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In its first six weeks of deployment in San Francisco, the California Highway Patrol has seized enough fentanyl to kill all of the city's population nearly three times over, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on San Francisco's Sheriff announcing a plan to use the department's deputies to fight the fentanyl crisis in the city (6-8-2023) Read more here.
Murder charges have been filed in Napa County for two men accused of selling fentanyl to a teenager who overdosed and died, the District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Mayor London Breed officially unveiled her budget plan Wednesday ahead of what's expected to be a long negotiation with the Board of Supervisors. Judging by the mayor's comments, she's ready for a fight.
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next? Wilson Walker reports.
An Alameda County woman was accused of distributing the drug fentanyl to a person who subsequently died, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
A long-planned and unprecedented Board of Supervisors meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at UN Plaza, the epicenter of San Francisco's open-air drug market crisis.
A planned outdoor San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza quickly recessed and moved into City Hall Tuesday after officials were shouted down by the public and someone threw a brick.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is about to question Mayor London Breed in a first-of-its-kind outdoor hearing, right in the heart of the city's challenges with drug addiction and drug dealing.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is about to question Mayor London Breed in a first-of-its-kind outdoor hearing, right in the heart of the city's challenges with drug addiction and drug dealing. At least, that's the plan. Wilson Walker reports.
Lauren Toms details to purposefully provocative "That's Fentalife" ad campaign, which organizers hope will shame San Francisco leaders into taken harder action against the city's opioid crisis.
The fentanyl crisis in San Francisco has made national headlines and a new ad campaign has people talking.
Two California Highway Patrol traffic stops in California's Central Valley last week yielded drug busts totaling $4.2 million worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine, authorities said Wednesday.
Police in San Ramon arrested three people allegedly possessing more than 60 grams of suspected narcotics in a stolen vehicle Monday night.
San Francisco and California officials spoke of their plans to fight the deadly fentanyl scourge in the city during a press conference at City Hall Friday.
San Francisco and California officials spoke of their plans to fight the deadly fentanyl scourge in the city during a press conference at City Hall Friday. Shawn Chitnis reports. (4-28-23)
San Francisco and California officials spoke of their plans to fight the deadly fentanyl scourge in the city during a press conference at City Hall Friday.
Officers making a narcotics arrest in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood seized 1.1 pounds of fentanyl and more than 6 pounds of methamphetamine, police said Saturday.
A San Francisco grocery store owner tells KPIX 5's Betty Yu that drug-dealing and street crime in the city is out of control. (4-21-23)
Gov. Newsom on Friday directed the California Highway Patrol and California National Guard to use their resources to assist San Francisco with its fentanyl trafficking crisis.
California governor Gavin Newsom is working to identify all personnel and resources that can be used to help battle the deadly fentanyl crisis. Anne Makovec reports. (4-21-23)
Law enforcement agencies all over the state on Saturday will be taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
More than 300 packages of the pills were found hidden within the green bean shipment in California, officials said.
An invasive mosquito species known for transmitting diseases has been detected in the city of Dublin, the first detection of the species in the city, Alameda County officials confirmed Tuesday.
A Monterey County woman has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly road rage incident and hit-and-run on Highway 1, prosecutors said.
The deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
An invasive mosquito species known for transmitting diseases has been detected in the city of Dublin, the first detection of the species in the city, Alameda County officials confirmed Tuesday.
A Monterey County woman has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly road rage incident and hit-and-run on Highway 1, prosecutors said.
The deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
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.
Firefighters on the San Mateo County coast said they rescued nearly a dozen cats after a house fire broke out early Monday morning.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is recovering from mayor systemwide delays Monday morning following an issue involving the Transbay Tube that impacted commuters for several hours.
A major rezoning proposal from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has divided the city ahead of its first board of supervisors public hearing on Monday.
President Trump on Sunday said he would be sending the National Guard to San Francisco to make it "great again."
An invasive mosquito species known for transmitting diseases has been detected in the city of Dublin, the first detection of the species in the city, Alameda County officials confirmed Tuesday.
City leaders in Pleasant Hill moved forward with a proposed rezoning Monday night, as opponents packed a meeting to push back against the plan.
Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested a San Joaquin County man on suspicion of weapons violations after his employer allegedly found so-called "ghost guns" in his work vehicle.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is recovering from mayor systemwide delays Monday morning following an issue involving the Transbay Tube that impacted commuters for several hours.
A Monterey County woman has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly road rage incident and hit-and-run on Highway 1, prosecutors said.
Santa Clara County's last "point in time" survey showed that Palo Alto's homeless population has grown by 113 percent in just two years, the largest increase, by far, in the South Bay.
One person has died following a shooting involving people in two vehicles in the community of Hollister over the weekend, police said.
At Sunday's 49ers home game, the 49ers are honoring two Santa Clara High School students for their love of science, tech, engineering, arts, and math. Both students got a special tour of Levi's Stadium before the big game.
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.
Police in Vallejo said they are searching for two people suspected of stealing an English bulldog from its owner during an armed robbery last week.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
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.
It will be the first pro league for women since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League — immortalized in "A League of Their Own" — dissolved in 1954.
Blue Jays beat Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of ALCS and will face Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series.
Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.
Christian McCaffrey has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday night.
Doug Martin, a former running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, has died.
A Monterey County woman has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly road rage incident and hit-and-run on Highway 1, prosecutors said.
Police in Vallejo said they are searching for two people suspected of stealing an English bulldog from its owner during an armed robbery last week.
Ian Cleary pleaded guilty to the attack that took place more than a decade ago while he was a student at Gettysburg College.
Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.
One person has died following a shooting involving people in two vehicles in the community of Hollister over the weekend, police said.
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.
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.
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."
City leaders in Pleasant Hill moved forward with a proposed rezoning Monday night, as opponents packed a meeting to push back against the plan.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of 2025 bills into law on artificial intelligence, immigration, wildfire relief and more before an October deadline.
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.
Santa Clara County's last "point in time" survey showed that Palo Alto's homeless population has grown by 113 percent in just two years, the largest increase, by far, in the South Bay.
President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House East Wing wouldn't "interfere" with the building's existing structure.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Expect clear skies and another day of unseasonably warm conditions Tuesday, with highs around 70 along the coast, to the low 80s inland. Later in the week, cooler temperatures will return, along with a possible storm by the end of the week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Amanda Hari reports on a housing issue in Pleasant Hill.
Len Ramirez reports on a new law that helps cities clear abandoned shopping carts quicker. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on the discussion on whether or not to remove the Vaillancourt Fountain. 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
Len Ramirez reports on a housing project that began in San Jose. 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
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.