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The California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash Sunday on the Altamont Pass along Interstate 580, where a pickup truck reportedly veered off the road and over a cliff.
Guided by a spotter plane overhead, California Highway Patrol officers pursued a Crockett sideshow driver though the East Bay until he was arrested in Oakland on Sunday afternoon.
A suspect fleeing police at high speeds took a wrong-way turn onto the westbound lanes of Highway 4, crashing head-on into an oncoming car and finally being taken into custody when the disabled vehicle came to a stop on the busy freeway.
A shooting along Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland early Friday morning injured a person living in an apartment adjacent to the highway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities issued a severe traffic alert on U.S. Highway 101 due to police activity Tuesday afternoon that shut down lanes in both directions for over an hour.
Three people were killed and two California Highway Patrol officers seriously injured in an early morning crash on Interstate Highway 5 near Lodi, authorities said Tuesday.
A pet dog snatched by a supposed Good Samaritan from an injured victim involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Bay Bridge last weekend has now been recovered by the California Highway Patrol, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol has arrested a man in connection with a fatal collision that occurred last week in Solano County.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert on Friday morning after a multiple-car crash on Interstate Highway 580 just west of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
One person was killed and three others were injured in collisions resulting from a vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 101 north of state Highway 128 in Cloverdale in Sonoma County early Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
One person was killed and two others suffered major injuries Monday morning in a head-on crash on state Highway 29 southeast of Calistoga in Napa County, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter rescued an injured hiker from Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa County on Saturday afternoon,
A fatal collision in Antioch on Highway 4 Sunday night left one person dead and shut down westbound lanes, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
California Highway Patrol investigators were questioning a possible suspect in an early Thursday morning shooting on Highway 101 in Petaluma that left a vehicle riddled with bullet holes.
A search was underway for a driver who jumped off the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge after a multi-car crash that prompted the shutdown of westbound lanes for almost an hour.
A shooting on the eastern span of the Bay Bridge left someone critically injured early Tuesday morning.
The city of Lafayette has approved a resolution asking for more law enforcement assistance at a weekly pro-President Trump demonstration along a Highway 24 overpass.
A Salinas man has been sentenced to 17 years and two months in state prison for a 2018 fatal collision while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni.
A body discovered at crash scene in Niles Canyon has been identified as that of Atharva Chinchwadkar, a Fremont man who was reported missing a week earlier, authorities said Monday.
The discovery of a decomposed body near the U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate Highway 280 interchange on Friday morning prompted an investigation by California Highway Patrol officers
One lane of the northbound I-280 off-ramp at 6th Street in San Francisco has been closed Thursday afternoon as crews repair a sinkhole, according to CHP.
Five juveniles were arrested following a chase of a car that had been carjacked in El Cerrito the day before, police said Thursday.
A woman is dead following a nine-vehicle collision late Tuesday morning in San Leandro, California Highway Patrol officials said.
The pilot and passenger of a small, single-engine plane were relieved to be unharmed Tuesday night after hitting a car as they made an emergency landing on a freeway overpass near the Livermore Municipal Airport.
The driver of a car traveling the wrong way on Highway 1 in Watsonville was arrested for felony DUI after she collided head-on with another vehicle, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the other driver.
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After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
What started as a passion project she posted about on social media has become a full-time business. The turning point came when one desperate mother reached out.
San Francisco is a city rich in history, but it's important to remember that history is still being made every day.
A busy Friday night unfolded in San Francisco's Sunset District, as a new event brought residents together.
It takes a certain kind of courage to do what Lisa Catalano is doing to find love.
Oakland Unified School District, one of the largest school districts in the Bay Area with about 34,000 students, is once again facing dire financial troubles.
The police department says the changes are needed to go after criminals, but some residents are concerned about the risk to the community.
A weather system brought lightning to parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast early Thursday morning, with one lightning strike sparking a house fire in the East Bay.
Teamwork and technology led to quick arrests in a San Ramon jewelry store smash-and-grab, along with solving similar crimes across the Bay Area.
A Berkeley cannabis business said it is feeling relieved after Gov. Newsom rolled back a tax on the cannabis industry.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
Police in Salinas announced an arrest Thursday in connection with a triple-shooting last week that killed two people.
Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Morgan Hill on Wednesday after a woman reported an attempted break-in at her home and being stalked the following day, police said.
Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.
A Marin County neighborhood is on alert after a series of squirrel attacks.
The longtime North Bay resident traded in her hybrid for a fully electric vehicle. The reason: a federal incentive that helps lower the cost of EVs is about to run out.
The founder and president of Paws for Purple Hearts is celebrating 50 years of the modern-day service dog concept she began by training dogs to serve people.
Two inmates at California State Prison Solano are under investigation after an inmate died following a prison yard attack Wednesday morning.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
Parker Washington has scored Jacksonville's first punt return touchdown in eight seasons, leading the Jaguars to a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Logan Webb struck out eight on the way to leading the National League with 224 Ks and also pitched a majors-best 207 innings, sending the Giants past the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday.
Stanford has pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat San Jose State 30-29.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
At least four people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a church in Michigan during a Sunday morning worship service and then set it ablaze. Eight other victims have been hospitalized, according to police.
At least six San Mateo County Jail inmates were hospitalized after a fight more than two dozen inmates broke out Friday morning, deputies said.
A reward is being offered in the 2024 fatal shooting of a wheelchair-bound man in San Francisco and police on Friday released an image of an unknown suspect.
A Solano County man was sentenced this week to six years in state prison following a pimping conviction stemming from a 2022 human trafficking rescue operation, officials said.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The city of Antioch has just employed a new desalination plant that promises a secure water future, one of the first operating desalination plants in the Bay Area, all thanks to the city's past.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California's Santa Cruz County announced that sales on filtered cigarettes will be banned in 2027, which officials say is the first ban of its kind.
Health officials in Santa Clara County have given the authorization for the Whole Foods Market in Cupertino to reopen, more than four months after a vermin infestation forced the location to close.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Ridership is recovering for Muni and public transit systems across the board. But it's happening slowly, and the agencies are facing massive budget shortfalls.
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
James Comey posted a video to Instagram following the Justice Department's indictment on two charges, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
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.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
For the second straight year, Chicana artist Cecelia Perez's artwork is featured in the San Francisco Giants' Artist Series, which celebrates the intersection between sports, art, and Bay Area culture.
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.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
One avid fan began documenting the parking lot celebrations and ended up as a bit of a celebrity at Levi's Stadium.
People who commute on Highway 101 in the North Bay are saying that the new carpool hours are slowing down traffic.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
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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.