Suspects in Lafayette Taco Bell robbery crash with child in car during police pursuit
Elizabeth Cook reports on the robbery at an East Bay Taco Bell that led to a police pursuit and crash with a 7-year-old in the suspect vehicle.
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Elizabeth Cook reports on the robbery at an East Bay Taco Bell that led to a police pursuit and crash with a 7-year-old in the suspect vehicle.
Police in the East Bay arrested two robbery suspects after they allegedly robbed a Lafayette Taco Bell and led police on a high-speed pursuit with a 7-year-old boy in the vehicle that ended in a collision, authorities said.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday suspended enforcement of its requirement that most new buildings be constructed as all-electric buildings.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in a standoff that caused a lockdown early Monday in Montalvin Manor.
Reed Cowan reports on law enforcement activity triggering a lockdown near San Pablo early Monday morning.
A former Contra Costa County deputy has reached a plea deal on multiple felony charges including illegal weapons possession and falsifying evidence, according to the district attorney's office.
Pleasant Hill police are asking for the public's help in locating two teenage girls reported missing over the weekend.
A major settlement aimed at reducing the impact of East Bay refineries on the surrounding community is leaving some people living nearby unconvinced that it will result in lasting change.
One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after a residential fire Saturday, a spokeswoman for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said.
Jose Martinez reports on the small plane crash in Concord Tuesday morning that killed the pilot.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the pilot of a small plane dying after the aircraft crashed into a busy Concord intersection.
Contra Costa Fire battalion chief Kevin Platt provides update on response to the fatal small plane crash in a Concord intersection.
Elizabeth Cook reports on a small plane crashing on a street in Concord near Buchanan Field Airport.
BART police arrested a 17-year-old suspect Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting that injured two people -- including one critically -- at the agency's Pittsburg station last week, according to transit officials.
A Bay Point resident lost his life on Sunday when his vehicle failed to navigate a turn on a wet and muddy road north of Highway 4 near Martinez, crashing into a fence.
The city of Richmond in Contra Costa County saw a record low number of murders last year. Andrea Nakano reports. (1-18-24)
In the northwest part of Contra Costa County, a remarkable effort is now underway to help some of the most important creatures on our planet: the creatures that pollinate our foods.
Pittsburg police on Saturday arrested a driver after she allegedly hit and killed a man then fled the scene.
A former Pittsburg officer who allegedly shot his wife then allegedly fired on police during a 36-hour standoff at his Pleasant Hill home pleaded not guilty at a hearing Thursday.
One person was killed and two were injured Saturday in a head-on collision in eastern Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two officers with the San Ramon Police Department were taken to an area hospital Wednesday after being exposed to narcotics thought to be fentanyl during the arrest of two suspects in the parking lot of a Safeway store.
Health officials in Contra Costa County on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to a Martinez refinery that has been under scrutiny following multiple flaring incidents and hazardous materials releases.
At least five women have filed employment lawsuits against the Concord Police Department and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office in recent months alleging discrimination, retaliation and widespread misconduct in the workplace.
Contra Costa County health officials and Martinez residents said they're fed up with yet another flaring on Friday at the Martinez Refining Company.
Reed Cowan talks with Willie Mendoza at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano in Fairfield. (12-8-23)
Santa Rosa police are investigating the four people found dead in a home during a welfare check Wednesday afternoon as homicides.
In addition to the loss of homes, property and irreplaceable keepsakes, fire victims are also faced with navigating a frustrating government bureaucracy in their recovery effort.
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
In his inaugural speech, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed, several issues concerning residents, including homelessness, drug use, and public safety.
No charges will be filed in a deadly shooting that happened during a road rage incident in Orinda in 2024, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said.
Santa Rosa police are investigating the four people found dead in a home during a welfare check Wednesday afternoon as homicides.
In addition to the loss of homes, property and irreplaceable keepsakes, fire victims are also faced with navigating a frustrating government bureaucracy in their recovery effort.
In his inaugural speech, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed, several issues concerning residents, including homelessness, drug use, and public safety.
No charges will be filed in a deadly shooting that happened during a road rage incident in Orinda in 2024, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said.
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.
In his inaugural speech, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed, several issues concerning residents, including homelessness, drug use, and public safety.
Under clear San Francisco skies, the heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and philanthropist Daniel Lurie was sworn in as the city's 46th mayor late Wednesday morning.
London Breed's path to becoming San Francisco's first Black female mayor was as "bumpy," as she would say, as her upbringing.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors officially swore in two new members on Tuesday, making it a female majority on the board.
No charges will be filed in a deadly shooting that happened during a road rage incident in Orinda in 2024, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said.
Burglars smashed a box truck into a liquor store in Oakland early Wednesday morning and shortly after plowed another vehicle into the front of a bank, police said.
Walnut Creek police are searching for a person who allegedly pointed a gun at a Safeway employee after his companion stole alcohol from the store over the weekend.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city.
A fallen tree shut down a portion of state Highway 13 in Oakland early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Additional charges have been filed against a Mountain View barber who has fled from prosecution after being suspected in multiple sexual assaults in which the victims were unconscious, according to prosecutors.
A San Jose police investigation into recent firearm discharges in the last month led to the Wednesday arrest of a suspect found to be in possession of 15 illegal weapons including an AK-47 assault rifle, authorities said.
San Jose residents said parked RVs people live in have packed certain streets, and now, a new program aims to remove the RVs by creating temporary tow-away zones.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a driver in East San Jose late Monday night, in the city's first traffic death of the year.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Santa Rosa police are investigating the four people found dead in a home during a welfare check Wednesday afternoon as homicides.
A judge in Napa County has sentenced a man convicted of raping multiple women to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
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.
Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers' brass have a similar mindset regarding one of the biggest offseason questions around the organization.
Coach Steve Kerr criticized his Golden State Warriors for being down and lacking "a competitive spirit" in their embarrassing Tuesday night loss to the Miami Heat.
Bam Adebayo had 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists with two timely dunks down the stretch, and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 114-98.
The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
Additional charges have been filed against a Mountain View barber who has fled from prosecution after being suspected in multiple sexual assaults in which the victims were unconscious, according to prosecutors.
A San Jose police investigation into recent firearm discharges in the last month led to the Wednesday arrest of a suspect found to be in possession of 15 illegal weapons including an AK-47 assault rifle, authorities said.
Burglars smashed a box truck into a liquor store in Oakland early Wednesday morning and shortly after plowed another vehicle into the front of a bank, police said.
Two people were arrested after dozens of roosters were found dead and a large arena was discovered on a property in the Lodi area over the weekend, authorities said.
A judge in Napa County has sentenced a man convicted of raping multiple women to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
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.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
In his inaugural speech, new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed, several issues concerning residents, including homelessness, drug use, and public safety.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
Former U.S. representative Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the Oakland mayor's office on Wednesday, two days after filing paperwork with the city.
Under clear San Francisco skies, the heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and philanthropist Daniel Lurie was sworn in as the city's 46th mayor late Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
Local underground noise-rock heroes Musk headline an early show at Thee Stork Sunday, sharing the stage with East Bay experimentalists Antler Family and new band Florists.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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.
Andrea Nakano reports on a a homicide investigation that was launched after a welfare check led to the discovery of four bodies. 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
Katie Nielsen reports on the wildfires in Southern California. 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on a celebration held in San Francisco Chinatown for Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on a North Bay fire crew that is heading to Southern California. 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
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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.