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A man escaped injury late Monday night after a suspect demanding money kidnapped him at gunpoint and forced him to drive from San Francisco's Crocker Amazon Playground to an ATM, police said.
A 59-year-old man was punched, kicked, beaten with belt early Sunday morning after he confronted a man blocking his driveway.
Laptop thieves have been hitting Bay Area cafes over and over again, but surveillance video helped catch one suspect at Cafe Strada, in Berkeley.
Police in Martinez on Tuesday were searching for two suspects who allegedly stole cash and merchandise worth over $45,000 from an AT&T Wireless store Monday evening, authorities said.
Police in Mountain View on Friday were searching for additional victims of a woman who allegedly has accused men of domestic violence, only to clear out their homes after the men were arrested.
A metal pipe-wielding suspect allegedly assaulted a bicyclist from behind before making off with two bikes Thursday evening in San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza, police said.
A man accused of injuring a 93-year-old woman during a robbery in Concord earlier this month pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to second-degree robbery and elder abuse with great bodily injury charges.
Authorities in Fremont on Tuesday announced a break in a series of violent robberies, all targeting women wearing gold chains.
People in Fremont are on edge Friday following a string of violent robberies all targeting women wearing gold chains, including two incidents that were caught on camera.
Surveillance video shows a woman thrown to the ground and robbed, one of a string of similar brutal attacks targeting women's gold chains.
If the would-be robber thought he'd picked a helpless victim who wouldn't put up a fight when he attacked a female student at UC Berkeley, he was flat out wrong.
A Miami, Florida man has been arrested and another suspect remained at large Thursday in an armed home invasion marijuana robbery in Santa Rosa.
Livermore police took a suspect into custody after a home invasion robbery and standoff Thursday afternoon.
Palo Alto police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a Comerica Bank in Palo Alto on Friday dressed as a construction worker.
A 61-year-old woman has died from her injuries suffered during a violent robbery attempt in Alameda last week, police said.
Ten suspects have been arrested in a series of residential burglaries which totaled nearly $3 million in stolen jewelry, firearms cash and vehicles, San Francisco police announced Monday.
A Tracy resident on probation who allegedly brandished a firearm at security guards in the parking lot of the Target store in Emeryville last week was arrested Wednesday, according to police.
Seven men from the East Coast pleaded not guilty in Sonoma County Superior Court Wednesday morning to charges in connection with three home invasion robberies near Petaluma last week.
Verizon wireless stores across the Bay Area have been targeted by armed thieves, and the thieves are not afraid to use force on their victims.
Four suspects are in custody Thursday afternoon after a snatch-and-grab robbery led to a police pursuit from Castro Valley to Oakland, according to an Alameda County sheriff's sergeant.
Three more suspects sought in a violent series of Petaluma home invasions were arrested attempting to board a flight from San Francisco International Airport to the East Coast.
Two youths robbed a BART passenger of her cellphone at the Lake Merritt station in Oakland Friday, but officers swiftly nabbed the two.
CHP in San Francisco shut down the connector between southbound I-280 and southbound Highway 101 for several hours to investigate an armed robbery Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Activists in San Francisco's Mission District Wednesday evening gathered and marched to mourn a robbery suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night.
A San Francisco armed robbery that ended with one suspect fatally shot in the getaway car's trunk Late Tuesday night was captured on cell phone video.
Willy Adames and Heliot Ramos hit home runs, and Trevor McDonald struck out 10 batters in seven innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Running a marathon takes grit, training and heart. Andrew Owens has all three. But what sets him apart isn't his pace, it's his partner.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
San Bruno police are putting residents on notice to stop placing cones or trash cans in front of their homes to reserve parking spots.
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
Running a marathon takes grit, training and heart. Andrew Owens has all three. But what sets him apart isn't his pace, it's his partner.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
San Bruno police are putting residents on notice to stop placing cones or trash cans in front of their homes to reserve parking spots.
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
For the second straight year, Chicana artist Cecelia Perez's artwork is featured in the San Francisco Giants' Artist Series, which celebrates the intersection between sports, art, and Bay Area culture.
San Bruno police are putting residents on notice to stop placing cones or trash cans in front of their homes to reserve parking spots.
Familiar faces and bold visual storytelling take center stage at the de Young Museum's latest exhibition, "The Art of Manga," which explores the depth and global influence of Japanese graphic narratives.
At least six San Mateo County Jail inmates were hospitalized after a fight more than two dozen inmates broke out Friday morning, deputies said.
A reward is being offered in the 2024 fatal shooting of a wheelchair-bound man in San Francisco and police on Friday released an image of an unknown suspect.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
The police department says the changes are needed to go after criminals, but some residents are concerned about the risk to the community.
A weather system brought lightning to parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast early Thursday morning, with one lightning strike sparking a house fire in the East Bay.
Teamwork and technology led to quick arrests in a San Ramon jewelry store smash-and-grab, along with solving similar crimes across the Bay Area.
A Berkeley cannabis business said it is feeling relieved after Gov. Newsom rolled back a tax on the cannabis industry.
Officers were called to the 1600 block of Atlas Road around 4:15 p.m. Sunday for a report of an industrial accident, police said.
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
Police in Salinas announced an arrest Thursday in connection with a triple-shooting last week that killed two people.
Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Morgan Hill on Wednesday after a woman reported an attempted break-in at her home and being stalked the following day, police said.
More than 15 years after a triple-shooting in Monterey County left a man dead, authorities have announced an arrest in the case.
A Marin County neighborhood is on alert after a series of squirrel attacks.
The longtime North Bay resident traded in her hybrid for a fully electric vehicle. The reason: a federal incentive that helps lower the cost of EVs is about to run out.
The founder and president of Paws for Purple Hearts is celebrating 50 years of the modern-day service dog concept she began by training dogs to serve people.
Two inmates at California State Prison Solano are under investigation after an inmate died following a prison yard attack Wednesday morning.
A man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting earlier this month of a man sitting inside a parked vehicle, authorities said Tuesday.
Willy Adames and Heliot Ramos hit home runs, and Trevor McDonald struck out 10 batters in seven innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Quarterback Brock Purdy returns for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing two games with a toe injury.
The San Francisco 49ers have been winning games despite struggling with their usual ground game.
Bruce Bochy is in the final games of his three-year contract with the Texas Rangers, a span that began with the franchise's only World Series title.
Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention.
At least six San Mateo County Jail inmates were hospitalized after a fight more than two dozen inmates broke out Friday morning, deputies said.
A reward is being offered in the 2024 fatal shooting of a wheelchair-bound man in San Francisco and police on Friday released an image of an unknown suspect.
A Solano County man was sentenced this week to six years in state prison following a pimping conviction stemming from a 2022 human trafficking rescue operation, officials said.
A Milpitas doctor was arrested after a patient accused him of inappropriately touching her during a consultation, authorities said.
Police in Salinas announced an arrest Thursday in connection with a triple-shooting last week that killed two people.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The city of Antioch has just employed a new desalination plant that promises a secure water future, one of the first operating desalination plants in the Bay Area, all thanks to the city's past.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California's Santa Cruz County announced that sales on filtered cigarettes will be banned in 2027, which officials say is the first ban of its kind.
Health officials in Santa Clara County have given the authorization for the Whole Foods Market in Cupertino to reopen, more than four months after a vermin infestation forced the location to close.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
Ridership is recovering for Muni and public transit systems across the board. But it's happening slowly, and the agencies are facing massive budget shortfalls.
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
James Comey posted a video to Instagram following the Justice Department's indictment on two charges, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
One supervisor is taking aim at certain permitting rules that are preventing small businesses from opening new shops, including a couple's proposed coffee shop in North Beach.
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.
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.
For the second straight year, Chicana artist Cecelia Perez's artwork is featured in the San Francisco Giants' Artist Series, which celebrates the intersection between sports, art, and Bay Area culture.
Familiar faces and bold visual storytelling take center stage at the de Young Museum's latest exhibition, "The Art of Manga," which explores the depth and global influence of Japanese graphic narratives.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
IShowSpeed, a YouTuber and online streamer with tens of millions of followers, was greeted by massive crowds in San Francisco and Oakland on Thursday as part of his national tour.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
Jellybean, a Chihuahua rescued from a Sacramento shelter, is now showing the marathon world who is top dog. Itay Hod reports.
A groundbreaking new study is underway that could help football players and other athletes who may be more at risk for concussions. Kenny Choi reports.
San Bruno police are trying to get people to stop putting cones or trash cans in front of their homes to reserve street parking spots. Brad Hamilton reports.
While the level of homelessness in San Jose grew slightly, the smaller, more affluent cities in northern Santa Clara County are seeing the biggest spikes in the number of unhoused people. Da Lin reports.
Familiar faces and bold visual storytelling take center stage at the de Young Museum's latest exhibition, "The Art of Manga," which explores the depth and global influence of Japanese graphic narratives. Loureen Ayyoub 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.