PG&E prepares for upcoming winter storm
PG&E is stockpiling power equipment at its yards around Northern California in advance of a cold front that is expected to bring rain and wind to the region late Wednesday and into Thursday.
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PG&E is stockpiling power equipment at its yards around Northern California in advance of a cold front that is expected to bring rain and wind to the region late Wednesday and into Thursday.
A fatal collision in Santa Rosa Monday morning is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, according to a CHP spokesman.
A modular home construction company hosted an open house in Santa Rosa to show off dwellings built to resist fire.
A modular home construction company hosted an open house in Santa Rosa to show off dwellings built to resist fire. John Ramos reports. (11-20-22)
Reed Cowan talks to Redwood Empire Food Bank board member Katy Long about what volunteers get out of helping the Santa Rosa charity (11-20-2022)
As the holidays approach, KPIX 5 is kicking off its annual Food for Bay Area Families donation drive to help food banks and the families that rely on them. Reed Cowan reports from the Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa. (11/15/22)
Emergency responders in Santa Rosa extracted a driver from his car after he drove into a tree at a high rate of speed and landed in a nearby parking lot early Wednesday morning, according to Santa Rosa police.
A federal jury convicted a 75-year-old Santa Rosa physician of prescribing opioids and other powerful drugs to a patient who didn't need them and who eventually died of an overdose.
What was expected to be another tough fire season in the Bay Area hasn't materialized.
What was expected to be another tough fire season in the Bay Area hasn't materialized. Andrea Nakano reports. (11-3-22)
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating two recent assaults on women walking alone in Santa Rosa. Investigators think they are unrelated.
Santa Rosa Police say an 84-year-old man possibly shot his wife to death before shooting himself Wednesday morning.
A judge sentenced a Santa Rosa man on Tuesday to 125 years plus two terms of life without the possibility of parole for sexual crimes against children, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said.
Police in Santa Rosa arrested a man from Oakland on Saturday for allegedly attempting to rob a marijuana dispensary and ramming the car of an employee who tried stopping him.
It has been five years since the Wine Country wildfires that killed 40 people, destroying 6,200 homes across Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Wilson Walker reports (10-7-22)
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
A Windsor man on conditional release from prison who was suspected in the weekend assault and carjacking a 67-year-old man in Santa Rosa turned himself in Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon after he ran a red light, and discovered unregistered guns and some ski masks in his possession Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
Police in Santa Rosa on Sunday confirmed that recent sideshow activity enforcement led to a number of arrests and 18 citations, according to authorities.
Some cold September rain is obviously good news when it comes to fire risk, but how much, or how long, might a relatively small storm like this help? Fire officials say that depends on what comes next.
Some Santa Rosa homeowners who have lived through wildfires are pretty relieved to hear the forecast for significant rain headed our way. Wilson Walker reports. (9-16-22)
Petaluma police arrested two men Sunday they said were believed to be part of a group preying on Bay Area beauty stores.
A swing band and dozens of well-wishers celebrated a war hero and a Sonoma County philanthropist's 107th birthday on Saturday afternoon.
A head-on crash on State Route 12 killed one driver and injured another on Monday, according to Santa Rosa CHP.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
The expiration of a $7,500 federal credit for electric and hybrid vehicles on Tuesday turned into an EV buying frenzy at Bay Area auto dealerships.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
The expiration of a $7,500 federal credit for electric and hybrid vehicles on Tuesday turned into an EV buying frenzy at Bay Area auto dealerships.
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
A 31-year-old woman died while in custody at a Redwood City jail on Monday, authorities said.
The San Francisco Giants have ousted veteran manager Bob Melvin after two seasons, the team announced Monday.
A police department in the Bay Area said over the weekend that they dealt with an unusual circumstance, pulling over a driverless vehicle for a moving violation.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The mistress of a Walnut Creek man charged with murdering his wife and mother-in-law earlier this month has been charged with helping to cover up the crimes and destroy evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Experts say the area suffers from a reputation of crime and empty storefronts, and whether warranted or not, it has impacted the market, along with several other factors.
A man was arrested at the Brentwood Police Department last week after allegedly trying to use a stolen credit card in the department lobby, police said.
Authorities in the East Bay said they seized more than two dozen vehicles and made multiple arrests following a sideshow in Antioch involving hundreds of spectators over the weekend.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested last week as a suspect in a series of firearm-related crimes that included shooting a gun near a school, authorities said Tuesday.
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
Two men were arrested in San Jose last week as suspects in the attempted murder of two people in March, authorities said Tuesday.
Federal officials on Monday announced a $20,000 reward as they search for a man suspected of decapitating a dead sea lion at a Monterey County beach earlier this year.
Police in Salinas arrested a man over the weekend on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot a teen during an online sale meetup.
Vallejo police on Monday said a woman who was pushed into oncoming traffic on Sept. 15 died over the weekend.
There was a great celebration on Monday in the Marin County community of Bolinas as mail was being delivered to their town again, thanks to one man's persistence.
Offices were called to the Dos Culturas Restaurant, at 1709 Santa Rosa Avenue, just after 4 a.m. for a report of a possible shooting.
Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.
A Marin County neighborhood is on alert after a series of squirrel attacks.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury that has sidelined him for two games this season.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
With training camp set to begin, the Golden State Warriors are still waiting on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga's decision and the planned signing of veteran big man Al Horford on a multiyear contract.
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries following their first loss of the season to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The San Francisco Giants have ousted veteran manager Bob Melvin after two seasons, the team announced Monday.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 shooting, and his charges will be changed as the victim has died, San Francisco police said.
The mistress of a Walnut Creek man charged with murdering his wife and mother-in-law earlier this month has been charged with helping to cover up the crimes and destroy evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested last week as a suspect in a series of firearm-related crimes that included shooting a gun near a school, authorities said Tuesday.
Two men were arrested in San Jose last week as suspects in the attempted murder of two people in March, authorities said Tuesday.
Vallejo police on Monday said a woman who was pushed into oncoming traffic on Sept. 15 died over the weekend.
One Fremont-based group created an AI platform to predict climate and extreme weather months in advance, and they're hoping they'll be one of the groups to be awarded part of the total $25 million PG&E funding.
The expiration of a $7,500 federal credit for electric and hybrid vehicles on Tuesday turned into an EV buying frenzy at Bay Area auto dealerships.
ChatGPT has rolled out a series of new parental controls that can limit how teenagers interact with the chatbot, OpenAI announced Monday.
A police department in the Bay Area said over the weekend that they dealt with an unusual circumstance, pulling over a driverless vehicle for a moving violation.
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.
PCOS affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. It's a leading and often underdiagnosed cause of infertility.
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.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
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.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Puerto Ricans living in the Bay Area are already talking about what it means to see Bad Bunny represent their culture on one of the biggest stages.
After what has become a multi-year renovation, the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco has finally set a reopening date.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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.
Amanda Hari reports on the public safety forum held by San Francisco leaders. 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
Sooji Nam reports on PG&E Pitch Fest. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on how Fleet Week could be affected by the government shutdown. 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
Two Bay Area veterans spoke of their reactions to War Secretary Pete Hegseth's address to military leaders on his vision of department standards, diversity and inclusion. John Ramos reports.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on a woman who is bringing awareness to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. 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
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.