Mudslide buries portion of Santa Rosa home, trapping residents
A mudslide cascaded onto a home in Santa Rosa Tuesday evening, trapping residents inside until rescue crews were able to reach them, authorities said.
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A mudslide cascaded onto a home in Santa Rosa Tuesday evening, trapping residents inside until rescue crews were able to reach them, authorities said.
Despite Wednesday's sunny weather, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said that previous evacuation orders along the Russian River prompted by this week's atmospheric river are still in effect.
The Russian River in Sonoma Couty reached moderate flood stage Wednesday and was expected to peak. People in low-lying areas were told to evacuate last night, but some residents have stayed put and are now stuck in their homes waiting for the water to subside. Veronica Macias reports.
A house was swept into the Russian River by a mudslide in Forestville near the Forest Hills Bridge Tuesday afternoon as an atmospheric river battered Northern California.
Wilson Walker reports on a mudslide sweeping a house into the Russian River after heavy rains in Sonoma County.
Authorities in Sonoma County announced the arrests of seven people suspected in a home burglary who are believed to be members of a theft ring from South America.
Team coverage of the weather impacts from the potent atmospheric river storm that continued to pound the Bay Area Tuesday.
Two men were arrested in Sonoma County last week on suspicion of being "major" narcotics dealers, the Sheriff's Office said.
Emotions flared Thursday afternoon as students and faculty gathered outside Sonoma State's student center to watch the town hall meeting set up by administrators to answer questions about the university's recently announced budget cuts.
The Sonoma County Coroner Bureau identified a man fatally shot last weekend during an argument with his friend, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.
Two drivers involved in separate crashes were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of felony drunk driving in Petaluma.
Student-athletes and coaches at Sonoma State University are preparing to take legal action against the university following its announcement that it will eliminate all NCAA Division II sports programs and cut several academic offerings for the upcoming school year.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Thursday arrested three suspects on multiple felony charges during a bust at a residence near Fetters Hot Springs where drugs and firearms were seized.
Sonoma State University announced Wednesday that its intercollegiate athletics programs are being discontinued, several academic departments and majors are being eliminated and dozens of faculty members are being laid off to address a budget deficit of nearly $24 million.
A man who allegedly tried to steal an airplane from the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport on in October has been arrested.
Investigators determined that speed was a likely factor in a solo vehicle crash near Rohnert Park on Monday night that led to the driver's death, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Strong winds are expected to pick up Monday and Tuesday in wildfire-prone areas of the North Bay, prompting an alert from forecasters.
With winds in the forecast, residents in the North Bay are concerned, particularly in the wake of the wind-driven wildfires burning in Southern California. Meanwhile, fire officials are worried about downed trees and outages. Kevin Ko reports.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
A dead body was found at a campground Tuesday morning in Sonoma County, according to authorities.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Luke Fleming and Will Carlson have a passion for coffee. And it all began when they met as teenagers in their transitional foster home in Sonoma County. Sooji Nam reports.
Luke Fleming and Will Carlson have a passion for coffee. And it all began when they met as teenagers in their transitional foster home in Sonoma County.
Santa Clara police shot and killed a person suspected of stabbing another person inside a home on Wednesday morning, the department said.
San Jose Police said a cyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a woman and seriously injuring her. She died days later from her injuries, police said.
New drawings showing a revitalized San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with a new public plaza were unveiled on Wednesday by Mayor Daniel Lurie's Office.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday announced the arrests of three people in connection with two strong-armed robberies of people attempting to sell items after arranging meetings online.
Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.
Santa Clara police shot and killed a person suspected of stabbing another person inside a home on Wednesday morning, the department said.
San Jose Police said a cyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a woman and seriously injuring her. She died days later from her injuries, police said.
New drawings showing a revitalized San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with a new public plaza were unveiled on Wednesday by Mayor Daniel Lurie's Office.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday announced the arrests of three people in connection with two strong-armed robberies of people attempting to sell items after arranging meetings online.
Authorities in Sunnyvale said officers thwarted an attempted smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store over Labor Day weekend.
New drawings showing a revitalized San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with a new public plaza were unveiled on Wednesday by Mayor Daniel Lurie's Office.
Two San Francisco men were charged with murder for a drive-by shooting in the Bayview in 2023, the District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
A Facebook group called Pacifica Whalespotting was created a few years ago so people could take in the beauty together. There are now 35,000 members in the group.
The Golden State Valkyries will be taking on the New York Liberty Tuesday night as they fight to avoid a season series sweep.
Home buyers may soon face even more competition. For the first time since 2017, the country is seeing a spike in foreign investors, with a significant number of international buyers focusing on California.
The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship will be held in Spain this month, and one UC Berkeley grad student is hoping to bring home the win.
The artwork is located on the corner of 41st Street and Piedmont Avenue. It depicts Ohlone Native Americans interacting with Spanish Missionaries, but property managers say they received complaints about the nudity in the image.
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In an era dominated by screens and fast-paced entertainment, one beloved Bay Area institution continues to thrive by embracing something timeless: imagination.
A two-car crash in Newark left several people seriously injured on Sunday night, and police said they suspect alcohol may be a factor in the crash.
Santa Clara police shot and killed a person suspected of stabbing another person inside a home on Wednesday morning, the department said.
San Jose Police said a cyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a woman and seriously injuring her. She died days later from her injuries, police said.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday announced the arrests of three people in connection with two strong-armed robberies of people attempting to sell items after arranging meetings online.
Authorities in Sunnyvale said officers thwarted an attempted smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store over Labor Day weekend.
Home buyers may soon face even more competition. For the first time since 2017, the country is seeing a spike in foreign investors, with a significant number of international buyers focusing on California.
For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
Authorities in Napa County announced that evacuation orders and warnings connected to the Pickett Fire have been lifted, as firefighters approach full containment.
Authorities in Marin County announced the arrest of a Peninsula man suspected of stealing a check worth more than $15,000 and depositing the funds into his account.
Fire crews were called to a fire on Dale Court just before 1:30 a.m. and arrived to find a double-wide mobile home on fire.
Around 6 p.m., officers were sent to the 2000 block of Ascot Parkway for a report of a vehicle being possibly vandalized. According to police, they were informed that the person had multiple outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn a playoff berth in an inaugural season.
Some fireworks ignited in the infield on Tuesday night at Coors Field in the game between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants. Pitcher Kyle Freeland was ejected after getting into a shoving match with several players from the Giants.
The Golden State Valkyries will be taking on the New York Liberty Tuesday night as they fight to avoid a season series sweep.
For the first time in weeks, Jennings was on the field, dapping up the 49ers front office and coaching staff, namely, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the schedule on which jerseys they will wear in 2025, which included an apparent response to the hot conditions often experienced at Levi's Stadium during the early weeks of the season.
Santa Clara police shot and killed a person suspected of stabbing another person inside a home on Wednesday morning, the department said.
San Jose Police said a cyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a woman and seriously injuring her. She died days later from her injuries, police said.
Police in San Jose on Wednesday announced the arrests of three people in connection with two strong-armed robberies of people attempting to sell items after arranging meetings online.
Authorities in Sunnyvale said officers thwarted an attempted smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store over Labor Day weekend.
Two San Francisco men were charged with murder for a drive-by shooting in the Bayview in 2023, the District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
Labor Day 2025 comes at a time of great uncertainty in the job market, especially in the high-paying white-collar sector. The threat is coming from artificial intelligence as companies look to be more efficient by employing fewer human workers. Now, it may be those working in blue-collar jobs who may be more resilient in an AI-driven world.
Stanford University research offers insights for students and young workers as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
In a part of Central California known as America's fruit basket, picking strawberries can break more than just a sweat.
California, Oregon and Washington announced Wednesday 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.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
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.
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California, Oregon and Washington announced Wednesday 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.
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For the first time in its history, San Anselmo has instituted paid parking on its main commercial street. That, in itself, would be enough to make people angry, but it is the system they chose for payment that has a lot of people frustrated.
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.
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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.
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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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
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.
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.
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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.
Part of the Gold Rush-era town of Murphys in Calaveras County is under evacuation orders because of the lightning-triggered 2-7 Fire. Katie Nielsen reports.
A series of wildfires sparked by lightning has caused destruction in Tuolomne and Calaveras counties, in the state's historic Gold Country. Claudette Stefanian reports.
On Wednesday, expect more seasonal temperatures ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the upper 80s and lower 90s inland. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
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