Man Who Escaped Hawaii Hospital Had Fake IDs, Phones, Cash
A man who escaped from a Hawaii psychiatric hospital and flew to Northern California was caught with two high-quality fake IDs, two cellphones and more than $6,000 in cash.
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A man who escaped from a Hawaii psychiatric hospital and flew to Northern California was caught with two high-quality fake IDs, two cellphones and more than $6,000 in cash.
BP Energy Company is paying California $102 million to settle claims that it overcharged the state for natural gas between 2003 and 2012.
Rat poison is contaminating endangered northern spotted owls in California forests, and marijuana farms appear to be to blame, according to a study published Thursday.
Just within the city limits of Santa Rosa, stands a symbol of the new green economy created by the legalization of recreational pot.
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California says he will not seek re-election after serving out his ninth term in Congress.
Flu-related deaths in California have been higher so far this season than in recent years, raising concerns the illness might prove more severe, health officials said Tuesday.
Correctional Officer Scott Jones kissed his wife goodbye on July 8, 2011, and headed off to a maximum-security prison in the remote high desert of northeastern California. He never came home.
Inch by inch, a critical, gravity-fed canal system is collapsing in California's Central Valley.
The flu has hit California so hard this year, pharmacies have run out of medicine to treat it, emergency rooms are packed and the death toll is rising.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday launched a review of a little-known but widely used practice of immigration judges closing cases without decisions, potentially reshaping immigration courts and putting hundreds of thousands of people in greater legal limbo.
Californians voted yes, but now the feds are saying no to marijuana.
The Department of Insurance says it is irresponsible to live in California without earthquake insurance. But many people do.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
While it's too early to sound the alarm, state water officials said Wednesday the first Sierra snow survey came up relatively empty.
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon plans to introduce legislation allowing people to make a donation to the state in lieu of income taxes.
Just as California's new sanctuary state status went into effect, mock signs were posted at the state border.
The state Department of Food and Agriculture, which is overseeing the tracking system, expected it to be functional for the first legal sales on Jan. 1. Now it could take months before the system launches.
While marijuana dispensaries across California experienced long lines on the first day of legal recreational pot sales, advocates warn the legal industry won't survive without big changes.
The buzz among those lining up early Monday outside Oakland's Harborside dispensary had little to do with wild New Year's Eve celebrations.
State lawmakers worked overtime to make sure new laws go into effect Monday to protect undocumented immigrants living in California.
Gov. Jerry Brown is heading to Mexico for a week of vacation before California's longest-serving governor enters his final year in office.
Since no single agency has overarching responsibility, supporters and opponents of legalization worry how well the laws will be followed.
A lot of homeowners are rushing to pay their 2018 property taxes before the end of the year before the new Trump tax laws kick in, but Californians won't have that luxury.
Marijuana legalization arrives Monday in California with lots of hoopla, but only a handful of cities will initially have retail outlets ready to sell recreational pot.
A new study from UC San Diego that found nearly half -- 44 percent -- of California's coast is vulnerable to erosion.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two centuries after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, judges, lawyers and legal scholars warned that those principles are in grave danger at an annual Constitution Day ceremony in San Francisco.
A person was stabbed at the BART station in Daly City, temporarily halting train service, the agency said Wednesday afternoon.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
More than 40 years ago, some 150,000 refugees came to the U.S. to flee the oppressive Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. One woman who resettled in the East Bay was inspired to serve newcomers who come to America to start over.
Three people are expected to recover after being shot at a parking garage in downtown Concord late Tuesday night.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
BART police said the shooting happened as the train approached the Fruitvale Station, and that a 15-year-old was injured.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
A suspect in a triple homicide at a home in San Jose on Tuesday has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
A shooting in San Jose early Tuesday morning left three people dead, and police were looking for a suspect, authorities said.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
The council voted unanimously to repeal the entire program. And by the next morning, the pay meters were covered, and signs proclaimed the return of free two-hour parking.
Police have dismantled a major gift card fraud operation out of Sonoma County targeting CVS drug stores throughout the state, and arrested two suspects from Los Angeles County, authorities said.
A Petaluma woman was arrested after she was allegedly seen hitting a dog and violently swinging it by its legs, police said Tuesday.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man in a vehicle parked in a residential area was found fatally shot Monday morning.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.
Natalie Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading her team to the playoffs — making league history as the only first-year franchise to reach the postseason.
A suspect in a triple homicide at a home in San Jose on Tuesday has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
A person was stabbed at the BART station in Daly City, temporarily halting train service, the agency said Wednesday afternoon.
Three people are expected to recover after being shot at a parking garage in downtown Concord late Tuesday night.
It is perhaps the defining question about immigration of our time - what to do with the millions of people who entered the country illegally and lived here for decades as Americans? That story is playing out in communities across the country.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
The technology company said that users it identifies as under 18 will automatically be directed to an "age-appropriate" version of ChatGPT.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
The families of teens who died by suicide spoke at a Senate hearing on the harms posed by AI chatbots.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Tesla's stock is climbing after Musk on Monday disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
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.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two centuries after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, judges, lawyers and legal scholars warned that those principles are in grave danger at an annual Constitution Day ceremony in San Francisco.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
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.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
Kenny Choi went inside a third grade classroom to see how some third graders are embracing AI.
Lauren Toms reports on the recall election of Supervisor Joel Engardio.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
The Golden State Valkyries might call Chase Center home, but the team's first playoff game will be held in San Jose.
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.