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The Napa County Board of Supervisors approved a measure Tuesday that will forgive construction loans for granny units if homeowners rent them at below-market rates to people who earn less than the area's median income.
Police arrested a Petaluma man Tuesday night after he reportedly assaulted someone with a rock that evening.
The number of opioid-related deaths in California has almost tripled over the past few years. One North Bay family is trying to reverse the trend by offering community members training on how to use Narcan.
A North Bay naturopathic doctor who sold fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to nearly three years in prison.
A vegetation fire burned in a mountainous area just east of Santa Rosa Tuesday.
A fatal collision in Santa Rosa Monday morning is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, according to a CHP spokesman.
A family of four was airlifted Saturday afternoon after becoming stranded on a remote Tomales Bay beach while enjoying an afternoon of kayaking.
An armed suspect died in an exchange of gunfire with a Solano County sheriff's deputy early Sunday morning.
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
One person has died following a domestic dispute that led to two people being stabbed in a Fairfield apartment complex Wednesday night, police said.
A Michigan man used the phone and internet to make violent threats against a Northern California congressman and the head of the FBI, authorities said Tuesday.
A modular home construction company hosted an open house in Santa Rosa to show off dwellings built to resist fire.
The Marin County Public Health Department is warning the community about a surge in winter viruses and offering recommendations to protect families as the holidays approach.
CHP Officers in Solano County responded to a traffic collision that killed two Fairfield residents Friday evening.
Detectives in Mill Valley are still investigating a huge party that spilled out into the streets on Nov. 5 that involved between 100 and 200 juveniles, the police department said Friday.
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
In the wake of a devastating car crash that claimed the lives of six farmworkers from Stockton, the local community is stepping up to support the grieving families through heartfelt fundraisers and acts of kindness.
Music label and distribution powerhouse Empire is marking its 15th anniversary with a free public concert at San Francisco's Civic Center, featuring performances from some of today's most talked-about artists, such as Shaboozey.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries' first-ever home playoff game will take place 54 miles south, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
Music label and distribution powerhouse Empire is marking its 15th anniversary with a free public concert at San Francisco's Civic Center, featuring performances from some of today's most talked-about artists, such as Shaboozey.
Police in San Francisco have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally stabbed near a busy intersection in the city's west side Wednesday afternoon.
The shooting happened around 5:48 p.m. on the 1500 block of Burke Avenue. Police said they found one injured victim at the scene, that several others had been taken to the hospital before officers arrived, and that one person was taken to an Oakland hospital.
A passenger aboard a San Francisco Muni light rail vehicle was stabbed late Monday night, and a suspect was still at large, police said.
Police in East Palo Alto announced a reward Wednesday as they search for a man suspected in a deadly 2019 shooting.
Federal agents, assisted by Contra Costa County SWAT officers, arrested a man at a home in Martinez Thursday morning as part of an investigation into child sex crimes, police said.
Authorities in the East Bay said they recovered a sacred object that was stolen from a Catholic Church last week.
People mourned the life and legacy of political activist Charlie Kirk, including at UC Berkeley's chapter of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit he created.
Oakland Police said six people were shot inside an International Boulevard business on Wednesday. Police said one of them died at the scene and the other died at a hospital.
Part of Councilmember Ken Houston's proposal would allow closing homeless encampments without notice, towing vehicles, and arresting people who return and reestablish camps within 60 days.
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
A fire at a San Jose storage business damaged nine units and prompted a hazardous materials response, authorities said.
An attempt by 10-15 suspects to rob a jewelry store in Milpitas was thwarted after the store owner produced a firearm and opened fire, police said.
The NCAA has permanently banned three Division I college basketball players for betting on their own games.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have given initial approval to a ban on nitrous oxide sales for recreational use amid concerns of potential abuse among youth.
Southwest Airlines is coming to California Wine Country beginning next year, flying into Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, officials announced Wednesday.
A woman was shot dead inside her Santa Rosa home early Tuesday morning in what appears to be a targeted killing, police said.
The suspected DUI driver of a minivan that crashed in Napa County on Sunday, killing six people, has been convicted of DUI three times and was on probation at the time of the crash, authorities said Tuesday.
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.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries' first-ever home playoff game will take place 54 miles south, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
The Golden State Valkyries wrap up the regular season and tune up for the playoffs with a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered "week to week.".
The San Francisco 49ers announced the team signed veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro Jr. to a one-year deal on Wednesday, a day after placing Jake Moody on waivers.
More than five years after a man went missing from the Northern California city of Vacaville, law enforcement officials announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with what has now been ruled a homicide.
Federal agents, assisted by Contra Costa County SWAT officers, arrested a man at a home in Martinez Thursday morning as part of an investigation into child sex crimes, police said.
Police in San Francisco have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally stabbed near a busy intersection in the city's west side Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities in the East Bay said they recovered a sacred object that was stolen from a Catholic Church last week.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
The Federal Trade Commission wants to know more about potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
Uber is teaming with electric air taxi maker Joby to bring helicopter service to its ride-sharing platform as soon as 2026.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
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.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have given initial approval to a ban on nitrous oxide sales for recreational use amid concerns of potential abuse among youth.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
People mourned the life and legacy of political activist Charlie Kirk, including at UC Berkeley's chapter of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit he created.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
Music label and distribution powerhouse Empire is marking its 15th anniversary with a free public concert at San Francisco's Civic Center, featuring performances from some of today's most talked-about artists, such as Shaboozey.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries' first-ever home playoff game will take place 54 miles south, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
A fire at a San Jose storage business damaged nine units and prompted a hazardous materials response, authorities said.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says after a few more days of fall-like weather the Bay Area will see a warmup in temperatures.
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.