Aeration fountain installed at Lake Merritt to fight algae bloom
The city of Oakland has installed a new aeration fountain at Lake Merritt to improve water quality and protect wildlife, city officials said Monday.
The city of Oakland has installed a new aeration fountain at Lake Merritt to improve water quality and protect wildlife, city officials said Monday.
A small black kitten was running for at least one of its nine lives in the fast lane of westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore on Tuesday morning until a kind California Highway Patrol officer gave chase and saved its life.
Two groups trying to save People's Park in Berkeley from the University of California's plans to build housing there may lose their bid if a bill introduced earlier this year passes the state Legislature.
It was a violent 36 hours in Oakland. There have been four homicides since Sunday.
A Newark man was shot and killed Monday afternoon in Oakland, the city's fourth slaying over two days, police said Tuesday.
A car was hit by gunfire on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro on Sunday night but no one was injured, authorities said.
When President Joe Biden introduced his student loan repayment plan Saving on a Valuable Education – better known as SAVE – some borrowers in the Bay Area didn't waste time figuring out if they could qualify for lower payments.
Officials with the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Monday announced they are investigating the fire at the former Schnitzer Steel facility in Oakland earlier this month.
Mt. Diablo Unified School District said Monday it reached an agreement with its Teamsters union workers, giving them a 7 percent raise in 2023-24, followed by a 3 percent increase the following year.
The incident was unfolding at around 1 p.m. Monday on the 700 block of 37th Avenue just east of Fruitvale Avenue and the Jingletown neighborhood.
Water samples from a Richmond spa have been confirmed to contain high levels of legionella bacteria after multiple customers developed Legionnaire's disease, including two people who died.
A person who was found in downtown Oakland on Monday morning died from severe injuries, police said.
The Oakland A's have chosen a pair of companies to manage the construction of a new ballpark for the team in Las Vegas following talks that have essentially ended with officials in Oakland, the A's announced Monday.
Concord will again try hiring a developer to develop the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
Three people were killed and another person wounded in a violent Sunday in Oakland involving separate shootings.
Border Patrol's tally of migrant apprehensions in September is the lowest number recorded by the agency since August 2020.
Hundreds of people gathered at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette to show their support for the hostages and the Israeli community.
A Round Table Pizza restaurant recently opened in the Hegenberger Plaza. It is believed to be the first restaurant or retail business to open along the corridor since 2023.
John McMahon, who is from Solano County and a member of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, is working as a damage assessment manager in Georgia, sending teams out daily to survey and identify storm damage across 60 counties in the state.
Several thousand Palestinian supporters converged on San Francisco's Mission District Sunday afternoon, a day ahead of marking one year since the attack by Hamas on Israel.
Two people suspected of stealing over $1,100 worth of Target merchandise were arrested Thursday in San Mateo, according to police.
An excessive heat warning has been extended for much of the Bay Area through Sunday, as a late heat wave sizzles the region for the sixth day in a row.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit.
BART is recovering from major delays Saturday morning, after a medical emergency on the system forced the disruption of service between San Francisco and the East Bay.
More than a dozen suspects have been arrested for alleged retail thefts at stores on Mission Street, San Francisco police announced Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette to show their support for the hostages and the Israeli community.
A Round Table Pizza restaurant recently opened in the Hegenberger Plaza. It is believed to be the first restaurant or retail business to open along the corridor since 2023.
Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Cal Bears 39-38.
BART is recovering from major delays Saturday morning, after a medical emergency on the system forced the disruption of service between San Francisco and the East Bay.
Business owners on 23rd Street, between West and Brush Streets, say they don't feel safe, as they said the encampments and dumping continues to get worse.
Some people in Palo Alto finding ways to adapt, wearing summer sandals and sunglasses, pulling out an umbrella to shield themselves from the sun, and finding cool spaces.
A woman was killed, while a child and a man are in the hospital in what is believed to be a road rage crash on Saturday in Santa Rosa, the California Highway Patrol said.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.
A woman sought in connection with an August shooting that injured two people in a Santa Cruz parking lot surrendered to police this week, authorities said Thursday.
John McMahon, who is from Solano County and a member of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, is working as a damage assessment manager in Georgia, sending teams out daily to survey and identify storm damage across 60 counties in the state.
Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week.
Forward progress has been stopped and containment grows on the Glenhaven Fire burning north of Clear Lake in Lake County, officials said Saturday.
Some evactions remained in place Friday evening after a fire broke out and scorched hundreds of acres north of Clear Lake in Lake County.
A man who allegedly fatally shot two people in Napa last week before turning the gun on himself has died from his injuries, police said Friday.
This marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Cal Bears 39-38.
Kyron Drones passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third, and Virginia Tech bounced back from last week's final second heart-breaking loss to No. 7 Miami and beat Stanford 31-7 on Saturday.
After the 49ers evened their record at 2-2 by beating the Patriots, the next step is to stack wins on top of each other, which the Niners have a chance of doing Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Two people suspected of stealing over $1,100 worth of Target merchandise were arrested Thursday in San Mateo, according to police.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
A woman was killed, while a child and a man are in the hospital in what is believed to be a road rage crash on Saturday in Santa Rosa, the California Highway Patrol said.
Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week.
Business owners on 23rd Street, between West and Brush Streets, say they don't feel safe, as they said the encampments and dumping continues to get worse.
Stanford University researchers have developed a new solution to fight wildfires and protect homes.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
The sidewalks were getting busier in downtown San Francisco this week as Salesforce employees returned to working in the office full time.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit.
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences.
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
On Saturday, recall organizers and the families of crime victims gathered to start the final push to Election Day in the effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
With the holiest days in Judaism approaching and nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, Bay Area synagogues are on high alert.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Acclaimed Portland, OR-based krautrock groove merchants Møtrik bring their propulsive sound to San Francisco Tuesday when they headline the Bottom of the Hill.
San Francisco's free annual celebration of music returns to Golden Gate Park as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass kicked off Friday afternoon. Find out the details you need to know about the beloved festival.
Celebrated French psychedelic power trio Slift comes back to San Francisco for the first time in two years, headlining the Great American Music Hall with fellow travelers Meatbodies Wednesday night.
The beloved Bay Area garage-rock celebration Bargain Rock returns to action this weekend, hosting three separate shows featuring the first local appearances of Japan's garage-surf heroes Jackie and the Cedrics in ages.
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of wildly varied music this weekend.
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.
Some Bay Area sailors share what they're looking forward to during their week home.
Hundreds of people gathered at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette to show their support for the hostages and the Israeli community.
The FBI and Homeland Security are warning of the potential threat of violence on Monday.
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Zoe Mintz has the latest on the heat wave hitting the Bay Area.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
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.