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When Stockton becomes the largest U.S. city ever to file for bankruptcy, it will strike a hard blow to residents, especially city employees and retirees whose health benefits and pensions helped drive the city toward insolvency.
Officials in Stockton said Tuesday that mediation with the city's creditors has failed, meaning it is set to become the largest American city ever to declare bankruptcy.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District paid the state of California $47 million, $18 million of which was interest.
Four districts are facing major financial troubles, among the almost 200 listed in a new state report.
Three months after CBS 5 caught Solyndra tossing millions of dollars worth of brand new parts, the bankrupt solar firm may be trying to abandon toxic waste.
The City of Vallejo is no longer in bankruptcy, and now a sales tax increase which goes into affect April 1st is expected to generate millions more dollars.
Stockton leaders have approved a series of emergency fiscal steps they hope will allow the city to avoid bankruptcy.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved close to $370,000 in bonuses for certain employees of Solyndra LLC, a solar panel manufacturer that received a half-billion dollar loan from the federal government before declaring bankruptcy.
After filing for bankruptcy last year, Fremont solar company Solyndra still owes American taxpayers half a billion dollars. But CBS 5 caught them destroying millions of dollars worth of parts.
The Washington Times reports that bankrupt Fremont-based solar panel maker Solyndra hopes to give its executives thousands of dollars in bonuses.
High tech workers formerly employed by Solyndra are getting some much-needed help in the search for new jobs. Two cities are holding career fairs specifically for laid off workers of the failed solar start-up.
The parent company of American Airlines and affiliate American Eagle Airlines has become the latest in legacy airlines to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The top GOP aide to a House committee investigating Fremont-based Solyndra Inc. once worked for a lobbying firm that helped the now-bankrupt solar company apply for a half-billion-dollar federal loan.
A long-time Bay Area based supermarket will shut its doors for good at their Telegraph Avenue location.
The Fremont solar panel manufacturer that received a half-billion dollar loan from the federal government has been unable to attract much interest from potential buyers to take over its operations.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified Thursday that no one from the White House ever contacted him to make a political decision on a half-billion-dollar loan to a Fremont solar company that later went bankrupt.
New court documents show the founder and former CEO of solar panel maker Solyndra Inc. negotiated a severance package worth almost half a million dollars.
California has halted an alternative energy program following the bankruptcy of Solyndra, a Fremont solar company that received $25 million in state tax breaks.
The success of crime cameras in controlling prostitution has led Vallejo to expand the number of cameras deployed around town.
The chief executive of Fremont solar company Solyndra, whose bankruptcy led to a Congressional investigation of federal energy loan guarantees, has resigned.
Top executives from a bankrupt Fremont-based solar energy company have declined to testify before a congressional hearing investigating their half-billion dollar government loan.
Two top executives at a bankrupt Bay Area solar energy company say they will invoke their Fifth Amendment rights and refuse to answer questions when they appear at a House hearing on Friday.
The Department of Energy is not the only government agency that invested heavily in Solyndra, the Fremont-based solar manufacturing company that recently filed for bankruptcy.
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is calling for an independent investigator to look into a $528 million loan approved by the Energy Department for a now-bankrupt solar energy company.
Federal analysts looking at a proposed loan to a Bay Area solar energy company in 2009 warned then of possible problems, as well as pressure from the White House to speed up a decision, according to a memorandum released by a Congressional committee.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
Manny Machado drove in three runs against Justin Verlander and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a sloppy game.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is actively monitoring the impact of the heat advisory in Concord, as temperatures climbed to 98 degrees on Thursday.
A large fire burning in Napa County on Thursday afternoon near Calistoga has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
Manny Machado drove in three runs against Justin Verlander and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a sloppy game.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is actively monitoring the impact of the heat advisory in Concord, as temperatures climbed to 98 degrees on Thursday.
A large fire burning in Napa County on Thursday afternoon near Calistoga has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said.
A jury on Wednesday convicted a man in a 2023 hate crime shooting at a synagogue in San Francisco, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus delivered emotional testimony Tuesday as she continued her defense in a hearing that could determine whether she remains in office.
An early morning fire at a San Francisco Sunset District home spread to neighboring houses on Wednesday, injuring three people and killing a pet cat, authorities said.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
Golden State is currently 0-2 against the Mercury, having lost 86-77 on June 5 and 78-77 on July 14. This week's games will give them the chance to even the season series.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is actively monitoring the impact of the heat advisory in Concord, as temperatures climbed to 98 degrees on Thursday.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies will face criminal charges in the 2021 in-custody death of Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, while charges were dismissed against six other deputies and two civilian employees, prosecutors said Thursday.
Jimmy Huang started out as an acrobat in China. Now, he's found success as a restaurant owner in Oakland, using his family recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Burglars in Oakland targeted two banks in the city's Chinatown in smash-and-grab burglary attempts within moments of each other, police said.
A vegetation fire was burning in southern Santa Clara County just west of San Martin on Thursday afternoon.
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
One large camp, in Columbus Park, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning Monday. But some who live there say it feels like the city has been funneling homeless people there for years.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
A large fire burning in Napa County on Thursday afternoon near Calistoga has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said.
Several injuries have been reported and dozens of people have been displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Rafael early Thursday morning.
Resynergi is holding an open-house event, letting Rohnert Park residents tour the facilities. Many neighbors are skeptical, concerned about the possibility of explosions and fire, or air and ground contamination.
A man was arrested for alleged sexual assault in Santa Rosa that involved the suspect posing as a police officer and threatening to report the victim to immigration authorities, police said Wednesday.
Manny Machado drove in three runs against Justin Verlander and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a sloppy game.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a deal to acquire receiver Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.
Nick Pivetta allowed a leadoff homer by Jung Hoo Lee and then settled down to tie his season high with 10 strikeouts in six innings and lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.
Golden State is currently 0-2 against the Mercury, having lost 86-77 on June 5 and 78-77 on July 14. This week's games will give them the chance to even the season series.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies will face criminal charges in the 2021 in-custody death of Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, while charges were dismissed against six other deputies and two civilian employees, prosecutors said Thursday.
A jury on Wednesday convicted a man in a 2023 hate crime shooting at a synagogue in San Francisco, authorities said.
Burglars in Oakland targeted two banks in the city's Chinatown in smash-and-grab burglary attempts within moments of each other, police said.
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
A man was arrested for alleged sexual assault in Santa Rosa that involved the suspect posing as a police officer and threatening to report the victim to immigration authorities, police said Wednesday.
Resynergi is holding an open-house event, letting Rohnert Park residents tour the facilities. Many neighbors are skeptical, concerned about the possibility of explosions and fire, or air and ground contamination.
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
Some educators have been teaching themselves how to use artificial intelligence. In a recent survey, teachers said it saved them time, but some people argue AI discourages students from critical thinking.
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.
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.
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.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida.
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
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.
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.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
Two members of California's Citizens Redistricting Commission don't relish the idea of the their map being thrown out.
A large fire burning in Napa County on Thursday afternoon near Calistoga has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said.
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.