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Three pest control companies in California will pay millions to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal disposal of pesticides and hazardous waste in trash bins destined for municipal landfills not authorized to accept the waste, prosecutors said.
Shopping carts, an electric foot massager, a PlayStation, several outboard engines, and a floor lamp are among the many items found amid two tons of marine debris pulled last week from Richardson Bay in southern Marin County.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
Telecommunications firm Astound Broadband has agreed to settle a claim that it improperly disposed of hazardous waste in Northern California landfills instead of proper disposal facilities, authorities announced Tuesday.
A man hauling a horse trailer from Petaluma to Oregon last month allegedly spilled liquid hazardous waste from the trailer all over Santa Rosa, authorities said.
San Francisco generates 5,000 tons of trash a day, and like many parts of the U.S., the city is blighted by litter. A city program is attempting to address the issue. Mark Strassmann explains.
A group of 25 California district attorneys this week announced a $1.5 million civil settlement with Tesla Inc. over allegations that the electric carmaker improperly disposed of hazardous waste at several facilities around the state.
A volunteer fixit clinic, organized by the San Mateo County's Office of Sustainability, helps keep household gizmos out of the local dump.
Hunters Point residents plan to sue after recent discovery of radioactive objects at a waste site set to be developed into a waterfront neighborhood. Kenny Choi reports. (12-7-23)
Healthcare provider Kaiser has agreed to pay $49 million to settle claims of illegal dumping at its medical facilities, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several district attorneys announced Friday.
The issue of e-waste has become even more urgent as demand for electronic devices surged during the pandemic. One local recycling program is doing more than just tackling an environmental concern, it's helping workers who are finding new opportunities.
Biotech firm Genentech will pay more than $150,000 in fines to settle claims of alleged hazardous waste violations at its facility in South San Francisco.
KPIX recently reported on one Oakland neighborhood's battle against a swath of abandoned vehicles. Now, another part of the city is struggling with a different kind of illegal dumping.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday a settlement that will issue $230,000 in fines for two companies for alleged failures to meet hazardous waste regulations for work in the East Bay.
A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge has ordered a local construction company to immediately stop dumping hazardous and corrosive construction waste on protected agricultural land in rural Almaden Valley.
DeVon Franklin has built a career as an award-winning film producer, bestselling author and motivational speaker, but he says he's never forgotten where it all began, in the East Bay.
A restaurant in Milpitas has been temporarily shut down after a viral video led to a visit from the health department and some citations.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
The San Francisco 49ers are back in playoff contention with Brock Purdy returning as their starting quarterback.
A man who was arrested in connection with the stabbings of multiple people at bar in San Francisco's Richmond District bar last month was released following an arraignment hearing, authorities said.
DeVon Franklin has built a career as an award-winning film producer, bestselling author and motivational speaker, but he says he's never forgotten where it all began, in the East Bay.
A restaurant in Milpitas has been temporarily shut down after a viral video led to a visit from the health department and some citations.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
The San Francisco 49ers are back in playoff contention with Brock Purdy returning as their starting quarterback.
A man who was arrested in connection with the stabbings of multiple people at bar in San Francisco's Richmond District bar last month was released following an arraignment hearing, authorities said.
DeVon Franklin has built a career as an award-winning film producer, bestselling author and motivational speaker, but he says he's never forgotten where it all began, in the East Bay.
A man who was arrested in connection with the stabbings of multiple people at bar in San Francisco's Richmond District bar last month was released following an arraignment hearing, authorities said.
Victor Aenlle, chief of staff to former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, was fired from the sheriff's office a week after the appointment of new Sheriff Ken Binder.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is set to retire after nearly four decades in Congress.
A car smashed into the front of a building in San Bruno on Wednesday morning, injuring the driver, police said.
A person was shot and injured in a Fremont neighborhood overnight, police said Thursday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday defended an operation near an Oakland elementary school, which led to a crash, saying its agents were targeting a criminal suspect fleeing arrest.
A small earthquake struck Contra Costa County near San Ramon Thursday morning, officials announced.
Alameda police said they suspect that someone they arrested may have been posing as a federal agent, and that they are now investigating the person's past actions.
America's largest landlord, Greystar, is facing consequences after the real estate giant was accused of colluding to increase rent prices in the Bay Area and in other states.
A restaurant in Milpitas has been temporarily shut down after a viral video led to a visit from the health department and some citations.
A search and rescue team consisting of dozens of people are searching for an elderly Santa Cruz County woman who has been missing since Tuesday and may be at-risk.
The restaurant's expansive hacienda, which can accommodate more than 300 people, has also hosted countless milestone events over the decades.
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged the manager of a Sunnyvale apartment complex with more than two dozen felonies, after authorities said they found a cache of guns and $100,000 worth of drugs.
A California man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing missile tracking technology trade secrets from his employer, prosecutors said.
The university has been part of a project called "3UCubed," helping to create a small satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, that will soon be launched into orbit.
Authorities in Sonoma County arrested two people last week suspected of committing mail and package thefts involving dozens of victims.
San Rafael has proposed building cabin shelters on a parcel of land to house dozens of people who are currently unhoused, a first-of-its-kind project for the North Bay. But the project is getting a mixed reception from residents.
Three Bay Area men have been arrested on suspicion of grand theft, elder abuse and other charges for allegedly defrauding an elderly victim out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced that tolling on the new Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County will begin in December, with drivers being required to pay tolls every day of the week.
The San Francisco 49ers are back in playoff contention with Brock Purdy returning as their starting quarterback.
Miami outscored Golden State 38-22 in the fourth quarter as Adebayo returned from injury and Powell scored 25.
Macklin Celebrini has been making waves with the San Jose Sharks this season.
The man charged with murder in the Oakland, California killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam made his first court appearance Tuesday.
Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years.
A man who was arrested in connection with the stabbings of multiple people at bar in San Francisco's Richmond District bar last month was released following an arraignment hearing, authorities said.
A person was shot and injured in a Fremont neighborhood overnight, police said Thursday.
A search and rescue team consisting of dozens of people are searching for an elderly Santa Cruz County woman who has been missing since Tuesday and may be at-risk.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday defended an operation near an Oakland elementary school, which led to a crash, saying its agents were targeting a criminal suspect fleeing arrest.
Alameda police said they suspect that someone they arrested may have been posing as a federal agent, and that they are now investigating the person's past actions.
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24.
The university has been part of a project called "3UCubed," helping to create a small satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, that will soon be launched into orbit.
The chipmaker's record growth will allay investor concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble, analysts say.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, announced Tuesday that it is now offering free robotaxi rides in select San Francisco neighborhoods.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
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.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Victor Aenlle, chief of staff to former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, was fired from the sheriff's office a week after the appointment of new Sheriff Ken Binder.
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is set to retire after nearly four decades in Congress.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
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.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
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.
DeVon Franklin has built a career as an award-winning film producer, bestselling author and motivational speaker, but he says he's never forgotten where it all began, in the East Bay.
A restaurant in Milpitas has been temporarily shut down after a viral video led to a visit from the health department and some citations.
History is being made as UC Irvine Health gets ready to open the nation’s first-ever all-electric acute care hospital.
A Bay Area cancer survivor's nonprofit is helping connect other local survivors with each other through comfort kits. Kevin Ko reports.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is retiring after nearly four decades in Congress. Brad Hamilton reports.
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.