Yosemite Valley worker's death under investigation by local agencies and FBI
An investigation is underway in the Yosemite Valley after the death of a hospitality employee, authorities say.
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An investigation is underway in the Yosemite Valley after the death of a hospitality employee, authorities say.
A large rockslide blocked the road last week, prompting warnings from Caltrans of an extended closure.
One of the major roads leading to the entrance of Yosemite National Park is still blocked due to a large rockslide, and officials are warning people that the closure could last weeks.
A man who was scheduled to return from a backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park in late August was found dead on Saturday, park officials said.
The historic Wawona Hotel inside Yosemite National Park has been slated for an extended closure.
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park's Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm on the granite monolith.
On June 27, the San Francisco Zoo's Conservation team completed its first successful reintroduction of an endangered toad species back to Yosemite National Park.
A Santa Rosa native and prominent professional rock climber has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sexual assaults he committed at Yosemite National Park, federal prosecutors say.
Yosemite National Park was closed Friday because of the massive storm that was dumping several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada.
CBS News Bay Area viewer Jay Huang created this time-lapse of the sunset firefall effect at Yosemite's Horsetail Falls made from stills he shot Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
A photographer captured a rare uninterrupted "firefall" at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park over the weekend.
A professional rock climber has been convicted of several sexual assaults at Yosemite National Park, prosecutors say.
A pilot reservation system for Yosemite National Park launched Friday morning, giving guests who plan to visit the park this year a chance to get one of the limited spots aimed at reducing congestion.
Visitors driving into Yosemite National Park will need to reserve their slot under a new reservation pilot system beginning in April, the park announced Wednesday.
A popular rock climbing area in Yosemite National Park has been closed because of a crack that has developed in a massive granite cliff.
A 93-year-old Oakland man reached the summit of Half Dome after climbing stairs at his senior living community to build endurance. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (7-27-23)
Visitors in the Yosemite Valley area are experiencing periods of poor air quality and visibility due to smoke from the still burning Pika Fire.
The body of Hayden T. Klemenok, a Bay Area man who went missing during a hike in Yosemite National Park last week, has been recovered, his family said Tuesday.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are asking visitors for assistance in finding a backpacker who has been missing since Sunday.
California finally saw relief from years of drought, but now, record snowmelt is making some waterways dangerous. Park rangers in Yosemite National Park are warning visitors to stay out of certain rivers and streams while several counties in the state have banned rafting and swimming. Elise Preston reports.
As warm weather continues in the Bay Area and throughout Northern California, the melting of the state's historic snowpack is ramping up.
Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday.
Unusually warm temperatures in California are leading to flooding fears caused by the accelerated snow melt. Most of Yosemite National Park was closed Saturday over the risk of flooding from the rising Merced River. Elise Preston has the details.
Hundreds of travelers flocked to Yosemite Thursday before the park shuts down Friday and through the weekend over flood concerns.
Meteorologist Darren Peck explains how much water is expected to flow through Yosemite Valley in the next few days and Ryan Yamamoto shows how tourists are reacting to the upcoming park closure. (4-27-23)
A Bay Area woman who was convicted for running an on-demand delivery service for controlled substances has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
The end result wasn't much different for the San Jose Sharks with a second straight season finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings.
An investigation is underway after police in Morgan Hill shot a suspect following a disturbance at a Safeway store overnight.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
San Jose police on Friday announced the recent arrests of two men after seizing multiple illegal firearms from a home last month.
A Bay Area woman who was convicted for running an on-demand delivery service for controlled substances has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
The end result wasn't much different for the San Jose Sharks with a second straight season finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings.
An investigation is underway after police in Morgan Hill shot a suspect following a disturbance at a Safeway store overnight.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
San Jose police on Friday announced the recent arrests of two men after seizing multiple illegal firearms from a home last month.
A ceremony was held in downtown San Francisco early Friday morning to mark 119 years since much of the city was destroyed from the 1906 earthquake and fire that followed.
Last month, San Francisco police announced the number of reported car break-ins in the city had dropped to their lowest levels in two decades.
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown isn't shying away from saying that Daniel Lurie's first 100 days at city hall have been smoother than his own.
Just three and a half months after promising safer streets, cleaner neighborhoods, and a more inviting city for visitors, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie marked his 100th day in office with both celebration and caution.
Kerry Gough, a retired civil rights attorney of 42 years, is staging one-man protests outside various big law offices in the Bay Area that struck deals with the White House.
A Bay Area woman who was convicted for running an on-demand delivery service for controlled substances has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Antioch Interim Police Chief Joe Vigil and Interim Assistant City Manager Brad Helfenberger will both take their jobs on a permanent basis.
Students, faculty and community members gathered in front of Sproul Hall on the UC Berkeley campus to support international students and protest threats by the Trump administration to cut federal funding to a growing number of elite universities.
A driver was killed on Interstate 680 in Alamo on Thursday afternoon when a detached wheel smashed into his truck, authorities said.
A decommissioned BART car that was rejected by the Athletics has found a new home with the Oakland Ballers and will be transformed into a concession stand, BART said on Thursday.
An investigation is underway after police in Morgan Hill shot a suspect following a disturbance at a Safeway store overnight.
San Jose police on Friday announced the recent arrests of two men after seizing multiple illegal firearms from a home last month.
A captain with the San Jose Fire Department was arrested on drug charges for allegedly stealing controlled substances from at least one station.
With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. Now, winemakers have a greener way to package their wine.
In business for 16 years in San Mateo, there are many chapters to B Street Books' story. In the one currently being written, there is a lot to unpack and a lot for owner Lewis Cohen to pack up.
The Santa Rosa Police Department recently launched its new substation at the Santa Rosa Plaza, right in the heart of downtown.
Four North Bay teens have been accused of attempted murder and robbery after a 15-year-old was stabbed at a bus stop in Santa Rosa Tuesday morning.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally stabbed near Interstate 80 late Tuesday night.
Sonoma County faith leaders are coming together to let their immigrant communities know their places of worship are safe spaces.
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
The end result wasn't much different for the San Jose Sharks with a second straight season finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings.
The Sox dropped to a major league-worst 4-14, losing their fourth straight game and for the 12th time in 14.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a four-game split.
A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year's draft.
Ty Emberson had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers completed a four-game season series sweep of the San Jose Sharks with a 3-0 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
A Bay Area woman who was convicted for running an on-demand delivery service for controlled substances has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
An investigation is underway after police in Morgan Hill shot a suspect following a disturbance at a Safeway store overnight.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
San Jose police on Friday announced the recent arrests of two men after seizing multiple illegal firearms from a home last month.
Antioch Interim Police Chief Joe Vigil and Interim Assistant City Manager Brad Helfenberger will both take their jobs on a permanent basis.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
One Silicon Valley entrepreneur has developed a data center that generates not only the power to run it but also the water to cool it.
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown isn't shying away from saying that Daniel Lurie's first 100 days at city hall have been smoother than his own.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
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.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
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 Alameda County Registrar of Voters releases new numbers showing Lee has a commanding lead over challenger Loren Taylor.
Morgan Hill Safeway shut down following an overnight police shooting.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for April 18, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
A ceremony was held at Lotta's Fountain in San Francisco early Friday morning to mark 119 years since a massive earthquake and fire destroyed much of the city. Veronica Macias reports.
After a cloudy start, expect clear skies and highs in the 60s and 70s. Expect the warming trend to continue heading into Easter weekend and into early next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.