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In the world of wine, there's one ingredient you can't bottle.
Napa and Sonoma winemakers are angry over the firing of two researchers specifically hired to help the industry after devastating losses due to wildfire smoke.
Americans are changing their attitudes on alcohol and drinking, and it's having a big impact on Wine Country.
Max Darrow reports on concerns over how changing attitudes about alcohol could reduce the number of regular wine consumers.
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan.
Some growers are forced to downsize as declining wine sales lead to an oversupply of grapes.
Farmworkers marched in Healdsburg on Sunday demanding higher wages and hazard pay.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
As the Point Fire burns over 1,000 acres near Lake Sonoma, residents in the area are feeling a sense of déjà vu.
Napa County has not seen any major fires this year, but residents in the region know everything can change in a matter of minutes.
BottleRock boasts great food, wine and a star-studded music lineup which draws people back to the event every year.
BottleRock boasts great food, wine and a star-studded music lineup which draws people back to the event every year. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-24-24)
The Napa Valley wine industry produced nearly $1 billion worth of wine grapes in 2023, but the industry is changing and demand may be plateauing.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Sometimes, it just takes some time for the seeds of recovery to bear fruit.
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, a celebrated winemaker who helped establish Napa Valley as one of the world's premier wine-making regions, has died.
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
A small group of wineries in Napa County are banding together to fight Napa County's contention that they do not qualify for on-site wine tasting.
As a red flag warning blankets Santa Rosa and surrounding areas this weekend, residents like Bruce McConnell are grappling with memories of past disasters.
Santa Rosa homeowners who lost everything to past wildfires then rebuilt their lives know it's too soon to let their guard down. Jose Martinez reports. (10-27-23)
A North Bay town is dealing with another case of E. coli in its water system.
Abnormal weather is happening in the North Bay and that has some wine lovers worried about the impact on this year's vintage.
Abnormal weather is happening in the North Bay and that has some wine lovers worried about the impact on this year's vintage. John Ramos reports. (8-20-23)
A controversy is brewing in the North Bay that pits some small business owners against Napa County.
A controversy is brewing in the North Bay that pits some small business owners against Napa County. Andrea Nakano reports. (8-10-23)
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
The strikes on Gaza come after nearly two months of a ceasefire to pause the 17-month-long war.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
Authorities in Alameda County have identified the second adult victim who lost their life in a fatal house fire in unincorporated San Leandro last Thursday.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
Authorities in Alameda County have identified the second adult victim who lost their life in a fatal house fire in unincorporated San Leandro last Thursday.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
The Downtown SF Partnership brings its latest free block party to the Front Street entertainment zone to celebrate St. Patrick's Day starting early Monday afternoon.
The man serving time for his role in a deadly street racing crash in Redwood City that left twin girls orphaned died on Saturday at a correctional center, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
The Bay Area will see some rain and possible thunderstorms during the first half of Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled an initiative to transform the city's homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction response.
On Sunday afternoon, a few hundred demonstrators gathered outside San Francisco City Hall to protest the mass firings of federal employees.
Authorities in Alameda County have identified the second adult victim who lost their life in a fatal house fire in unincorporated San Leandro last Thursday.
Police officers investigating an auto burglary arrested three people Friday who are also suspected in other area auto thefts.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
While the display has been threatened in the past by developers, it now looks like it may be saved by a developer.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
San Jose's mayor is proposing a legal battle to buy back a dilapidated, historical church left abandoned for years after a failed restoration plan.
The strike by Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority workers moved into its second week on Monday as bus and light rail riders in the South Bay continue to use other modes of transportation to get around.
Vibrant colors exploded over Discovery Meadow Park. Holi Fest is an Indian festival that welcomes spring and celebrates new beginnings, new hope, unity and diversity.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has requested Gov. Gavin Newsom to intervene to get striking VTA employees back to work.
The latest attempts at mediation between the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and the union representing striking VTA workers did not reach an agreement, transit officials said in a release Friday.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
A kitchen fire that escalated killed a dog and caused $150,000 worth of damage in a Santa Rosa residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Community activists are speaking out and against an arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Sonoma County Probation Department last week.
Two children are dead and their mother is behind bars suspected of driving under the influence following a crash in Napa Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State Warriors past the New York Knicks 97-94 on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr passed late Hall of Famer Al Attles for most coaching wins in Warriors franchise history with 558 as Golden State beat the New York Knicks 97-94.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The Golden State Valkyries, who are set to begin play later this year, are trying to better the community with their uniform sales and they have partnered with Kaiser Permanente to do it.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
The man serving time for his role in a deadly street racing crash in Redwood City that left twin girls orphaned died on Saturday at a correctional center, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
Police officers investigating an auto burglary arrested three people Friday who are also suspected in other area auto thefts.
Police in Hayward are searching for two men believed to have taken off from a crash that left a 41-year-old man dead early Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed outside of a Hayward grocery store Saturday night, police said.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration, the effects on his car company have been dramatic, with the stock price significantly down. Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been the target of vandals.
There is quite the photo shoot happening right now in Golden Gate Park, but instead of models, the muse of choice is a collection of leaves, branches, and dried flowers.
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases across the country.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston will hold a town hall meeting Thursday evening on last month's Martinez Refining Company fire.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment.
President Trump is questioning former President Joe Biden's signature on preemptive pardons issued to the members of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
The Downtown SF Partnership brings its latest free block party to the Front Street entertainment zone to celebrate St. Patrick's Day starting early Monday afternoon.
Acclaimed troupe the Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek for two performances on Friday and Saturday.
Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," an action thriller hitting theaters Friday.
Two leading lights of the West Coast metal scene visit San Francisco Friday when LA band Deathchant and Portland, OR-based crew Bewitcher bring their co-headlining tour to the Bottom of the Hill.
Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host.
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.
The owner of a brewery in Alameda expresses worry about looming tariffs on aluminum, fearing that the cost of higher-priced cans and other equipment may need to be passed onto consumers. John Ramos reports.
Brian Hackney reports on a Marin County oyster business that uses AI to help run the company. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group. Kenny Choi reports.
Kara St. Cyr reports on San Jose’s planned use of eminent domain. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Loureen Ayyoub reports on a new documentary on San Francisco’s housing crisis and a family featured in the film. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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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.