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Study: Avalanche of Pandemic-Generated Trash Will Pollute Oceans and Beaches
A new study reveals that millions of pounds of plastic trash generated during the fight against COVID is ending up in our oceans.
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A new study reveals that millions of pounds of plastic trash generated during the fight against COVID is ending up in our oceans.
Along with leading businesses, investors and international governments, California on Wednesday signed on to an international declaration to reach 100 percent zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
A new report detailing thousands of roadkill incidents on California highways over a decade found that Interstate 280 between San Bruno and Cupertino was California's deadliest highway for animals.
One of the nation's largest public fast-charging stations debuted at Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Wednesday.
Like so many places in Northern California, the recent rains have really transformed things here along Alameda Creek.
The latest round of rain has Marin County looking at a couple of reservoirs that are nearly full in just the second week of November.
A police patrol vehicle hit a mountain lion that was bounding across lanes of State Route 92 in San Mateo late Saturday, authorities said.
The Richmond city council approved a ban on natural gas hookups in new building developments earlier this week in an effort to cut down on pollution.
At the United Nations Climate Conference Thursday, State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, announced his new legislative initiatives for a cleaner California, one of which calls on state government operations directly to go carbon neutral.
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
For the first time in more than 100 years, a critically endangered California condor took flight above Mount Diablo.
Unspecified "family obligations" prompted California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday to suddenly cancel his trip to Scotland for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, a huge gathering of international leaders on a subject that is among his highest priorities.
The past two weeks have seen three mountain lion sightings in the Bay Area, two in the North Bay and the latest Thursday in the East Bay when a woman encountered a big cat on a trail at Pinole Shores Park.
Petaluma has been selected to be a leader in the fight against climate change, and possibly provide a road map for the rest of the country.
The number of boats that inspectors stopped from launching at Lake Tahoe while carrying aquatic invasive species reached a record high this year, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said.
A man shot Monday night in Antioch has died.
A man is facing charges in a horrific attack by three large dogs that left another man dead last weekend in Oakland, authorities said.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
A 62-year-old man was found guilty of assault and hate crime over a road rage against a family in Oakland in May 2023, according to prosecutors.
BART reported major systemwide delays early Friday morning because of a disabled train near the West Oakland station.
Stepping inside London Breed's San Francisco apartment, you instantly feel her connection to generations of family that she says are bonded both by blood and by love.
San Francisco residents gathered at Third Baptist Church of San Francisco on Thursday to discuss the recent hate crimes against the Black community.
San Francisco firefighters were able to contain a structure fire in the city's West Portal neighborhood to two buildings Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and '22.
About a third of SamTrans bus drivers called out sick Thursday in an apparent labor action related to contract negotiations, according to the transit agency.
A man shot Monday night in Antioch has died.
A man is facing charges in a horrific attack by three large dogs that left another man dead last weekend in Oakland, authorities said.
A 62-year-old man was found guilty of assault and hate crime over a road rage against a family in Oakland in May 2023, according to prosecutors.
BART reported major systemwide delays early Friday morning because of a disabled train near the West Oakland station.
Some business owners in Oakland's Jack London Square are fighting back against a plan to bring a homeless shelter into the area.
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.
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.
Three men were arrested for alleged human trafficking and four survivors were found after three residential brothels were found in San Jose, police said Thursday.
A rabid bat was discovered in the Soquel area of Santa Cruz County this week, according to authorities.
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Crews were containing a vegetation fire near the Monticello Dam in Napa County, according to Cal Fire.
With insurance premiums skyrocketing for some Bay Area homeowners and policies being dropped because of high wildfire risks, prevention efforts are ramping up.
Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a brazen robbery early Tuesday evening.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an Ukiah woman whose body was found over the weekend in the area of the Lake Mendocino Spillway.
A federal judge probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences and revealed a potential snag in the deal involving student-athlete payments.
A Concord high school football team currently has the longest losing streak in the state, but they hope to change that soon.
Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer in the first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the fifth, Julio Rodríguez also connected, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 6-4 on Thursday in their final scheduled visit to the Coliseum.
San Francisco rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 Thursday behind a walk-off double in the ninth from Patrick Bailey, who drove in all three Giants runs.
Half of the semifinalists in the U.S. Open women's singles draw are the children of billionaires.
A man shot Monday night in Antioch has died.
A man is facing charges in a horrific attack by three large dogs that left another man dead last weekend in Oakland, authorities said.
A 62-year-old man was found guilty of assault and hate crime over a road rage against a family in Oakland in May 2023, according to prosecutors.
After 21 years, five mayors and 15 police chiefs, the federal judge overseeing the Oakland Police Department says more work still needs to be done to reform the department.
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.
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.
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.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have made some immigrants in the country illegally eligible for home loans backed by the state.
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March 2019 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, is departing from his role at the end of the month.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
Stepping inside London Breed's San Francisco apartment, you instantly feel her connection to generations of family that she says are bonded both by blood and by love.
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.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. 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
Each year, the editors of Food & Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America,
San Francisco officials are providing struggling businesses with entertainment and revitalization grants in the hopes of bringing more visitors in to experience the city's unique culture.
Riverside rock-and-soul greats the BellRays bring songs from their brand new album "Heavy Steady Go!" when they play two shows in Oakland and San Francisco this weekend.
Reunited San Francisco noise-rock legends Steel Pole Bath Tub play their first East Bay show in over 20 years when they headline the Ivy Room Saturday night.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced legislation to create four new entertainment zones downtown and elsewhere which could launch as early as December of this year.
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.
On National Food Bank Day, CBS News Bay Area continues to spread the urgent issue of hunger and food insecurity in the Bay Area, Reed Cowan speaks with Diane Hayward of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley on the efforts of donating and volunteer work at your local food banks. (09-06-2024) 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
Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Jessica Burch says one more day of this heat wave Friday and shows how much of a cooldown we can expect. 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
Veronica Macias is live at Chase Center with General Manager Donna Daniels on the fifth anniversary of Chase Center and Thrive City with details of events. The block party is September 8th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thrive City; to join in on the fun RSVP at www.thrivecity.com. (09-06-2024) 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
The August employment report shows 142,000 jobs added to the United States with the labor market saying inflation seems to cool down. For more analysis go to www.jillonmoney.com. (08-06-2024) 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
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.