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Toxic Algae Warning Issued For Some California Lakes, Reservoirs
California water officials are warning people who plan to recreate in the state's lakes and reservoirs this Labor Day weekend to be cautious about harmful blue-green algae.
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California water officials are warning people who plan to recreate in the state's lakes and reservoirs this Labor Day weekend to be cautious about harmful blue-green algae.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors declared a climate crisis Tuesday, joining dozens of Bay Area cities and counties that have pledged resources toward mitigating global warming.
Three conservation groups sued a U.S. Agriculture Department agency in federal court in San Francisco Tuesday, seeking to force an update of its plans for killing or managing wild animals that could harm people, livestock and farms in the North Bay and Sacramento area.
The sprawling KB Home development on Communications Hill in San Jose was brought to a standstill two and a half weeks ago after the city of San Jose's air quality monitors caught unacceptable levels of asbestos in the air around the construction zone and neighborhoods.
A combination of expected high temperatures, light winds and vehicle exhaust has prompted Bay Area air district officials to issue a Spare the Air smog alert for Monday.
The Democratic National Committee is quashing a push from climate activists and some national party members who want a 2020 presidential primary debate devoted exclusively to the climate crisis.
Kids, seniors and snakes will be among those who benefit from an influx of state funding to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, city officials announced Friday.
Hundreds of activists gathered in the hallways of the Hilton Union Square hotel in San Francisco on Friday, where the Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meetings, to demand the Democrats hold a debate focusing on climate change.
Walmart's lawsuit against Bay Area-based Tesla over fiery rooftop solar panels is being sealed by the court and both companies say they look forward to addressing all issues.
A new study finds the region is again among the worst in the nation, with drivers spending the equivalent of more than four days a year in traffic.
A coalition of environmental groups are taking the Trump administration to court over changes they say will weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Walmart is suing Tesla for breach of contract after its solar panels allegedly ignited fires on the roofs of Walmart stores.
A nasty new pest is threatening to invade the Brentwood area's multi-million dollar fruit crops.
Scientists are blaming unprecedented heat wave this summer for reduced salmon populations in parts of Alaska.
Sales of single-use plastic bottles are coming to an end at San Francisco International Airport, as SFO looks for ways to help protect the environment.
Crews battling the Davis Fire near Reno were bracing for high winds and low humidity Tuesday as a Red Flag Warning was set to go into effect through Wednesday evening.
A Delta flight collided with a plane from Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary, at the Atlanta airport Tuesday morning.
One person was displaced Monday following a fire in a high-rise apartment complex at the edge of Park Merced in San Francisco.
Christina Cardenas was subject to a strip search by prison officials and another strip search by a male doctor who sexually violated her, a lawsuit said.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
One person was displaced Monday following a fire in a high-rise apartment complex at the edge of Park Merced in San Francisco.
A San Francisco officer was injured Monday evening while trying to detain a suspect, police said.
Aaron Rodgers' long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets.
The San Francisco 49ers took time before Monday night's game to salute two of the people who helped rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall when he was shot in Union Square.
San Francisco 49ers announced Monday afternoon that running back Christian McCaffrey would be inactive due to a sore calf, just hours before the team took the field at Levi's Stadium for their home opener against the New York Jets.
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged two men for allegedly carrying out multiple organized retail thefts in two cities, the District Attorney's Office said Monday.
On Friday, a large section of Alameda County was put under agricultural quarantine because of a pest that officials have been battling on and off for more than 40 years.
A pet store owner in Concord is asking the community to be on the lookout for two stolen birds, one of them an umbrella cockatoo with a very distinct voice.
Antioch police arrested two men Thursday who allegedly burglarized a Spirit Halloween store wearing, perhaps not coincidentally, Halloween masks.
Three drivers were cited and had their vehicles seized following a sideshow in Richmond over the weekend, which drew a large crowd of spectators.
San Jose police said the man killed by police may have been seeking an armed confrontation with officers.
Palo Alto police arrested a man on Sunday afternoon at the downtown transit center after two separate incidents where he approached strangers and committed crimes against them. One of the victims sustained a minor injury. The suspect was cited for multiple charges, including a hate crime.
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.
As crews continue to work to contain the relatively small but destructive Boyles Fire in Lake County, some neighbors told CBS News Bay Area they have been through this all before.
A 32-year-old man allegedly threatened family members with a gun on Monday morning, prompting police to issue a shelter-in-place for a Napa neighborhood near Highway 29 and West Imola Avenue.
Firefighters were making some progress Monday morning as they battled the Boyles Fire in Lake County that burned upwards of 30 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.
Aaron Rodgers' long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets.
The San Francisco 49ers took time before Monday night's game to salute two of the people who helped rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall when he was shot in Union Square.
San Francisco 49ers announced Monday afternoon that running back Christian McCaffrey would be inactive due to a sore calf, just hours before the team took the field at Levi's Stadium for their home opener against the New York Jets.
When the San Francisco 49ers take the field at Levi's Stadium against the New York Jets Monday night, they'll be looking for their first win since the team took the NFC crown back on January 28.
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.
A San Francisco officer was injured Monday evening while trying to detain a suspect, police said.
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged two men for allegedly carrying out multiple organized retail thefts in two cities, the District Attorney's Office said Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers took time before Monday night's game to salute two of the people who helped rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall when he was shot in Union Square.
A pet store owner in Concord is asking the community to be on the lookout for two stolen birds, one of them an umbrella cockatoo with a very distinct voice.
San Jose police said the man killed by police may have been seeking an armed confrontation with officers.
Artificial intelligence is already making its way into hospitals, where doctors say it could be a game changer impacting everything from diagnostics to treatment to research.
One month after a judge declared Google's search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant is defending against another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 16 is designed specifically to make use of AI, "raising the bar" on what the device can do.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models.
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.
Artificial intelligence is already making its way into hospitals, where doctors say it could be a game changer impacting everything from diagnostics to treatment to research.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
A San Jose State politics professor said the presidential debate on Tuesday could be a deciding factor for the November election
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X.
One month after a judge declared Google's search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant is defending against another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company.
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.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
The bassist and drummer from Washington, D.C. post-hardcore favorites Fugazi come back to San Francisco to perform in their instrumental trio Messthetics with guest saxophonist James Brandon Lewis at the Rickshaw Stop Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Reed Cowan talks to CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti about the new line of Apple products the tech giant introduced this week.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks with "CBS Mornings" ahead of Tuesday's debate about Vice President Kamala Harris, a former senator from Newsom's state, and her policy positions.
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Gianna Franco reports on the 49ers having the police officer and doctor who came to rookie Ricky Pearsall's aid after he was shot in Union Square as special guests at Monday's home opener.
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.