Former East Bay Chef Arrested For Allegedly Robbing Orinda Bank
A prominent former East Bay chef was arrested earlier this week after allegedly robbing thousands of dollars from an Orinda bank.
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A prominent former East Bay chef was arrested earlier this week after allegedly robbing thousands of dollars from an Orinda bank.
Palo Alto police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a Comerica Bank in Palo Alto on Friday dressed as a construction worker.
A man police called the "Big Man Bandit" is now behind bars after being taken into custody by San Mateo police over the weekend.
According to the FBI, William Francis Minore used a phony school shooting and other similar emergencies as a distraction while he held up banks in Empire and Lake Ann at gunpoint.
The robbery occurred Friday at about 3:15 p.m. at the Chase Bank at 201 Rohnert Park Expressway, according to public safety officials.
An armed man with a bandana covering his face robbed a Chase Bank in Santa Rosa late Wednesday morning, a police sergeant said.
Two suspects in a Sonoma bank robbery Saturday also are suspected of at least one robbery and several attempted robberies at markets in Napa since mid-August.
Authorities arrested two suspects in the robbery of a Wells Fargo bank in Sonoma Saturday afternoon.
Federal investigators released a series of photos Monday of a serial bank robbery suspect they have named the "Smiling Face Bandit' who has robbed several San Francisco Wells Fargo banks
A masked man robbed a bank in Sonoma around noon Tuesday, police said.
A 36-year-old woman arrested in a Danville bank robbery was a former police officer both in Los Angeles and in Placentia, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
A man strolled into a downtown Palo Alto bank Monday, handed a note to a clerk and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash on Monday afternoon.
Police arrested 27-year-old Dillan Woods on suspicion of robbery and outstanding parole violations.
Police are asking for help to find two people who robbed a bank Friday afternoon in downtown Benicia.
Police in San Ramon on Friday are investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this week and may have been committed by a man who robbed the same bank last month.
A man walked into a bank in Lafayette Tuesday afternoon and told the staff that he'd been kidnapped and forced to withdraw money from his account, according to police.
San Rafael police arrested a Petaluma man on suspicion of participating in the robbery of a bank where he worked as a teller.
A search for a well-dressed bank robbery suspect in San Rafael Friday turned up empty, a San Rafael police lieutenant said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputies were searching Wednesday for a brazen armed robbery who walked into the Woodside branch of Chase Bank, pulled out a gun and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash in a garbage bag.
A 21-year-old man has been identified by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office as the suspect who allegedly robbed a bank in Scotts Valley on Thursday and evaded police during a crime spree in the Santa Cruz Mountains until his arrest Friday.
Authorities in San Jose early Friday evening arrested the Scotts Valley bank robbery suspect who had successfully evaded police for over 24 hours.
Police in Berkeley are asking for help identifying a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank on University Avenue at gunpoint last month, police said Thursday.
Two defendants in the deadly 2014 Stockton Bank of the West robbery that end in rolling gun battle with police and the death of a hostage pleaded guilty Friday after a plea deal removed a possible death sentence.
A man armed with a gun and wearing a security guard jacket robbed a bank in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Saturday morning.
Federal authorities have released a surveillance photo of the suspect in a bank robbery dubbed the "Headband Bandit."
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
The leading candidates for California governor weigh in on the state's transgender student sports law: whether to keep it, overturn it, or let voters decide
The recall affects 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday that he is resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for White House ballroom donors last month.
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
The recall affects 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles.
Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for White House ballroom donors last month.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample but waited to perform several tests before releasing the information 11 months after the initial finding.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
At least two people were injured following a high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles in San Francisco's Marina District Tuesday morning.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Since 2022, Youth Alive has been even more involved in the Oakland Unified School District, partnering with them on school violence prevention and intervention programs.
The tenants who filed the lawsuit in Oakland say they have even received text messages questioning their immigration status.
The man accused in the killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam in Oakland was charged with murder on Monday, and faces a gun enhancement count as well, authorities said.
A man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Concord along a busy thoroughfare over the weekend, authorities said.
A Monterey County man is facing a sentence of up to 275 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting two sisters, prosecutors announced Monday.
The quake on Monday night hit near where several other earthquakes struck on Nov. 9.
A 68-year-old man was killed on Sunday in unincorporated Gilroy in what appears to be a murder-suicide, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.
A dozen suspected illicit massage businesses in the city of Morgan Hill have been shut down by police following an 18-month operation in the community.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested two people last week suspected of committing mail and package thefts involving dozens of victims.
San Rafael has proposed building cabin shelters on a parcel of land to house dozens of people who are currently unhoused, a first-of-its-kind project for the North Bay. But the project is getting a mixed reception from residents.
Three Bay Area men have been arrested on suspicion of grand theft, elder abuse and other charges for allegedly defrauding an elderly victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced that tolling on the new Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County will begin in December, with drivers being required to pay tolls every day of the week.
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years.
Moses Moody hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors defeated New Orleans 124-106 in what was also James Borrego's debut as Pelicans interim coach.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
Philipp Grubauer stopped all 19 shots he faced in relief of injured Matt Murray, and the Seattle Kraken got two goals from Jaden Schwartz to help beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Video shows the incident began after a dog bit a bystander around 4:30 p.m., near Market and O'Farrell streets.
At least two people were injured following a high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles in San Francisco's Marina District Tuesday morning.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
A Monterey County man is facing a sentence of up to 275 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting two sisters, prosecutors announced Monday.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested two people last week suspected of committing mail and package thefts involving dozens of victims.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Web services company Cloudflare had said it was aware of problems impacting "multiple customers" amid reports of outages at apps including X.
Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday that he is resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for White House ballroom donors last month.
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
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.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue. 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
Devin Fehely reports on the Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. 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 how federal funding changes will affect the Bay Area’s housing programs. 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
Juliette Goodrich reports on a police shooting that happened on Nov. 9. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on a protest held by Oakland high school students. 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
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.