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There has been an increased interest in electric bear door mats as the animals continue to find new ways to get into people's homes and cars.
As PG&E customers already struggle to keep up with their bills, the California Public Utilities Commission approved the company's fourth rate increase in 2024.
Another wildfire in El Dorado County on Wednesday has forced evacuations in the Cameron Park area.
The Oakland Zoo said Wednesday it has a new orphaned mountain lion cub, which came into its care Monday.
All evacuations issued for the Crozier Fire were lifted outside of the fire's perimeter on Tuesday, officials said.
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A man was arrested in connection to a shooting and assault that happened early Tuesday morning in South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
All evacuation warnings south of Placerville have been lifted after a fire that ignited Wednesday in El Dorado County.
A ban on single-use plastic water bottles went into effect just over two months ago in South Lake Tahoe, and city leaders said they are pleasantly surprised at the results so far.
An investigation is underway after at least one person died in a plane crash in a remote area south of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.
History was made as researchers based out of Northern California became the first people to climb one of the world's most famous trees.
A bear cub was shot and killed by a property owner after sneaking into a South Lake Tahoe home on Memorial Day. A California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation determined it was self-defense.
The deer incident left the girl, who was kicked in the eye and tossed in the air, with a fractured skull and inner ear issues, her grandmother said.
A man died after he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash off Highway 50 in the area of Pollock Pines on Tuesday.
A Northern California man took his case over development impact fees up to the U.S. Supreme Court and won in a unanimous vote after a 7.5-year battle.
Tori Apodaca reports on the deadly mountain lion attack in the Northern California foothills that led Fish and Wildlife officials to track down and euthanize the animal Sunday.
A 21-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California's El Dorado County Saturday, authorities said.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
The winter's deep freeze hid the damage done to a huge pipe along Highway 50.
A Placerville man convicted on dogfighting-related charges has been sentenced to almost a year and a half behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines.
An investigation is underway after a 5-week-old baby died after being physically abused by the father, authorities say.
There's a new effort by rural Californians to break away from the state. The movement calls for El Dorado County to become its own state, independent from California.
A fire at a home in San Lorenzo was knocked down by firefighters Thursday afternoon but not before causing significant damage.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
An anonymous threat received by San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon has led officials officials to shut down the campus and advise anyone there to shelter in place, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect for attempted homicide Tuesday evening after a brutal attack that had the badly injured victim running through traffic in El Granada, authorities confirmed.
Marriott hotel workers have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract and will vote on Thursday whether to ratify the deal.
A fire at a home in San Lorenzo was knocked down by firefighters Thursday afternoon but not before causing significant damage.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
An anonymous threat received by San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon has led officials officials to shut down the campus and advise anyone there to shelter in place, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect for attempted homicide Tuesday evening after a brutal attack that had the badly injured victim running through traffic in El Granada, authorities confirmed.
Marriott hotel workers have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract and will vote on Thursday whether to ratify the deal.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
An anonymous threat received by San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon has led officials officials to shut down the campus and advise anyone there to shelter in place, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect for attempted homicide Tuesday evening after a brutal attack that had the badly injured victim running through traffic in El Granada, authorities confirmed.
Marriott hotel workers have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract and will vote on Thursday whether to ratify the deal.
A hardware store in San Francisco's West Portal is closing up shop after being in business for 88 years.
A fire at a home in San Lorenzo was knocked down by firefighters Thursday afternoon but not before causing significant damage.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
For the 86th year, residents along a stretch of Thompson Avenue in Alameda have pulled out all the stops during the holidays, transforming their street into what is dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane."
Wednesday morning in East Contra Costa County, state agents made the latest in a series of cannabis grow-house raids in residential areas across the region that are all owned by Chinese nationals.
Four family members, two adults and two children, were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas Tuesday in an incident that police said was "isolated."
Bay Area post offices were packed with people trying to beat holiday shipping deadlines on Wednesday. The increased number of packages being mailed increases the workload for local postal employees.
Police in San Jose announced an arrest Tuesday in connection with a home invasion robbery and sexual assault last month at an apartment near the San Jose State University campus.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed state Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
There were no injuries to staff or animals following a fire Monday morning at the Humane Society Silicon Valley building in Milpitas, but the facility is closed for the rest of the day, officials said.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
A North Bay city experienced a city-wide power outage on Saturday after high winds downed power lines and trees.
San Francisco residents were woken up by a tornado warning early Saturday morning during a powerful storm system that battered the region with heavy rain and wind.
The Bay Area was soaked by a powerful storm system overnight into Saturday morning, causing flooding and even triggering what is reported to be the first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, officials said.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is getting close to ruling out star left tackle Trent Williams for the rest of the season as his injured ankle isn't healing as fast as the 49ers hoped.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Klay Thompson's former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night in a second visit to Chase Center in just more than a month.
Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal with 43.8 seconds remaining and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday night.
A San Francisco jury convicted a man of attacking and stabbing a homeless man in a park in the city's North Beach neighborhood, authorities said Thursday.
An anonymous threat received by San Francisco State University Thursday afternoon has led officials officials to shut down the campus and advise anyone there to shelter in place, authorities said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were able to arrest a suspect for attempted homicide Tuesday evening after a brutal attack that had the badly injured victim running through traffic in El Granada, authorities confirmed.
Two California members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison for murder, racketeering and other crimes committed while incarcerated in a Sacramento-area prison.
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
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.
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
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.
A recent study from Stanford Medicine emphasized the importance of "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns, citing that the skin-to-skin care method improves the child's cognitive health and stabilizes the newborn's heart rate.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
After being approved by voters by a wide margin, Proposition 36 went into effect across California on Wednesday, which toughens penalties for certain theft and drug offenses.
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.
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.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
One spectacular holiday light display in the East Bay takes its central inspiration not from Santa or Christmas elves, but canines.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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 seasonal Après Village providing cheer for Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley visitors.
A fire torched a single-family home in San Lorenzo Thursday and firefighters were searching for people and dogs inside the building, a fire department spokesperson said.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Dec. 19, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Anne Makovec reports on plans for Marriott hotel workers to vote on new contract.
Anne Makovec reports on Amazon workers walking picket lines at warehouses in multiple locations.
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.