Would-Be Carjacker Foiled, Detained by Driver in Redwood City
A 24-year-old Redwood City man was arrested for attempted carjacking Friday after he was foiled by the driver and held until deputies arrived.
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A 24-year-old Redwood City man was arrested for attempted carjacking Friday after he was foiled by the driver and held until deputies arrived.
A 32-year-old Redwood City man has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography,
A suspect in an attempted armed robbery was arrested Tuesday night following a 14-hour standoff, Redwood City police said.
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies are searching for two men suspected in the attempted armed robbery of a taco truck in unincorporated Redwood City on Sunday.
A suspect in a vicious attack on a man at a Redwood City bar has been arrested days after the assault following his identification on surveillance video.
Redwood City police were searching for a man who robbed a sandwich shop at gunpoint Monday night.
Authorities have released a surveillance photo of a man suspected of setting a vehicle on fire in Redwood City over the weekend.
A man was found unconscious following an assault outside a wine bar in Redwood City early Monday morning, and police are looking for multiple suspects.
Authorities in San Mateo County are searching for two people suspected of attempted murder following a shooting in unincorporated Redwood City late Thursday night.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies responding to reports of gunfire late Tuesday night discovered the body of a man who had been fatally shot.
The family of a Redwood City high school girl volleyball player is suing San Mateo County and the state of California demanding changes in COVID-19 restrictions to let the girls play.
After San Mateo and Marin counties re-entered the state's COVID-19 Red Tier this week, indoor dining and movie night have made a comeback, with the reopening of some theaters on Friday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday backed down from its stance that the Redwood City salt ponds are not protected by the Clean Water Act, signaling a change in the Biden administration's direction on environmental issues.
Following San Mateo and Marin counties entering the less-restrictive Red Tier, one of the largest movie theater chains announced the reopening of theaters in those counties starting on Friday.
Police arrested three suspects Monday for an armed robbery of a bakery near Redwood City.
A 33-year-old pediatrician was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted lewd acts with a minor, Redwood City police said Tuesday.
The San Mateo Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that a court-ordered plan for convicted sexual predator Michael Thomas Cheek to live in the Emerald Hills area of Redwood City has been scrapped.
San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos and Redwood City Police Chief Dan Mulholland have voiced strong objections over a court-ordered plan to place convicted sexual predator Michael Thomas Cheek in the Emerald Hills area of Redwood City.
EA Sports has announced plans to bring back a college football game, creating a new version of the popular franchise for the first time since 2013.
Police in Redwood City are searching for a driver suspected of fatally striking an elderly woman along Woodside Road over the weekend.
San Mateo County sued a local yoga studio last week over its refusal to comply with state public health orders issued to decrease the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, a judge granted the county a restraining order against the studio, closing it temporarily.
A judge on Thursday continued until late April a status hearing in the renewed penalty phase of the 2004 murder trial of Scott Peterson.
A 37-year-old transient has been charged with attempted murder for throwing a chunk of concrete at a car on Highway 101 in Redwood City that seriously injured a man inside Sunday afternoon.
A 31-year-old Pacifica man pleaded not guilty earlier this week for allegedly threatening to shoot his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend, and trying to force their vehicle off the road last week.
San Mateo County invested $4.5 million into Dignity Health's Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City to provide up to 10 extra intensive care unit beds,.
Above the main campus at the University of California, Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon at the Botanical Gardens, you'll find a critically important bank.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was crossing a busy road in San Jose early Thursday morning, police said.
A Fairfield man has been arrested after police allege he targeted a teen walking to school in an apparent racially-motivated assault.
President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco, following a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
Above the main campus at the University of California, Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon at the Botanical Gardens, you'll find a critically important bank.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was crossing a busy road in San Jose early Thursday morning, police said.
A Fairfield man has been arrested after police allege he targeted a teen walking to school in an apparent racially-motivated assault.
President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco, following a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco, following a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as the cities that will represent the four teams competing in their inaugural season.
The stabbing happened on Sept. 17, and police said the man was seen with another suspect before the stabbing happened.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday he has directed city officials and departments to coordinate the city's response to any federal law enforcement action in the city.
University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been named the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, making history as the first college coach to jump directly to manager at the Major League level.
Above the main campus at the University of California, Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon at the Botanical Gardens, you'll find a critically important bank.
Protesters gathered near Coast Guard Island in Alameda early Thursday ahead of the anticipated arrival of federal agents, as President Trump's nationwide immigration crackdown is set to expand to the Bay Area.
Police in the East Bay announced the arrests of several people suspected of stealing skeletons and other Halloween decorations placed in front of people's homes.
The retired stockbroker wanted to help break the cycle of poverty among at-risk children. So, she founded Financial Literacy for Kid$ in 2020.
Around 5:20 p.m., crews went to 2121 North California Boulevard for a report of a fire inside the underground parking garage of a building.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle as he was crossing a busy road in San Jose early Thursday morning, police said.
Authorities in the South Bay have launched an investigation after a man who was detained by San Jose police Wednesday morning died after being taken into custody.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Around 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Almaden Expressway for a call regarding a firearm.
A San Jose restaurant owner said the city blocked off some of the parking her customers use when they turned a nearby motel into temporary housing, and that it has caused her business to struggle.
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.
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.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as the cities that will represent the four teams competing in their inaugural season.
University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been named the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, making history as the first college coach to jump directly to manager at the Major League level.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Police in the East Bay announced the arrests of several people suspected of stealing skeletons and other Halloween decorations placed in front of people's homes.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The stabbing happened on Sept. 17, and police said the man was seen with another suspect before the stabbing happened.
Police said the girl told officials she was riding her scooter to school when someone grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and tried to pull her.
Authorities in the South Bay have launched an investigation after a man who was detained by San Jose police Wednesday morning died after being taken into custody.
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."
President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco, following a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Protesters gathered near Coast Guard Island in Alameda early Thursday ahead of the anticipated arrival of federal agents, as President Trump's nationwide immigration crackdown is set to expand to the Bay Area.
Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.
"The Biden administration's war on crypto is over," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Above the main campus at the University of California at Berkeley, nestled in Strawberry Canyon at the Botanical Gardens, you’ll find a critically important seed bank. Juliette Goodrich reports.
Despite the news that the surge of federal immigration enforcement has been called off in the Bay Area at least for now, city, county and community leaders in San Jose are still on alert in case the rapidly-changing situation escalates again. Len Ramirez reports.
Prop 50, which would redraw California congressional districts in response to similar GOP moves in other states, leads in the polls as the campaigns for and against the measure try to make their final pitches. Kelsi Thorud reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the work week will end with clear skies before a storm system comes in for the weekend.
A community organization is on a mission to change Oakland, one piece of trash at a time. For Donald Lacy, that pursuit is rooted in personal tragedy. Kevin Ko 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.
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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?
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