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Jason Koch had plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after a hike in the Wine County wilderness turned into a dramatic life and death battle in the blink of a eye.
With the holiday shopping season about to crank into high gear on Black Friday, the California Highway Patrol took to social media, warning local residents to take precautions to prevent vehicle break-ins.
A hiker, who was injured and trapped by a falling boulder in a heavily wooded area of Mt. St. Helena, was rescued early Tuesday by a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew who hiked through the wilderness aided by night vision cameras and flashlights.
Three people were hospitalized, one with major injuries, following a two-vehicle collision early Sunday morning on state Highway 4 in Brentwood.
A woman fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate Highway 680 in Walnut Creek late Monday night has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office as 42-year-old Lafayette resident Rebecca Pulling.
A fatal motorcycle crash on the Bay Bridge in the westbound direction Monday afternoon closed several lanes past Treasure Island for over an hour, according to authorities.
At least three people were killed when ten vehicles collided on the Golden State Highway near Oroville which was shrouded in thick fog early Saturday, authorities said.
A 26-year-old South San Francisco man has been killed when his motorcycle careened off a Highway 1 cliff near Devil's Slide and crashed more than 100 feet to the beach below, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two suspects were in custody and two handguns recovered in connection with an I-580 freeway shooting that left a black Mercedes with bullet holes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The California Highway Patrol continues to stop and ticket drivers traveling at raceway speeds exceeding 100 mph on local San Francisco Bay Area freeways.
Authorities in the South Bay on Monday afternoon closed northbound lanes of US-101 in San Jose between the I-280/I-680 connector ramp and Alum Rock for a police investigation for over two hours.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday in a crash with a big rig along state Highway 4 in Discovery Bay, authorities announced.
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.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures were on an upward trajectory after stocks dipped on Monday.
More than 100 universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. These companies say they're investing in domestic factories.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures were on an upward trajectory after stocks dipped on Monday.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. These companies say they're investing in domestic factories.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.
As for opening dates, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Nooworks and Al Pastor Papi will open in early summer 2025.
San Francisco's iconic Hippie Hill once again drew cannabis enthusiasts on 4/20, despite the official celebration being canceled for the second consecutive year due to funding issues.
Fort Mason officials say more than 10,000 people showed up for that inaugural night. That's what sparked the idea to make it a monthly event.
A ceremony was held in downtown San Francisco early Friday morning to mark 119 years since much of the city was destroyed from the 1906 earthquake and fire that followed.
Last month, San Francisco police announced the number of reported car break-ins in the city had dropped to their lowest levels in two decades.
Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.
Omar Gonzalez was a coach with the Concord Junior Giants league from 2016 to 2021.
Just before 6 a.m., a Ram pickup truck and a Honda crashed into each other on Isabel Avenue, between Vallecitos Road and Kalthoff Common, police said.
Authorities in San Jose are investigating a police shooting that took place Monday morning following a pursuit that began more than 50 miles away in the East Bay city of Concord.
One minor is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting in Pittsburg on Saturday night, police said.
Authorities in San Jose are investigating a police shooting that took place Monday morning following a pursuit that began more than 50 miles away in the East Bay city of Concord.
An investigation is underway after police in Morgan Hill shot a suspect following a disturbance at a Safeway store overnight.
San Jose police on Friday announced the recent arrests of two men after seizing multiple illegal firearms from a home last month.
A captain with the San Jose Fire Department was arrested on drug charges for allegedly stealing controlled substances from at least one station.
With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. Now, winemakers have a greener way to package their wine.
School officials in Marin County released the identities of four teens who were killed and two teens who were injured in a vehicle crash Friday evening.
A traffic stop in Humboldt County last week turned potentially explosive when California Highway Patrol officers found homemade explosives in a vehicle occupied by two Bay Area triplets and ended up arresting their brother before week's end.
On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a posthumous pardon to a North Bay Vietnam War hero for drug offenses committed after returning home.
But on Saturday, amidst all the creativity, there was one kind of sign, printed for the masses, that was selling like hotcakes. It was all started by four women on Benton Street, the last time President Trump was elected president.
Four Archie Williams High School students were killed and two others were injured in a crash Friday evening, officials said.
Wilmer Flores hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth, Jung Hoo Lee added an RBI triple the next inning as fans chanted his name, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
Stephen Curry scored 31 points and the Golden State Warriors built a huge lead and held on to beat the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Rhys Hoskins went 3 for 5 with a homer, four RBIs and one of Milwaukee's franchise-record nine steals and Logan Henderson recorded nine strikeouts in his major league debut as the Brewers trounced the Athletics 14-1.
Landen Roupp struck out a career-high nine over seven innings, Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, and the San Francisco Giants held on for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Omar Gonzalez was a coach with the Concord Junior Giants league from 2016 to 2021.
Authorities in San Jose are investigating a police shooting that took place Monday morning following a pursuit that began more than 50 miles away in the East Bay city of Concord.
A traffic stop in Humboldt County last week turned potentially explosive when California Highway Patrol officers found homemade explosives in a vehicle occupied by two Bay Area triplets and ended up arresting their brother before week's end.
One minor is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting in Pittsburg on Saturday night, police said.
A Bay Area woman who was convicted for running an on-demand delivery service for controlled substances has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
One Silicon Valley entrepreneur has developed a data center that generates not only the power to run it but also the water to cool it.
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
More than 100 universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
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.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
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 Tuesday, expect another day of warm conditions away from the coast, with highs approaching 80 in some inland locations. For the rest of the week, conditions are expected to be cooler. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 22, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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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.
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.
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.