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A vehicle struck a utility pole on state Highway 9, causing injury, blocking traffic in both directions and leaving more than 3,000 PG&E customers in unincorporated Santa Cruz County without power Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The cause of a power outage that left 100 PG&E customers in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood without power Friday morning was a nearby lightning strike, a utility spokesman said.
You never know when its going to come: storm, wind, earthquake or fire can all knock out power for an extended period.
PG&E crews were working to restore power to thousands of customers in two different Bay Area cities Saturday afternoon.
Pacific Gas & Electric was reporting a major power outage in Oakland and in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday.
A power outage was affecting about 1,950 customers in Palo Alto Tuesday morning, according to the Palo Alto Utilities Department.
Bay Area Rapid Transit passengers in and out of the East Bay should expect some travel problems Saturday morning with a grass fire near the Pleasant Hill station and a power outage at the downtown Berkeley station, according to BART Central.
Nearly 7,000 PG&E customers were without power in San Francisco Friday morning, a utility spokeswoman said.
A power outage that left over 7,000 PG&E customers in Berkeley without power and closed the downtown BART station Tuesday night was caused by an underground fire, officials said.
An outage that darkened parts of San Francisco's Hall of Justice for more than two hours Thursday afternoon occurred as a contractor was doing electrical work at the building, a Department of Public Works spokeswoman said.
A freeway off-ramp in the Brisbane area was reopened following the containment of a three-alarm brush fire near U.S. Highway 101.
All lanes have been reopened on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge after a fatal collision that knocked out power on a section of the eastern portion Tuesday morning, according to the CHP.
Power has been restored to residents in San Mateo Saturday following an incident in which a man was fatally injured while trying to move a downed power line.
Stormy weather in the Bay Area knocked out power to thousands of PG&E customers around the region on Thursday night and Friday morning, a utility spokeswoman said.
Some 22,000 PG&E customers lost power in the East Bay Friday evening. Customers in two San Francisco neighborhoods were also impacted by outages.
Hundreds of Hayward PG&E customers were without power Friday morning after a late night car crash brought down a power pole, a utility spokeswoman said.
A seagull flew into some power lines in Oakland Thursday morning, briefly knocking out power to about 6,600 PG&E customers, a utility spokeswoman said.
Fire crews were on the scene of a pole and transformer fire that knocked out power to thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers in San Francisco's Mission District, according to fire and utility officials.
An underground equipment failure knocked out power to more than 1,600 PG&E customers in San Francisco's Richmond District Tuesday morning, a utility spokesman said.
Power has been restored Tuesday following two separate power outages in San Francisco, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Candlestick Park is ready to go for Saturday's San Francisco 49ers playoff game following embarrassing power outages during a nationally televised game last month, city and PG&E officials said.
PG&E has restored power to residents of a San Jose neighborhood affected by an outage caused by a driver who crashed into a power pole on Monday night, a PG&E spokesman said.
Power has been restored to all 7,000 or so PG&E customers who were affected by an outage in San Francisco's Western Addition and Laurel Heights neighborhoods Thursday morning, a utility spokeswoman said.
More than 1,300 PG&E customers were without power in Daly City and Pacifica Monday morning.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on X Friday she will resign from Congress early next year, after a weekslong falling-out with President Trump and much of her party.
Alameda County foster kids face increasingly long odds of being reunited with their families because of out-of-county placements, inadequate staffing, and other shortcomings of the county's social services department.
A Martinez woman has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of her adult daughter during an altercation on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
BART service between the South Hayward station and the Berryessa station in San Jose resumed Friday afternoon following an hours-long shutdown that the agency said was caused by apparent vandalism.
The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
Alameda County foster kids face increasingly long odds of being reunited with their families because of out-of-county placements, inadequate staffing, and other shortcomings of the county's social services department.
A Martinez woman has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of her adult daughter during an altercation on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
BART service between the South Hayward station and the Berryessa station in San Jose resumed Friday afternoon following an hours-long shutdown that the agency said was caused by apparent vandalism.
The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
The search for a missing elderly woman in the Santa Cruz Mountains entered its fourth day, with nearly 100 people taking part.
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.
Alameda County foster kids face increasingly long odds of being reunited with their families because of out-of-county placements, inadequate staffing, and other shortcomings of the county's social services department.
A Martinez woman has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of her adult daughter during an altercation on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
BART service between the South Hayward station and the Berryessa station in San Jose resumed Friday afternoon following an hours-long shutdown that the agency said was caused by apparent vandalism.
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.
BART service between the South Hayward station and the Berryessa station in San Jose resumed Friday afternoon following an hours-long shutdown that the agency said was caused by apparent vandalism.
The search for a missing elderly woman in the Santa Cruz Mountains entered its fourth day, with nearly 100 people taking part.
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.
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.
Philipp Kurashev scored in regulation and the only goal of a shootout, and the San Jose Sharks held on for a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
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.
A Martinez woman has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of her adult daughter during an altercation on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
The search for a missing elderly woman in the Santa Cruz Mountains entered its fourth day, with nearly 100 people taking part.
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.
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.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on X Friday she will resign from Congress early next year, after a weekslong falling-out with President Trump and much of her party.
The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA 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.
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.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) has officially joined the crowded race to lead the Golden State. Swalwell, a leading critic of President Trump, chose a national stage to announce his run. Brad Hamilton reports.
A Monterey County bakery is stepping up to help its local food bank in a big way. Veronica Macias spoke to the owner of Pavel's Bakery in Pacific Grove.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the Bay Area will not see any significant change to the dry conditions we've been having and that should hold true into the Thanksgiving holiday.
BART service between the South Hayward station and the Berryessa station in San Jose was halted for hours because of apparent vandalism along the tracks. Devin Fehely reports.
AAA reports that more than 81 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Kelsi Thorud reports on what air travelers are seeing at SFO.
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.