Long-awaited bridge construction near Forestville prompting safety concerns
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
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A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
Marin Water is planning a pipeline and pumping station to divert excess winter rainfall into its reservoirs from the Russian River watershed that now flows into the Pacific Ocean.
An evacuation warning has been lifted for low-lying areas along the Russian River following stormy weather earlier this month.
People who live and work in Guerneville and Forestville said they are enduring long detours after portions of a major road was washed into the Russian River from last week’s storm. A looming bridge retrofit could make trips even longer. Kenny Choi reports.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday morning that an evacuation order for low-lying areas on the Russian River prompted by stormy weather earlier this week has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.
Despite Wednesday's sunny weather, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said that previous evacuation orders along the Russian River prompted by this week's atmospheric river are still in effect.
The Russian River in Sonoma Couty reached moderate flood stage Wednesday and was expected to peak. People in low-lying areas were told to evacuate last night, but some residents have stayed put and are now stuck in their homes waiting for the water to subside. Veronica Macias reports.
Wilson Walker reports on a mudslide sweeping a house into the Russian River after heavy rains in Sonoma County.
A house was swept into the Russian River by a mudslide in Forestville near the Forest Hills Bridge Tuesday afternoon as an atmospheric river battered Northern California.
Sonoma County is still dealing with the impact of last week's historic rainfall, with some local residents raising concerns about whether area officials did enough to warn people.
Wilson Walker reports on Sonoma County resident criticizing Sonoma County officials on their storm response.
Sunday's mostly dry weather provided a brief window for Guerneville and Forestville residents to assess flooding damage and clean up.
A man was found dead in a flooded vehicle after an atmospheric river dumped heavy rain in Northern California, authorities said.
As Sonoma County has been hit hard by the atmospheric river storm, the Russian River has risen higher than originally forecast and is reaching flood stage as of Friday evening.
As Sonoma County has been hit hard by the atmospheric river storm, the Russian River has risen faster than expected and has reached flood stage as of Friday evening. Wilson Walker reports.
Parts of Sonoma County are used to dealing with flooding concerns when heavy, prolong stretches of rain are in the forecast, like those residents who live in the area of the Russian River.
Wilson Walker reports on the impacts expected from this week's series of storms on the Russian River area.
A summer bridge crossing the Russian River at Vacation Beach in Guerneville has been closed after part of a seasonal dam failed, the Russian River Recreation and Parks District said Friday.
John Ramos reports on a landmark ruling spurred by environmental group that sued Sonoma County over a too liberal policy granting water well permits.
In what is being called a landmark court decision in Sonoma County, local officials are being ordered to put more thought into issuing permits for new wells.
Combine the freedom of cycling with a love of trains and you get railbiking, now available at a track near Cloverdale.
A second person died while swimming in the Russian River in Sonoma County over the Independence Day weekend, authorities said.
A man who went missing Wednesday while swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio has been found dead.
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for a man who has been missing since Wednesday evening after swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio.
Sonoma County crews were searching Thursday morning for a man presumed to have drowned in the Russian River Wednesday just south of Monte Rio.
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
After the Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the team is warning fans to watch out for scams.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Researchers recently captured the first live footage of a colossal quid in its natural habitat, thousands of feet under the sea near Antarctica.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
After the Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the team is warning fans to watch out for scams.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Researchers recently captured the first live footage of a colossal quid in its natural habitat, thousands of feet under the sea near Antarctica.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
After the Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the team is warning fans to watch out for scams.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
Some of the Warriors most dedicated fans are reflecting on the journey that brought them here.
All eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco are open after a vehicle fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
San Jose already passed a temporary ban on RV parking in certain parts of the city, so residents said the park was one of the only places they could go where they weren't being harassed.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Instead of telling people to wait for the light to change colors, there were AI-generated messages impersonating Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday.
A Sonoma County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Sonoma State University.
Marin County needs affordable housing for its employees, and like some other jurisdictions around the Bay Area, the county is trying to build homes for its own workers and teachers.
Just before 4 p.m., a man walked into a Chase Bank at 2245 Mendocino Avenue and handed a teller a note, demanding cash, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County have launched an investigation into a potential murder-suicide after two people were found dead in a home over the weekend.
Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
After playing 15 seasons and more than 1,000 games in the regular season and playoffs, Logan Couture can no longer play hockey because of a debilitating injury that has sidelined him for nearly 15 months.
Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the Giants to a 10-4 win over the Phillies.
A Good Samaritan was honored in Oakland after he stepped in to stop a brutal attack at a grocery store in the city's Chinatown.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.
A person was arrested Monday evening in San Francisco after someone was fatally shot, according to police.
The shooting happened near Turk and Mason streets, around 5:30 p.m.
Nearly three decades after a man was killed in San Jose, authorities in the South Bay said they have identified the suspected killer through DNA evidence.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas just crowned the winner of the Bay Area's 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, and one talented eight-year-old inventor is moving forward to compete on a global scale.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special election for the city's mayor. But with ballots remaining uncounted and with ranked-choice voting being used, a winner has not been declared.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Loren Taylor was ahead of the nine other candidates on the ballot with nearly 49 percent of the vote in the first round of ranked-choice voting as of about 8:15 p.m.
Ranked choice voting has been used in Oakland since 2010, and it's led to some pretty interesting results.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Northern Santa Clara is transforming an old manufacturing hub into a bustling neighborhood that promises to bring in new business and entertainment zones.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission. Devin Fehely reports.
On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies and the cooling trend to continue, with highs in the 60s to the low 70s. Conditions should remain dry through Easter weekend and into next week. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for April 16, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Kelsi Thorud and Kevin Ko report on the Oakland mayoral election. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco
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In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.
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.