Study: Fatal Drug-Related Crashes Now Outpacing Drunk Driving Crashes
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
A Georgia couple who says they gave their son marijuana to treat his seizures, is fighting to regain custody of him.
Researchers and U.S. authorities are finding what they say is an alarming increase in the use of a powerful banned pesticide at illegal marijuana farms hidden on public land in California.
'Farmer' John Muller is best known for growing some of Half Moon Bay biggest pumpkins, but an economic downturn has him considering a crop rotation of a different type.
California's legal marijuana industry will have to wait for a tax cut.
A BART board member has a plan that could stop scenes of graphic drug use inside stations and elevators. She wants to threaten the drug-users with prison time.
Since just nine states have broad legalization, there isn't much data on the so-called grass ceiling for women or minorities in leadership roles.
Pot shops and lounges are popping up across San Francisco. But the next big thing may be marijuana restaurants.
One man was arrested, three people were dead and five others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash that shut down all lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 880 in Fremont.
According to researchers from Columbia University, the number of cigarette-smoking parents who said they used marijuana increased from 11 percent in 2002 to over 17 percent in 2015.
The rapidly evolving market comes amid skyrocketing demand for a hemp-derived extract called cannabidiol, or CBD, seen by many as a health aid.
So far, there's been no tax windfall from legal marijuana in California.
A Miami, Florida man has been arrested and another suspect remained at large Thursday in an armed home invasion marijuana robbery in Santa Rosa.
Two men tied up the resident of a home southwest of Santa Rosa, stole marijuana and fled in a van Wednesday morning.
Two men tied up the resident of a home southwest of Santa Rosa, stole marijuana and fled in a van Wednesday morning, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Though still in its early stages, the shift away from marijuana testing appears likely to accelerate.
There is a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who crashed a car stolen into the front of a marijuana dispensary.
Carmen Milagro, founder and creative director of Borbon Skincare talks about the benefits of natural ingredients like CBD oil from hemp.
Authorities Friday afternoon confirmed that ambulances were responding to multiple medical emergencies including at least one opioid overdose at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park where 4/20 revelers have gathered.
Hundreds gathered on and around Hippie Hill in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Friday, celebrating the first 4/20 day since recreational pot became legal in California.
A wide variety of events is on tap Friday in the Bay Area celebrating 4/20 in this, the first year that recreational use of marijuana for adults is legal in California.
Managing the billions of dollars generated by California'a cannabis industry has been one of the industry's main problems. Now the state is one step closer to getting that money into banks.
Thousands of criminal convictions involving old marijuana cases are just waiting to be overturned in California.
California's first legal 4/20 festivities kick off on Friday, but do you really know what you're smoking?
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
The annual Autumn Moon Festival drew locals together, celebrating culture, community spirit and culinary delights.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Signs have been posted at Crissy Field on San Francisco's northern waterfront warning people, especially pet owners, about coyotes in the area.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level.
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.
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.
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
Roads in Santa Rosa were reopened Saturday afternoon, following closures because of multiple spills of an unknown liquid.
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.
The Seattle Mariners overcame a ninth-inning rally by the A's as Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner's fielder's-choice grounder to lift the Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night.
Tyler Fitzgerald scored the eventual winning run on a throwing error leading the Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
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.
One person died at the hospital Saturday night after they were shot in West Oakland, police said.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
San Francisco police on Saturday said three teens were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery on Sept. 22.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
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.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what's likely to be her final Bay Area fundraiser before the general election on Saturday.
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.
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 sold-out 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.
Acknowledging challenges that come from the city's industrial legacy, Richmond works toward a plan to contend with rising sea level. John Ramos reports. (9-28-24)
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the Bay Area for a fundraiser in San Francisco Saturday. Da Lin reports. (9-28-24)
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in Golden Gate Park. Max Darrow reports. (9-28-24)
The annual Autumn Moon Festival drew locals together, celebrating culture, community spirit and culinary delights. Loureen Ayyoub reports. (9-28-24)
Meteorologist Darren Peck looks at where the upcoming warmup will be most pronounced.
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.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.