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$300K in fireworks seized from storage unit in South San Francisco
Authorities on the Peninsula said they have located thousands of pounds of fireworks at a storage facility Wednesday morning.
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Authorities on the Peninsula said they have located thousands of pounds of fireworks at a storage facility Wednesday morning.
Authorities on the Peninsula said they have located thousands of pounds of fireworks at a storage facility in South San Francisco on Wednesday morning. The fireworks are estimated to be worth about $300,000.
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A shock came in the night sky as a massive illegal fireworks show in a Stockton park forced firefighters to put out flames on South Lincoln Street.
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Monday following a series of fires last week that police said were sparked by illegal fireworks.
Berkeley police issued a warning about the dangers of illegal fireworks after a child suffered a severe injury in a fireworks mishap on July 4. Jose Martinez reports. (7-5-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Berkeley police issued another warning about the dangers of illegal fireworks after a child suffered a severe injury in a fireworks mishap on July 4.
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.
An approved fireworks show set fire to dry grass above San Jose's Lake Cunningham. It was just one of many pyrotechnics-sparked blazes on July 4. Devin Fehely reports. (7-5-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Santa Rosa fire crews put out a residential blaze triggered by illegal fireworks on Independence Day, according to fire officials.
Contra Costa Fire officials were able to knock down a grass fire that started late Thursday evening after the fire forced evacuations for residents on Lotus St., authorities said.
All around the Bay Area Thursday night, crews chased down numerous fires caused by countless illegal fireworks shows. Andrea Nakano and Sara Donchey report. (7-4-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Incoming fog streaming through the Golden Gate Thursday night didn't obscure the fireworks show from KPIX cameras. (7-4-24)
Despite the record temperatures that Bay Area residents have been sweltering in all week, the heat was not enough to keep Karl the Fog from making his nearly annual July 4th visit to at least partially obscure San Francisco's fireworks show.
It was a busy final day of sales for fireworks stands in Dublin as people flocked to the tents to grab some last-minute items.
With bone-dry conditions across most of the Bay Area, the fear of wildfires is especially high as near-record heat coincides with legal and illegal fireworks shows. Kelsi Thorud reports. (7-4-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Bay Area companies developing drone light shows that provide a safer option for the July 4th holiday.
Captain Jonathan Baxter with the San Francisco Fire Department joins to discuss how the team is preparing for the Fourth of July and battling the heat. (07-02-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The Alameda County Fire Department on Monday demonstrated just how fast fireworks can spark grass fires, warning East Bay residents of the dangers presented by the coming holiday heatwave.
Wilson Walker reports on Alameda County fire authorities preparing for raised fire threat during July 4th week heat wave.
Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even Safe and Sane ones, are illegal in the county.
Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even "safe and sane" ones, are illegal in the county. Max Darrow reports. (6-30-24)
Police in San Mateo said they seized 140 pounds of illegal fireworks along with drugs after responding to a domestic disturbance over the weekend.
An evacuation warning has been lifted for low-lying areas along the Russian River following stormy weather earlier this month.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
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An evacuation warning has been lifted for low-lying areas along the Russian River following stormy weather earlier this month.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
New videos show the moment a flight from Minneapolis crash-landed, flipped and caught fire in Toronto.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
Rescue boats from both the San Francisco Fire Department and San Francisco Police Department responded Monday morning to a surfer in distress off Fort Point, officials said.
It may have been NBA All-Star Weekend, but the Bay Area still took center stage.
One of the most influential noise/blues-punk figures to make a mark on the New York scene in the '80s and '90s, charismatic bandleader Jon Spencer brings his current trio to the Bottom of the Hill Sunday.
It's estimated that the All-Star Game will deliver up to $350 million in economic benefits to the Bay Area.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
Oakland is cutting $2.6 million in funding for 13 community organizations that provide housing, health and other social services as officials attempt to balance the city's budget.
The Hayward Police Department was seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
Rallies and protests in Oakland and San Francisco mirrored other nationwide Presidents Day protests against the Trump administration, the mass deportations underway, and the moves by billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies.
Police are investigating a robbery near the University of California, Berkeley on Sunday night.
A brawl and stabbing at two popular San Jose shopping and dining districts prompted a large police response over the weekend.
A 15-year-old died of his injuries Saturday morning after being stabbed in San Jose's Santana Row Friday evening, police said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has ruled that a Campbell police officer lawfully shot and killed a man who fired at officers while wrestling with another officer.
A San Jose high school teacher and coach was arrested this week and accused of having sex with a student, police said.
A man who was critically injured after being shot in a San Jose neighborhood Wednesday afternoon has died, police announced Thursday.
An evacuation warning has been lifted for low-lying areas along the Russian River following stormy weather earlier this month.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie and NBA All-Star Game participant Jaylen Wells visited his alma mater Sonoma State University to add his voice to the calls to save the school's athletic programs.
A 19-year-old Oakland man was arrested in San Francisco on Friday for allegedly robbing a Rohnert Park store employee returning from a bank.
Police in Santa Rosa announced Thursday that they are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a movie theater last year.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie and NBA All-Star Game participant Jaylen Wells visited his alma mater Sonoma State University to add his voice to the calls to save the school's athletic programs.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
Manager Mark Kotsay has agreed to a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029.
Stephen Curry has captured MVP honors at the All-Star Game in front of his home fans, in his arena.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
A brawl and stabbing at two popular San Jose shopping and dining districts prompted a large police response over the weekend.
Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania.
The Hayward Police Department was seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.
There are a lot of lessons the late Roy Clay Sr., "the Godfather of Silicon Valley," taught his children, and one of them is being turned into a children's book
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Officials with the Bay Area Air District said began getting complaints about odor coming from Martinez Refinery Company hours before the fire that injured six people started earlier this month.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
San Francisco is ramping up its efforts to battle a deadly fentanyl crisis with the city's new mayor declaring a state of emergency because of the drug's impact.
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.
Kara St. Cyr reports on protests held in San Francisco against the Trump agenda and Elon Musk's involvement with the new administration.
Oakland is cutting $2.6 million in funding for 13 community organizations that provide housing, health and other social services as officials attempt to balance the city's budget.
Rallies and protests in Oakland and San Francisco mirrored other nationwide Presidents Day protests against the Trump administration, the mass deportations underway, and the moves by billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies.
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.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
One of the most influential noise/blues-punk figures to make a mark on the New York scene in the '80s and '90s, charismatic bandleader Jon Spencer brings his current trio to the Bottom of the Hill Sunday.
The brainchild of noted hip-hop and soul producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, Jazz Is Dead presents a special tribute to spiritual jazz giant Alice Coltrane featuring her son Ravi Coltrane at the UC Theatre Saturday night.
Celebrating its 32nd year, the annual Noise Pop Festival kicks off Thursday with a packed schedule of local and national indie-rock acts that runs through March 2.
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.
Several community groups and their supporters rallied today in Oakland to denounce planned budget cuts. The city is cutting $2.6 million in funding for over a dozen organizations, including the Parks and Rec Foundation, the Downtown Oakland Association, Roots Health, and Centro Legal de La Raza.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is set to propose cutting the city's school crossing guard program during a budget hearting Tuesday. Veronica Macias reports.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says there will be a brief cold front and some wet weather before the Bay Area sees clear skies and much warmer temperatures later this week.
Tuesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
For Black History Month, we're taking you to Napa to explore African American travel experiences right here in the Bay Area. Travel expert and creator of the ABC Travel Greenbook, Martinique Lewis, joined Gianna Franco this morning to share how her app has become the top digital resource for connecting Black travelers to destinations across the globe!
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.