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California Gas Prices Begin To Fall; Supplies Still Short
California gas prices finally have begun to fall after a month that saw them surging by nearly 50 cents a gallon—but a continuing refinery shutdown may keep supplies short.
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California gas prices finally have begun to fall after a month that saw them surging by nearly 50 cents a gallon—but a continuing refinery shutdown may keep supplies short.
Oakland city officials are considering a controversial plan to double the number of red light cameras in the city, but the questions are, are they simply doing it for the revenue and who will get the bulk of the money?
The California Air Resources Board announced Sunday evening that it is easing certain restrictions on gasoline production in response to a directive issued by Gov. Jerry Brown.
As Election Day nears, commercials on both sides of Governor Jerry Brown's tax measure are looking to inspire voters, and not always in a forthright way. Also, the Munger family gives Brown a big headache.
Opponents of Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax proposal are asking California television and radio stations to stop running ads they say make false claims.
Gov. Jerry Brown has begun airing television commercials for his November tax proposal that misstate how the billions of dollars raised by Proposition 30 could be spent.
Gov. Jerry Brown may have approved a bill allowing some illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses, but it wasn't good enough for some immigrant advocates.
Some illegal immigrants could get California drivers licenses under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Friday that will create the nation's first state-run retirement savings program for private-sector workers, over the objection of critics who said it creates a new liability for taxpayers.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill authorizing construction of a Ronald Reagan statue inside the California Capitol in Sacramento.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to reduce the use of standardized tests in calculating the annual rankings for California schools.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation barring landlords from forcing renters to declaw or devocalize their pets to cut down on noise and property damage.
Gov. Jerry Brown rode to Google headquarters in a self-driven Toyota Prius before signing legislation Tuesday that will pave the way for driverless cars in California.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed several bills to keep California's state parks open and ensure greater spending oversight in the wake of a scandal in which parks officials hid $54 million.
Assemblyman Jerry Hill was in San Francisco Monday morning to announce that three bills he authored that focus on natural gas pipeline safety were signed into law over the weekend.
Drug users and underage drinkers seeking medical help will no longer have to fear charges under a so-called "good Samaritan" bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
New polling found a slim majority of California voters favor tax-hike initiative the governor placed on the November ballot.
A California State University committee has approved a plan to raise tuition by five percent if Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative doesn't pass in November.
Some of California's most high-ranking representatives on Capitol Hill are sending a strong message to Gov. Jerry Brown, calling on him to sign the state's hotly debated TRUST Act.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday presented San Francisco firefighter William Mulkeen with the Medal of Valor for his heroics on Jan. 1, 2011, saving an elderly couple from a fire in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law sweeping pension changes that will save California taxpayers billions of dollars in the future.
Gov. Jerry Brown was at Oracle Headquarters in Redwood Shores Tuesday morning to sign legislation creating a new department that aims to strengthen economic ties with foreign trading partners.
KCBS, CBS 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier parses through whether Jerry Brown is doing a better job than his predecessors.
Moody's is calling California's pension reform plan a positive development for the state and local governments.
The state Legislature has approved a package of changes to California's public employee pension system that is expected to save taxpayers billions of dollars, even as Republican lawmakers said much more needs to be done.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Stockton man was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for a fatal shooting of a dentist in Oakland in 2022, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
Concord police are looking for a man they believe is responsible for committing vandalism earlier this week in the Diamond Boulevard corridor.
An observant Brentwood police officer spotted a wanted and prolific alleged shoplifter over the weekend and arrested her near a store.
A huge fire swept through a pair of commercial buildings in Berkeley early Wednesday morning.
JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste.
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision last Friday that left a bicyclist with fatal injuries, according to authorities.
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday.
Ohio senator and author of "Hillbilly Elegy" JD Vance returned to the Bay Area for a campaign fundraiser Monday, this time as the VP pick for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
As firefighters continue battling the massive Park Fire, some residents are returning to their homes for the first time after several evacuation orders were lifted.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
An early morning fire Tuesday at least partially destroyed a temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato.
CHP in Napa County are investigating a pedestrian accident Monday evening involving a Calistoga police SUV that critically injured a woman, authorities said.
A real estate holding company that allowed a group of Sonoma properties to lapse into foreclosure has left investors and the city itself with an uncertain future.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touted her deal to sell the city's share of the Oakland Coliseum Tuesday morning.
The Cleveland Guardians found some starting pitching before the trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Alex Cobb in a deal with the San Francisco Giants.
The U.S., which has won the most Olympic medals of any country in history, has now earned more than 3,000 medals between the summer and winter games.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child.
Investigators arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims during a human trafficking sting at the Comic-Con Convention held in San Diego, California in July.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
Modern society seems to be perched on a digital foundation too fragile to withstand software malfunctions, be they accidental or malicious.
Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
The California Fast Food Workers Union is urging the state to again raise the minimum wage for fast-food employees.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock band the Seagulls headlines the Kilowatt in the Mission District Sunday night.
Melvins co-founder and guitarist Buzz Osborne brings his current duo tour with bassist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) to the Chapel in San Francisco Tuesday night.
Virtuoso scratch master DJ Qbert plays a rare hometown show Thursday when he headlines the Great American Music Hall.
Celebrated scratch DJ, artist and producer Kid Koala presents his elaborately staged multimedia shows "Nufonia Must Fall" and "The Storyville Mosquito" during an SFJAZZ residency starting Aug. 1st.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
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.
Lauren Toms reports on the mixed reception San Francisco's new encampment sweep policies is netting from unhoused people and local businesses alike. (7/31/2024)
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Natalie Brand reports on the latest developments in the race for the White House. (7/31/2024)
Katie Nielsen reports on the virtual town hall held by the SFPD on a deadly officer-involved shooting of an armed suspect earlier in July.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.