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Anne Makovec reports on former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres getting convicted of child molestation on the same day as the special election to fill his seat.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Chopper footage of Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies investigating a possible shooting outside a McDonald's in Bay Point.
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a juvenile suspect in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol's so-called "surge" operations in Oakland have netted nearly 400 arrests so far this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Thursday.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has cleared two police officers of any fault months after they shot a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at them in Burlingame.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
Police in San Jose on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting over the weekend at a Locust Street residence.
Anne Makovec reports on "American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller facing two consecutive life-sentences for a pair of 2009 home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto.
Matthew Muller, who is serving a 40-year sentence for the kidnapping of Denise Huskins, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms Friday by a Santa Clara County judge in connection with a pair of 2009 home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a nationwide sweep that led to the arrests of several alleged MS-13 gang members, including one who was taken into custody in San Francisco a day earlier.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of six suspects -- including four juveniles -- in connection with a crime spree that involved multiple armed carjackings, strong-armed robberies, sideshow activity and more.
Police in Rohnert Park are concerned that there may be alleged victims in their city of a San Francisco social media personality who was just federally indicted for allegedly producing child sex abuse material, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.
Kenny Choi reports on the school board in Santa Rosa weighing whether to bring back school resource officers in the wake of violent campus incidents
A 46-year-old man has pleaded no contest to a felony voluntary manslaughter charge for killing a woman in East Palo Alto in 2021 in a case his defense attorneys say was self-defense.
The Alameda County District Attorney is deciding whether to try a 16-year-old accused of murdering a 15-year-old over a backpack as a juvenile or an adult.
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
The area surrounding the High Street Home Depot in Oakland's Fruitvale District -- once notorious for large encampments, RVs, and tents -- is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Oakland police confirming the arrest of a teen in the murder of 15-year-old Derbing Alvarado.
Police in Lafayette on Thursday morning were able to chase off would-be thieves who attempted to ram a car through the front of a CVS store to apparently steal the ATM inside, according to authorities.
For at least the third time in the last two months, San Francisco law enforcement raided an open-air drug market where sellers and users congregated in a high-profile area of the city, authorities said Thursday.
Police in San Rafael are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery early Thursday morning after taking a second suspect into custody, authorities said.
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a suspect involved in a January armed robbery at a residence where the victim had "thousands of dollars" stolen from him.
A dozen protesters were arrested Wednesday after police say they blocked a road leading to Travis Air Force Base.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new tariffs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
A dozen protesters were arrested Wednesday after police say they blocked a road leading to Travis Air Force Base.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new tariffs.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
The looming May 7th deadline for U.S. travelers to have a Real ID has Bay Area residents scrambling to make DMV appointments and – in some cases – facing long waits at regional offices.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
A San Francisco park ranger is being recognized by the city for her work helping homeless residents who live in Golden Gate Park.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
The owners of three single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in San Francisco's Chinatown have been ordered to pay over $800,000 and must make repairs to settle a lawsuit over health and safety violations, officials said Tuesday.
The looming May 7th deadline for U.S. travelers to have a Real ID has Bay Area residents scrambling to make DMV appointments and – in some cases – facing long waits at regional offices.
A 3-year-old toddler in Antioch died Tuesday evening in what appears to be a self-inflicted accidental shooting, Antioch police said.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
What appeared to be a rare type of whale that got stuck in shallow waters near the Emeryville Marina Tuesday morning was euthanized after struggling into the afternoon, officials with the Marine Mammal Center said.
Over the weekend, California's academic community was rocked by the news that dozens of foreign students had their visas revoked, with the move apparently connected to their participation in campus protests.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to reduce the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
The Athletics rode a six-run first inning to beat the San Diego Padres 10-4 on Tuesday night for their first win in five games at their temporary Sutter Health Park home.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
One person has now died after the triple shooting in Fairfield Monday night, police said.
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new tariffs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to reduce the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
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.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
Popular British film and stage actor and comedian Eddie Izzard brings her solo performance of "Hamlet" to the American Conservatory Theater's Strand Theater in San Francisco through April 20.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
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.
Team coverage of President Trump pausing most new tariffs for 90 days while raising tariffs on China to 125%.
Anne Makovec reports on budget airline Avelo announcing it would shut down its base at the Sonoma County Airport after taking on ICE deportation flight contract.
Reed Cowan talks to CNET Consumer Insights Editor Dashia Milden about how new tariffs are going to raise prices on iPhones and other devices and what can be done to save money.
Anne Makovec reports on San Francisco officials getting ready to announce the new name for Great Highway park.
Bay Area temperatures are expected to be in the 70s and 80s Wednesday with slightly cooler weather expected this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.