Cocaine Among Drugs Found In Carrie Fisher's System
The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the Dec. 23 flight on which she became ill. She died four days later.
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The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the Dec. 23 flight on which she became ill. She died four days later.
The search of the Santa Rosa home of a suspected drug dealer has uncovered a cache of illegal drugs, a small arsenal of weapons and thousands of dollars in cash.
Santa Rosa police arrested three men Wednesday on suspicion of possessing assault weapons, a sergeant said.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew returned to Alameda on Sunday after making a major drug bust in the waters off Central America.
The Coast Guard seized more than 5,600 pounds of cocaine and apprehended five suspected drug smugglers from a self-propelled mini-sub in the Pacific Ocean off Central America, authorities announced Thursday.
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.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
California cities nearly covered all five spots in the Top 5 Most Polluted Cities when it comes to year-round particle pollution in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.
A local parents' group said they'd seen the data showing how students are doing academically, and they don't like what it shows.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
California cities nearly covered all five spots in the Top 5 Most Polluted Cities when it comes to year-round particle pollution in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.
A local parents' group said they'd seen the data showing how students are doing academically, and they don't like what it shows.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
A man with multiple DUI convictions has been charged with murder in connection with a suspected drunk driving collision that killed a mother in Brisbane earlier this year.
A local parents' group said they'd seen the data showing how students are doing academically, and they don't like what it shows.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
Eastbound lanes on Highway 24 at the Caldecott Tunnel were blocked for part of the Wednesday evening commute after a vehicle fire in one of the bores.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday after allegedly hitting and killing a person with their vehicle in Castro Valley and then driving away.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
A Morgan Hill man was arrested and is facing a hate crime charge after he allegedly attacked Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that three Bay Area locations will be open on Saturday, May 3, ahead of the looming federal enforcement deadline for Real ID.
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 of the teen girls who survived a deadly Marin County crash last week was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a family spokesperson said.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is leading the development project in Northern Novato.
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.
Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers over the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night.
Christian Yelich hit his fifth career grand slam and Jake Bauers added a two-run homer as part of an eight-run sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Nick Kurtz was sleeping in when he got the call he was being promoted to the Athletics.
As the Golden State Valkyries get ready for their first season, a pair of players made a surprise visit at a Bay Area school, where the students got another big surprise.
Brock Purdy reported to the start of the offseason program for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, while star tight end George Kittle stayed away from the start of the voluntary program.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday after allegedly hitting and killing a person with their vehicle in Castro Valley and then driving away.
A man with multiple DUI convictions has been charged with murder in connection with a suspected drunk driving collision that killed a mother in Brisbane earlier this year.
At least one person has died and three others were injured in a crash involving a wrong-way vehicle after a police pursuit in eastern Contra Costa County on Tuesday night.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors raised concerns over spending in the Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, though Sheriff Christina Corpus did not attend the meeting to discuss her request for millions to cover the purchase of new radios.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
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.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
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.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors raised concerns over spending in the Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, though Sheriff Christina Corpus did not attend the meeting to discuss her request for millions to cover the purchase of new radios.
In April 2024, the city council approved the first-ever rent control measure for Concord, which applied to all homes and apartments built before 1995.
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.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
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.
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.
Max Darrow reports on the SFMTA seeing more fares being paid. 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 April 23, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Devin Fehely reports on the return of a farmers' market in downtown San Jose. 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
Zoe Mintz reports on which California cities got included in the American Lung Association's Most Polluted Cities list. 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
Sooji Nam reports on an Oakland business owner who is optimistic about the the city as new leadership is on the way. 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
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.