Health Emergency Declared In San Mateo County Due To Threat Of Hazardous Waste From Wildfires
San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow declared a health emergency on Wednesday due to the public health threat of hazardous waste from wildfires.
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San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow declared a health emergency on Wednesday due to the public health threat of hazardous waste from wildfires.
The Dolan Fire in Monterey County, which last week had burned 20,000 acres, has now burned nearly 100,000 acres and firefighters have lost some containment, fire officials said Wednesday.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced that the remaining evacuation warnings in West Marin due to the Woodward Fire would be lifted at 4 p.m.
Because of what the U.S. Forest Service calls "unprecedented and historic fire conditions" throughout California, the forest service is closing all national forests in the state.
The Willow Fire in Yuba County forced the evacuations of 3,000 residents early Wednesday as the blaze grew to 1,000 acres.
Thousands of North bay residents woke up with no electricity Tuesday, due to PG&E's Planned Safety Power Shutoffs. By evening, many were still in the dark.
Three were injured, one critically, when a group of firefighters were forced to cover under fire shelters after being overwhelmed by flames from the exploding Dolan Fire near Big Sur, with two of them airlifted to a hospital in Fresno Tuesday, officials said.
After several failed attempts, a California National Guard helicopter crew braved winds, smoke and flames early Tuesday morning to rescue 13 people who had been trapped in China Lake by the advancing flames of the Creek Fire.
A wildfire burning in the Plumas National Forest on Tuesday has led to mandatory evacuation orders in parts of Plumas, Butte and Yuba counties, according to authorities.
The area of Sonoma County that was evacuated late Monday night due to a flare-up of the Walbridge Fire has had all evacuation orders and warnings lifted by Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday saluted "the courage and conviction and the grit" of the National Guard crews that flew in to rescue hundreds of campers trapped by the Creek Fire as he outlined progress made across the state during this historic fire season.
Red Flag Warning winds whipped up flames along the Walbridge Fire lines Monday night, prompting new mandatory evacuation orders for residents in Sonoma County.
Police in Novato have arrested a man suspected of setting a string of fires, after officers allegedly spotted him starting a fire near the Novato creek area, on Monday
A Red Flag Warning went into effect Monday night for the North Bay mountains and East Bay hills due to dangerous fire conditions and forecast high winds, officials with the National Weather Service said.
Cal Fire reported a new wildfire north of Willits Monday afternoon and the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office immediately ordered evacuations, fearing the wind-driven flames could quickly spread to homes.
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) updated Bay Area residents on incoming power shutoff Monday as triple-digit temperatures, high winds and dry conditions posed possible wildfire hazards.
A blistering holiday-weekend heat wave sent records tumbling across the San Francisco Bay Area Sunday as an "extreme heat storm" maintained its grip on the region.
California National Guard helicopter crews frantically airlifted more than 200 people as a wall of flames from the fast-moving Creek Fire burning in the Sierra bore down on them.
Firefighters continued to make progress on the three major lightning sparked wildfires that have been burning for weeks in the Bay Area, as temperatures are set to soar again Labor Day weekend.
A number of beaches across the Bay Area will be closed over Labor Day weekend to prevent events that could spread COVID-19.
A Fire Weather Watch has been declared for parts of the Bay Area next week, following an expected heat wave Labor Day weekend that is set to bring record high temperatures.
As firefighters approach full containment on the lightning-caused fires burning for more than two weeks in Northern California, they are also bracing for possible flare-ups because of an approaching heat wave this weekend.
Much of the Bay Area continued to suffer under a blanket of wildfire smoke Thursday, even though the heavy burning from fires burning in the region is finished.
To show his appreciation for the hard work of the crews battling the wildfires, Master BBQ Chef Jim Modesitt, with help from the Gary Sinise Foundation, has been feeding the exhausted first responders.
Despite having some of the most acreage burned and evacuees from the SCU Lightning Complex fires, Santa Clara County is one of the few Bay Area counties that has not been approved for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that would provide federal assistance to residents.
A growing group of skaters is pushing to preserve the Vaillancourt Fountain after the City of San Francisco announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan that would remove the structure made of concrete square pipes.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
One person was detained after one person was shot in the Tenderloin in San Francisco on Sunday evening, police said.
For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
A growing group of skaters is pushing to preserve the Vaillancourt Fountain after the City of San Francisco announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan that would remove the structure made of concrete square pipes.
One person was detained after one person was shot in the Tenderloin in San Francisco on Sunday evening, police said.
For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
The San Francisco Fire Department said a vehicle flipped over after it was hit by a Muni train on Sunday.
A growing group of skaters is pushing to preserve the Vaillancourt Fountain after the City of San Francisco announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan that would remove the structure made of concrete square pipes.
One person was detained after one person was shot in the Tenderloin in San Francisco on Sunday evening, police said.
The San Francisco Fire Department said a vehicle flipped over after it was hit by a Muni train on Sunday.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
As lowriders roll through the streets of San Francisco's Mission District, a new theme song written and produced by a native of the neighborhood sets the tone for this year's King of the Streets Lowrider Parade.
For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.
A sideshow in Crockett early Saturday morning ended in tragedy when a spectator apparently fell to their death from a freeway overpass.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
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.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
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.
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.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Jones threw for 279 yards and a career-high-tying three touchdowns, and the banged-up 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21 on Sunday.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
One person was detained after one person was shot in the Tenderloin in San Francisco on Sunday evening, police said.
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.
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.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
President 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 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.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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.
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.
A growing group of skaters is pushing to preserve the Vaillancourt Fountain after the City of San Francisco announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan that would remove the structure made of concrete square pipes.
The Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
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For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.
A couple of bills meant to speed up the process were allowed to die in committee before reaching the state Assembly. Opponents of the project consider it a victory in a fight to protect the water of the delta and the towns that live along its banks.
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.