Man Faces Federal Charges For Flying Drone Over 49ers, Raiders Games
A Sacramento County man has been charged with violating national defense airspace by flying a drone that dropped anti-media leaflets over 49ers and Raiders games in 2017.
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A Sacramento County man has been charged with violating national defense airspace by flying a drone that dropped anti-media leaflets over 49ers and Raiders games in 2017.
San Mateo County has launched a drone detection system to protect critical facilities like jails and courts after a successful test earlier at this year at the county's Youth Services Center.
Earlier this month, Fremont police used special technology to help find a deaf student reported missing in the East Bay during a search effort that was complicated by rough terrain and darkness.
Parts of Santa Clara County are officially off-limits to drones. County leaders and law enforcement said that the small, unmanned aircrafts can cause dangerous problems on the ground when they fly in unauthorized areas.
A squadron of small drones took to the skies over Travis Air Force Base Thursday night for a high-tech light show that may one day replace the use of dangerous fireworks.
Researchers in California are developing an autonomous drone ambulance that could help get people to a hospital or out of harm's way in an emergency.
The man arrested for flying his drone during the 49ers game spoke out about why he did tried to release leaflets over the stadium to KPIX 5 on Monday.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly flew a drone over both the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders games on Sunday and dropped a load of anti-media leaflets.
San Jose seems confident they'll eventually be able to bring their graffiti removal costs down by sending a drone up.
A happy and relieved group of family and friends welcomed back the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Sunday to its homeport Alameda after 3 months at sea.
A chilly winter storm front left a dusting of snow on the Bay Area highest peaks like the South Bay's Mount Hamilton. However, getting there to enjoy a rare snowball fight has can be quite a challenge.
When the King Tides caused lowlands flooding around the Bay, KPIX Drone 5 captured the damage in Mill Valley.
When the rain-swollen waters of the Russian River overflowed its banks in early January, KPIX Drone 5 was there to survey the damage.
Our very own Sky Drone 5 pilots made the rounds about the Bay Area, capturing some amazing holiday imagery and shared it with the world on social media.
Mike Rowe grabbed a shotgun, and a cell phone when he woke up to a drone flying outside his bedroom window, and filming him – naked.
Fifty-seven-year-old Eric Wamser of Foresthill was arrested Friday on suspicion of interfering with firefighting operations.
A search warrant served on a home in San Leandro netted more than a dozen arrests, including one fleeing suspect chased by a sheriff's department drone.
The FAA approved routine commercial use of small drones Tuesday. The new rules could go into effect by mid-August.
The event was a simulation of the 6.7-magnitude Northridge quake. That temblor caused heavy damage to the Los Angeles area in 1994.
In an East Bay warehouse a group of maverick pilots are moving the underground drone racing scene to a whole new level.
A government-sponsored committee is recommending standards that could clear the way for commercial drone flights over populated areas.
A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town in what its maker and the governor of the state said Friday was the first fully autonomous urban drone delivery in the U.S.
The family of a missing Alameda man, who was ordered to pay the feds over $113 million, is asking for drone operators to aid in the search.
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District this week is installing new signs to remind people that flying drones over or near the famous bridge is prohibited.
A week after a near miss between a drone and a CHP helicopter in the Bay Area skies, a study released Friday revealed that there have been at least 241 reported close encounters between drones and aircraft.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
In San Francisco's Noe Valley, local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
In San Francisco's Noe Valley, local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come.
In San Francisco's Noe Valley, local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.
Thursday was the final morning for a San Francisco mainstay at its longtime location as the SF Flower Market prepares to move from SoMa to the Potrero Hill neighborhood.
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Macy's store in San Mateo on Monday, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
Officers of the San Mateo Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly resisting arrest and threatening an officer after he was suspected of shoplifting from a Safeway store in San Mateo, the department said.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Antioch police on Wednesday said one of their dispatchers helped the U.S. Coast Guard save the life of a man whose boat sank on Christmas Eve.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have launched an investigation after an apparent gas explosion and fire damaged a home on Christmas morning.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday that two women were rescued, and a man was arrested following the bust of a suspected brothel at a home last week.
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, or HSSV, is waiving adoption fees for all animals starting Thursday after a fire damaged half of its Milpitas shelter last week.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, or VTA, will provide free transit service on New Year's Eve to help deter drinking and driving.
CHP officers in Santa Rosa are investigating a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road early Thursday morning that left the female driver dead, according to authorities.
Officers arrested two Santa Rosa men in connection with a brandishing incident that took place in the area of Stony Point Road and Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday.
A motorcyclist died at a hospital following a crash in Vallejo with a pickup truck turning into his path, police said.
A dead body was found at a campground Tuesday morning in Sonoma County, according to authorities.
The manager of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested after a patron discovered a cellphone in an air vent of the bathroom, police said Tuesday.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come.
The Golden State Warriors' dance team took center stage on Christmas Day, delivering a dazzling holiday performance to the Dub Nation, alongside the San Francisco Ballet and Club Fugazi.
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
The California Department of Justice is investigating a fatal shooting by a corrections officer in Fresno, the state Attorney General's Office announced Thursday.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday that two women were rescued, and a man was arrested following the bust of a suspected brothel at a home last week.
Officers arrested two Santa Rosa men in connection with a brandishing incident that took place in the area of Stony Point Road and Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
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.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
The Golden State Warriors' dance team took center stage on Christmas Day, delivering a dazzling holiday performance to the Dub Nation, alongside the San Francisco Ballet and Club Fugazi.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet plays songs from his acclaimed new collaborative cumbia album 'Wake the Dead' at the Chapel Saturday night.
Veteran East Bay R&B band Tower of Power plays classic funk and soul hits along with some seasonal holiday standards to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night.
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.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on the Golden State Warriors Gold Squad collaborating with dancers from the San Francisco Ballet for a special Christmas performance.
Kevin Ko reports on the Emmanuel family's growing holiday display at their Fremont residence.
Brian Hackney reports on a major development in the 2020 rape conviction of former 49er Dana Stubblefield.
Lauren Toms reports on Idex Health and Science donating $20,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank.
A neighborhood in the community of Capitola in Santa Cruz are cleaning up after an explosion and fire damaged a home on Christmas morning. Brooke Kinebrew reports.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.