Oakland voters on track to approve a sales tax increase
Oakland's Measure A, a half-cent sales tax proposal, was ahead in early returns Tuesday night with about 64 percent of voters approving it.
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Oakland's Measure A, a half-cent sales tax proposal, was ahead in early returns Tuesday night with about 64 percent of voters approving it.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
Despite the high stakes, the Alameda County Deputy Registrar says less than 20% of voters had returned their ballots so far.
Martinez Refining Company reported its second community awareness message relating to flaring within 24 hours to Contra Costa Health at 11:55 a.m. Monday.
Police in Fremont announced Monday that they have launched an investigation after two decapitated animals were found at a train station over the weekend.
With just days remaining before Tuesday's special election, Oakland mayoral candidates Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor spent the weekend canvassing neighborhoods across the city, urging residents to turn in their ballots amid what officials are calling alarmingly low voter turnout.
Berkeley Police said they shot an armed suspect who walked out of a home where a woman was heard yelling for help Sunday morning.
On Tuesday, Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.
A proposal would require Berkeley homes between Tilden Park and Panoramic Hill to remove foliage within 5 feet of the home as a wildfire prevention measure.
Relief rippled through Oakland's Montclair District on Friday as police announced the arrest of three individuals connected to a violent daytime robbery and shooting that rocked the normally quiet neighborhood.
A series of moderate to minor earthquakes struck near the geologically active area in Northern California known as The Geysers south of Clear Lake Thursday morning.
Founded in 1968, Trefethen Family Vineyards remains one of the few independently owned and operated wineries in the region. As industry consolidation accelerates and consumer preferences shift, maintaining that legacy has become increasingly challenging.
Many of the apartments in Golden Gate Village have deteriorated over time. Promises were made for years without delivery. But now, funding has been announced to completely renovate every unit.
Two schools have already closed for the 2025-26 school year, bringing the total schools in the district down to 18.
A pedestrian crossing a major thoroughfare in Fremont while pushing a shopping cart was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning, police said.
The tap-to-pay feature launches the week of Aug. 18, but there are some things to know regarding "card clash" and transfer discounts.
It will be the third time the two teams play against each other, with Golden State coming away with the wins in the previous games.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
Community members turned in almost 250 firearms at an anonymous gun buyback event hosted by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in Belmont over the weekend.
San Francisco Unified School District transitioned to a new pay system at the beginning of July, and in the last few weeks, educators have reported over 100 errors.
A pedestrian crossing a major thoroughfare in Fremont while pushing a shopping cart was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning, police said.
The tap-to-pay feature launches the week of Aug. 18, but there are some things to know regarding "card clash" and transfer discounts.
A 16-year-old girl who died in a crash in Walnut Creek over the weekend has been identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office as Alina Safi.
AC Transit and the union representing operators, mechanics and other employees have announced the approval of a four-year labor deal, as the agency embarks on a major overhaul of its routes.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
The tap-to-pay feature launches the week of Aug. 18, but there are some things to know regarding "card clash" and transfer discounts.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
Around 9 p.m. Sunday, a resident at a Danze Drive home called 911, saying they had found their housemate and that it appeared they had been killed inside the home.
Police in San Jose arrested five people and seized multiple controlled substances, including cannabis, mushrooms and nitrous oxide, following a bust of several smoke shops in East San Jose last week.
The San Francisco 49ers preseason game and the Golden State Valkyries game will be aired on KPIX 5 and on KPIX+ on Saturday.
Founded in 1968, Trefethen Family Vineyards remains one of the few independently owned and operated wineries in the region. As industry consolidation accelerates and consumer preferences shift, maintaining that legacy has become increasingly challenging.
Many of the apartments in Golden Gate Village have deteriorated over time. Promises were made for years without delivery. But now, funding has been announced to completely renovate every unit.
Two schools have already closed for the 2025-26 school year, bringing the total schools in the district down to 18.
A vegetation fire burned in Napa County on Wednesday at the west end of Lake Berryessa north of Spanish Flat, Cal Fire said.
A woman was arrested after a stabbing attack at a housing facility in San Rafael and a subsequent standoff with officers, police said Wednesday.
It will be the third time the two teams play against each other, with Golden State coming away with the wins in the previous games.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, leading the Valkyries past the Connecticut Sun 74-57 on the night of their mascot's debut.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco's Justin Verlander as Washington beat the Giants 8-0.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
Community members turned in almost 250 firearms at an anonymous gun buyback event hosted by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in Belmont over the weekend.
A woman was arrested after a stabbing attack at a housing facility in San Rafael and a subsequent standoff with officers, police said Wednesday.
The two-vehicle crash happened on eastbound Highway 84, west of Interstate 880, and while on the way, officers were notified that a witness had heard what sounded like gunshots right after the crash.
Officers were alerted about the shooting via multiple ShotSpotter activations around 4:45 a.m.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
Just months ago, Neel Shanmugam decided to drop out of his Ivy League university to forge his own path. Today, he is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Cluely, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup that has raised millions in venture capital in under a year.
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
At a San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the legal team representing embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus made another attempt to halt the upcoming hearing proceedings aimed at her removal.
Officials in San Francisco announced Tuesday that ballots are being sent out to residents of District 4, as Supervisor Joel Engardio faces a recall election.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Organizers hope the event will connect with young people through the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" movement, offering boxing as an alternative to the streets.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on a Napa Valley winery that is fighting to keep the business in the family even as the industry struggles. 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
Andrea Nakano reports on a change that is coming to BART. 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
John Ramos reports on a historic Marin City that will be getting a long-awaited renovation. 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
Amanda Hari reports on Vallejo schools that are under consideration for closure by the school district. 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
At least two California laws designed to protect kids online are not working. In fact, they're not even being used. CBS News California investigates why and how a recent alleged kidnapping involving popular gaming platform Roblox might have been avoided if the laws were working the way they were supposed to.
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.
