Pothole damage claims on California freeways triple while Caltrans payouts drop by half. Why?
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
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A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Drivers in the East Bay will face increased traffic this weekend during the Caltrans closure of southbound lanes on Interstate 680 in San Ramon for repaving.
A portion of state Highway 1 in Big Sur that was closed because of a rockslide in March reopened on Friday morning with one-way traffic controls.
Southbound Interstate Highway 680 will close from Friday night until Monday morning between the Interstate Highway 580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol, according to Caltrans.
Initial repairs to state Highway 1 south of Rocky Creek Bridge in Monterey County won't be finished until Memorial Day, Caltrans officials said Friday.
Due to wet weather expected this upcoming weekend, Caltrans has announced new dates for repaving work on Highway 37 in Solano and Sonoma counties.
Caltrans will close southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton between Interstate Highway 580 and Koopman Road from Friday through Monday for road work.
Pothole repairs that slowed westbound traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge since late Monday morning are now expected to stretch into early Tuesday, according to Caltrans.
Officer Jeremy Linder with Caltrans in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties on the blizzard warnings and what people experiencing this climate for the first time can be prepared for. (02-29-2024) 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
Caltrans reopened the stretch of state Highway 84 known as Niles Canyon Road to one-way traffic controls Thursday afternoon after crews made sufficient progress on repairs to recent storm damage.
Parents of students at Montclair Elementary in Oakland say a century-old pedestrian bridge is crucial for them and their kids to safely cross Highway 13.
Parents of students at Montclair Elementary in Oakland say a century-old pedestrian bridge is crucial for them and their kids to safely cross Highway 13. Lezla Gooden reports. (2-15-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Elizabeth Cook reports on landslides closing additional sections of Highway 1 in Big Sur area.
A full closure of southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton planned for this weekend has been canceled because of a forecast of rain from two storms headed for the Bay Area.
Caltrans issued a traffic advisory Friday, announcing that there would be multiple freeway offramp closures in San Francisco Sunday night after the end of the NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions.
CalTrans is paying closer attention to what's under some Bay Area freeways, after last month's huge fire in Southern California.
Caltrans will close all lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton this weekend between the Interstate 580/Interstate 680 Connector and Koopman Road, Pleasanton police said Friday.
Repaving work on the eastbound direction of the Dumbarton Bridge that was originally scheduled through the end of the week has finished ahead of schedule, officials said.
The eastbound direction of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed five nights starting Monday for repaving work.
Repairs of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza may take weeks following a fiery big-rig crash involving a big-rig that took place Monday night, Caltrans officials said.
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend. Max Darrow reports. (9-30-23)
Caltrans reopened northbound State Route 87 in San Jose early Monday morning after a 56-hour weekend highway closure, during which Caltrans performed major pavement repair work.
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Caltrans said it would reopen a stretch of Westbound Interstate Highway 80 that was closed over the Labor Day weekend in time for the Monday evening commute.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program.
A group of thieves hit at least half a dozen Berkeley businesses in a series of smash-and-grab burglaries early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Authorities in the North Bay have arrested a Lake County man on multiple charges, including organized retail theft, for allegedly leading a fencing operation that stole thousands of dollars in Lego sets from stores.
Californians will be able to buy low-cost, state-branded insulin next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
An unhoused man in the back alley of a San Jose strip mall died after being run over by a garbage truck early Thursday morning, authorities said.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program.
A group of thieves hit at least half a dozen Berkeley businesses in a series of smash-and-grab burglaries early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Authorities in the North Bay have arrested a Lake County man on multiple charges, including organized retail theft, for allegedly leading a fencing operation that stole thousands of dollars in Lego sets from stores.
Californians will be able to buy low-cost, state-branded insulin next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
An unhoused man in the back alley of a San Jose strip mall died after being run over by a garbage truck early Thursday morning, authorities said.
A longtime manager at a cafe in San Francisco is hoping Dreamforce will present all of the out-of-towners with an opportunity for a perception correction.
San Francisco already has low-income housing, but for those who are working and don't qualify, market-rate apartments can still be too expensive. City leaders say targeting the "missing middle class" with subsidized housing offers new options.
Two San Francisco natives are sharing their love of surfing to empower young people who are facing trauma in their lives.
Before Trump made those comments, Mayor Daniel Lurie and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins had held an event speaking about public safety and the increase in police recruits.
The San Francisco Zoo on Wednesday gave a sneak preview of one of its newest residents, a male silverback Western lowland gorilla.
A group of thieves hit at least half a dozen Berkeley businesses in a series of smash-and-grab burglaries early Thursday morning, authorities said.
A small earthquake jolted the East Bay Thursday morning, as people across the Bay Area were preparing for the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.
Councilmember George Fuller was the only one to vote down a resolution of censure as his fellow council members called for his resignation.
The site of what was once a sprawling homeless encampment in West Oakland has become an affordable housing complex for hundreds of new tenants.
BART service on the Berryessa Line was halted Wednesday afternoon after a downed tree blocked the tracks between Fremont and Union City stations, the agency said.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program.
An unhoused man in the back alley of a San Jose strip mall died after being run over by a garbage truck early Thursday morning, authorities said.
At Mastro's Steakhouse in Santa Clara, every day feels like a celebration, especially with 49ers season in full swing.
A group called HomeAbroad just released a report saying that, nationwide, the average number of permits issued in 2025 compared to 2020 declined by 32 percent in large cities. But leading the list is the San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area.
A suspect in an alleged shooting at an occupied vehicle last month in San Jose was arrested last week for attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday.
Authorities in the North Bay have arrested a Lake County man on multiple charges, including organized retail theft, for allegedly leading a fencing operation that stole thousands of dollars in Lego sets from stores.
The system has been operating since August, and San Anselmo is the company's first client. But the city has already gotten a grant to install the AI controller in all 12 of its stop lights.
One longstanding family farm in Santa Rosa is in jeopardy, as they need critical funding to keep their doors open.
A woman was shot to death at an apartment complex in Vallejo on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
The last time the Russian River crested, a massive mudslide took an entire house down the river.
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield's heroics came early in the fourth quarter instead of the final minutes.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for NFL Week 6, and there are several ways to watch and stream the football game scheduled at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT.
Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal, third-period deficit to for a 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks.
A group of thieves hit at least half a dozen Berkeley businesses in a series of smash-and-grab burglaries early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Authorities in the North Bay have arrested a Lake County man on multiple charges, including organized retail theft, for allegedly leading a fencing operation that stole thousands of dollars in Lego sets from stores.
Before Trump made those comments, Mayor Daniel Lurie and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins had held an event speaking about public safety and the increase in police recruits.
A woman was shot to death at an apartment complex in Vallejo on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday reported the largest surge of recruits in years as it seeks to address an ongoing staffing shortage, city officials said.
The system has been operating since August, and San Anselmo is the company's first client. But the city has already gotten a grant to install the AI controller in all 12 of its stop lights.
As San Francisco hosts one of the largest AI conventions in the world, the conversation around the industry's impact here is heating up.
She says AI, and chatbots specifically, can benefit minors, but she hopes going forward that engineers will focus on creating ethically sound AI systems.
Walmart customers will soon be able to complete transactions through ChatGPT, as the retailer makes push into "agentic commerce."
The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to their children.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.
A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account of her longstanding claims to have been sexually trafficked by the late financier to billionaires, politicians and Prince Andrew.
Councilmember George Fuller was the only one to vote down a resolution of censure as his fellow council members called for his resignation.
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is trying to unwind the impact of widely viewed videos showing her nearly cutting off a CBS News interview and cursing at a former staff member.
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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.
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.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Organizers of this year's San Francisco Latino Film Festival believe the platform is more vital than ever.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
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.
Berkeley police said at least six businesses were hit in a series of smash-and-grab burglaries near the UC Berkeley campus involving multiple suspects early Thursday morning.
After morning clouds and fog, expect clear skies Thursday with highs in the 60s and 70s. Warmer conditions are expected this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto talks to CBS News Bay Area’s Reed Cowan about the city’s drop in crime and recent comments by President Donald Trump suggesting the National Guard could be deployed to the city.
Max Darrow reports on a robot fight club in San Francisco. 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
Andrea Nakano reports on the Oakley City Council. 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
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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.
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