Cal Fire tries to staff up for expected late summer peak of wildfire season
Devin Fehely reports on rising concerns over wildfires after relatively calm fire season so far (8-15-2023)
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Devin Fehely reports on rising concerns over wildfires after relatively calm fire season so far (8-15-2023)
Elizabeth Cook reports on San Jose city workers deciding not to strike after a tentative agreement was reached (8-15-2023)
Cal Fire is warning the public that this year's relatively mild wildfire season is expected to intensify as we enter the late-summer months into the early fall.
The unions representing San Jose city workers have reached a deal with the city that appears to have averted a three-day strike set to begin Tuesday, pending ratification by the city council.
City workers have reached an agreement with San Jose officials, avoiding a planned strike (8-15-2023)
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan decried the living conditions at one of the city's pandemic-era homeless hotels as "appalling" and called for better upkeep of the sites.
In San Jose, once homeless residents who are now living in a hotel are sounding the alarm on what they say are deplorable living conditions. Devin Fehely reports. (8/14/23)
The planned strike on Tuesday by San Jose city employees was suspended as city council will be reviewing and potentially approving the latest terms.
San Jose police said at least one person is dead after a crash involving a single vehicle and a parked car early Sunday morning.
South Bay doctor was arrested Friday and charged with several felonies related to an alleged illegal opioid prescription scheme, according to the California Attorney General's Office.
For more than 30 years, Juan Carlos Soto has been selling traditional Pan Dulce, or sweet bread, out of a mobile bakery called Zeledons Bakery on Wheels.
Zoom became a symbol of remote work during the pandemic but the company is now joining a growing return-to-office trend.
Thousands of unionized city employees in San Jose voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-day strike, representatives of the union confirmed at a press conference in front of City Hall on Monday.
Devin Fehely reports on city workers struggling to make ends meet in San Jose moving forward with strike plan (8-7-2023)
Two unions that represent nearly 4,500 San Jose city employees voted Monday to authorize a three-day strike.
Police in San Jose on Monday released additional details on a grim double homicide where officers found a great grandmother and her 6-year-old great grandson fatally stabbed in a home Friday.
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said it was "disappointing" the unions representing city workers voted to authorize a strike, saying the city's 5% salary increase proposal is in line with the county's pay increases, and any additional would force painful decisions to cut other core services.
Jocelyn Moran reports on city workers in San Jose voting overwhelmingly in favor of a strike after contract talks stall (8-7-2023)
Nearly 4,500 San Jose city employees will go on a three-day-strike next week, citing chronic understaffing and low pay, the unions representing the workers announced Monday. Jocelyn Moran reports.
The Almaden Lightning, a girls softball team from San Jose, is in North Carolina to play in the Little League Softball World Series. Interview with head coach John Drake.
Two unions that represent nearly 4,500 San Jose city employees voted Monday to authorize a three-day strike. Jocelyn Moran reports.
A stubborn brush fire in the hills east of San Jose, in unincorporated Santa Clara County, is 97 percent contained, Cal Fire said Saturday night.
The deaths of two people found inside a San Jose home Friday afternoon are being investigated as homicides, according to police.
The deaths of a woman and 6-year-old child found inside a San Jose home Friday are being investigated as homicides, according to police. Andrea Nakano reports. (8-4-23)Read more here
A convicted killer from Maryland who is being held at a federal prison in California is facing new charges for allegedly threatening to kill a prosecutor's family, officials said.
The North Bay will see hazy skies for the next several days due to smoke from the Pickett Fire burning in Napa County near Calistoga, air quality officials said Monday.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
More than 2,000 fire personnel are on scene Monday as the Pickett Fire continued to burn in California's Napa County for a fifth day.
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A convicted killer from Maryland who is being held at a federal prison in California is facing new charges for allegedly threatening to kill a prosecutor's family, officials said.
The North Bay will see hazy skies for the next several days due to smoke from the Pickett Fire burning in Napa County near Calistoga, air quality officials said Monday.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
More than 2,000 fire personnel are on scene Monday as the Pickett Fire continued to burn in California's Napa County for a fifth day.
Blue Bell ice cream is recalling cartons of nut-filled ice cream which were mislabeled as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
The Burlingame community is coming together to remember Ayden Fang. Sunday, more than a hundred people gathered for a vigil and to support his family.
On Sunday in San Francisco, local Ukrainians gathered for their annual Independence Day celebration and concert, even as they anxiously watch to see what the Trump administration's next move will be.
History was made on Saturday in San Francisco, as the largest crowd to ever watch a National Women's Soccer League game filled Oracle Park.
A person allegedly armed with a knife in San Francisco barricaded themselves inside a building in the Tenderloin District on Saturday afternoon before being arrested, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
The recruit officer, identified as Jon-Marques Psalms, had a medical emergency after finishing a training exercise on Wednesday, police said. He was taken to the hospital but died on Friday. He was 30 years old.
A road in Alameda remaind closed Monday morning after a water main break over the weekend led to flooding and sinkholes in the area.
An Oakland business owner is going viral after confronting three men who were illegally dumping trash on a busy street in the middle of the day.
Neighbors in Oakland are criticizing what they call a slow police response to multiple sideshows early Sunday morning—one of which ended with a car being set on fire.
A brush fire was burning in the Tri-Valley area of the East Bay near Dublin and San Ramon on Friday afternoon.
Authorities in the East Bay said a man was arrested in Mexico in connection with the murders of two people who were found dead inside a Livermore hotel room last year.
A student pilot and a flight instructor are safe after being forced to make an emergency landing near a state park in Santa Cruz County on Saturday.
A man wanted in the 2024 death of his infant child in San Jose was arrested this week in Los Angeles County, police said.
A vegetation fire was burning in southern Santa Clara County just west of San Martin on Thursday afternoon.
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
San Jose police are investigating what they say is a hate crime after a Jewish-owned HVAC company's vehicles and building were vandalized with swastikas.
The North Bay will see hazy skies for the next several days due to smoke from the Pickett Fire burning in Napa County near Calistoga, air quality officials said Monday.
More than 2,000 fire personnel are on scene Monday as the Pickett Fire continued to burn in California's Napa County for a fifth day.
A second person was found dead at the site of a San Rafael apartment complex fire, authorities said Sunday night.
Officials in Napa County have declared a local emergency in response to the Pickett Fire in the Calistoga area.
Evacuation warnings were issued in Lake County after the Sky Fire broke out Sunday afternoon.
Heliot Ramos hit a two-run single off Trevor Megill with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3.
Trey Lance's return to the Bay Area led to three straight punts for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking double with two outs in the 10th inning and the Athletics held off the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
History was made on Saturday in San Francisco, as the largest crowd to ever watch a National Women's Soccer League game filled Oracle Park.
Logan Webb pitched six stingy innings and Casey Schmitt belted a three-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
A convicted killer from Maryland who is being held at a federal prison in California is facing new charges for allegedly threatening to kill a prosecutor's family, officials said.
San Rafael Police on Saturday asked the public for help as they investigate a "suspicious" fire that destroyed an apartment complex on Thursday. The fire happened at 516 Canal Street, between Harbor and Hoag streets, around 5:30 a.m.
A person allegedly armed with a knife in San Francisco barricaded themselves inside a building in the Tenderloin District on Saturday afternoon before being arrested, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Federal prosecutors announced an indictment on Thursday against a former California Superior Court judge for allegedly sexually assaulting a court employee and obstructing the investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted a second court employee.
Authorities in the East Bay said a man was arrested in Mexico in connection with the murders of two people who were found dead inside a Livermore hotel room last year.
CBS News documented dozens of swastikas and at least a dozen instances of hate speech targeting minority groups across Spray Paint! Servers.
Resynergi is holding an open-house event, letting Rohnert Park residents tour the facilities. Many neighbors are skeptical, concerned about the possibility of explosions and fire, or air and ground contamination.
AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline.
Some educators have been teaching themselves how to use artificial intelligence. In a recent survey, teachers said it saved them time, but some people argue AI discourages students from critical thinking.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
On Sunday in San Francisco, local Ukrainians gathered for their annual Independence Day celebration and concert, even as they anxiously watch to see what the Trump administration's next move will be.
The Sonoma County Republican Party held their annual convention Saturday, with the upcoming special election on redistricting and picking the party's nominee for governor among top priorities.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
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.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
San Francisco artists are turning heads by turning rubbish into works worthy to be put on display at one of the city's most-renowned galleries.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
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.
Expect cooler conditions on Monday, with increasing winds in the afternoon and highs ranging from the 60s along the coast to the low 90s inland. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
A water main break along Webster Street in Alameda has led to flooding, sinkholes and the closure of a major roadway Monday morning. Veronica Macias reports.
The Burlingame community is coming together to remember Ayden Fang. Sunday, more than a hundred people gathered for a vigil and to support his family.
The pier and gangway at the East Brother Light Station continues to deteriorate, leaving its future in question.
An Oakland business owner is going viral after confronting three men who were illegally dumping trash on a busy street in the middle of the day.
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.