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College life isn't quite the experience two UC Berkeley seniors expected. Vanessa and Kim say the course work is the least of their worries. It is the recent rise in crime. Juliette Goodrich reports. (11-4-22)
Two UC Berkeley seniors say they are far less worried about their study load than they are about the spike of recent crime on or near campus.
A homeless Berkeley man is facing felony assault charges for allegedly attacking a pair of Cal students last month.
Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Zers could be pivotal in the 2022 midterm elections -- if they show up to the polls.
Police in Berkeley on Thursday provided new details on the arrests of three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting near the UC Berkeley campus on Oct. 8 that left one man and three other people injured.
Cal quarterback Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in the second half for the Golden Bears, but it wasn't enough to prevent Cal from losing to Washington 28-21 Saturday night.
The Colorado Buffaloes upset the California Golden Bears 20-13 in overtime Saturday.
The Berkeley seminary school where the young man who died in last weekend's fatal shooting on Telegraph Avenue was studying announced a vigil being was held for the victim in San Lorenzo Thursday evening.
Days after three were injured and one was killed in a shooting a block from the UC Berkeley campus, police have identified the victim who died from his wounds.
An uptick in violent crime near the UC Berkeley campus has some students feeling so unsafe, their parents are planning to take action. Sara Donchey reports.
Sara Donchey reports on increased concerns among parents and student after spike of violent crimes by campus at UC Berkeley (10-10-2022)
One person died and three others were injured in a shooting Saturday morning in Berkeley's south campus area near Telegraph and Durant avenues, police said.
One person died and three others were injured in a shooting Saturday morning in Berkeley's south campus area near Telegraph and Durant avenues. Da Lin reports. (10-8-22)
The University of California has moved up the date to submit undergraduate applications to Oct. 1, according to a statement from the university's president.
Cameron Ward threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns as Washington State beat California 28-9 on Saturday.
Some University of California, Berkeley students living in university housing are feeling vulnerable after trespassers repeatedly entered their buildings.
Police in Berkeley are investigating two brush fires that were set Friday at a housing construction site at People's Park.
The University of California, Berkeley police have launched a hate crime investigation into an aggravated assault that took place near campus Monday morning.
Drew Pyne passed for two touchdowns and 150 yards in his first career start and Notre Dame overcame numerous mistakes to beat Cal 24-17 Saturday.
An AR-15 assault rifle was allegedly used to rob a person of their backpack and laptop early this morning near the UC Berkeley campus, according to UC Berkeley Police.
Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in his debut for California and Craig Woodson returned an interception for a score to lead California to a 34-13 victory over UC Davis on Saturday.
NASA has released new images of Jupiter and researchers saw a lot more than they expected. The images show everything from auroras around the planet's poles. to a clearer view of the "great red spot," and other galaxies in the background. Interview with one of those leading the research, astronomer Imke De Pater, professor at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley police are investigating an aggravated assault with a shovel on a transgender victim Sunday morning in the construction zone at People's Park as a hate crime.
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Amanda Starrantino reports on construction of UC Berkeley's housing project at People's Park being stopped by new injunction (8-5-2022)
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Thousands of commuters cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge every day, but few realize that beneath its eastern span lies a piece of military history.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
Thousands of commuters cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge every day, but few realize that beneath its eastern span lies a piece of military history.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
In the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco, one thing has remained constant in the city's Inner Richmond neighborhood: the unshakable Irish spirit at O'Keeffe's Bar.
Guillermo "Mo" Matos pressure washes the streets in the Yerba Buena neighborhood every single day, starting at 6 a.m.
Two years after Nordstrom shuttered its sprawling downtown San Francisco department store and nearby outlet, the retailer has returned to the city with the opening of a small Nordstrom Local outlet.
Fleet Week is underway in San Francisco, and next week, Dreamforce arrives, bringing thousands of visitors and leaving almost no rooms available across the city.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A motorist on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland was injured in a shooting early Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
An Oakland man is in custody, accused of shooting at vehicles along Highway 24 in Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Bay Area air quality regulators have fined the Marathon refinery near Martinez $372,500 following multiple violations, authorities said, with the announcement coming just over a year after the same refinery was fined a near-record amount for previous violations.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shootout involving Hayward police officers Wednesday afternoon.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Shaunn Cartwright is a part of the rapid encampment support team in San Jose. Whenever there are sweeps in the city, she goes there to monitor the process and help those who are being displaced.
Authorities in Santa Clara County have launched a homicide investigation after a man who was attacked on a platform at a light rail station in San Jose last month died from his injuries.
An eighth suspect has been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewelry store that left the store's elderly owner injured, authorities announced Thursday.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
Residents of a Santa Rosa neighborhood that was affected by the Tubbs Fire have been rebuilding since the blaze, but some residents haven't been able to rebuild, with experts citing insurance as a reason.
A man who was found fatally shot on a Santa Rosa street last week has been identified as the general manager of San Francisco's famed Condor Club, the nation's first topless bar.
Students at Santa Rosa middle school and high school are on the same campus after six schools were shuttered this year to shave $25 million off the budget, according to district officials.
The Vegas Golden Knights have rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Eddy Piñeiro has quickly become a fan favorite with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday.
Stanford football has received a $50 million gift from former player Bradford Freeman as the program seeks a turnaround under general manager Andrew Luck.
Three people have been arrested following a series of burglaries targeting residential construction sites across the city of San Francisco, police said.
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
A body believed to be that of a San Jose man missing since June was found in the Saratoga Hills on Thursday, and three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A motorist on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland was injured in a shooting early Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
An Oakland man is in custody, accused of shooting at vehicles along Highway 24 in Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
A form of harmful air pollution that often can't be plainly observed is now being tracked with a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that allows residents to see where it's coming from.
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
Three scientists, including a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries leading to a new form of molecular architecture.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Officials in Contra Costa County urged residents of an Antioch neighborhood to check for standing water following this week's rain, as more invasive mosquitoes are being found.
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.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
A bill seeking to speed up the long-awaited project to widen Highway 37 in the North Bay has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, supporters announced.
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
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.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
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 ever-changing landscape of San Francisco, one thing has remained constant in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood: the unshakable Irish spirit at O’Keeffe’s Bar. Loureen Ayyoub reports.
A possible shooting was reported on Interstate Highway 80 in Oakland on Friday morning, just hours after another Oakland freeway shooting on Thursday afternoon.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the Fleet Week weekend will be mostly sunny with some light rain on Friday night, ahead of warmer temps for the rest of the weekend. Much heavier rain will return next week.
Opponents spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.
Sara Donchey 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.