Storm winds knock out power to thousands of Bay Area PG&E customers
Strong winds and rain from the atmospheric river storm hitting the Bay Area caused thousands of PG&E customers to lose power on Wednesday, the utility said.
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Strong winds and rain from the atmospheric river storm hitting the Bay Area caused thousands of PG&E customers to lose power on Wednesday, the utility said.
Kelsi Thorud reports on San Rafael residents trying to run errands amid Wednesday's atmospheric river storm.
Team coverage of the impacts of Wednesday's atmospheric river storm throughout the Bay Area.
Strong winds toppled a large tree, crushing a work truck on Wednesday at the corner of Danville Boulevard and Orchard Court in Danville.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says Wednesday's storm is the first in a series of atmospheric rivers hitting the Bay Area, with the most intense rain of the day arriving in the afternoon.
The latest atmospheric river arrived on Wednesday in the Bay Area with damaging winds bringing down trees, the threat of thunderstorms, and possible snow in the highest peaks.
Another round of atmospheric river-fueled storms was poised to soak the Bay Area from Tuesday night into the weekend, accompanied by gusty winds and possible thunderstorms.
After a slow start to the rainy season, the waterfalls at Uvas Creek Park in southern Santa Clara County are flowing. Mary Lee reports.
Thursday’s atmospheric river storm brought intense rain and winds to much of the region, causing evacuations in the Santa Cruz Mountains and major impacts in the East Bay. Len Ramirez and Kara St. Cyr report.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the steady, heavy rain will let up Thursday afternoon before downpours resume later.
Team coverage of the overnight atmospheric river that caused some Santa Cruz County evacuations and has left flood and wind advisories in place across the Bay Area.
Deputies were going door-to-door to evacuate residents along the swollen San Lorenzo River in the community of Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains Thursday. Veronica Macias reports.
People who live and work in Guerneville and Forestville said they are enduring long detours after portions of a major road was washed into the Russian River from last week's storm. A looming bridge retrofit could make trips even longer.
Heavy rain from the latest atmospheric river triggered flood warnings in several Bay Area counties and evacuations in Santa Cruz County Thursday.
Expect rain starting late Wednesday, with heavy rain for the Thursday morning commute, as another atmospheric river storm moves through the region. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
People who live and work in Guerneville and Forestville said they are enduring long detours after portions of a major road was washed into the Russian River from last week’s storm. A looming bridge retrofit could make trips even longer. Kenny Choi reports.
A family in Marin County still can't return to their home due to damage from storms that rolled through last week. Now, another atmospheric river storm is set to bring even more rain.
A family in Marin County still can’t return to their home due to damage from storms that rolled through last week. Now, another atmospheric river storm is set to bring even more rain. Wilson Walker reports.
Another round of wet and windy weather was set to run through the Bay Area with the storm triggering multiple warnings and advisories.
Cold temperatures Tuesday with another atmospheric river system hitting the region midweek. Darren Peck has the forecast.
Team coverage of continuing rains as the Bay Area tries to clean up from the last round of storm damage.
Rain from the latest storm system is moving through the region but the Bay Area may not be done with the precipitation until the weekend. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Santa Rosa and Sonoma County have seen increasing impacts from the atmospheric river storms this week. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Heavy rains and wind continue across the Bay Area Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms into the afternoon ahead of a dry weekend. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
Team coverage of authorities recovering two victims who died during storms in Sonoma County with more rain on the way.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
A 46-year-old man has pleaded no contest to a felony voluntary manslaughter charge for killing a woman in East Palo Alto in 2021 in a case his defense attorneys say was self-defense.
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture.
An East Bay veteran with long-term health issues who depends on his local VA clinic is concerned about how the Trump administration's recent cut will affect both his treatment and his doctors.
A car crashed into an Alameda business on Tuesday.
This past week has been a difficult one for Battalion Chief Greg Biddle and the entire Fremont Fire Department, following the off-duty death of one of their own.
The Alameda County District Attorney is deciding whether to try a 16-year-old accused of murdering a 15-year-old over a backpack as a juvenile or an adult.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
A convicted sex offender will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with a violent robbery and sexual assault at a San Jose mall more than 30 years ago, prosecutors said.
San Jose Police said they arrested a woman in mid-March in connection to various retail thefts as far back as 2023.
Police in San Jose are asking the public for information on possible additional cases involving a man suspected of having illegal sexual contact with a minor who worked as a martial arts instructor and behavioral therapist.
Officials with the Southern Marin Fire Department on Tuesday confirmed that one person died after being pulled from the water at Rodeo Beach.
A tsunami drill will be held along the Mendocino Coast on Wednesday, the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services said.
San Rafael officers arrested a registered sex offender after he allegedly stalked and made lewd comments to a woman earlier this week, according to police.
Police in San Rafael are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery early Thursday morning after taking a second suspect into custody, authorities said.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Tuesday arrested two people, including a juvenile, following an apparent gang fight in which machetes were involved.
Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat spoiled Jimmy Butler's return game with a one-sided 112-86 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry is going to take a little more time to heal, according to the Warriors.
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.
Coach Todd Golden managed to get his top-seeded Florida Gators basketball team a reservation at his favorite San Francisco restaurant after all.
Stephen Curry is back with the Golden State Warriors after missing the first game of the team's road trip with a pelvic contusion, and could play when his team takes on the Miami Heat in Jimmy Butler's return game Tuesday night.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
A convicted sex offender will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with a violent robbery and sexual assault at a San Jose mall more than 30 years ago, prosecutors said.
San Jose Police said they arrested a woman in mid-March in connection to various retail thefts as far back as 2023.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Twitter's iconic bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction.
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is in full swing this year at the Moscone Center, attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo is in the process of expanding the locations it serves around the Bay Area.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
An East Bay veteran with long-term health issues who depends on his local VA clinic is concerned about how the Trump administration's recent cut will affect both his treatment and his doctors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this August on Tuesday morning revealed headliners Tyler, The Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat and the rest of the line-up for the 2025 event.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
One of the most explosive punk bands to emerge in Europe during the 1990s returns to the Bay Area when reunited Swedish group Refused brings its farewell tour with NYC greats Quicksand to the Warfield Thursday night.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
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.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins. Kelsi Thorud reports.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the “SWAT of stealing.” Kevin Ko reports.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture. Itay Hod reports.
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Leaders in Marin County have unanimously approved an ordinance banning certain e-bikes for children under the age of 16, citing crashes and injuries. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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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.
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