East Palo Alto police chief lauds community for zero-homicide year
East Palo Alto police say they did not record a single murder during the past year. Kelsi Thorud reports. (1-4-24)
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East Palo Alto police say they did not record a single murder during the past year. Kelsi Thorud reports. (1-4-24)
Police in East Palo Alto announced on New Year's Day that the community had zero murders reported in 2023, a far cry from the early 1990s when the city was dubbed the nation's "murder capital."
Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested three teens and seized guns and drugs following an investigation into a shooting at an East Palo Alto home last month.
A man suspected of carjacking a motorhome in Palo Alto last week was arrested after police officers found it being driven in East Palo Alto on Wednesday.
Bay Area bird fanciers have a chance to adopt a fancy bird, thanks to a recently wrangled peacock now living at the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA facility in San Mateo.
Authorities announced on Wednesday indictments and an additional arrest in connection with a deadly shootout that took place at an East Palo Alto park last year.
An East Palo Alto man has been identified as the victim killed in a hit-and-run collision last Friday night, East Palo Alto police and family said.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assault for allegedly releasing his aggressive dog to charge at police officers outside of a home in East Palo Alto last weekend, prompting them to open fire at the dog.
A 46-year-old man was arrested Saturday in connection with the robbery of an East Palo Alto Home Depot.
A one-year-old child suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a dog in an East Palo Alto neighborhood on Wednesday night.
East Palo Alto's new chief of police Jeff Liu walks the streets of the city like a local because he is one.
East Palo Alto's new chief of police Jeff Liu walks the streets of the city like a local because he is one. Len Ramirez reports. (5-15-23)
East Palo Alto Interim Police Chief Jeff Liu was appointed to the job permanently last week, city officials said.
California's housing crisis has innovators thinking outside the box to come up with solutions from many angles. In Palo Alto, one architect has a novel plan to help multigenerational households.
A lot of people in East Palo Alto have been without power for days after strong winds blew in Tuesday and knocked down trees and utility lines.
A lot of people in East Palo Alto have been without power for days after strong winds blew in Tuesday and knocked down trees and utility lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (2-23-22)
A stretch of Highway 101 in Menlo Park that was closed for several hours Thursday has reopened, as PG&E works on restoring electricity to Peninsula neighborhoods that have been without power for days.
Eleven people were displaced by a fire at a home in East Palo Alto early Thursday morning, fire officials said.
A 44-year-old man made his initial appearance in court Tuesday to face seven felony charges, including attempted murder, for allegedly shooting an East Palo Alto officer in the foot during a traffic stop last week.
A 31-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder for a fatal shooting in East Palo Alto in 2011 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
A police officer was shot following a traffic stop and chase in East Palo Alto overnight in the area of Fordham Street and Purdue Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday.
A police officer was shot following a traffic stop and chase in East Palo Alto overnight.
Residents living near San Francisquito Creek in East Palo Alto lost many of their belongings in recent storms, including their cars. Two groups have stepped up to help these families recover.
On New Year’s Eve, San Francisquito Creek overflowed into the Woodland Park Apartments in East Palo Alto leaving residents with damage that could cost thousands. Lezla Gooden reports. (1-12-23)
SamTrans will soon offer "microtransit" services in the areas of East Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay, allowing people there to schedule on-demand transit trips by van rather than having to catch a bus on a fixed route and schedule.
A team of students from Hopkins Middle School in Fremont won first place in the National Science Bowl. This was redemption for the team who came in second last year.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges following a spree of smash-and-grab burglaries that took place in Oakland last week, prosecutors said.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
Stephen Curry picked up another NBA award Monday, being voted the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year by his peers in the league.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust has bought 207 acres of land in South San Jose near the IBM campus for $5.5 million.
A team of students from Hopkins Middle School in Fremont won first place in the National Science Bowl. This was redemption for the team who came in second last year.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges following a spree of smash-and-grab burglaries that took place in Oakland last week, prosecutors said.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
Stephen Curry picked up another NBA award Monday, being voted the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year by his peers in the league.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust has bought 207 acres of land in South San Jose near the IBM campus for $5.5 million.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
The Roxie Theater is working to cement their position San Francisco's Mission District by purchasing the building they've been in for more than 100 years.
This is the season teens are getting ready to head to prom. It's something kids look forward to, but it's also something not all kids get to experience.
Castro District church says people came back to the church because of Pope Francis' message.
San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus is suing to get access to the full independent investigation from Judge LaDoris Cordell.
A team of students from Hopkins Middle School in Fremont won first place in the National Science Bowl. This was redemption for the team who came in second last year.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges following a spree of smash-and-grab burglaries that took place in Oakland last week, prosecutors said.
Contra Costa County may be the next Bay Area jurisdiction to face a recall of its district attorney.
Parents and students in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) are once again bracing for disruption, as teachers voted to authorize a one-day strike scheduled for May 1.
When golden mussels were first discovered on a float near the Port of Stockton last year, it sent shockwaves through Northern California water agencies.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust has bought 207 acres of land in South San Jose near the IBM campus for $5.5 million.
One month after the bodies of two men were found in a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
On Saturday in San Jose, and around the country, an army of volunteers went to work helping seniors stay in their homes.
San Jose Police have arrested a man they say has been tagging downtown with graffiti since 2023.
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
The body of a man has been pulled from a car that was found submerged in the Russian River near the community of Jenner, authorities say.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
The city of Napa has settled a civil lawsuit for $1 million over police shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in 2021.
When Pat Townsley heard of the tragic crash that took the lives of four Marin County high school students, he immediately channeled his restaurant's website into an informational hub for his community.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Stephen Curry picked up another NBA award Monday, being voted the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year by his peers in the league.
Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove and got hot while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges following a spree of smash-and-grab burglaries that took place in Oakland last week, prosecutors said.
One month after the bodies of two men were found in a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash early in the morning and found that several parked cars had been hit.
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Santa Rosa Police said the crash happened just before midnight, on Bennett Valley Road, west of Yulupa Avenue.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
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.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
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.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
Contra Costa County may be the next Bay Area jurisdiction to face a recall of its district attorney.
The Trump administration is highlighting its aggressive immigration enforcement to mark President Trump's first 100 days.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
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.
The Roxie Theater is working to cement their position San Francisco's Mission District by purchasing the building they've been in for more than 100 years.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
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.
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.
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Oakland parents and students are once again bracing for disruption as the Oakland Education Association (OEA) has voted to authorize a one-day strike scheduled for May 1. Da Lin reports.
Expect cool conditions along the coast Monday, while the rest of the region should see highs in the 60s and 70s. 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.