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The driver of a stolen van being tracked by police was killed in a fiery crash in an East Oakland neighborhood after hitting a spike strip Wednesday. Two police officers were hurt trying to rescue the driver.
A motorcycle rider is dead following a crash involving a big-rig and possibly another vehicle Wednesday morning on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
A 16-year-old boy was struck and killed Friday afternoon in Concord and police said a driver is under arrest for vehicular manslaughter.
The California Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal collision on northbound Interstate Highway 880 early Sunday as a 34-year-old San Francisco man.
One person died Wednesday morning after their car veered off the Coast Highway north of Jenner and rolled several hundred feet down a steep hill, the California Highway Patrol said.
A woman riding a motorcycle died early Tuesday morning in a solo crash on San Tomas Expressway, which was San Jose's 14th fatal accident of the year.
A 56-year-old man died in a head-on crash on state Highway 29 south of Calistoga Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Five people were killed in a head-on crash in central California and investigators suspect alcohol was a factor, authorities said.
A bicyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after colliding with an SUV on Mines Road in a remote area in Santa Clara County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in San Jose are investigating a fatal collision that left one woman dead and a second woman critically injured Saturday evening, according to authorities.
A 55-year-old woman died and another person suffered major injuries Sunday night after a suspected DUI driver crashed a pickup truck into an irrigation ditch near Vacaville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The suspect in a triple stabbing in San Jose earlier this week who was later fatally struck by a truck on Highway 85 has been identified, according to authorities.
California Highway Patrol investigators have determined a big-rig slammed into a car stalled on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, triggering a fatal collision that shut down eastbound traffic on the span for several hours.
The California Highway Patrol Friday morning reported a fatal collision that occurred on southbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose.
One person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night.
Police in San Jose are investigating a deadly hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian dead in the latest in a rash of fatal accidents in the city so far this year.
The California Highway Patrol said a 43-year-old Concord man was killed Saturday night when he lost control of his motorcycle on the Magazine Street on-ramp at eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo.
An Elk Grove police officer died after being hit head-on by a vehicle on Hwy 99 early Friday morning, and now investigators believe alcohol may have played a factor in the crash.
A bicyclist who was struck by a driver in South San Jose last October died this week due to complications from his injuries, police said.
Police in the South Bay on Wednesday were still investigating a double-fatal accident Tuesday night that raised the already high traffic death count for 2022 in San Jose.
Two pedestrians were killed and another injured Tuesday night after they were struck crossing Almaden Expressway in San Jose.
A reckless driver allegedly caused a head-on, four-car collision that killed a 16-year-old boy, injured four and shut down state route 116 near Watmaugh Road in unincorporated Sonoma County for several hours Sunday.
A two-car crash in San Jose resulted in one person dying and two others being injured Wednesday morning, according to police.
A 43-year-old Dixon man died and a Fairfield woman was critically injured Monday morning after a minivan rear-ended a big-rig truck on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville, the California Highway Patrol said.
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 101 in Redwood City after crashing into a disabled car, the California Highway Patrol said.
President Trump on Sunday said he would be sending the National Guard to San Francisco to make it "great again."
The San Jose Sharks have apologized for a message displayed on their video board that seemed to praise Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A veteran racer died after a crash during the annual Taxicab Challenge at the Marysville Raceway Saturday night, officials said.
Stanford holds off Florida State with a dramatic 20-13 win on Saturday night.
On Oct. 16, just after 11 a.m., police said a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot on the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive, and that she was on her way to a hospital.
President Trump on Sunday said he would be sending the National Guard to San Francisco to make it "great again."
The San Jose Sharks have apologized for a message displayed on their video board that seemed to praise Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A veteran racer died after a crash during the annual Taxicab Challenge at the Marysville Raceway Saturday night, officials said.
Stanford holds off Florida State with a dramatic 20-13 win on Saturday night.
On Oct. 16, just after 11 a.m., police said a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot on the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive, and that she was on her way to a hospital.
President Trump on Sunday said he would be sending the National Guard to San Francisco to make it "great again."
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
Asanda Pavlacka is a multi-sport athlete with a background in martial arts, running, swimming and gymnastics. While she has overcome many hurdles, her biggest challenge came about 28 years ago when she lost her sight.
Satsuki Ina's family endured violence, isolation and hopelessness during Japanese internment. Now, nearly 80 years later, she said ICE raids are forcing her to relive that history.
University of San Francisco athletic director Larry Williams died suddenly during a workout on campus Thursday, school officials announced.
More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals across California and Hawaii have been picketing for nearly a week. They are asking for solutions to unsafe staffing and wage inequalities.
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
The City of Oakland is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping. Mayor Barbara Lee announced Friday that cleanup operations will now run seven days a week, an expansion from the previous Monday through Friday schedule.
For almost a year, residents in the Rockridge area of Oakland have been on the lookout for a man throwing rocks through the windows of homes and cars.
As the federal government shutdown stretches past two weeks, hundreds of federal employees at Oakland International Airport continue to work without pay. But on Wednesday, a little relief arrived right in their break room.
A Bay Area man on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been arrested on dozens of felony charges for allegedly running what prosecutors described as a "ghost gun factory" inside his apartment.
Authorities in San Benito County have launched an investigation into a suspected phishing incident involving the attempted payment of nearly $700,000.
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, raising more than $1 million.
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.
On Oct. 16, just after 11 a.m., police said a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot on the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive, and that she was on her way to a hospital.
Pacific Gas and Electric announced that crews have undergrounded about 1,000 miles of power lines in high-wildfire-risk areas across the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California.
With just over a couple of weeks left before a special recall election in Fairfax, residents are divided.
One person has been arrested and authorities are looking for a second suspect following a home invasion robbery and shooting in a Vacaville neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
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 San Jose Sharks have apologized for a message displayed on their video board that seemed to praise Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Stanford holds off Florida State with a dramatic 20-13 win on Saturday night.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry stopped 31 shots for his 22nd career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0.
The San Francisco 49ers have activated star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve.
Quarterback Brock Purdy has been officially ruled out of his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury and Mac Jones will start against the Atlanta Falcons.
On Oct. 16, just after 11 a.m., police said a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot on the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive, and that she was on her way to a hospital.
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
A Bay Area man on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been arrested on dozens of felony charges for allegedly running what prosecutors described as a "ghost gun factory" inside his apartment.
Authorities in San Benito County have launched an investigation into a suspected phishing incident involving the attempted payment of nearly $700,000.
One person has been arrested and authorities are looking for a second suspect following a home invasion robbery and shooting in a Vacaville neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules for historical figures.
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.
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.
President Trump on Sunday said he would be sending the National Guard to San Francisco to make it "great again."
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.
With just over a couple of weeks left before a special recall election in Fairfax, residents are divided.
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
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.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had 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, raising more than $1 million.
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.
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.
with Zoe Mintz.
More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals across California and Hawaii have been picketing for nearly a week. They are asking for solutions to unsafe staffing and wage inequalities.
More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals across California and Hawaii have been picketing for nearly a week. They are asking for solutions to unsafe staffing and wage inequalities.
Darren Peck breaks down a potential storm that could arrive to the Bay Area next weekend.
Brian Hackney interviews Caroline Heldman, professor of political science at Occidental College, about the “No Kings” protests.
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.