Prison Gardening Program Helping Transform Vacaville Inmates' Lives
A dry patch of soil inside a Vacaville prison is being transformed into a drought-tolerant garden in a program intended to transform inmates' lives through connection to nature.
A dry patch of soil inside a Vacaville prison is being transformed into a drought-tolerant garden in a program intended to transform inmates' lives through connection to nature.
The California Supreme Court in San Francisco on Monday upheld the death penalty of a San Quentin State Prison inmate for the murder of a prison guard in 1985.
Officials at a Central California state prison are investigating the third suspected inmate homicide there in three months.
A transgender California inmate is dropping her lawsuit against prison officials while they decide if she will be provided with state-funded sex-reassignment surgery.
One of two so-called "San Francisco witch killers" has been denied parole. A parole board on Wednesday said 73-year-old Suzan Carson was unfit for early release.
Prisons can be described as many things, but "peaceful" is not usually one of them.
California is set to release plans to use a single drug to execute condemned prisoners, a change that comes nearly a decade after the state last put an inmate to death.
New evidence in a History Channel documentary could help investigators crack the infamous Alcatraz prison escape.
California officials are considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to work outside prison walls fighting wildfires, and the idea is generating concerns about public safety.
The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California says landmark changes to California's criminal justice system four years ago have not saved the state money or reduced the rate of re-arrests for convicts.
Potty watches are used to recover drugs, weapons, cellphones and other contraband that inmates are believed to have swallowed or concealed in body cavities.
A Hayward man has been sentenced by a U.S. District Judge in San Francisco to more than 10 years in prison for receiving child pornography and traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, the acting United States Attorney said Tuesday.
California is ending its unlimited isolation of imprisoned gang leaders, restricting a practice that once kept hundreds of inmates in notorious segregation units for a decade or longer.
Six San Quentin prison inmates have been diagnosed with Legionnaires disease as of Sunday, officials with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
Prison officials halted the intake of prisoners at San Quentin Friday after one was diagnosed with Legionnaires disease on Thursday
A riot involving 90 inmates at a maximum-security prison in Soledad Thursday morning sent two inmates to the hospital and injured others, a state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokeswoman said.
An inmate at a state prison medical facility in Vacaville allegedly tried to kill a guard early Tuesday morning, according to prison officials.
Nearly 1,200 inmate firefighters are helping in the battle against the Rocky Fire, which has now charred nearly 70,000 acres and is 85 percent contained.
Gov. Jerry Brown is weighing whether to grant parole to a transgender inmate who is trying to force California to become the first state to pay for a prisoner's sex reassignment surgery.
Federal officials say a Concord woman who submitted fraudulent asylum applications has been sentenced to six months in prison.
The National Park Service is pulling the tarps off upgrades at Alcatraz Island after $3 million in improvements to the guardhouse, library and schoolhouse and other historic features.
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit by a California prison inmate who claims prison officials are subjecting her to cruel and unusual punishment by denying her sex-reassignment surgery.
Some of the Warriors front office spent time in prison last weekend at San Quentin.
Ross Ulbricht, who created the online drug-selling site Silk Road, has been sentenced to life in prison. He was arrested in San Francisco in 2013.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.
A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
Tourism is on the rebound in San Francisco and could possibly see pre-pandemic levels of foot traffic after a historically flat travel season.
Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Defense attorneys for Nima Momeni plan to argue that Bob Lee may have possessed the knife in his fatal stabbing and Momeni was "forced to stand his ground."
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Pleasanton on Thursday said an investigation into a dog's death from heat stroke on an apartment balcony earlier this week determined the dog's owner was not at fault.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
The union representing Oakland Coliseum food service workers alleges that their employer is refusing to provide already accrued health care benefits after the A's baseball team leaves town.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
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.
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.
A collision between a car and a city maintenance truck on Wednesday morning in Vallejo injured two people, including one who was in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while rescuing the victim from their car, according to fire officials.
In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.
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.
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans this week ahead of the final baseball game at the Coliseum, three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland.
Sacramento State leaders announced on Thursday plans to build a new multi-use stadium – a move that's expected to help build the school's case to join the Pac-12.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
A Mill Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of multiple weapon crimes after Roseville police detectives tipped off the sheriff's office.
A homicide investigation is underway Thursday evening in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood, where a person was found fatally shot on a sidewalk, police said.
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected in a weekend shooting that injured two people, as the community in Eastern Contra Costa County grapples with a wave of violence.
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.
Police in Napa on Thursday said a violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff.
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.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
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.
As September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, a South Bay wigmaker is providing deeper context for those who live with the condition.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
The Biden administration is planning to issue a regulation to cement the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted at the southern border over the summer.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
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 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.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play an early evening show as part of the Novato HopMonk Tavern's Cookout Concert series Saturday.
Delivering its unique brand of heavy music for more than three decades, experimental Japanese trio Boris brings its current "Amplifier Worship Tour" to the Fillmore in San Francisco Sunday.
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 violent day ended with a double murder suspect shooting himself during a standoff at a park in Napa. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-26-24)
A's fans, some cheerful, some tearful, said goodbye to the MLB team that carried the East Bay for 57 seasons. Kara St. Cyr reports. (9-26-24)
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Wilson Walker tagged along with A's fans at the Coliseum on Thursday to hear what was on their minds. (9-26-24)
While the A's were saying their farewells to fans three East Bay sports teams remain firmly rooted in Oakland. Amanda Hari reports. (9-26-24)
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.
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.