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Improper Battery Disposal Causes Small Fire At San Francisco Recology Facility
A one-alarm fire that broke out at a Recology facility in San Francisco Monday afternoon was being attributed to improper disposal of batteries, a firefighter said.
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A one-alarm fire that broke out at a Recology facility in San Francisco Monday afternoon was being attributed to improper disposal of batteries, a firefighter said.
California denied 21 oil-drilling permits this week in the latest move toward ending fracking in the state.
More than 30 million people are under heat warnings and advisories with more than 93 percent of the West in drought this week. Scientists say heat and drought are inextricably linked in a vicious feedback loop that climate change makes even harder to break.
An Excessive Heat Warning took effect in the Bay Area Friday afternoon, as temperatures soared in much of the region.
Flames threatening campgrounds and cabins prompted evacuations and closed off a swath of Northern California forest as the state prepared for another weekend of dry, scorching weather and the continuing threat of wildfires.
Despite a years-long city ban on coal storage and handling in Oakland, the developer behind a proposed coal terminal on former Oakland Army Base land has not given up.
Residents along with fire crews in the Santa Cruz Mountains are bracing for hot temperatures and high fire danger, as a heat wave is expected to scorch much of Northern California this weekend.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday declared a state of emergency in nine additional counties because of the extreme drought gripping most of the state, and urged citizens and businesses to voluntarily cut water use.
The Contra Costa Water District board voted Wednesday night to ask customers to reduce water use by 10%. Meanwhile, customers are raising concerns about another change that is literally leaving a bad taste in people's mouths.
Flanked by members of Congress and local leaders, the Santa Clara Valley Water District broke ground on a 10-year, $575 million project that will reduce the risk of flooding and help its largest reservoir withstand a major earthquake.
A new pack of gray wolves has been identified in Northern California, becoming the third pack to establish itself in the state in the last century, state wildlife officials and conservationists said.
Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, with new trains built in Sacramento, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress.
A recently-approved state project will provide both hikers and wildlife better access to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
A bill aiming to jumpstart wind energy production in California came one step closer to becoming a law Monday when a state senate committee approved it.
The West's historic drought is the result of many factors, one of which scientists have recently begun to analyze with more scrutiny: snow drought.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck in Sonoma County, followed by a couple of aftershocks nearby in Lake County.
Mega Million said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
A man was arrested in Stockton after a search warrant allegedly resulted in weapons and small alligators being found.
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 man fatally shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
Police in San Francisco on Friday identified a 67-year-old woman who has been reported missing by her family as the suspect in a hate crime involving racist threats in the Alamo Square neighborhood earlier this year.
The main candidates for San Francisco mayor are set for their next debate hosted by CBS News Bay Area, and you can provide some of the questions to the candidates.
High in mind for many San Francisco residents ahead of November's mayoral election is the city's response to the opioid crisis and homelessness.
A young humpback whale has been spotted swimming near Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay. But experts are advising the public to keep their distance for both the whale's safety and their own.
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.
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.
With record-breaking temperatures and heat waves in the East Bay, people are making sure they're staying safe under the sun.
Police in Dublin have arrested two teenage suspects in an assault on a Dublin High freshman in a locker room on campus that happened last month, according to authorities.
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.
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.
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.
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 found dead with at least one gunshot wound in a single-vehicle collision early Friday.
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.
Seth Brown hit a walk-off RBI single in the 13th inning to give the Athletics a 7-6 win over the Tigers on Friday night
Manny Machado homered twice and led the Padres to a 5-1 win against the Giants Friday night.
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.
Brock Purdy will be in line to go from one the NFL's biggest bargains to a deal worth in excess of $50 million a year when he's allowed to negotiate following this season.
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 man was arrested in Stockton after a search warrant allegedly resulted in weapons and small alligators being found.
A woman was found dead with at least one gunshot wound in a single-vehicle collision early Friday.
A man fatally shot in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday night has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
A new feature film depicts the harrowing story of a child kidnapped and sold to a sweatshop in California.
Police in San Francisco on Friday identified a 67-year-old woman who has been reported missing by her family as the suspect in a hate crime involving racist threats in the Alamo Square neighborhood earlier this year.
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.
The main candidates for San Francisco mayor are set for their next debate hosted by CBS News Bay Area, and you can provide some of the questions to the candidates.
High in mind for many San Francisco residents ahead of November's mayoral election is the city's response to the opioid crisis and homelessness.
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.
Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican who served as vice president under former President George W. Bush, says he will not vote for Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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Two teenagers are facing charges two weeks after a Dublin High School student was attacked the inside the boys' locker room. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-6-24) 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
A frightening Friday straight out of a horror movie for people in downtown San Francisco after a large glass window pane plummeted from a high-rise. Kara St. Cyr reports. (9-6-24)
Hillbrook Upper School students started off the school year in a new downtown San Jose location. Len Ramirez reports. (9-6-24) 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
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.