Tougher on crime: Investigating California's Proposition 36
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
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This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
Honduran national Gustavo Erazo was extradited to the United States to face charges related to an alleged conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in the Bay Area, the office of U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey announced Friday.
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
Police in San Francisco arrested a man suspected of selling drugs in the city's Tenderloin, following a foot pursuit Wednesday evening.
Sooji Nam reports on the success of a San Francisco take-home methadone treatment program.
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday night arrested three people and seized more than four pounds of fentanyl, as part of an investigation into drug sales in the city's Tenderloin.
A Honduran national suspected of being involved in the distribution of fentanyl in the Bay Area was extradited to the U.S. this week to face drug dealing charges, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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.
After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course. Wilson Walker reports. (9-27-24)
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
A pilot program launched in San Francisco earlier this year is providing outreach to help fentanyl users on the city's streets.
Itay Hod reports on a new program in San Francisco providing outreach to help fentanyl addicts on the street.
John Ramos spoke to the people behind a vaccine that, if approved, could help end the scourge of fentanyl deaths. (9-13-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, S.F. candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem. Wilson Walker reports (8-29-24)
While Vancouver and San Francisco may have differing approaches when it comes to the opioid crisis, there is a very similar debate in each city over what the approach to the emergency should look like.
It its battle to curb soaring fentanyl overdose number, the Canadian city of Vancouver has tried bold strategies including safe-use sites and a government-regulated drug supply. Not all Canadians agree with the results.
Wilson Walker reports on questions over whether Vancouver's safe-use sites and regulated drugs for addicts might be encouraging abuse.
San Francisco and Vancouver, British Columbia, are two West Coast cities that have been hit hard by the fentanyl crisis, but health officials in the Canadian metropolis have responded with a decidedly different approach.
Wilson Walker takes an in-depth look at how the city of Vancouver in British Columbia has taken a more open-minded approach to the opioid crisis.
The co-owner of six Bay Area Ace Hardware stores will be holding training events at the stores to teach people how to use Narcan, the overdose reversal drug.
A federal prison inmate and two other people are facing charges of conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California where a mailroom supervisor died last week after opening a letter that prosecutors say was laced with fentanyl and other substances.
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Monday during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff preview.
A San Mateo County measure giving the Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove the sheriff was certified Thursday and voters overwhelmingly supported it by 84 percent.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff preview.
A San Mateo County measure giving the Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove the sheriff was certified Thursday and voters overwhelmingly supported it by 84 percent.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
A San Mateo County measure giving the Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove the sheriff was certified Thursday and voters overwhelmingly supported it by 84 percent.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, San Francisco is bringing the celebration to the streets of the Tenderloin.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
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.
All lanes of Interstate 680 in Sunol are open Thursday evening, hours after a dump truck overturned on on the freeway, leading to blocked lanes in both directions.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Wednesday morning that light rail service on the Blue line has been completely restored, while partial service for the Green line had resumed.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
After nearly 25 years, the remains of two Jane and John Does found in Sonoma County have been identified through the help of DNA technology, authorities said.
With President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, businesses that rely on goods from out of the country are worried.
San Francisco Bay has seen a recent influx of gray whales since late March, including one that washed ashore dead on a Marin County beach over the weekend.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff preview.
For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of following the team, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
A San Mateo County measure giving the Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove the sheriff was certified Thursday and voters overwhelmingly supported it by 84 percent.
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.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
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.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
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."
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
A San Mateo County measure giving the Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove the sheriff was certified Thursday and voters overwhelmingly supported it by 84 percent.
California's insurance of last resort is supposed to be for homes with *high* wildfire risk, but our CBS News California data analysis found that the vast majority of people in the FAIR Plan live in areas that the insurance companies classify as "low risk". California's insurance of last resort is supposed to be for homes with high wildfire risk, but our CBS News California data analysis found that the vast majority of people in the FAIR plan live in areas that the insurance companies classify as "low-risk." Julie Watts investigates why people in low-risk areas are being forced onto the FAIR plan and why new regulations may not help to get them off the high-cost, low-coverage plan and back to normal insurance.
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz is a party line 53-45 vote to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
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.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
A groundbreaking heavy rock band that has shaped the sound of punk and metal for over 40 years, the Melvins bring their current tour with UK grindcore greats Napalm Death to San Francisco and San Jose.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat. Itay Hod reports.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area. Kevin Ko reports.
On the San Mateo County coast, affordable farmworker housing approaches completion, including for families who survived the 2023 mass shootings at two Half Moon Bay mushroom farms. Max Darrow reports.
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For San Francisco Giants super fan Norm Coleman, this Friday marks his 60th Opening Day. But even after decades of celebrations, which includes championship runs and hall of famers, he insists that the excitement never fades. Loureen Ayyoob reports.
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.