Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful earthquake has struck off the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but a tsunami warning was in effect.
A powerful earthquake has struck off the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but a tsunami warning was in effect.
With a network of sensors spread across the UC Berkeley campus, scientists are hoping to get a clear picture -- and sounds -- of the Hayward Fault's next big move.
A massive 7.2 quake rocked Acapulco and Mexico City, shaking buildings hundreds of miles away.
Although no survivors were present, a crowd of about 150 people marked the 108th anniversary of the great San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 early Friday morning at Lotta's fountain on Market Street.
Friday marks 108 years since the most devastating disaster in Bay Area history. Sirens wailed at 5 a.m. as a remembrance, but the two remaining survivors were unable to show up this year. Events continue around the city.
A tsunami warning was issued Saturday after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands in the Southern Hemisphere.
Two major earthquakes struck Central America within just 24 hours, as two more struck across the Pacific in New Guinea.
A small earthquake hit along the Hayward Fault in the Berkeley area Sunday afternoon, according to the USGS.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.7 earthquake Thursday evening around 6 miles east-northeast of Yountville.
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 1.1 struck this morning along the San Andreas Fault near Woodside, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont.
USGS says powerful 7.8-magnitude aftershock rocks Chile's northern coast, day after 8.2 quake. A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, killing at least six people.
The Cascadia fault system, which sits about 100 miles off shore, runs from California to Vancouver. The subduction zone is believed to have caused a 9.0 earthquake in 1700, the largest known quake ever to have hit the lower 48 states.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 rattled an area of Lake County north of Clear Lake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
But Tuesday night's quake, which would have been the 2nd largest ever to hit the lower 48 states if it struck along our coast, was not the big one seismologists are expecting.
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A magnitude-4.1 aftershock has rattled parts of Southern California where a moderate quake occurred the day before.
Experts say a bigger earthquake along the lesser-known fault that gave Southern California a moderate shake could do more damage to the region than the long-dreaded "Big One" from the more famous San Andreas Fault.
More than 100 aftershocks have rattled Orange County south of Los Angeles where a magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Friday.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Los Angeles area Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Next week marks 50 years since a magnitude 9.2 earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami that killed 12 people in Northern California. Scientists are mapping five vulnerable harbors, including Santa Cruz and Crescent City, so managers can come up with better emergency plans.
Behind a sturdy, rusted door, scrawled with 'Don Not Enter' signs lies the key to learning more about the Hayward Fault. What's known as the Lawson Adit actually looks like a dungeon for naughty Cal students.
California's early earthquake warning system worked as seismologists hoped it would, giving them notice that a quake was about to strike seconds before the ground in Los Angeles began shaking Monday, but residents didn't get that warning because the state hasn't identified a source of funding to build and maintain the system.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck Los Angeles Monday morning won't impact seismic activity in the Bay Area, according to a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.3 was recorded off the San Mateo County coast Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Part of what makes L.A. unique is its abundance of historic theaters, salvaged or resurrected in recent years by those with ties to the film industry.
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
One person and a dog died Sunday in a San Leandro apartment complex fire that displaced 12 people.
Part of what makes L.A. unique is its abundance of historic theaters, salvaged or resurrected in recent years by those with ties to the film industry.
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials.
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
One person and a dog died Sunday in a San Leandro apartment complex fire that displaced 12 people.
A large high school reunion celebration in west Oakland turned deadly on Saturday evening.
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials.
Five people were rescued from the waters off Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Sunday, according to the fire department.
Parts of the Bay Area may experience power shutoffs on Monday in order to protect against wildfires, PG&E said on Sunday.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
One person and a dog died Sunday in a San Leandro apartment complex fire that displaced 12 people.
A large high school reunion celebration in west Oakland turned deadly on Saturday evening.
Parts of the Bay Area may experience power shutoffs on Monday in order to protect against wildfires, PG&E said on Sunday.
Concession workers with UNITE HERE Local 2 Union rallied outside of the Oakland Arena on Saturday demanding better wages and healthcare.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
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 special school now completing reconstruction following the deadly Tubbs Fire is being held up by delays from PG&E.
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
Roads in Santa Rosa were reopened Saturday afternoon, following closures because of multiple spills of an unknown liquid.
The victims of a fatal double shooting were identified Friday by the Napa County Coroner's Office.
A pedestrian was killed in a collision on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County just after midnight on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The San Francisco 49ers snapped a two-game skid by beating the New England Patriots 30-13 on Sunday.
Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson led the St. Louis Cardinals past the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Sunday.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 6-4 on Sunday in their final game representing Oakland.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
A large high school reunion celebration in west Oakland turned deadly on Saturday evening.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
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.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that requires law enforcement to collect data on crimes that take place on Native American lands and provide that information to the California Department of Justice.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
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.
Part of what makes L.A. unique is its abundance of historic theaters, salvaged or resurrected in recent years by those with ties to the film industry.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
The sold-out Portola Music Festival is back at Pier 80 in San Francisco this weekend, along with some trepidation about the volume for Alameda residents across the Bay.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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.
Luciano Repetto roasts beans at Graffeo Coffee in San Francisco, carrying on a tradition that began on the streets of North Beach in the mid-1930s. Itay Hod reports. (9-29-24)
A review by San Francisco school district officials found that about 350 teachers do not have active teaching credentials. Amanda Hari reports. (9-29-24)
The new evacuation orders are for the Seven Oaks community. Warnings were also issued for the Angelus Oaks community and Boulder Bay.
A special school now completing reconstruction following the deadly Tubbs Fire is being held up by delays from PG&E. John Ramos reports. (9-29-24)
A high school reunion celebration in west Oakland turned deadly as it was wrapping up on Saturday night. Da Lin reports. (9-29-24)
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.