Man Arrested After Swallowing 100 Cocaine-Filled Pellets Before Flight From SFO
A man was arrested by Customs agents at San Francisco International Airport after swallowing 100 pellets filled with cocaine.
A man was arrested by Customs agents at San Francisco International Airport after swallowing 100 pellets filled with cocaine.
A mistrial was declared in federal court in San Francisco Wednesday when a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the cocaine-fraud trial of a former San Francisco police crime laboratory technician.
Jury selection began in federal court Monday morning in the trial of a former San Francisco police crime laboratory technician accused of stealing cocaine from the facility.
Around 120 marijuana plants were found in a Scotts Valley home during a search by a SWAT team on Friday, police said Sunday.
The land of high tech has also become ground zero for the distribution of heroin and other narcotics to the rest of the nation, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Several rappers connected to a Bay Area music label are being charged with taking part in a nationwide Ecstasy ring.
Several packages of cocaine were found by Walnut Creek police on Friday night less than 30 feet from the entrance of Lift Lounge and Grill, which has been the scene of recent bar violence in the city.
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A man shot by a Berkeley police officer in Castro Valley on Wednesday has been under investigation for narcotics and was in possession of a half-pound of cocaine, police said.
A former technician at the San Francisco Police Department's troubled crime lab pleaded not guilty today to a federal charge of obtaining cocaine by subterfuge in 2009.
A former technician at the San Francisco Police Department's crime lab has been charged in federal court with skimming cocaine from the lab, an allegation that forced its closure and the dismissal of hundreds of drug cases.
A San Jose man was stunned to see what a previous owner of his minivan apparently left behind: $500,000 worth of cocaine jammed in the door panels.
Eight young people suffered minor to major injuries Monday morning when a van allegedly ran a red light in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood and slammed broadside into an SUV full of passengers who weren't wearing seatbelts, according to police.
The 18-month old showed signs of being under the influence of cocaine when Atascadero police officers arrived Wednesday at the couple's apartment.
Modern day cocaine is packing more than an instant high; it's eating the skin of some users alive.
A man suspected of selling cocaine was arrested after detectives discovered narcotics, handguns, and more than $12,000 at two Vallejo homes, according to the Solano County Sheriff's Office.
A former San Francisco Police Department drug lab employee whose alleged theft of cocaine from evidence set off a scandal at the department pleaded guilty Thursday to a drug possession charge in San Mateo County Superior Court, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Friday.
A 24-year-old Oakland drug dealer has been sentenced in federal court in San Francisco to 13 years and four months in prison for selling cocaine.
San Francisco is accusing six smoke shops of selling illicit drug paraphernalia used for cocaine, crack and methamphetamine.
awrence Livermore National Laboratory failed to properly track cocaine, amphetamines, opium and black tar heroin that undergoes forensic evidence testing and other uses, leaving personnel unable to determine if the drugs had been misused or misappropriated.
A 46-year-old Napa County man has been convicted of cocaine distribution as part of a smuggling operation that prosecutors say ran large amounts of the drug through Oakland International Airport.
A four-month investigation by Santa Rosa police detectives working with the FBI netted the arrest Wednesday of five people who are suspected of selling firearms and narcotics.
Authorities say a 19-year-old Danville man was arrested after a police officer he asked for a ride discovered cocaine in his pocket.
Twenty-two people conspired for a decade to fly cocaine from California to Pennsylvania while bypassing airport security measures but lost a drug-filled bag when it was mistakenly unloaded during a layover, federal authorities say.
Japanese officials kept Paris Hilton at Narita International Airport for a second day Wednesday while they decide whether she will be admitted to the country after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge in Las Vegas.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
Tourism is on the rebound in San Francisco and could possibly see pre-pandemic levels of foot traffic after a historically flat travel season.
Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Defense attorneys for Nima Momeni plan to argue that Bob Lee may have possessed the knife in his fatal stabbing and Momeni was "forced to stand his ground."
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
The union representing Oakland Coliseum food service workers alleges that their employer is refusing to provide already accrued health care benefits after the A's baseball team leaves town.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
A fire burned a vacant historic building in downtown San Jose early Thursday, built during the futuristic architectural boom of the 1960s.
A fire swept through an auto parts store in Morgan Hill overnight.
A beloved Santa Clara restaurant has been serving mouth-watering wings for nearly 30 years, making it a staple for residents, students and sports fans.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
Police in Napa on Thursday said a violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
A collision between a car and a city maintenance truck on Wednesday morning in Vallejo injured two people, including one who was in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while rescuing the victim from their car, according to fire officials.
In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.
In an emotional farewell, the Oakland Athletics ended their five-plus decades in the East Bay on a winning note, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum Thursday afternoon.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
Sacramento State leaders announced on Thursday plans to build a new multi-use stadium – a move that's expected to help build the school's case to join the Pac-12.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
Police in Napa on Thursday said a violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
San Francisco's office vacancy challenges continue, with the rate seeing a slight increase due to Elon Musk's decision to sublease X's Mid-Market headquarters.
Google opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology Friday.
All of 23andMe's independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
As September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, a South Bay wigmaker is providing deeper context for those who live with the condition.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
The Biden administration is planning to issue a regulation to cement the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted at the southern border over the summer.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Long-running hard rock and metal cover band Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance brings its two-fisted celebration of heavy sounds to the the Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights Saturday night.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play an early evening show as part of the Novato HopMonk Tavern's Cookout Concert series Saturday.
Delivering its unique brand of heavy music for more than three decades, experimental Japanese trio Boris brings its current "Amplifier Worship Tour" to the Fillmore in San Francisco Sunday.
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.
A violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff at a park in Napa. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-26-24)
A's fans, some cheerful, some tearful, said goodbye to the MLB team that carried the East Bay for 57 seasons. Kara St. Cyr reports. (9-26-24)
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Wilson Walker tagged along with A's fans at the Coliseum on Thursday to hear what was on their minds. (9-26-24)
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland. Amanda Hari reports. (9-26-24)
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.