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A truck driver was killed today when he crashed down an embankment on state Highway 17 south of Los Gatos, careening toward a creek bed before hitting a large water main, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A well-known Napa County winemaker and consultant died in a solo vehicle crash early Saturday morning in unincorporated Napa County just north of Yountville.
The Northern California woman driving a car that crashed and killed five people last weekend was facing felony drunken driving charges and cruelty to a child stemming from a previous incident.
The 5 victims were in a Honda Civic that was in a passing lane when it was struck Saturday by an oncoming pickup truck.
Authorities say a head-on crash on Highway 12 left three women and two toddlers dead.
A 61-year-old man died Friday night in Oakland after a traffic accident on the Harrison St. off-ramp from westbound I-580.
A motorcyclist who died Wednesday after colliding with a sedan careening out of control on Interstate Highway 680 in Walnut Creek was identified Thursday by the Contra Costa County coroner's office as Richard Petrillo.
Lanes on Interstate Highway 680 in Walnut Creek have been reopened Tuesday afternoon after a fatal crash in which a motorcyclist was thrown from one side of highway to the other.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Caltrain in Millbrae at Center Street, Saturday night.
Two people were killed and three young children were hospitalized resulting from a crash on Highway 4 near Discovery Bay late Sunday night.
All lanes of I-680 in Danville re-opened Sunday afternoon following a fatal collision on the highway that killed one person.
A man in his 50s was crossing Leavenworth Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Ellis Street.
A 22-year-old man died after a head-on crash on state Highway 84 near Pleasanton Friday night.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit and run crash near San Francisco's Broadway Tunnel early Friday morning.
A man died Tuesday morning when his truck rear-ended another truck on Interstate Highway 580, causing both vehicles to go down an embankment east of Livermore.
The Bay Area was soaked Saturday by the biggest storm in weeks. Flood watches and wind advisories were in effect through midnight.
One person died when their vehicle veered off the roadway and struck several trees Saturday afternoon in San Ramon.
Police are seeking a driver who fled the scene following a deadly crash between a pickup and SUV in South San Jose early Friday morning.
State Highway 1 was closed near Half Moon Bay for nearly four hours Friday night due to a fatal crash earlier in the evening.
A fatal crash was reported on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore Wednesday afternoon, shutting down two lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A person was killed when they crashed 300 feet over a cliff off state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County Monday morning.
A deadly crash has closed all lanes of a major thoroughfare throught Pleasanton and Livermore Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple people died early Sunday morning after two separate accidents in Sonoma County.
A man found dead in a Jeep Cherokee at the bottom of an embankment in Portola Valley Thursday morning had likely been dead for more than 24 hours before he was found.
A 38-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair was struck by a city vehicle on San Francisco's Market Street on Friday morning and died at a hospital a day later, according to police and the medical examiner's office.
The Oakland Police Department wants to install more automated license plate readers and be able to monitor the feeds live. But privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
As some Bay Area families learned they would not receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November, restaurants across the region are stepping up to help.
San Mateo County released its annual crop report for 2024, announcing the county on the Peninsula has seen a 7.6% increase in agricultural production compared to the previous year.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a trade with the New England Patriots for Keion White.
A member of the San Leandro City Council has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal agents, federal prosecutors said.
The Oakland Police Department wants to install more automated license plate readers and be able to monitor the feeds live. But privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
As some Bay Area families learned they would not receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November, restaurants across the region are stepping up to help.
San Mateo County released its annual crop report for 2024, announcing the county on the Peninsula has seen a 7.6% increase in agricultural production compared to the previous year.
A member of the San Leandro City Council has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal agents, federal prosecutors said.
A dog that went over a cliff at Fort Funston in San Francisco on Tuesday was rescued by firefighters rappelling down the side of the cliff.
San Mateo County released its annual crop report for 2024, announcing the county on the Peninsula has seen a 7.6% increase in agricultural production compared to the previous year.
A dog that went over a cliff at Fort Funston in San Francisco on Tuesday was rescued by firefighters rappelling down the side of the cliff.
In a city known for its love of dogs, one business is taking canine care to a luxurious, and health-conscious, new level.
Police in San Francisco said they are investigating the alleged sexual battery of a child inside a Golden Gate Park restroom last week and have increased patrols in the local area in response.
A Palo Alto resident returned home to find a burglar sitting at his kitchen table indulging in a glass of wine, police said.
The Oakland Police Department wants to install more automated license plate readers and be able to monitor the feeds live. But privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
As some Bay Area families learned they would not receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November, restaurants across the region are stepping up to help.
A member of the San Leandro City Council has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal agents, federal prosecutors said.
Although Hurricane Melissa is about 3,000 miles away, people in the San Francisco Bay Area are feeling the impact.
Authorities in Contra Costa County announced Monday that they are searching for an inmate suspected of murder who was apparently released by mistake last week.
A man allegedly armed with a knife was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies following a traffic stop and hours-long standoff Monday evening.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, which owns two properties in Gilroy that have turned into the largest homeless encampment sites in the city, is trying to clear out the sites by the first week of November.
A fiery crash involving three vehicles left one person dead and another critically injured in a San Jose neighborhood, authorities said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County said two youths who went missing over the weekend have been found after they were allegedly involved in hit-and-run crashes.
Around 9:45 a.m., crews responded to a report of a vehicle driving off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
The crash happened on Lakeville Highway, near Old Lakeville Road.
Santa Rosa police said the suspects were employees at a San Francisco adult entertainment venue that the victim, Mark Calcagni, managed.
Around 11:30 p.m., several 911 calls were made to report a car had hit multiple cars near South McDowell Boulevard and Caulfield Lane, and that the driver appeared to be intoxicated, police said.
The Board of Supervisors approved a new set of developer fees to generate funds for affordable housing while putting a major cost on so-called luxury housing.
The group's representative estimates the total overpayment to be more than $300,000 and says some workers could have to pay more than $20,000 each.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a trade with the New England Patriots for Keion White.
George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died.
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
C.J. Stroud threw for a season-high 318 yards with two touchdowns and the Texans got off to a quick start and held on for a 26-15 victory.
Deni Avdija had 26 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119 in Tiago Splitter's first game as interim head coach.
A man allegedly armed with a knife was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies following a traffic stop and hours-long standoff Monday evening.
Police in San Francisco said they are investigating the alleged sexual battery of a child inside a Golden Gate Park restroom last week and have increased patrols in the local area in response.
A Palo Alto resident returned home to find a burglar sitting at his kitchen table indulging in a glass of wine, police said.
Authorities in Contra Costa County announced Monday that they are searching for an inmate suspected of murder who was apparently released by mistake last week.
A Central California man who allegedly belonged to a group of violent extremists is facing multiple federal charges including animal abuse, sexually exploiting a minor and cyberstalking, prosecutors said.
The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
An Amazon Web Services outage impacting Amazon's own services and as well as apps around the world wasn't resolved until Monday evening.`
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
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."
A member of the San Leandro City Council has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal agents, federal prosecutors said.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to appear at an event in Sacramento next spring, as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee leaves the door open for a potential run for president in 2028.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
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.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
A recent report mandated by the city revealed that the fountain isn't ADA-compliant. It also contains lead and asbestos. San Francisco Recreation and Parks estimated it'll cost $29 million to renovate, but only $2.68 million to remove.
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.
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.
San Mateo County's annual crop report shows a sharp increase in agricultural production and in revenue generated from livestock. Sooji Nam reports.
The Oakland Police Department wants to install more automated license plate readers and be able to monitor the feeds live. But privacy advocates are sounding the alarm. Katie Nielsen reports.
San Francisco's Archbishop Riordan High School football team, ranked No. 1 in the Central Coast Section with an 8-0 record, is on the verge of winning the WCAL title for the first time in decades. Matt Lively reports.
With one week to go before California voters decide on the Prop 50 redistricting measure which could determine the balance of power in Washington, millions of votes have already been cast. Lauren Toms reports.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says mostly clear skies and sunny weather will stick around through the Halloween weekend.
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.