.
A worker at San Francisco International Airport was arrested on Sunday following a hit-and-run crash that injured a scooter rider in San Mateo, police said.
Prosecutors in San Francisco announced Monday that four men have pled guilty in connection with a drive-by shooting in the city's Bayview in 2023.
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.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
The Cal State East Bay Pioneers will play to keep their perfect season alive in Pittsburgh on March 25.
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.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said the three suspects turned themselves in after police obtained arrest warrants for them, and that they face felony and misdemeanor assault charges.
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 Tesla struck and killed a bicyclist over the weekend in San Jose, and the suspected driver fled but was later located with the help of automated license plate reader cameras, police said.
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.
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities. But it was a quiet day for many businesses.
The driver of a vehicle that entered the water near the Sausalito Yacht Harbor was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
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.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
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.
On Dec. 29, police launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Clarence Hughes Jr., of Richmond. Investigators were able to eventually track down five suspects using the city's surveillance network, police said.
A California couple is facing dozens of criminal charges, including torture and child abuse, after investigators say an 11-year-old girl endured at least a year of severe physical abuse while living in their custody.
Placer County prosecutors have filed charges against 17 people accused of being part of a large drug trafficking network that investigators say distributed hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine monthly across the Greater Sacramento region.
San Francisco police said they recieved calls around 2:45 p.m. that someone was brandishing a gun while driving. Officers said they responded to the scene and learned the person was barricaded inside a California Street apartment.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said the three suspects turned themselves in after police obtained arrest warrants for them, and that they face felony and misdemeanor assault charges.
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.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
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.
The U.S. Small Business Administration said owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals with their principal residence in the United States.
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 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.
Kevin Ko reports on the Cal State East Bay Pioneers who remain undefeated.
Brad Hamilton reports on St. Helena residents seeing brown water occasionally from their faucets.
John Ramos reports on the Small Business Administration banning foreign nationals from getting SBA-backed loans.
The heat wave gripping the Bay Area has the allergy season already kicking into high gear. Brad Hamilton reports.
Kenny Choi reports on the March heat wave.
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.