
Vineyard owners hope wet winter leads to an excellent vintage of wine
After struggling through years of drought stressed grapes, Napa Valley vintners are hoping this winter's rainfall will be the harbinger of an excellent vintage of wine.
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After struggling through years of drought stressed grapes, Napa Valley vintners are hoping this winter's rainfall will be the harbinger of an excellent vintage of wine.
If you wanted to measure California's change of water fortunes, the boat ramp at Lake Sonoma would be one place to do it.
The wet winter that wreaked havoc across the Bay Area has tree removal companies facing a serious backlog of work.
Police in Petaluma are seeking information about a hit-and-run crash in the city over the weekend.
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Saturday night on allegations of carrying a concealed firearm, according to police.
In Marin County Friday, some of the Transgender Day of Visibility festivities were led by youth in the community wanting to be seen and heard for who they are.
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato was so authorities could safely carry out a search warrant, police said.
Teachers in San Rafael have voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike after state-appointed mediation was unsuccessful, the San Rafael Teachers Association said Friday.
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
As is their custom, elephant seals are throwing their weight around at picturesque Drakes Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County and park officials are giving them wide berth.
A 28-year-old San Leandro man was in custody after an early Thursday morning traffic stop in Mill Valley uncovered a cache of weapons and a booby trap device inside his vehicle.
The death of a gray whale found on Bolinas Beach last week was most likely caused by blunt force trauma from a vessel, the Marine Mammal Center said Thursday.
Officials in Benicia on Wednesday night warned residents and businesses to significantly curtail water use, after a hillside collapsed and damaged the main water line into the community.
A school in the North Bay is finding a unique way to reach at-risk students, as they saddle up to learn about horses.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed a convicted known felon awaiting trial was arrested in his Santa Rosa home Tuesday with multiple "ghost guns" and methamphetamine packaged for sale, but was released on bail the following day.
Authorities in the Bay Area said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and made two arrests over the weekend, in what is being billed as one of the largest drug seizures in the area in years.
The downward revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market was slowing in 2024 and early 2025.
Mayor Karen Bass said she believes Antonio Villaraigosa is a leader who can unite the state.
One of the people killed during the early Saturday shootings in Oakland was a man who had recently moved to the area and was out getting food at the time.
Logan Webb pitched six solid innings and five San Francisco players homered to help the Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5.
A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer was severely injured in a crash with a Tesla sedan on southbound Interstate Highway 280 on the Peninsula on Monday, authorities said.
A man was arrested on multiple felony charges in San Mateo after allegedly hitting someone in the face with a firearm and then pummeling the victim who was on the ground, police said.
Two Bay Area lawmakers are warning that local transit agencies could soon face devastating cuts now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing away from a promise to provide emergency funding.
All across the Bay Area, 49er football fans gathered around television sets to watch the season opener in Seattle. But when it comes to sheer authenticity, nothing beats the Canyon Inn.
John Burton was active in politics for over 60 years, and in that time, he served as a U.S. congressman, California assemblymember, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, and chairman of the California Democratic Party.
One of the people killed during the early Saturday shootings in Oakland was a man who had recently moved to the area and was out getting food at the time.
Police in Dublin were looking for the person or persons responsible for a burglary at a Hindu temple on Sunday.
The quake hit just after 10 a.m. about 3 miles north of Pleasanton, with a depth of 8.5 miles.
The Mexico and Japan National Soccer teams battled it out in a friendly game at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday night.
Oakland Police said they recieved four different reports of shootings between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturday. As a result of the shootings, two people are dead and four are injured, police said.
Authorities in the Bay Area said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and made two arrests over the weekend, in what is being billed as one of the largest drug seizures in the area in years.
When San Francisco 49ers Jake Tonges caught the game-winning touchdown on Sunday, it was a trip down memory lane for the Los Gatos community and the local football program.
A woman riding an electric scooter has died following a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Monday morning, police said.
A San Jose business owner is recovering after he was assaulted during a smash-and-grab robbery. More than a dozen thieves ran into Kim Hung Jewelry after ramming a car through the front window of the store.
According to police, two people were in a large parking lot when someone in a vehicle approached them. An occupant of the vehicle then opened fire and struck them.
Authorities in the Bay Area said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and made two arrests over the weekend, in what is being billed as one of the largest drug seizures in the area in years.
While the driver has been arrested, investigators must also now identify the seven passengers of the vehicle. The CHP said none of them had identification with them.
More than five years after a father of two from Vacaville disappeared, police announced last week that the case has been ruled a homicide.
An 88-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a weapons charge following a domestic disturbance and standoff in a Petaluma neighborhood over the weekend, police said.
Six people were killed and two were hospitalized in a suspected DUI crash in rural Napa County Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Logan Webb pitched six solid innings and five San Francisco players homered to help the Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5.
When San Francisco 49ers Jake Tonges caught the game-winning touchdown on Sunday, it was a trip down memory lane for the Los Gatos community and the local football program.
Eight-year veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is returning to the San Francisco 49ers after the team signed him to a one-year deal, his agent announced Monday.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says there's "no question" Jake Moody will remain his team's kicker.
Third-string tight end Jake Tonges caught a deflected pass for a touchdown with 1:34 remaining, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied for a 17-13 season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Authorities in the Bay Area said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and made two arrests over the weekend, in what is being billed as one of the largest drug seizures in the area in years.
One of the people killed during the early Saturday shootings in Oakland was a man who had recently moved to the area and was out getting food at the time.
While the driver has been arrested, investigators must also now identify the seven passengers of the vehicle. The CHP said none of them had identification with them.
The Inglewood man allegedly lured two men through a dating app before killing them, according to prosecutors.
More than five years after a father of two from Vacaville disappeared, police announced last week that the case has been ruled a homicide.
Waymo self-driving robotaxis will soon shuttle passengers to San Jose Mineta International Airport after the company received authorization, airport officials announced Thursday.
A Bay Area woman recieved a nearly $2,000 insurance claim denial from her maternity stay two years prior. Stunned, she decided to fight it and said, at one point, the bill even came back with her toddler's name on it. That's when she turned to AI.
For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
Labor Day 2025 comes at a time of great uncertainty in the job market, especially in the high-paying white-collar sector. The threat is coming from artificial intelligence as companies look to be more efficient by employing fewer human workers. Now, it may be those working in blue-collar jobs who may be more resilient in an AI-driven world.
Stanford University research offers insights for students and young workers as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.
A Bay Area woman recieved a nearly $2,000 insurance claim denial from her maternity stay two years prior. Stunned, she decided to fight it and said, at one point, the bill even came back with her toddler's name on it. That's when she turned to AI.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
A nonpartisan event in Sacramento on Monday played host to many of the candidates vying to be the next governor of California.
President Trump also said he's given the Trump family Bible to be displayed at the Bible Museum in Washington, D.C.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
A jury's conclusion that President Trump should pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages for defamation was "fair and reasonable," a federal appeals panel ruled.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
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.
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
On Thursday night, the Golden State Valkyries became the first-ever franchise expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their inaugural season.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
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.
Expect unsettled conditions through Thursday with clouds and possible light showers. Highs on Tuesday should range from the 60s along the coast, to the upper 70s inland. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Amanda Hari reports on one of the victims killed in the Saturday shootings in Oakland. 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
Kevin Ko reports on 49ers TE Jake Tonges, who caught the winning touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks. 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 crash in Napa County that killed six people and left two injured, including the driver who is now suspected of DUI. 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
Meteorolgist Zoe Mintz says the moisture and cooler temperatures we've been having are going to stick around for a few days.
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.