Antioch's new interim police chief to begin on Monday
Antioch police recently welcomed a new interim chief to lead the department.
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Antioch police recently welcomed a new interim chief to lead the department.
The Antioch Community Library reopened Tuesday with armed guards after being abruptly closed last week over crime concerns due to issues with staff being threatened, property damage and public sex inside and outside the library.
The city of Antioch on Wednesday swore in its first seven members of a new police oversight commission the City Council created nearly two years ago.
A third civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Antioch and its police department on behalf of seven people alleging they were victims of police misconduct, including being shot, beaten, racially profiled, and bitten by a police dog.
At least 69 people were seen or treated by medical staff Wednesday -- including three who were hospitalized -- after pepper or bear spray was released at the Hobby Lobby craft store in Antioch, according to authorities.
The city of Antioch is hoping that grants to business owners struggling in high crime areas will not only help those businesses, but reduce crime itself. Wilson Walker reports. (10/30/23)
The city of Antioch is hoping that grants to business owners struggling in high crime areas will not only help those businesses, but reduce crime itself.
Jose Martinez reports on why State Sen. Steve Glazer is asking for help from the CHP to keep Antioch's streets safe (10-25-2023)
State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, is seeking Gov. Gavin Newsom's help for Antioch's police force, which has been struggling to maintain public safety due to the department's low number of officers.
Police in Antioch on Sunday morning shot and injured a man who was allegedly fleeing with a gun in his hand.
A race studies expert Friday compared text messages among Antioch police about Black murder suspects to the racist animalization and encouragement of violence typical of lynchings going back to the era of slavery.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office this week filed a motion conceding that racial bias was involved when Antioch police arrested four men in 2021 for two alleged gang-related murders.
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday took control of the hiring, firing and evaluating of future police chiefs, taking the responsibility from the city manager.
Federal agents held a series of raids and arrested officers from the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments early Thursday as part of a lengthy corruption investigation into the embattled law enforcement agencies.
Nearly half of Antioch's police officers are currently on leave, caught up in a scandal over racist text messages. Now, civil rights attorney John Burris has asked the federal government to step in.
Civil rights attorney John Burris, is calling for federal oversight of the Antioch Police Department, which is currently embroiled in scandal involving racist texts sent by officers. John Ramos reports. (8/8/23)
A wild predawn sideshow at the Antioch Marina parking lot Sunday resulted in crashes, injuries and an SUV submerged in the San Joaquin River.
Civil rights attorneys John Burris and Ben Nisenbaum said they sent a letter last week to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, requesting they investigate allegations of civil rights violations against the Antioch Police Department.
Another night of sideshow crashes and injuries at the Antioch Marina parking lot has locals questioning the police response. Da Lin reports. (8-6-23)
A court hearing to determine whether Antioch officers who traded racist text messages violated a law aimed at eliminating racism in the criminal justice system began Friday.
The plaintiffs in police texting scandal that has rocked the community of Antioch and its police department will appear in court Friday.
As the Antioch Police Department already embroiled in a racist text scandal faces the crisis of its chief suddenly retiring, locals and Antioch officials on Thursday weighed in on his abrupt announcement and what lies ahead.
During what's likely the department's most serious crisis in recent history, Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford announced Wednesday night he's retiring, effective Aug. 11.
Team coverage of Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford suddenly announcing his retirement amid the department's racist text message scandal (7-19-2023)
One man was killed and two women injured when gunfire erupted early Saturday morning outside an after-hours party in downtown Antioch.
New body cam footage released by San Francisco police shows the events leading up to a deadly police shooting of a security guard in front of a store in Union Square.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
New body cam footage released by San Francisco police shows the events leading up to a deadly police shooting of a security guard in front of a store in Union Square.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
New body cam footage released by San Francisco police shows the events leading up to a deadly police shooting of a security guard in front of a store in Union Square.
A number of Bay Area public transit systems are offering free and/or extended service to New Year's Eve revelers across the region, providing an alternative to driving or expensive car-share surge pricing.
A woman in Daly City who barricaded herself indoors for over a day after allegedly charging at officers was finally taken into custody Sunday night, according to police.
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
The public is being asked to help identify a woman who was found dead on Dec. 15 in the San Francisco Tenderloin District.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
BART service is down between the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland International Airport stations due to a power loss on Monday afternoon, according to transit officials.
Concord police arrested three juvenile suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery Sunday night.
An early morning crash Sunday in Walnut Creek killed a 15-year-old passenger from San Jose and resulted in the juvenile driver's arrest.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.
A Watsonville man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf along a Santa Cruz County beach during last week's storm has been identified.
There are still many questions about what led to a deadly plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport that killed 179 people.
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
Counties across the Bay Area are ramping up outreach efforts to inform the general public about actions they can take to keep themselves safe and prevent the avian flu from becoming something much worse.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
CHP officers in Santa Rosa are investigating a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road early Thursday morning that left the female driver dead, according to authorities.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.
As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy prepares to face the Detroit Lions Monday night in a rematch of last season's NFC title game, he and the Niners are coping with will go down as one of the most disappointing seasons in recent years.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 3-1, handing the Sharks their seventh straight loss.
Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors' 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns.
New body cam footage released by San Francisco police shows the events leading up to a deadly police shooting of a security guard in front of a store in Union Square.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, a case highlighted by the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," is facing new charges for a different case.
Concord police arrested three juvenile suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery Sunday night.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.
Singer and main songwriter Dave Wakeling brings his line-up of the English Beat back to Berkeley for a pair of shows at Cornerstone.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on what San Francisco residents have planned for new years. 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
Brian Hackney reports on branch faults and how they may affect the San Andreas fault. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Dec. 30, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Wilson Walker reports on how new anti-crime laws in California will add to the reach of Prop 36.
Katie Nielsen reports on DoorDash making a donation to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
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.