Alleged Silk Road Dark-Web Vendor Of Cocaine, Marijuana Arrested
A Merced man accused of being one of the largest vendors selling cocaine and marijuana on the dark web marketplaces was arrested Monday.
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A Merced man accused of being one of the largest vendors selling cocaine and marijuana on the dark web marketplaces was arrested Monday.
The U.S. attorney's office said that 3 SFO security screeners took payoffs from cocaine smugglers to let them pass through airport security.
Officials are reminding attendees that illegal substances will not be allowed at the "Beyond Wonderland" show at Shoreline Amphitheatre on Saturday and Sunday.
An East Palo Alto woman faces child abuse charges after she brought her 11-month-old daughter to the hospital last weekend with a fractured skull and cocaine in her system, prosecutors said.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Alameda stopped a submersible vessel carrying more than 16,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean last month -- the largest bust of its kind in Coast Guard history.
A 51-year-old San Francisco juvenile corrections officer has been charged with possession of cocaine and a loaded firearm after he allegedly left the items in a fanny pack at a hotel room following a family trip to Disneyland
A San Francisco youth probation officer allegedly left drugs and a gun behind when he returned from a family trip to Disneyland earlier this month.
One year ago, the notorious ex-cocaine kingpin George Jung walked out of prison and landed in San Francisco. Since then, he's made a lot of people very proud.
A San Pablo police officer has been charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors for allegedly buying heroin and cocaine in San Francisco last week while a 2-year-old girl was in his car, police and prosecutors said Sunday.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced Wednesday that the liquor license at a Polk Street bar in San Francisco has been suspended for 30 days.
A police dog is back on duty in El Cerrito after inhaling a small amount of cocaine during a suspect search last week, police said Monday.
George Jung, a notorious drug smuggler whose life story was made into the film "Blow" starring Johnny Depp, gave a wide-ranging interview to KPIX 5 reporter Cate Cauguiran at the home in a San Francisco suburb.
An Oakland woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child abuse for the death in May of her 2-year-old son, who ingested cocaine while in her care.
After his June release from prison, George Jung, a notorious drug smuggler whose life story was made into the film "Blow," starring Johnny Depp, is finishing his supervised parole in a San Francisco suburb and promoting a book chronicling his life in the cocaine trade.
A Tuesday traffic stop in Oakland led to a drug arrest and the confiscation of more than $17,000 in drugs and cash.
A man so notorious a movie was made about his life just walked out of prison. Ex-kingpin "George Jung" is now in San Francisco where he will finish serving his sentence.
A San Francisco woman was sentenced earlier this week to more than six years in prison for possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Authorities raided a small neighborhood market in San Rafael that allegedly sold methamphetamine and cocaine alongside milk and bread. Three people have been arrested, including the store's owner.
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested 17 people and seized $18 million in drugs in what officials describe as one of the region's biggest drug busts.
A 17-year-old El Sobrante boy was arrested at a Wingstop restaurant in Pinole after he was spotted with a loaded gun in his waistband, police said Thursday.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is searching for a San Jose man after seizing $1.5 million worth of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin along with guns and $825,000 in cash from an East San Jose home on Friday.
LSD was being blamed for a wild and violent ending to a house party in Mill Valley over the weekend.
An Operation Ceasefire arrest led to the seizure of fully automatic high-powered rifles, semi-automatic handguns, high-capacity magazines, marijuana and $7,000 in cash on Friday in Oakland, according to a California Highway Patrol officer.
Thirty-one alleged members or associates of the Nuestra Familia gang sat in chains and handcuffs at the Hall of Justice in a courtroom crowded with their friends, relatives and attorneys for both sides.
Vacaville police arrested a middle school teacher Thursday morning after a loaded firearm and drugs were found in his parked car on campus, police said.
An environmental report states elevated levels of radiation were found at Albany Bulb, an East Bay Park developed on a former landfill.
Firefighters were able to control a two-alarm house fire near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
A man on felony probation has been charged in a string of commercial burglaries in Union City last year, authorities said Monday.
The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.
Police in Oakland are investigating a string of robberies early Monday morning where armed suspects targeted a convenience store and several gas stations.
An environmental report states elevated levels of radiation were found at Albany Bulb, an East Bay Park developed on a former landfill.
Firefighters were able to control a two-alarm house fire near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
A man on felony probation has been charged in a string of commercial burglaries in Union City last year, authorities said Monday.
The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.
Police in Oakland are investigating a string of robberies early Monday morning where armed suspects targeted a convenience store and several gas stations.
Two San Francisco police officers were hospitalized with minor injuries Monday after an early morning suspect chase ended in a crash in the Portola neighborhood.
San Mateo police arrested a Kentucky man early Sunday morning for allegedly ramming a vehicle driven by a man he was angry with for using his high-beam headlights.
BART riders may notice some trains arriving at slightly different times after new schedule changes went into effect Monday morning, transit officials said.
For the blind and visually impaired community, getting around by vehicle can be a challenge. Public transportation can help, but more and more people are choosing Waymo and other autonomous vehicles.
For the last few days, Bay Area businesses and individuals have organized relief efforts to help those in need in Los Angeles.
An environmental report states elevated levels of radiation were found at Albany Bulb, an East Bay Park developed on a former landfill.
A man on felony probation has been charged in a string of commercial burglaries in Union City last year, authorities said Monday.
Police in Oakland are investigating a string of robberies early Monday morning where armed suspects targeted a convenience store and several gas stations.
Police in Oakland on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting that left a man dead the day after Christmas.
BART riders may notice some trains arriving at slightly different times after new schedule changes went into effect Monday morning, transit officials said.
Firefighters were able to control a two-alarm house fire near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
Police in San Jose are investigating the city's first homicide of 2025, after a man was found fatally shot over the weekend.
Police arrested a suspected DUI driver who allegedly drove away after fatally hitting a pedestrian Sunday night in San Jose, police said.
The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said they arrested two people in connection to a 2017 deadly shooting.
A judge in Central California has sentenced a man to more than seven decades in prison after he was convicted of attacking two brothers with an axe during a meth-fueled rage, killing one.
Firefighters in Santa Rosa rescued a woman after a fire broke out at a recently completed housing complex for the homeless over the weekend.
Strong winds are expected to pick up Monday and Tuesday in wildfire-prone areas of the North Bay, prompting an alert from forecasters.
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan.
The scenes of devastation in Southern California are all too familiar for many people in Northern California affected by wildfires, and some are offering hope for survivors.
Police in Santa Rosa on Thursday provided additional information regarding the homicide investigation into a fatal shooting that left four people dead who were found Wednesday during a welfare check by officers.
The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.
Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level as he joins the San Francisco Giants following a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.
Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves, Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy scored, and the short-handed Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1.
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 25 points Friday night to help the Indiana Pacers get past the Golden State Warriors 108-96.
Fred Warner, George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk were the three San Francisco 49ers selected for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.
A man on felony probation has been charged in a string of commercial burglaries in Union City last year, authorities said Monday.
Police in Oakland are investigating a string of robberies early Monday morning where armed suspects targeted a convenience store and several gas stations.
Police in Oakland on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting that left a man dead the day after Christmas.
Police in San Jose are investigating the city's first homicide of 2025, after a man was found fatally shot over the weekend.
Two San Francisco police officers were hospitalized with minor injuries Monday after an early morning suspect chase ended in a crash in the Portola neighborhood.
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into 2.6 million Teslas after reports of crashes involving the use of company technology that allows drivers to remotely command their vehicle to return to them, or move to another location, using a phone app.
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Friday that they are investigating a presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu that was found in a child who lives in the city.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.
Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced two appointments of Bay Area residents, one to a state rail authority and the other to a state commission.
The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
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.
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San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
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BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Co-founding guitarist of legendary thrash-metal group Slayer, Kerry King brings his new all-star band to San Francisco for the first time Wednesday night, headlining the Regency Ballroom.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
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.
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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.
Amanda Hari reports on an environmental report that states there are elevated levels of radiation at an East Bay park. 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
Team coverage of concerns over Santa Ana winds fanning flames of Los Angeles County fires.
Veronica Macias reports on a Bay Area nonprofit that provides housing along with social services to help people in need. 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
Expect continued offshore winds Monday night into Tuesday. No rain is in sight, with highs remaining average through the rest of the week. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
With winds in the forecast, residents in the North Bay are concerned, particularly in the wake of the wind-driven wildfires burning in Southern California. Meanwhile, fire officials are worried about downed trees and outages. Kevin Ko reports.
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