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Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Monday asked for help investigating a Fairfield freeway shooting last Friday that left a teen victim hospitalized with gunshot wounds in both legs.
An 8,000 gallon tanker truck caught fire on I-80 near Hilltop Drive Saturday afternoon, triggering a shelter-in-place order for nearby Richmond neighborhoods and a traffic nightmare in the westbound lanes well into the evening hours.
Two people died in a chain reaction crash late Friday night on I-80 after they exited their disabled vehicles and were fatally struck as they exchanged their insurance information, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A high-speed pursuit that began in El Dorado County early Wednesday ended with an arrest at the entrance to the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge -- a chase that covered more than 107 miles.
A person was found dead near a highway off-ramp in San Francisco's South of Market district Monday morning and the California Highway Patrol was investigating.
A 55-year-old San Leandro man died early Sunday morning when his truck rolled over several times in a solo crash just west of Cummings Skyway, authorities said.
Police activity due to an incident on westbound I-80 in Albany late Friday morning shut down lanes and eastbound I-580 connector ramp for hours until finally reopening just before 4 p.m., according to authorities.
A 41-year-old Hayward man was arrested Wednesday morning as a suspect in the theft of a City of Petaluma-owned truck, and - after he crashed that truck - subsequently stealing a dump truck, Petaluma police said.
An Oakland man suspected in a shooting on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland last week has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
A four-car crash on westbound I-80 past Treasure Island snarled traffic Monday afternoon, closing four lanes of the Bay Bridge for about an hour, authorities said.
A 26-year-old Richmond woman died Saturday afternoon in a solo-crash off eastbound state Highway 4 in unincorporated Contra Costa County
An accident that sent three vehicles including an RV crashing through a roadside guard rail slowed southbound traffic along Highway 101 near the Todd Road exit in south Santa Rosa midday Saturday.
Police and California Highway Patrol officers in Richmond are investigating a freeway shooting that happened Friday afternoon on I-80, closing two eastbound lanes.
Get information on which roads are closed in Napa and Sonoma County due to the Glass Fire according to CHP and the 511.org website.
CHP issued a traffic alert early Friday evening after an injury accident left an overturned truck blocking the northbound I-280 ramp connecting to southbound Highway 101 in San Francisco.
A collision and vehicle fire on southbound I-880 at Jackson Street in Oakland Wednesday evening blocked lanes for over an hour, according to CHP.
A boy who died in a collision on I-580 Monday in Livermore was identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as 12-year-old Manteca resident Carlos Alberto Garcia.
The California Highway Patrol issued a traffic alert Tuesday evening after a fatal accident closed state Highway 1 near Point Reyes in both directions, authorities confirmed.
Six people were injured, three serious enough to be hospitalized, in a two-car collision Sunday just west of Brentwood in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Five law enforcement and a tow truck driver hospitalized after possible fentanyl exposure on the Golden Gate Bridge have been released from the hospital, an official said Monday.
Seven people, including four California Highway Patrol officers, were hospitalized Sunday afternoon after apparent exposure to the opioid fentanyl following a solo-vehicle traffic accident on the Golden Gate Bridge.
One person died and two were in critical condition following a head-on crash late Monday afternoon on Highway 4 in Brentwood
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the shooting death Sunday of a 51-year-old woman -- a member of his family -- in the rural area southeast of Livermore.
An off-duty police officer from Redwood City helped save two teens after they crashed a Maserati near Donner Pass late Thursday night, according to CHP.
The Contra Costa County coroner's office has identified two 18-year-old women and a 47-year-old man who died in a crash off of Interstate Highway 680 in Walnut Creek last week.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
A tornado touched down in Northern California's Tehama County on Friday, weather officials confirmed.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Friday announced the arrest of an Oakland man suspected of fatally shooting his own wife almost two years ago.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
A tornado touched down in Northern California's Tehama County on Friday, weather officials confirmed.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Friday announced the arrest of an Oakland man suspected of fatally shooting his own wife almost two years ago.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
A male massage therapist has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female customer at a business in Millbrae last month, San Mateo County sheriff's officials said Friday.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a female suspect in connection with a double shooting that happened Thursday morning at a Bryant Street housing facility.
A shooting inside a home in San Francisco Thursday morning left one person dead, another severely injured, and also injured a toddler in what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Friday announced the arrest of an Oakland man suspected of fatally shooting his own wife almost two years ago.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
A person died early Friday morning after being shot late Thursday night near the East Peralta neighborhood in Oakland, police said.
BART's train service between Coliseum and Oakland Airport on the Oakland Airport Line was suspended early Friday morning due to an equipment problem on the track.
Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.
People living in encampments near San Jose waterways are on notice and could be told to pack up and leave immediately with the Santa Clara Valley Water District's new encampment ban going into effect.
A 29-year-old pregnant woman died in a crash near Gilroy on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 6:37 p.m. on Leavesley Road east of New Avenue.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
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 Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A burglary suspect was arrested in connection with three break-ins over a span of five days in Solano County, authorities said.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
Four members of the San Francisco 49ers were selected to represent the team at the 2025 Pro Bowl, the team announced Thursday.
Well-traveled guard Buddy Hield has found a good fit in the Bay Area with the Golden State Warriors shooting alongside Stephen Curry.
Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Friday announced the arrest of an Oakland man suspected of fatally shooting his own wife almost two years ago.
A Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
A person died early Friday morning after being shot late Thursday night near the East Peralta neighborhood in Oakland, police said.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.
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.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Bay Area soul institution Monophonics kicks off a co-headlining tour with gritty R&B vocalist Lee Fields at the Fillmore in San Francisco Thursday night.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
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.
Anne Makovec reports on San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus taking steps towards a $10 million lawsuit against the county she works for.
Anne Makovec reports on the settlement reached between federal investigators and the Antioch Police Department over race discrimination scandal.
Itay Hod reports on the growing popularity of "run art" in San Francisco.
Kara St. Cyr reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday.
Kara St. Cyr reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday.
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.