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Shoppers are getting hit with purchase limits and, in some cases, higher prices at Costco but unlike during the pandemic, this time it's not driven by hoarding or panic buying.
Shoppers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can shop without masks in some Walmart, Sam's Club and Costco locations as well as at Trader Joe's, the companies said in separate announcements Friday.
Costco wants to build a gas station in the parking lot of the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, but not everybody appears to be on board.
The surge in COVID-19 cases has reportedly caused a new round of panic buying days before the Thanksgiving but worries about a lack of toilet paper may be overblown.
Antioch police were crediting alert witnesses Sunday for the arrest of a suspect in a strong-arm robbery.
Santa Clara County health officials are investigating clusters of COVID-19 cases at four Costco stores in the South Bay.
At least 9 employees at Costco in Sunnyvale have tested positive for the coronavirus.
While San Francisco Bay Area residents have been required to wear face coverings in stores for more than a week, Costco has announced it would be strictly enforcing the requirement at all its stores beginning on Tuesday.
Bay Area residents still trying to replenish some elusive supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak may find their best bet for tracking them down is just around the corner from their house.
As crowds rush to stockpile supplies and groceries, the best way to increase your chances of purchasing items in high demand is to arrive as the stores first open for business, or even earlier. However, some stores are enforcing strict limits on the purchases.
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing a truck containing prescription drugs from outside Costco in Vallejo, police said.
The battle over a proposed Costco in Pleasanton could soon be heating up once again as the city continues to move ahead in the approval process.
Fremont Police and the Alameda County bomb squad were dispatched Sunday evening to parking lot of a Costco at Pacific Commons to investigate a suspicious object, officials said.
If you're a Costco shopper, you already know the great deals. But have you been walking past secret codes that could save you money?
Target says it is discounting thousands of products throughout its stores, sending its stock down and dragging most of the retail sector with it.
Police in the North Bay are hoping newly released surveillance video will help them track down three suspects in a Novato Costco smash-and-grab robbery.
Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a North Bay Costco store Sunday morning, according to authorities.
A woman was arrested in South San Jose Wednesday afternoon after allegedly shooting a man she knew in a Costco parking lot, police said.
Police in Foster City are asking for the public's help in locating four suspects in a smash-and-grab armed robbery at a Costco store in their city Thursday.
Police are at the scene of a Costco store in Danville where one person was injured during an armed robbery where at least one shot was fired, according to authorities.
Many Costco customers have taken to Twitter and the retailer's Facebook page to vent their frustration over Costco's switch from using American Express credit cards to Visa.
Costco officially switches from American Express to Citi Visa on Monday.
A Tracy farm is recalling packages of diced onion and celery after the blend was linked to an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened at least 19 people in seven states.
The strain of E. coli linked to Costco chicken salad that sickened 19 people in seven states is more likely to be life-threatening than a recent outbreak that closed some Chipotle restaurants in the Northwest.
Costco officials have removed packages of its rotisserie chicken salad from its store shelves while federal health officials investigate whether it is linked to 19 cases of E.coli in seven western states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
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.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
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.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
CVS said in a statement that if people don't transfer their prescriptions, it will automatically transfer to the 701 Portola Drive location to ensure uninterrupted access.
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.
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.
CVS said in a statement that if people don't transfer their prescriptions, it will automatically transfer to the 701 Portola Drive location to ensure uninterrupted access.
A suspect in a random attack in the Castro District on Sunday was charged in connection with the incident, the district attorney's office said.
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.
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 group is afraid that the developer will move to demolish it quickly without any intention to build anytime soon.
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.
They are accused of offering the councilmember $10,000 in one attempt and giving him a company travel mug filled with $5,000 in another attempt, the DOJ said.
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested three men, including a football referee, following a sting operation aimed at stopping child sexual exploitation online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
A suspect in a random attack in the Castro District on Sunday was charged in connection with the incident, the district attorney's office said.
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.
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.
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.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is leading the development project in Northern Novato.
President Trump said he isn't planning on firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after calling Powell a "major loser."
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for April 23, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Expect cooler and windier conditions on Wednesday, with highs in the 60s in much of the Bay Area. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 23, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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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.