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A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.
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A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.
A longtime Newark city councilmember announced this week that he was stepping down after being "priced out of town." José Martínez reports. (6-28-24) 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
A longtime Newark city councilmember announced this week that he was stepping down after being "priced out of town."
A man who was reported to be pointing a gun at motorists in Newark was shot by police about 4:30 a.m. early Friday morning.
Nearly two years after a 24-year-old Newark man died from injuries suffered during an altercation, police are seeking clues to help solve the case.
An at-risk 11-year-old San Francisco boy who had been missing since Tuesday afternoon was found by Newark police, according to the SFPD.
A quiet Newark shopping area was the target of a daring jewelry heist in broad daylight by more than a dozen thieves. Da Lin reports. (5-31-24) 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
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that destroyed a Lucid Air electric prototype vehicle and damaged two other of the luxury cars on Monday at the company's headquarters in Newark, officials said.
David Hicks has lived most of his life with a terrifying memory of the day his 60-year-old mother, Nelly Hicks, was killed in their Newark home.
Hayward and Newark police revealed that Fred Farnham was linked to the murder of Nelly Hicks in 1972. José Martínez reports. (2-8-24)
A now-dead serial rapist and murderer has been identified as a suspect in two brutal East Bay killings from the 1970s, according to law enforcement officials.
Police in the East Bay arrested three people and recovered $10,000 in cigarettes following a convenience store robbery and pursuit late Monday night.
The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night and for the first time in the show's history, only women are nominated in the artist of the year category.
Body camera videos were made public Friday showing Newark and Fremont police shooting a 19-year-old suspected in a carjacking last month.
New details have emerged in the death of a 19-year-old suspect who was shot by police when Newark and Fremont officers pulled over a carjacked vehicle April 13.
Police in Newark released additional information Saturday morning about an officer-involved shooting that killed a person suspected of carjacking on Thursday.
A carjacking incident led to an officer-involved shooting in Newark Thursday afternoon, leaving one suspect dead and another being sent to hospital.
The Alameda County Water District announced Wednesday that surcharges prompted by years of drought will be dropped in April, following one of the wettest winters on record.
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
Despite efforts to rescue him, a worker died in a hopper accident at a Newark gypsum plant and distribution center Tuesday, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
Two teens, including a 16-year-old juvenile, were arrested in connection with a strong-arm robbery of a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Newark on Monday, police said.
Newark police are looking for whoever is responsible for killing a man and wounding another on Saturday.
Authorities on Sunday provided additional grim details in the Sophia Mason homicide case, including information on the arrests of three women who helped suspect Dhante Jackson escape capture.
Police hold a Sunday morning press conference on the arrest of Dhante Jackson for the death of 8-year-old Hayward girl Sophia Mason (9-11-2022)
Betty Yu reports on the arrest of Dhante Jackson for murder and abuse of Sophia Mason after six months on the run (9-11-2022)
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
2024 will end in a cold snap across the Bay Area, Northern California and Central Coast with this year's coldest temperatures ringing in 2025.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
BART service is down between the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland International Airport stations due to a power loss on Monday afternoon, according to transit officials.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
2024 will end in a cold snap across the Bay Area, Northern California and Central Coast with this year's coldest temperatures ringing in 2025.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
BART service is down between the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland International Airport stations due to a power loss on Monday afternoon, according to transit officials.
A number of Bay Area public transit systems are offering free and/or extended service to New Year's Eve revelers across the region, providing an alternative to driving or expensive car-share surge pricing.
A woman in Daly City who barricaded herself indoors for over a day after allegedly charging at officers was finally taken into custody Sunday night, according to police.
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
The public is being asked to help identify a woman who was found dead on Dec. 15 in the San Francisco Tenderloin District.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
BART service is down between the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland International Airport stations due to a power loss on Monday afternoon, according to transit officials.
Concord police arrested three juvenile suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery Sunday night.
An early morning crash Sunday in Walnut Creek killed a 15-year-old passenger from San Jose and resulted in the juvenile driver's arrest.
With just a couple of days left in 2024, Oakland is poised to end the year with less than 100 homicides. It'll be the first time the city has seen a significant drop in homicides post-pandemic.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.
A Watsonville man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf along a Santa Cruz County beach during last week's storm has been identified.
There are still many questions about what led to a deadly plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport that killed 179 people.
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
The Bay Area saw a rainy morning, which prompted some flood advisories, but a wind advisory does remain in effect.
Counties across the Bay Area are ramping up outreach efforts to inform the general public about actions they can take to keep themselves safe and prevent the avian flu from becoming something much worse.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
CHP officers in Santa Rosa are investigating a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road early Thursday morning that left the female driver dead, according to authorities.
As San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy prepares to face the Detroit Lions Monday night in a rematch of last season's NFC title game, he and the Niners are coping with will go down as one of the most disappointing seasons in recent years.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 3-1, handing the Sharks their seventh straight loss.
Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors' 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with head coach Mike Brown, according to a league source.
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as retail theft and car break-ins.
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, a case highlighted by the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," is facing new charges for a different case.
Concord police arrested three juvenile suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery Sunday night.
An early morning crash Sunday in Walnut Creek killed a 15-year-old passenger from San Jose and resulted in the juvenile driver's arrest.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.
Singer and main songwriter Dave Wakeling brings his line-up of the English Beat back to Berkeley for a pair of shows at Cornerstone.
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.
Brian Hackney reports on branch faults and how they may affect the San Andreas fault. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Dec. 30, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Wilson Walker reports on how new anti-crime laws in California will add to the reach of Prop 36.
Katie Nielsen reports on DoorDash making a donation to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the deep ties former President Jimmy Carter had with the Bay Area.
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
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.