Caltrans Awards Emergency Contract To Raise Highway 37 Before Next Rain
Caltrans has hired Ghilotti Construction Co. to raise state Highway 37 before more rain is expected to arrive in the Bay Area Thursday.
Caltrans has hired Ghilotti Construction Co. to raise state Highway 37 before more rain is expected to arrive in the Bay Area Thursday.
Environmental activists and local government officials warned more than a decade ago about the risk of catastrophic flooding below a major Northern California dam, but state and federal regulators dismissed those fears at the time.
The Oroville Dam threatened by the possible failure of a damaged emergency spillway that forced the weekend evacuation of almost 200,000 residents has operated under temporary licenses for a decade, according to new reports.
Flooding along train tracks in the Central Valley and a train derailment Friday near Elk Grove both contributed to the three-day cancellation of service on the Altamont Corridor Express commuter train line, an ACE spokesman said.
Chopper 5 was over Oroville Dam in Butte County, a day after 188,000 people downstream along the Feather River were evacuated due to fears of a potential failure of the emergency spillway.
Even as the Bay Area finally got a break Friday from the string of storms passing through the region, the recent rain made the Russian River crest for the second time this week.
State officials said Friday they no longer believe the swollen reservoir will breach the Oroville Dam's emergency spillway.
The Bay Area is bracing for more mudslides, power outages and flooding of rivers and storm drains with yet another round of rain expected Thursday.
Several downed trees are raising flooding concerns for people living near an East Bay Creek as a new round of storms rolls into the region.
A small torrent of water continued to gush out of a San Rafael hillside Wednesday next the crushed remains of what was once a family's home.
Geographic data indicates California has a mega flood about every 100 to 200 years. So the Golden State is long overdue for a big storm.
The storm that slammed into the Bay Area Tuesday caused a number of major issues on the Peninsula over the course of the day.
Napa is receiving its usual round of inconveniences in the form of flooded roadways that cross the Napa River.
A fierce winter storm battered the Bay Area early Tuesday, flooding roadways, toppling trees, triggering mudslides, forcing school closures and stranding several drivers on water-logged Highway 121 in Sonoma County.
Several downed trees are raising flooding concerns for people living near an East Bay Creek as a new round of storms rolls into the region.
When the rain-swollen waters of the Russian River overflowed its banks in early January, KPIX Drone 5 was there to survey the damage.
Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 California counties that were drenched by winter storms.
Communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains and along the coast are grappling with the effects of another powerful storm that barreled through the area.
Drivers who use Hwy 37 during their weekly commute are being asked to plan ahead for the delays and to use alternate routes.
A third winter storm front ripped though water-logged Bay Area communities early Sunday, triggering widespread flooding from Sonoma to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Torrential downpours overwhelmed a levee in a farming area near Hollister Friday, sending flood waters rushing through a breach and swamping farms and homes in the region.
A flood on the southern Santa Barbara County coast has swept cabins and vehicles down a narrow canyon as the latest storm drenches California.
The first in a new series of winter storms is soaking much of California -- snarling commutes, downing trees and dumping heavy snow in the mountains.
A levee break along Pacheco Creek that caused flooding Wednesday morning in parts of Hollister on Thursday was spurring a new health warning for residents in the area.
Northern California continues to struggle Thursday with clogged commutes, flooded roads and water-logged homes after several days of relentless rain that has lightened.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Friday night.
Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd homer, Bryan Woo struck out eight in five innings and the Mariners beat the A's 2-0 on Friday night.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
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.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
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.
The 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.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
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.
The 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.
Transamerica Pyramid staff members were guarding the perimeters of the building on Friday morning as crews cleaned up the glass and debris from a window that broke.
Police arrested an East Bay man for allegedly making threats to a victim along with threatening a mass shooting at a workplace on the Peninsula, officers said.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
The family of a homicide victim who was fatally shot in Oakland early Thursday evening says the man was working to change his life and improve the city by cleaning up homeless encampments.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert Friday evening after an injury collision involving an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 in Oakland near Park Blvd. blocked all lanes.
Police arrested an East Bay man for allegedly making threats to a victim along with threatening a mass shooting at a workplace on the Peninsula, officers said.
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.
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.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
Police in Napa on Thursday said a violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Friday night.
Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd homer, Bryan Woo struck out eight in five innings and the Mariners beat the A's 2-0 on Friday night.
A's fans across the Bay Area are still grasping the reality of no longer seeing them play in Oakland, as concession workers at the Coliseum are still fighting for benefits they say they've earned.
In an emotional farewell, the Oakland Athletics ended their five-plus decades in the East Bay on a winning note, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum Thursday afternoon.
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
The family of a homicide victim who was fatally shot in Oakland early Thursday evening says the man was working to change his life and improve the city by cleaning up homeless encampments.
The victims of a fatal double shooting were identified Friday by the Napa County Coroner's Office.
Police arrested an East Bay man for allegedly making threats to a victim along with threatening a mass shooting at a workplace on the Peninsula, officers said.
A man suspected in a brazen daytime murder along a major Fremont roadway was in custody Friday after turning himself in to police in Pleasanton, authorities said.
A 14-year-old South San Francisco High School student was arrested Friday after allegedly stabbing a fellow student during an altercation on campus, according to authorities.
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.
All of 23andMe's independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company.
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.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
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.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Friday that they have discovered about 350 teachers in the district who do not have active teaching credentials.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
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.
The 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."
The last home game of the Oakland A's at the Coliseum is triggering a flood of fans' memories and tears, even for actor Tom Hanks.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Long-running hard rock and metal cover band Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance brings its two-fisted celebration of heavy sounds to the the Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights Saturday night.
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.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-27-24)
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Pedestrian advocates are sounding the alarm after two recent deadly crashes along Lombard Street in San Francisco. Kara St. Cyr reports. (9-27-24)
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After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course. Wilson Walker reports. (9-27-24)
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.
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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?
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