Smell Of Gas Briefly Evacuates SF's Lowell High School
San Francisco's Lowell High School was briefly evacuated Monday morning because of a natural gas smell on campus, a fire department spokeswoman said.
San Francisco's Lowell High School was briefly evacuated Monday morning because of a natural gas smell on campus, a fire department spokeswoman said.
Power went out for businesses and residents in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood Thursday afternoon in an outage related to a manhole fire at Folsom and Harriet streets.
The report placed the majority of the blame on PG&E for the San Bruno explosion.
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge on Thursday set a trial date for lawsuits filed by victims of the San Bruno pipeline disaster to proceed against PG&E.
PG&E officials want Belmont residents to know that if they smell gas Wednesday, it's not an emergency. The smell is coming from crews working on a pipeline on Ralston Avenue.
A little over a year after a natural gas pipeline exploded in San Bruno, killing eight people and destroying dozens of homes, the city's residents are trying to leave one of the most visible remnants of the blast in the past.
A possible opt-out plan for state utilities is still months away from coming to fruition.
More than a dozen low-income families in San Francisco's Bayview District are receiving free solar panels through a non-profit solar energy group this weekend.
Family and friends were among those who gathered at Skyline College Friday to commemorate those who passed away in the PG&E pipeline explosion in San Bruno one year ago.
Criminal charges should be filed against the top executives of PG&E in connection with last year's deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion, a Green Party candidate for mayor said Friday at a protest in San Francisco.
Santa Clara County is offering generous discounts for home energy check-ups, as rising temperatures have many homeowners thinking about ways to keep their house cool this summer.
Assemblyman Jerry Hill was in San Bruno Tuesday morning to promote state legislation that would impose stricter regulations on natural gas providers.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee faced criticism from some of his fellow mayoral candidates Friday following comments he made in praise of PG&E at a child literacy event on Thursday.
Federal investigators were looking into the explosion of a leaky Pacific Gas and Electric Co. gas pipeline in Cupertino that damaged a condominium.
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge on Thursday decided to postpone a decision on how a lawsuit filed by victims of the pipeline explosion in San Bruno should proceed against PG&E.
Following a scathing NTSB report that placed fault on the utility, PG&E is trying to figure out how to pay for the estimated $2 billion in necessary improvements.
The California legislature has passed a bill to require Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and other utilities to install remote-controlled automatic shut-off valves on gas transmission lines.
Findings in the draft final report, which were publicly discussed for the first time Tuesday by the five-member board, indicate that flawed pipe, operations and oversight led to the disaster.
Some streets in Concord were shut down Tuesday morning because of a gas leak, which has also prompted the closure of state Highway 4 off-ramps, police and the California Highway Patrol said.
Santa Cruz's City Council filed a petition this week for the ability to opt out of PG&E's SmartMeter program because of health risk concerns.
Fewer than a dozen homes remain without power in East Palo Alto on Friday afternoon after a power surge Thursday night caused an outage.
Nearly a year after the deadly blast that devastated a San Bruno neighborhood, Pacific Gas and Electric has announced a new plan to boost safety on its gas transmission lines.
A shelter-in-place order that had been issued for a block in downtown San Francisco when contractors working for the new Transbay Transit Center damaged a gas pipe Wednesday afternoon was lifted after a couple hours.
Crews are getting ready to fill a giant crater in San Bruno's Crestmoor neighborhood, created after last September's deadly pipeline explosion.
Some 50 people were evacuated from homes and businesses in Oakland Monday afternoon as PG&E crews respond to a gas leak.
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
France's high-speed rail network was hit by serious acts of criminal vandalism just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, officials say.
The Port of Oakland plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists.
The Oakland Athletics continued their power surge in a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The Port of Oakland plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists.
A former resident of the now-removed Wood Street encampment in Oakland reacted to Gov. Newsom's order to begin dismantling homeless camps across the state.
Thursday was an open practice day for the Niners at their Santa Clara facility, but young female fans aren't just watching from the sidelines anymore.
Chicago duo Drama, featuring producer Na'el Shehade and vocalist/songwriter Via Rosa, speak with KPIX before they take the stage at Stern Grove on Sunday.
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.
Students on the San Francisco Peninsula are taking advantage of a program that teaches lessons on climate change and building projects that mitigate its effects on the community.
A car fire blocked westbound lanes at the foot of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge late Thursday morning.
A man hospitalized following a shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday has died, police said.
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.
The Port of Oakland plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists.
A former resident of the now-removed Wood Street encampment in Oakland reacted to Gov. Newsom's order to begin dismantling homeless camps across the state.
A female victim was shot and killed in East Oakland early Thursday morning, according to police.
Livermore police said Thursday that officers arrested four teens last week for allegedly shooting at a family as they came home from a gym.
A San Jose man who was convicted of shooting an unarmed college student staying at an Airbnb in 2022 will spend more than a decade in prison, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Palo Alto police have closed off parts of some downtown streets Thursday afternoon after a man's body was found in a city parking garage.
Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 82nd minute to help Chelsea salvage a 2-2 tie with Wrexham in a friendly match Wednesday night at Levi's Stadium.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
Authorities announced an arrest Thursday in connection with a vegetation fire that started near Geyserville in Sonoma County on Wednesday afternoon.
Police in Vallejo are have launched their third homicide investigation in less than two weeks, after a man was fatally shot late Wednesday night.
Officers arrested a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car into another vehicle in San Rafael, police said Wednesday.
Police released surveillance video of an arson suspect seen setting a fire at a San Rafael Target store in hopes of identifying the person.
Police in Vallejo are investigating the death of a woman as a homicide after she was part of a three-car collision last week, the department said Tuesday.
The Oakland Athletics continued their power surge in a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
Thursday was an open practice day for the Niners at their Santa Clara facility, but young female fans aren't just watching from the sidelines anymore.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 82nd minute to help Chelsea salvage a 2-2 tie with Wrexham in a friendly match Wednesday night at Levi's Stadium.
A San Jose man who was convicted of shooting an unarmed college student staying at an Airbnb in 2022 will spend more than a decade in prison, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Police in Vallejo are have launched their third homicide investigation in less than two weeks, after a man was fatally shot late Wednesday night.
A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fast-growing Park Fire, which is now California's largest wildfire this year after burning at least 124,000 acres, prosecutors said.
Palo Alto police have closed off parts of some downtown streets Thursday afternoon after a man's body was found in a city parking garage.
A female victim was shot and killed in East Oakland early Thursday morning, according to police.
Meta's Oversight Board says the company failed to take down an AI-generated intimate image of an Indian female public figure that violated its policies until the board got involved.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
Tesla's second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company's global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
After Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for state agencies to clear encampments on state land, communities across the Bay Area are scrambling to figure out what the order means for them.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
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.
Chicago duo Drama, featuring producer Na'el Shehade and vocalist/songwriter Via Rosa, speak with KPIX before they take the stage at Stern Grove on Sunday.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Popular Los Angeles-based Latin funk/hip-hop outfit Ozomatli comes to the Bay Area to headline the Latin Rock at the Dock Festival happening at Mare Island in Vallejo Saturday.
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.
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.
A Fremont mom's life took a terrifying turn after a routine checkup following a traffic accident revealed cancer of the lung. Kevin Ko reports. (7-25-24) 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 homeless man camping along San Jose Creek echoed the fears of many unhoused Californians in the wake of Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear encampments around the state. Kelsi Thorud reports. (7-25-24)
The Port of Oakland plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists. Jose Martinez reports. (7-25-24) 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday July 25, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
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.