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Two years after the devastating Wine Country fires broke out, organizers of Sunday's "Sonoma Ready Day" were hoping to share some of the lessons learned with the public about being prepared for emergencies.
A multi-vehicle crash closed down the eastbound lanes of Highway 37 near Sears Point in Sonoma County for over an hour on Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sonoma County inspectors shut down the largest non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation ever in the county last week.
At least one person died in a crash Friday evening in unincorporated Sonoma County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
State Highway 101 is closed in both directions Wednesday evening due to a fire in the unincorporated town of Windsor, according to authorities.
In October 2017, The Oakmont Fire came ranging though Sonoma County, and as Cheryl Diehm caught sight of the orange night sky, she knew she was in trouble.
Fire crews on Tuesday evening have contained a brush fire that burned four acres northeast of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, according to authorities.
Summertime in Sonoma County is really nice, and it turns out that rattlesnakes like it too.
Teachers in the remote Forestville Union School District were back in school Friday after reaching an agreement with the school district on a three-year contract.
16 teachers in the Forestville Union School District are on strike after an agreement was not reached during six hours of negotiations Monday.
The Forestville Teachers Association will sit down with the school district for a final round of contract negotiations at 6:30 a.m. Monday morning before their planned strike begins.
The number of residential building permits in the Bay Area and California is actually going down, despite the strong demand for housing.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office's dive team found a deceased man Wednesday morning who disappeared a day earlier while swimming in the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach, fire officials said.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick is scheduled to attend a Latin musical performance and dance to assure the Latino community his office will protect undocumented immigrants' rights.
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday reduced an $80 million award levied against Monsanto Co. to $25 million for a Sonoma County man who claimed the company's Roundup weedkiller caused his non-Hodgkins' lymphoma.
A 40-year-old Sonoma County man, who confessed to killing two engaged camp counselors as they camped on Jenner Beach in 2004 and his brother in 2017, was sentenced Monday to three life terms without parole.
A Sonoma County jail inmate has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked two deputies with a crudely-made jailhouse shank inside his cell, authorities said.
Like so many Bay Area cities, Santa Santa Rosa is grappling with more and more people living on the streets. Amid protests, the city has cleared several homeless encampments. Now more are slated for July.
The mystery of who left two 55-gallon drums containing a toxic and deadly acid on the side of the two roads in northern Sonoma County remains unsolved, Healdsburg's fire marshal said Thursday.
A cabin for sale along the Russian River is creating a lot of buzz in the real estate market, and it's not just the low price that has people gasping.
A driver swam to safety after crashing over a cliff into the ocean near Bodega Tuesday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck rural unincorporated Sonoma County early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A man's body was found on a rock in the middle of the Gualala River in the Annapolis area of unincorporated northern Sonoma County Wednesday night, according to the county sheriff's office.
June has arrived, and for homeowners across the Bay Area, fire inspection season has come with it. That is the case for property owners in unincorporated Sonoma County, where after months of notices and warnings, fire safety inspections are now officially underway.
June has arrived and, for homeowners across the North Bay, fire inspection season has come with it.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
In the still waters of an indoor swamp nestled within the California Academy of Sciences, a ghostly figure glides just beneath the surface. Claude, the museum's beloved albino alligator, marks a rare and remarkable milestone this week: his 30th birthday.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
A buyback program offering cash to people living in their RVs may become a model after the City of Berkeley effectively cleared out a homeless encampment this past January.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
In the still waters of an indoor swamp nestled within the California Academy of Sciences, a ghostly figure glides just beneath the surface. Claude, the museum's beloved albino alligator, marks a rare and remarkable milestone this week: his 30th birthday.
A buyback program offering cash to people living in their RVs may become a model after the City of Berkeley effectively cleared out a homeless encampment this past January.
At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman's one-game suspension was dropped by Major League Baseball and he instead will pay a fine for his role in a benches-clearing incident at Colorado on Sept. 2.
As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever playoff series, the expansion WNBA franchise has earned multiple Associated Press awards in its inaugural season.
In the still waters of an indoor swamp nestled within the California Academy of Sciences, a ghostly figure glides just beneath the surface. Claude, the museum's beloved albino alligator, marks a rare and remarkable milestone this week: his 30th birthday.
As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever playoff series, the expansion WNBA franchise has earned multiple Associated Press awards in its inaugural season.
A suspect was arrested in Tuolumne County on Friday in the fatal stabbing of a man in San Francisco as his young child watched, authorities said.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
Music label and distribution powerhouse Empire is marking its 15th anniversary with a free public concert at San Francisco's Civic Center, featuring performances from some of today's most talked-about artists, such as Shaboozey.
A buyback program offering cash to people living in their RVs may become a model after the City of Berkeley effectively cleared out a homeless encampment this past January.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit will pay $6.75 million to a woman who was shot by a BART police officer last year at the Union City station as part of a lawsuit settlement, the agency said Friday.
Federal agents, assisted by Contra Costa County SWAT officers, arrested a man at a home in Martinez Thursday morning as part of an investigation into child sex crimes, police said.
Authorities in the East Bay said they recovered a sacred object that was stolen from a Catholic Church last week.
At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
A fire at a San Jose storage business damaged nine units and prompted a hazardous materials response, authorities said.
An attempt by 10-15 suspects to rob a jewelry store in Milpitas was thwarted after the store owner produced a firearm and opened fire, police said.
Southwest Airlines is coming to California Wine Country beginning next year, flying into Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, officials announced Wednesday.
A woman was shot dead inside her Santa Rosa home early Tuesday morning in what appears to be a targeted killing, police said.
The suspected DUI driver of a minivan that crashed in Napa County on Sunday, killing six people, has been convicted of DUI three times and was on probation at the time of the crash, authorities said Tuesday.
Authorities in the Bay Area said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and made two arrests over the weekend, in what is being billed as one of the largest drug seizures in the area in years.
While the driver has been arrested, investigators must also now identify the seven passengers of the vehicle. The CHP said none of them had identification with them.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman's one-game suspension was dropped by Major League Baseball and he instead will pay a fine for his role in a benches-clearing incident at Colorado on Sept. 2.
As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever playoff series, the expansion WNBA franchise has earned multiple Associated Press awards in its inaugural season.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries' first-ever home playoff game will take place 54 miles south, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
A suspect was arrested in Tuolumne County on Friday in the fatal stabbing of a man in San Francisco as his young child watched, authorities said.
A man convicted of trafficking drugs from San Joaquin County to the Bay Area was sentenced to eight years in state prison, prosecutors said Friday.
Five juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a casino in San Jose, police said Friday.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man Wednesday suspected in at least three bank robberies that took place near his home on the same day.
Authorities in the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday announced the arrests of 15 people in California and Nevada as part of bust targeting gangs and drug sales.
The Federal Trade Commission wants to know more about potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
Uber is teaming with electric air taxi maker Joby to bring helicopter service to its ride-sharing platform as soon as 2026.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
Waymo self-driving robotaxis will soon shuttle passengers to San Jose Mineta International Airport after the company received authorization, airport officials announced Thursday.
A Bay Area woman recieved a nearly $2,000 insurance claim denial from her maternity stay two years prior. Stunned, she decided to fight it and said, at one point, the bill even came back with her toddler's name on it. That's when she turned to AI.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have given initial approval to a ban on nitrous oxide sales for recreational use amid concerns of potential abuse among youth.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
A Bay Area woman recieved a nearly $2,000 insurance claim denial from her maternity stay two years prior. Stunned, she decided to fight it and said, at one point, the bill even came back with her toddler's name on it. That's when she turned to AI.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
The EPA plans to end a federal reporting rule that tracks the quantities of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by thousands of industrial facilities.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.
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.
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
On Thursday night, the Golden State Valkyries became the first-ever franchise expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their inaugural season.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
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.
In the still waters of an indoor swamp nestled within the California Academy of Sciences, a ghostly figure glides just beneath the surface. Claude, the museum's beloved albino alligator, marks a rare and remarkable milestone this week: his 30th birthday.
Lauren Toms reports.
San Francisco's Civic Center will be the site for a free concert featuring Shaboozey hosted by Empire Distribution, which is celebrating 15 years in business. Loureen Ayyoub spoke with Empire CEO Ghazi Shami.
UC Berkeley confirmed it has turned over the names of students and staff potentially connected with antisemitic activity to the federal government. Brad Hamilton reports.
A movement once considered criminal is now celebrated as a symbol of culture, pride and resilience. Roberto Hernandez, who some call the "Mayor of the Mission" in San Francisco, says being a lowrider is in his DNA. Len Ramirez 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.