California clean energy push exemplified by Stanford professor's zero net energy home
Clean, renewable energy is powering California to levels never seen before, and a Stanford professor's home is the blueprint for the near future.
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Clean, renewable energy is powering California to levels never seen before, and a Stanford professor's home is the blueprint for the near future.
A butterfly that went extinct decades ago after the destruction of its Bay Area habitat is now the driving force behind its restoration with the help of a close relative now fluttering in its terrain.
Early Monday, along San Francisco's Embarcadero, a ground-breaking experiment is revealing promising results. Anne Makovec reports.
Along San Francisco's Embarcadero, a groundbreaking experiment is revealing promising results.
Off the coast of California, south of Salinas and located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, clusters of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay grapes ripen in the cooling fog, warming sun and perfect soil.
Emperor penguins live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world. But that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet.
Emperor penguins may live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world, but that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet.
The City Nature Challenge began 10 years ago as a friendly competition between two cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles. Today, it's an international event that involves almost 670 cities and metro areas across six continents.
Americans throw away tens of millions of pairs every year. These shoes are not biodegradable. Most end up in landfills, where they contaminate soil and groundwater.
Americans throw away tens of millions of pairs every year. These shoes are not biodegradable. Most end up in landfills, where they contaminate soil and groundwater.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. Now, winemakers have a greener way to package their wine.
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat. Itay Hod reports.
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York.
Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace these plastics, with a plant that grows abundantly off the coast.
Petaluma's experiment with reusable cups last fall was a resounding success according to a newly released report on the project.
The widespread destruction of old growth trees for ranching and farming is making it harder to get the wood traditionally used to make guitars, including mahogany and Brazilian rosewood.
In San Francisco's Dolores Heights, an unusual design and branding studio is the home of two creative artists who earned a Grammy nomination for their groundbreaking album artwork.
President-elect Donald Trump promises to "unleash American energy" by maximizing U.S. oil and gas production. The directive comes at a time when the planet continues to warm, largely due to the burning of fossil fuels, experts say.
When it came to protecting Mother Earth, in many respects, the late President Jimmy Carter was way ahead of his time.
Sara Donchey reports on the efforts being made by Bay Area organizations to slow global warning.
Climate change is triggering more frequent and intense storms as well as flooding. Now a real-life buried treasure – known as a Debris Separating Baffle Box - is seeking to trap the trash before it pollutes critical Bay Area waters.
A real-life buried treasure – known as a “Debris Separating Baffle Box” - is seeking to trap the trash before it pollutes critical Bay Area waters, and just in time for the next series of atmospheric rivers.
A former performing member of the rock band Boston is harnessing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring people comfort and joy.
This summer, the NJAHS resurrected an exhibit from 30 years ago to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs that the United States dropped on Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945.
There is a ground stop for United Airlines flights at Chicago O'Hare and other major airports across the country Wednesday evening.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
Wednesday will be the fourth time the teams meet, and it will give the Valkyries a chance to even the record as they have one win and two losses against the Aces.
A former performing member of the rock band Boston is harnessing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring people comfort and joy.
This summer, the NJAHS resurrected an exhibit from 30 years ago to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs that the United States dropped on Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945.
There is a ground stop for United Airlines flights at Chicago O'Hare and other major airports across the country Wednesday evening.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
Wednesday will be the fourth time the teams meet, and it will give the Valkyries a chance to even the record as they have one win and two losses against the Aces.
This summer, the NJAHS resurrected an exhibit from 30 years ago to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs that the United States dropped on Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945.
Wednesday will be the fourth time the teams meet, and it will give the Valkyries a chance to even the record as they have one win and two losses against the Aces.
One HR professional said that while there has been some friction between Gen Z hires and the traditional workplace, there is also a lot to admire about their approach to work-life balance.
Firefighters battled a house fire that broke out Tuesday morning in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood.
Residents of the area are dealing with extra traffic, road closures, and lots of crowds, but one resident said, for the most part, he enjoys the events at Golden Gate Park.
A former performing member of the rock band Boston is harnessing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring people comfort and joy.
A woman was arrested at the San Francisco Premium Outlets shopping center in Livermore on Monday, suspected in a series of retail thefts, police said.
A fatal car crash that ended in a fire shut down portions of state Highway 13 and Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
"National Night Out" happens on the first Tuesday in August in cities across the country. It is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out.
The fire began near Calaveras Road and Indian Creek Road in Sunol just before 4 p.m.
Police arrested two women on Tuesday as suspects in a fatal stabbing in San Jose last month.
San Jose's police chief released a video on Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to convert his voice into Spanish in a message to residents that the department does not enforce immigration laws.
A dog park in Santa Clara has been temporarily closed after a dog died and multiple other dogs became ill after visiting the park, officials said.
A fight in a parking lot in San Jose early Monday morning led to a fatal stabbing, police said.
The DOJ said 44-year-old Richard Tillman faces a federal arson charge for the fire in the early morning of July 20.
The union representing the Novato workers said one out of five employees has been on the job for less than a year.
The fire caused a temporary closure of Interstate 680 near Bayshore Road in Benicia around 3:30 p.m.
It's been five years since Santa Rosa Schools got rid of their on-campus officers, but then, a series of violent events, including one death, caused the district to have a change of heart.
The parents of a 3-year-old Napa boy who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2024 were charged with murder and child abuse, authorities said Monday.
In an update on Tuesday, Cal Fire said the blaze was held to 2.4 acres with no structures damaged or destroyed.
Wednesday will be the fourth time the teams meet, and it will give the Valkyries a chance to even the record as they have one win and two losses against the Aces.
Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
Jewell Loyd tied a Las Vegas record with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 27 points, and the Aces bounced back from a 53-point loss to roll past the Golden State Valkyries 101-77 on Sunday.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
A woman was arrested at the San Francisco Premium Outlets shopping center in Livermore on Monday, suspected in a series of retail thefts, police said.
Police arrested two women on Tuesday as suspects in a fatal stabbing in San Jose last month.
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
Five Bay Area men have been charged with robbing 200 iPhones from an Oregon business, with two of the suspects posing as FBI agents during the robbery, federal authorities said.
Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
One contractor said there is an opportunity to explore a new, worthwhile avenue of work as San Francisco moves towards its goal of net-zero emissions.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Hackers accessed direct messages and selfies belonging to users of the women-only dating intel app, Tea says.
The Flock surveillance cameras in Berkeley will capture live video but not audio, and will not have facial recognition, according to the report.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
The new investment — announced by Apple's Tim Cook — would increase the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.
The union representing the Novato workers said one out of five employees has been on the job for less than a year.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
Video Wave is believed to be the last remaining video rental store in San Francisco. It has rows and rows of DVDs and a loyal crowd keeping an old ritual alive.
Tens of thousands of Deadheads packed San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Saturday for the second day of a three-day concert series honoring the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.
In Haight-Ashbury, where counterculture echoes through the streets, a new record store is turning up the volume on punk.
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.
David Victor, a former member of the rock band Boston, is bringing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring patients comfort and joy.
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Sentencing for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months was put off Wednesday as the judge considers stiffer sentences, Santa Clara County's top prosecutor said.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the drier and sunnier conditions will prevail into the weekend.
Amanda Hari reports on National Night Out in Oakland. 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
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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.