Cannabis-legal California battling surging illegal marijuana operations
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
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For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
Stephen Curry had 39 points with eight 3-pointers, eight rebounds and eight assists, Jordan Poole scored 21 with consecutive layups that gave Golden State the lead early in the fourth, and the Warriors rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 in a testy, playoff-like matchup in late March.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that could penalize oil companies for making too much money.
Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought. Anne Makovec reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
At least two storm systems are forecast to hit California this week, bringing more flooding rain and mountain snow to the already weather-battered state. Len Ramirez reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
New evacuation orders are in place near two small central California towns where a levee was breached following recent downpours, as yet another winter storm brought the threat of major flooding.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan Friday to transform the iconic San Quentin State Prison and its notorious Death Row from a place of punishment toward more of a rehabilitation and re-entry facility.
Jodi Heffington was just 10 years old when she and 25 other children were kidnapped at gunpoint and buried alive. For almost 30 years, she fought to keep her kidnappers behind bars.
A parade of atmospheric river-fueled winter storms in California and other western states has erased the most extreme drought conditions for the first time since 2020 and more water is on the way, forecasters predict.
A potential casualty of the powerful rainstorms that drenched coastal California and flooded rivers is hundreds of acres of strawberries.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans for the state to pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.
Cities across California are weighing whether to allow their law enforcement agency to use military-grade equipment.
Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen Curry added 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 123-112.
A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.
Mountain communities in California attempting to dig out of snow were contending with heavy rain and snowmelt. Meanwhile, thousands were forced to evacuate a Northern California farming community when heavy flooding caused a levee to break. Joy Benedict reports.
Yet another atmospheric river storm descended on California Friday, bringing drenching rain and heavy snow. Some areas could see life-threatening flooding. It's the latest in a series of winter storms which have pummeled the state. Carter Evans has the latest.
"Operation Hay Drop" is a mission to save starving and stranded cows – many of which are pregnant – from dying amid back-to-back winter storms.
Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for 21 additional California counties in anticipation for the series of storms that are expected through mid-March.
A bill to regulate the use of facial recognition technology for law enforcement purposes in California was introduced Wednesday by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco.
A man convicted of trafficking drugs from San Joaquin County to the Bay Area was sentenced to eight years in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit will pay $6.75 million to a woman who was shot by a BART police officer last year at the Union City station as part of a lawsuit settlement, the agency said Friday.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
Authorities in the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday announced the arrests of 15 people in California and Nevada as part of bust targeting gangs and drug sales.
A man convicted of trafficking drugs from San Joaquin County to the Bay Area was sentenced to eight years in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit will pay $6.75 million to a woman who was shot by a BART police officer last year at the Union City station as part of a lawsuit settlement, the agency said Friday.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
Authorities in the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday announced the arrests of 15 people in California and Nevada as part of bust targeting gangs and drug sales.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
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.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit will pay $6.75 million to a woman who was shot by a BART police officer last year at the Union City station as part of a lawsuit settlement, the agency said Friday.
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.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police 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.
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.
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.
A man convicted of trafficking drugs from San Joaquin County to the Bay Area was sentenced to eight years in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
Authorities in the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday announced the arrests of 15 people in California and Nevada as part of bust targeting gangs and drug sales.
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.
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 person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
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 mostly clear skies on Friday, with highs ranging from the 60s along the coast to the upper 80s inland. The warming trend is expected to continue through the weekend and into the early part of next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.
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.