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Soaring Temps Prompt Spare The Air Alert For Tuesday
The district's Spare the Air Alert for Monday was the first of 2020 and Tuesday's air quality isn't going to be any better.
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The district's Spare the Air Alert for Monday was the first of 2020 and Tuesday's air quality isn't going to be any better.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued the first Spare the Air Alert of the year for Monday as light winds, high temperatures and vehicle exhaust combine to make air quality unhealthy.
A gray whale washed up on the beach in Santa Cruz on Wednesday, according to officials.
UC becomes the largest educational system in the nation to shed such assets in favor of renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
As predicted, carbon dioxide emissions have declined during the Covid-19 pandemic. But if past crises are any indication, the environmental gains may be short-lived.
Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction.
Cal Fire has declared that fire season has started in Monterey and San Benito counties effective 8 a.m. Monday.
A Northern California farm animal sanctuary is spending thousands of dollars to send two cargo planes to Iowa to rescue 1,000 chickens that were going to be euthanized at a struggling egg farm.
A highly contagious and deadly rabbit disease has been found in California for the first time, the state Fish and Wildlife Department said.
Using tree ring evidence going back 1,200 years, scientists researching previous megadroughts, some lasting up to 40 years, say recent dry spells in the West appear to be following a similar longterm pattern.
California's first cases of elk hoof disease have been discovered in two animals in a herd of Roosevelt elk, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
Although the giant asian hornet has not been reportedly seen in the Bay Area, it has gotten the attention of many Sonoma County beekeepers.
Fire season is just around the corner and with temperatures Thursday soaring into the 90's in parts of the Bay Area, the fire danger kicked up a notch.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday imposed a record $1.9 billion penalty against PG&E Co. for its role in the catastrophic 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County and 16 North Bay wildfires in 2017.
The deadline for removal and cleanup of debris on properties affected by the Kincade Fire in 2019 has been extended from May 15 to Aug. 1, Sonoma County officials announced this week.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect Sunday night after arriving to a scene where a man was reportedly firing shots outside a business.
An agricultural nonprofit in Oakland is concentrating its efforts to transform a neighborhood in Contra Costa County using a farm-to-fork approach in miniature.
Two people and a dog were found shot in San Francisco's Tenderloin District Sunday afternoon, police said.
Firefighters continued battling a wildfire in Lake County Sunday night that consumed 90 acres and burned multiple structures in the town of Clearlake.
It was another violent weekend in Oakland where three people were killed within four hours in separate shootings.
Two people and a dog were found shot in San Francisco's Tenderloin District Sunday afternoon, police said.
A San Francisco Walgreens security guard was stabbed Friday during a confrontation with someone who was trying to steal merchandise.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
Residents of a high-rise apartment building in San Francisco were allowed to return after being evacuated due to a fire in the parking garage.
A man fatally shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
An agricultural nonprofit in Oakland is concentrating its efforts to transform a neighborhood in Contra Costa County using a farm-to-fork approach in miniature.
It was another violent weekend in Oakland where three people were killed within four hours in separate shootings.
The streets of Oakland Chinatown were busy Saturday for the first-ever Night Market.
At least one person died after being trapped inside a burning vehicle in Contra Costa County early Saturday morning.
East Oakland's Castlemont High School will be hosting an L.A. football team on Saturday. But before they compete against each other on the field, they teamed up on Friday for a day of service at nearby East Oakland Pride Elementary School.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect Sunday night after arriving to a scene where a man was reportedly firing shots outside a business.
A classic luxury car valued at an estimated $2 million was destroyed by fire after being shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
A large swath of Alameda County is now under a quarantine for the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly after agriculture officials recently discovered one mated female in Fremont.
The driver in the fatal wrong-way DUI collision that killed a woman and her 14-year-old son on State Route 85 last week was released from the hospital Thursday and booked into jail on multiple charges including two counts of murder, authorities said.
A San Jose man was arrested on multiple felony charges after authorities raided his home and seized an arsenal of weapons and explosives, prosecutors said Thursday.
Firefighters continued battling a wildfire in Lake County Sunday night that consumed 90 acres and burned multiple structures in the town of Clearlake.
Fire crews knocked down an attic fire at a residence on Petra Drive in Napa Saturday night, Cal Fire said on social media.
In Napa, a family is using an accessory dwelling unit to help their special-needs son gain his independence.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck in Sonoma County, followed by a couple of aftershocks nearby in Lake County.
A woman was killed when she was shot and involved in a car crash in Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police.
J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown, and the Los Angeles Chargers had a successful debut under Jim Harbaugh as they rallied in the second half for a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
The Giants held on to beat the Padres 7-6 on Sunday to take two of three games.
Trey Sweeney had four hits, Ty Madden struck out seven and the Tigers beat the A's 9-1 on Sunday.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Tiger Bachmeier had a 90-yard punt return for touchdown, sparking Stanford to a 41-7 win over Cal Poly on Saturday.
Police in San Jose shot a suspect Sunday night after arriving to a scene where a man was reportedly firing shots outside a business.
Two people and a dog were found shot in San Francisco's Tenderloin District Sunday afternoon, police said.
It was another violent weekend in Oakland where three people were killed within four hours in separate shootings.
A San Francisco Walgreens security guard was stabbed Friday during a confrontation with someone who was trying to steal merchandise.
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Deepfakes - or falsified images made using AI - are already making their way into the 2024 election cycle. With some using the technology to try to defame candidates or persuade voters.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
Authorities in Santa Clara County are searching for a man convicted in multiple tech-related investment fraud schemes after he failed to show up for sentencing in his case.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
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.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
A New CBS News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight edge in Michigan and Wisconsin while in Pennsylvania she remains even with former President Trump. The two will square off in their first debate Tuesday. Weijia Jian has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee details the panel's yearslong investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in a forthcoming report.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is facing a lone challenger on Nov. 5, former prosecutor Ryan Khojasteh.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are getting ready for their debate Tuesday in Philadelphia, but in vastly different ways. Weijia Jiang reports.
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.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
A new feature film depicts the harrowing story of a child kidnapped and sold to a sweatshop in California.
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 Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Each year, the editors of Food & Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America,
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 new parking policy kicks in at Levi’s Stadium and the change is leaving some Faithful fans upset over how it changes their tailgating experience. Veronica Macias reports. (09-09-2024) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Gianna Franco chats with actor Jaleel White about “Flip Side,” a new game show on The Game Show Network where two groups battle over how people feel about hot topics. (09-09-2024) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Dometi Pongo talks about hosting the VMA pre-show special at 3:30 pm PT ahead of the annual award show hosted by Rapper Megan Thee Stallion on Wednesday, September 11th. Gianna Franco interviews. (09-09-2024) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Firefighters continued battling a wildfire in Lake County Sunday night that burned dozens of structures in the town of Clearlake. Amanda Hari reports. (9-8-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sunday Sept. 8, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.