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Easing weather conditions have helped firefighters battling the massive SCU Lightning Complex fires, to make progress against the third-largest wildfire outbreak in state history and allow some evacuated residents to return home.
The massive SCU Lightning Complex fires continued their unrelenting advance Sunday, triggering a new mandatory evacuation order for residents living along the Alameda-Santa Clara county line.
Fanned by gusty, hot breezes, the SCU Lightning Complex fires continued burning across several counties, growing to 339,968 acres by nightfall as crews enter their seventh day battling the massive wildfires.
A small army of firefighters watched the marine layer of moist air slowly burn off Friday morning, preparing for another tough day battling with SCU Lightning Fire Complex blazes that have burned 229,968 acres and forced more than 20,000 residents from their homes in a five-county area.
Cal Fire officials announced new evacuation orders for parts of Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties Thursday afternoon due to the SCU Lightning Complex fires
Starting Wednesday, public and private elementary schools in Contra Costa County can submit applications to allow in-person teaching on their campuses by obtaining a public health waiver from Contra Costa Health Services, the county announced Tuesday.
Convicted Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo, a former police officer who eluded capture for four decades, faced his victims in court Tuesday on the first of four days of hearings before he is sentenced to jail for the rest of his life. Four of the cases he has pleaded guilty to occurred in Contra Costa County.
Nearly three dozen survivors and family members of victims will confront Joseph James DeAngela, the police officer who eventually became known as the Golden State Killer, before he is sentenced to life in prison.
A series of brush fires ignited by lightning early Sunday in East Contra Costa has led authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders near Brentwood shortly after 9 p.m.
A small earthquake shook the town of Alamo in Contra Costa County Sunday night.
Just hours after PG&E officials said they might have to initiate more rolling blackouts in the Bay Area affecting over 200,000 customers Sunday night, the utility announced that California's power grid had sufficient energy to meet demand.
Mosquitoes trapped earlier this week near Byron have tested positive for West Nile virus, Contra Costa County vector control officials said.
Contra Costa County plans to spend $1.75 million in federal coronavirus relief on 24 new deputy sheriff positions, despite dozens of residents imploring the Board of Supervisors not to use that funding for law enforcement.
With area laboratories overwhelmed by a growing volume of COVID-19 coronavirus testing, resulting in "significant delays" in test result returns, Contra Costa Health Services is beefing up its lab capacity and opening up two new testing centers this week in West County.
A six-story, 284-unit apartment building just north of the Pleasant Hill-Contra Costa Centre BART station could be approved Tuesday.
Fire crews are at the scene of a brush fire burning in the area of Crockett in Regional Shoreline Park Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
With the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the Bay Area and California, it is clear that young people are not as resistant to the virus as thought earlier.
Fire crews extinguished a blaze that ignited inside a massive pile of debris at the Transfer Station in Pittsburg early Monday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Some youth leagues and amateur adult teams have been defying Contra Costa County health orders and playing in full-blown tournaments.
Contra Costa County supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance, on Tuesday, that allows city and county officials to cite people who don't wear masks, or don't keep a distance of at least 6 feet. Group gatherings can also be cited.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday used its emergency powers to pass a new ordinance that establishes fines for violations of COVID-19 public health orders including the wearing of face coverings.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is preparing to consider an ordinance that would establish fines for violating public health orders involving wearing face coverings, social distancing and gatherings.
Former Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla pleaded not guilty Monday morning to 34 felony counts of grand theft and perjury related to allegations he illegally used nearly $262,000 from election campaign accounts to pay off a personal loan and for travel and other luxuries.
An ongoing dispute between PG&E and the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District over fire safety procedures has escalated, with PG&E filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn restrictions on its work procedures.
The driver of a cement truck was hospitalized early Sunday with serious injuries following a frightening crash on a rural roadway near Clayton.
Police in Walnut Creek have arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after two women were found dead in a home late Thursday night.
The football team at Mount Diablo High School in Concord is set to play their first home game Friday night, less than a month after a fire caused major damage to the school's newly installed artificial turf field.
A Fremont man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an altercation and deadly stabbing in front of a home Thursday, police said.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
Police in Walnut Creek have arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after two women were found dead in a home late Thursday night.
The football team at Mount Diablo High School in Concord is set to play their first home game Friday night, less than a month after a fire caused major damage to the school's newly installed artificial turf field.
A Fremont man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an altercation and deadly stabbing in front of a home Thursday, police said.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
Less than three years after it opened its doors, the Lucky grocery store in the Bayview District has announced it will soon close up shop.
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is preparing to host its 74th annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, a celebration of faith, community, and hospitality deeply rooted in tradition.
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.
Police in Walnut Creek have arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after two women were found dead in a home late Thursday night.
The football team at Mount Diablo High School in Concord is set to play their first home game Friday night, less than a month after a fire caused major damage to the school's newly installed artificial turf field.
A Fremont man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an altercation and deadly stabbing in front of a home Thursday, police said.
Two people died, and two people have been hospitalized following a quadruple shooting in an Antioch neighborhood late Thursday night.
For nearly a quarter century, Daniel Jimenez has dedicated his life to the lowrider culture.
Authorities in the South Bay have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was shot in Morgan Hill last week.
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.
Police in San Jose arrested a security guard who was seen earlier this month assaulting an unhoused person while brandishing a weapon, the department said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office on Wednesday announced a $100,000 initiative for small businesses to improve their security against organized retail theft.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
A woman was arrested in Petaluma Wednesday night after allegedly driving under the influence, hitting a vehicle, and becoming violent with officers who tried to arrest her, police said.
Officials in the city of Benicia urged all residents, businesses, schools and other facilities to significantly curtail their water usage, after a water pipeline was damaged Wednesday.
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.
The football team at Mount Diablo High School in Concord is set to play their first home game Friday night, less than a month after a fire caused major damage to the school's newly installed artificial turf field.
The Sacramento River Cats are halfway through their final homestand of the year and are offering a weekend packed with promotions to help fill the stands as the team closes out the 2025 season.
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.
Police in Walnut Creek have arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after two women were found dead in a home late Thursday night.
The football team at Mount Diablo High School in Concord is set to play their first home game Friday night, less than a month after a fire caused major damage to the school's newly installed artificial turf field.
A Fremont man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an altercation and deadly stabbing in front of a home Thursday, police said.
Two people died, and two people have been hospitalized following a quadruple shooting in an Antioch neighborhood late Thursday night.
Authorities in the South Bay have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was shot in Morgan Hill last week.
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
The ride-hailing and food delivery company said it would roll out the service in U.S. pilot markets by the end of the year.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump said he "made progress" on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok during a "very productive" conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
Judge Timothy Kelly wrote that the administration's argument that it was trying to reunite a group of Guatemalan kids with family members "crumbled like a house of cards."
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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
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.
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 lingering showers in some parts of the Bay Area, expect cooler conditions on Friday, with highs ranging from the 60s to the 80s. Temperatures are expected to warm up slightly this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Police in Walnut Creek have launched a homicide investigation after two women were found dead in a home in Walnut Creek home late Thursday night.
At least two people have died following a shooting in Antioch late Thursday night.
Less than three years after it opened its doors, the Lucky grocery store in the Bayview District has announced it will soon close up shop.
About 200 miles north of San Francisco, in Butte County, cradled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a team of scientists spent a weekend digging into the scorched earth.
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.