Oakland crisis center opens to handle mental emergencies without police help
A new community center dedicated to serving people in crisis without help from the police opened in west Oakland Saturday morning.
A new community center dedicated to serving people in crisis without help from the police opened in west Oakland Saturday morning.
The Oakland Athletics signed Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami to a $3.25 million, one-year contract Friday, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for starts.
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Friday it is officially notifying parents and students that five schools previously slated for closure at the end of the year will now stay open.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a man suspected in two stabbings this week, one of which left a West Oakland woman dead.
Niles Canyon Road, the portion of State Route 84 connecting Fremont to Sunol, reopened Thursday after crews cleared debris caused by multiple storms that have passed through the Bay Area.
Police and postal inspectors are investigating a rising number of robberies involving mail carriers throughout the city of Oakland.
Overcrowding at its shelter prompted Oakland Animal Services to hold a special adoption event starting Thursday where fees are waived for adoptions.
Ending months of emotional protest by parents, teachers and students, the Oakland school board late Wednesday voted to reverse a decision to close or consolidate several schools.
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly killing another man Sunday in Oakland in what may be self-defense, but the suspect's statement appears to contradict surveillance evidence.
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
Police arrested a suspect Tuesday night on weapons charges after more than 20 privately made "ghost guns" were found in an Oakland Hills home.
Two people trapped in a truck as it became submerged in fast-moving floodwater in Hollister were rescued Tuesday night by Oakland firefighters deployed with a swift water rescue team.
Oakland may miss out on millions of dollars in grant money that could advance the Oakland A's proposed ballpark at the city's port.
A Brentwood woman who cyberstalked, bullied and harassed people who had falling outs with her daughter has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.
In Alameda County, several ranked-choice elections were decided by just a few votes and there has been a public outcry by the Oakland Branch of the NAACP for a recount. They took a lot of heat for that demand, but now, it looks like they've been vindicated, as the county itself said, that may not be a bad idea.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
A mother and her young daughter were taken to the hospital after a U.S. Navy parachuter landed on them during a Fleet Week air show on Sunday in San Francisco, officials say.
Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing San Francisco tech executive Bob Lee.
Homewood Resort, a privately owned resort on the west shore, will not open this season, saying it's facing financial challenges caused by delays in approvals for infrastructure improvements.
One person was killed and another injured in a fiery crash involving a disabled vehicle on state Highway 4 in Antioch early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing San Francisco tech executive Bob Lee.
A water main break flooded a street in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday morning.
A gun left behind at a store in San Mateo led to the arrest of a man who police said was a convicted felon.
While the Blue Angels may be the headliners for the San Francisco Fleet Week air show, the opening acts like the Patriots Jet Team are sure to impress.
BART is adding up the costs and looking for culprits after a wave of vandalism targeted the new glass entryways to transit stations along San Francisco's Market Street.
One person was killed and another injured in a fiery crash involving a disabled vehicle on state Highway 4 in Antioch early Sunday morning, authorities said.
BART passengers faced major systemwide delays for hours due to a disabled train at West Oakland station Saturday morning, according to transit officials.
Oakland police are asking for help to locate a male teenager who went missing two weeks ago.
Police in Concord on Friday morning were able to arrest theft suspects who targeted multiple retail stories include a Gap location and a Spirit Halloween store, authorities said.
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
For four decades, Pizza My Heart has been a beloved fixture in the Santa Clara community, serving quality pizza and fostering a strong local spirit.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
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.
One person was killed and five others injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Geyserville Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said.
A man who allegedly led American Canyon officers on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash into a power pole early Thursday morning was arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon possession, police said.
A man hauling a horse trailer from Petaluma to Oregon last month allegedly spilled liquid hazardous waste from the trailer all over Santa Rosa, authorities said.
A fire at a Novato landfill was billowing smoke across the area and prompted an advisory from air regulators.
Authorities in Mendocino County on Monday announced details of a massive operation targeting illegal cannabis grows, saying that 30,000 plants were seized at more than a dozen sites last month.
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15.
The San Francisco 49ers were fined $100,000 as punishment for an inactive player getting involved in a sideline scuffle.
The Oakland Ballers are doing something they say no professional sports team has ever done.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since getting shot in the chest during a robbery attempt nine days before the season started.
Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing San Francisco tech executive Bob Lee.
A gun left behind at a store in San Mateo led to the arrest of a man who police said was a convicted felon.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
A homicide investigation is underway at the California State Prison, Sacramento after an inmate died early Saturday morning, officials said.
Police in Concord on Friday morning were able to arrest theft suspects who targeted multiple retail stories include a Gap location and a Spirit Halloween store, authorities said.
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial against Nima Momeni – the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
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.
Donald Trump spent Saturday night in solidly liberal California, seeking to link Vice President Kamala Harris to what he described as the failures of her home state.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Thursday celebrated new data showing the number of people living in tents in the city has hit the lowest point in six years, despite some critics calling those numbers misleading.
Less than a month from Election Day, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price spoke at a rally Thursday taking a stand against her upcoming recall.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
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.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
A San Francisco artist has found his calling restoring vintage signs for businesses around San Francisco.
Funk siren Dawn Silva brings an all-star line-up of her band the Brides of Funkenstein to the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
The Chapel and show promoter (((folkYEAH!))) have teamed up with SF Live to present another free weekend concert Saturday featuring an international array of modern psychedelic-rock acts including Australia's the Babe Rainbow, Brazil's Boogarins, Minami Deutsch from Japan and more.
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.
Sunday 6 p.m. news updates from KPIX.
The U.S. Coast Guard k-9 teams are trained to sniff out bombs and other explosives on cargo vessels and large events on land.
Some possible rain showers are in the forecast for early this week.
Sunday was harvest day and John Ramos shows us what it takes to pick a giant pumpkin that weighs more than a ton.
Opening statements were set to begin Monday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing San Francisco tech executive Bob Lee.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
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 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.