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Berkeley Police Warn Of Spike In Catalytic Converter Thefts; Toyota Prius Top Target
Berkeley police are warning residents about a recent increase in thefts of catalytic converters.
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Berkeley police are warning residents about a recent increase in thefts of catalytic converters.
Berkeley's mayor signed a new city ordinance banning natural gas in new construction projects starting next year.
Lucas Valley Road was closed to all traffic between Big Rock and Bridgegate due to a tanker truck that overturned Sunday morning.
Starting early Saturday evening, the Bay Area will see impacts from the Milepost 97 fire near Canyonville, Ore., according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Black carbon -- commonly called soot -- pours out of trucks, trains, ships and power plants. It has been linked to premature deaths and climate change and, until recently, it has been hard to track.
Four major automakers have reached a secret deal with California to increase gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions standards, bypassing the Trump administration's plan.
Richmond mayor plans to introduce an ordinance during Tuesday's City Council meeting that would restrict the sale of electronic cigarette products.
Two of San Francisco's supervisors will introduce legislation that would eliminate natural gas in all new municipal construction and major renovations, according to District 5 Supervisor Vallie Brown's office.
A freight hauler at the Port of Oakland is planning to try out two electric-powered big-rig trucks on the highway by October, port officials said this week.
Select businesses on the Cal campus and in the Telegraph Avenue area will launch a reusable cup loan service later this year to reduce foodware waste.
Lake Tahoe is the fullest it's been in nearly two decades.
Authorities searched Thursday for whoever painted Highway 1 with giant-size graffiti attacking the impact of tourism on Big Sur. The CHP said its removal will cost taxpayers around $1,700 and that those responsible will face felony charges.
Glyphosate is being banned immediately in picnic areas in the East Bay Regional Park District, district officials said Wednesday.
BART passengers who bring their bicycles along for the ride will be getting some help to steady their bikes from new straps on train cars.
By a unanimous city council vote, Berkeley has become the first city in the nation to ban the use of natural gas in new low-rise residential buildings.
A collision on eastbound I-580 in Oakland at Seminary Ave. has closed the right lane and the off-ramp Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.
Bank of America is hiking its base pay starting next month and plans to further lift the company's minimum wage in 2025.
A San Jose couple has been arrested and accused of drug dealing, after police said they seized cocaine worth an estimated $2 million from an alleged drug house last week.
New Census data finds the typical household earned $80,610 last year, a 4% jump from 2022 and the first significant boost since 2019.
Crews battling the Davis Fire near Reno were bracing for high winds and low humidity Tuesday as a Red Flag Warning went into effect through Wednesday evening.
The lack of affordable housing in San Francisco is one of the pressing issues that's been at the forefront of debate as residents get ready vote in the Mayoral election this November.
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.
A collision on eastbound I-580 in Oakland at Seminary Ave. has closed the right lane and the off-ramp Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP.
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.
A San Jose couple has been arrested and accused of drug dealing, after police said they seized cocaine worth an estimated $2 million from an alleged drug house last week.
Authorities in the South Bay on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect living in Indiana in connection with a brutal San Jose home invasion sexual assault that happened 15 years ago.
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 former car restoration shop owner in Santa Rosa was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing more than $350,000 from his customers, according to prosecutors.
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.
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 Jose couple has been arrested and accused of drug dealing, after police said they seized cocaine worth an estimated $2 million from an alleged drug house last week.
Authorities in the South Bay on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect living in Indiana in connection with a brutal San Jose home invasion sexual assault that happened 15 years ago.
A former car restoration shop owner in Santa Rosa was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing more than $350,000 from his customers, according to prosecutors.
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.
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
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.
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.
How voters in three 2024 battlegrounds view Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of their first presidential debate.
The lack of affordable housing in San Francisco is one of the pressing issues that's been at the forefront of debate as residents get ready vote in the Mayoral election this November.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
A San Jose State politics professor said the presidential debate on Tuesday could be a deciding factor for the November election
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Jared Hill reports on immense interest in the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/harris-trump-poll-before-first-debate/ 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
Reed Cowan talks to CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti about the new line of Apple products the tech giant introduced this week.
A cooling trend brings temperatures lower Tuesday, with coastal highs in the 60s and highs only reaching the upper 70s inland. A warming trend will take hold away from the coast starting Wednesday. Jessica Burch has the forecast. 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
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.
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.