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Vacaville police are searching for a masked man who robbed a Bank of the West at gunpoint on Monday evening, and say he may be the same person who shot and wounded a police officer in a recent bank robbery in Chino.
A bill introduced in the state Assembly could have violent sports fans watching their favorite teams from the couch.
A year after almost being wiped off the NBA map, Sacramento cleared the most critical political hurdle late Tuesday night when the City Council approved a plan to help finance an estimated $391 million arena.
Nearly all of the 72 people arrested during this week's protests over funding for higher education at the state Capitol have been released.
California Highway Patrol officers arrested dozens of protesters who refused to leave the state Capitol Monday night after repeated warnings, capping off a day of protests over cuts to higher education.
At least two law enforcement officers were injured during a clash with members of the Occupy movement who were at the state Capitol to protest a rally by a pro-white group.
A Sacramento woman will stand trial on charges of killing her 7-week-old daughter by placing her in a microwave oven.
Using items in their car and the clothes off their back, Mark Schroeder and Janette DeGrace beat the odds to survive being stranded in a remote Sierra wilderness for three days.
A Sacramento couple reported missing Sunday during a trip to El Dorado County wine country have been found alive.
The activists who championed property tax caps and lawmaker term limits said they planned to begin circulating petitions for a ballot measure that would make the California Legislature a part-time body.
Jerry Brown's proposal mandates that public employees pay at least half the cost of their retirement plans.
Six Northern California cities made Forbes' list of the worst places to live in the country, including Sacramento at No. 5 for the second year in a row, according to the magazine.
According to the documents, the California High-Speed Rail Authority paid over $160,000 last year to hire the firm to court the state's politicians.
Kevin Johnson no doubt experienced heckling during his NBA playing days and he's heard from critics during his three years as Sacramento's mayor, but Tuesday may have been a first for him.
An interview with Tom Del Beccaro, chairman of the California Republican Party, on the state of his party, issues California Republicans are facing and how he sees the 2012 presidential election playing out.
Authorities say a light-rail train has collided with a sport utility vehicle in Sacramento, killing a man, a woman and a baby and injuring seven other people.
Airport officials in California say local authorities used a stun gun on an airline passenger who refused to complete the security screening process.
The California Supreme Court said Thursday that Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers have the authority to eliminate community redevelopment agencies but not force them to redirect their taxes to local services.
Crowds waiting since 4 a.m. to buy Air Jordan shoes Friday morning at Hilltop Mall in Richmond were turned away because of unruly crowds and a shot was reportedly fired.
A Northern California medical marijuana dispensary is going out of business so it's planning a huge TGIF party — complete with free pot.
Charges filed by the Sacramento County district attorney allege Laurie Ann Martinez, a prison psychologist, conspired with the friend to create the appearance that she was beaten, robbed and raped by a stranger.
Guards shot at least two prisoners Wednesday as they broke up a fight involving 50 inmates at a prison east of Sacramento, corrections officials said.
An Amber Alert for three children who were abducted Saturday by their biological father was canceled Monday night after the children were found, according to authorities.
A priest in the Sacramento Roman Catholic diocese has been arrested on accusations that he molested a child, Bishop Jaime Soto announced Thursday.
California lawmakers are going to lose a big perk this week: their mostly-state-funded cars. Interestingly, though, the change could actually cost taxpayers more in the long run.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
A Native American clothing brand in San Jose hopes its efforts to modernize indigenous fashion help people feel connected to their roots.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in the shooting earlier this month of a pregnant woman inside her home.
Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
A Native American clothing brand in San Jose hopes its efforts to modernize indigenous fashion help people feel connected to their roots.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in the shooting earlier this month of a pregnant woman inside her home.
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.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
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.
A new California law will require hairstylists to train for all types and textures of hair.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
Concord police on Wednesday announced an arrest in a sexual assault case from 2000 involving a quadriplegic victim in her Monument Boulevard apartment.
A man was shot in Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon in what police are calling a case of road rage.
A pedestrian died in a crash early Wednesday morning on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in San Ramon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three young people dead early Wednesday morning in the Northern California city of Piedmont, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man was found guilty of fatally shooting someone after an altercation in 2022 outside of a San Leandro cocktail bar, according to prosecutors.
A Native American clothing brand in San Jose hopes its efforts to modernize indigenous fashion help people feel connected to their roots.
Two young adults and a juvenile were arrested as suspects in a fatal San Jose shooting last month that police say was gang-related.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
Three people were stabbed during a brawl at a Monterey County home Sunday night in what investigators believe was the violent culmination of an online obsession.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
A crash Monday afternoon involving three vehicles in Vallejo left one person dead and three others injured, police said Tuesday.
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.
Sunday's mostly dry weather provided a brief window for Guerneville and Forestville residents to assess flooding damage and clean up.
Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Cam Thomas added 23, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 128-120.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing after missing his first career game due to an injury, and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in the shooting earlier this month of a pregnant woman inside her home.
Concord police on Wednesday announced an arrest in a sexual assault case from 2000 involving a quadriplegic victim in her Monument Boulevard apartment.
Two young adults and a juvenile were arrested as suspects in a fatal San Jose shooting last month that police say was gang-related.
A man was shot in Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon in what police are calling a case of road rage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
Pencil-mustached film director, author and revered trash-culture icon John Waters brings his bawdy annual one-man Christmas show to the Great American Music Hall for a sold-out performance on Monday.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday traditions returns with performances around the Bay Area through mid-December.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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.
Itay Hod reports on a clothing brand in San Jose that wants to help people feel connected to their culture. 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 Nov. 27, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Amanda Hari reports on a Berkeley nonprofit that sends free books to prisoners who request reading materials.
Len Ramirez reports on the "adaptive reuse" of an old shuttered Carl's Jr. that has been transformed into the new restaurant Clara's Junction.
Max Darrow reports on a new policy that would place stricter limits on shelter stays for homeless families in San Francisco. 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
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.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
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.