Nonprofit gives at-risk kids a chance to learn how to play guitar
Sharon Chin reports on an East Bay musician who lends her talents to a nonprofit music program for children.
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Sharon Chin reports on an East Bay musician who lends her talents to a nonprofit music program for children.
A Contra Costa County woman brings the gift of music to foster and at-risk children every week, providing benefits ranging from self-confidence to healing from trauma.
San Pablo police say someone is calling people, claiming to be an immigration official and demanding personal information or payment.
Vallejo police arrested a man last weekend after a vehicle pursuit led to a San Pablo casino, where officers found the man allegedly had 23 grams of methamphetamine for sale.
A Richmond felon who hid a firearm in the pants of his 6-year-old nephew was found guilty of being in possession of a gun, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Deputies from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office arrested a man they believe fired shots Thursday afternoon in Tara Hills near the Caliber Beta Academy charter school.
Andrea Nakano reports on the deadly apartment fire in San Pablo last weekend that has now taken the lives of a 22-year-old and a teenager.
A tragic house fire has a San Pablo family grieving the loss of two young victims and praying that the youngest survives his injuries.
A 22-year-old man died after being rescued from an apartment fire early Sunday morning, Contra Costa Fire said.
A self-confessed member of the infamous Mara Salvatrucha criminal organization, also known as MS-13, was sentenced to over five years in prison for possessing a "ghost gun" or an untraceable firearm.
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
The San Pablo Baseball Association is trying to recover from a devastating act of arson earlier this week that destroyed much of the youth league's equipment just days before games were set to start.
A man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision in San Pablo last month was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
San Pablo police seized more than 700 stolen catalytic converters and 1,100 pounds of copper cable wire on Tuesday.
San Pablo police took 72 guns and a crossbow out of the hands of two alleged violent offenders last week in separate cases.
Over the weekend, Contra Costa County officials unveiled a new residential complex for homeless residents.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found following a fire along San Pablo Creek earlier this month.
A water main break near San Pablo Sunday night left several homes damaged by the torrent of water flowing through a neighborhood.
A water main break overnight damaged several homes just north of San Pablo in the unincorporated community of Tara Hills.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
Over 1,600 signatures were submitted to the San Pablo city clerk by activists Tuesday for a renter protection legislation package to go on the November ballot.
Authorities in Marin County arrested a Fremont man in connection with an alleged crime spree on St. Patrick's Day that involved retail robbery, multiple police pursuits and vehicle thefts.
San Pablo police said someone stole a car Monday afternoon that had a child inside.
Authorities said a stolen vehicle found in Oakland Monday afternoon is connected to the kidnapping of a two-year-old child that took place earlier in the day. (3/11/24)
Police in San Pablo on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect in connection with the disappearance and murder of his wife and mother-in-law, according to authorities.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has cleared two police officers of any fault months after they shot a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at them in Burlingame.
A friend group of 20-something tech workers living in San Francisco has made creative event planning a hallmark of their social circle.
For the last several years, one of the big stories in the Bay Area has been the so-called Bay Area exodus. But the latest data shows that trend could be reversing.
The California Highway Patrol said there is an investigation into a death after a body was found in a vehicle in San Mateo Wednesday.
CHP in the East Bay are reporting major delays after a dump truck overturned on Interstate 680 near Andrade Rd. in Sunol Thursday morning, blocking lanes in both directions.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
Padel is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and Silicon Valley's newest networking hotspot.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
A fatal crash shut down a roadway near South San Jose in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced late Wednesday that light rail service would be completely restored Thursday morning, one week after a judge ordered striking transit worker to return to their jobs.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Wednesday morning that light rail service on the Blue line has been completely restored, while partial service for the Green line had resumed.
Authorities in the South Bay have confirmed the recent arrest of a man in Los Angeles for a shooting in San Jose in March.
After nearly 25 years, the remains of two Jane and John Does found in Sonoma County have been identified through the help of DNA technology, authorities said.
With President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, businesses that rely on goods from out of the country are worried.
San Francisco Bay has seen a recent influx of gray whales since late March, including one that washed ashore dead on a Marin County beach over the weekend.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
San Rafael officers arrested a motorist after hitting multiple objects on the road while allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday night, according to police.
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.
Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Police in Gilroy announced the arrests of five people following a fight that injured three men in the city's downtown earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced Thursday the arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, citing a measure recently approved by voters aimed at toughening penalties for retail theft.
Pleasanton Police on Wednesday said they arrested a man on suspicion of killing his 71-year-old mother.
A Marin County man who was on probation after serving nearly a decade in prison for a drug offense has been arrested after deputies seized guns and a suspected methamphetamine lab during a probation search.
The family of slain tech executive Bob Lee has filed a civil lawsuit in San Francisco against his convicted killer, Nima Momeni, and Momeni's family among others.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
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.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
A dispute between two park districts in the East Bay is getting more contentious as Livermore Parks filed a claim against East Bay Regional Parks over a tax-sharing agreement.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
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.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Veteran San Francisco post-punk trio Rip Room headlines a three-band bill at venerable San Francisco Mission District Dive El Rio on Thursday night.
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for April 3, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Team coverage of the Trump tariffs announcement causing multiple U.S. and international stock markets to crater Thursday morning.
Reed Cowan and Veronica Macias talk to Carnaval San Francisco Executive Director Rodrigo Duran about Saturday's competition to crown the Carnaval king and queen and planning for this year's parade and festival.
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for April 3, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Veronica Macias interviews actors Anson Boon and Mandeep Dhillon about their characters on the new Paramount+ show "Mobland"
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.