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Raj Singh, president of ATU Local 265 representing Santa Clara VTA workers, talks to CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias about the union's decision to go on strike.
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Raj Singh, president of ATU Local 265 representing Santa Clara VTA workers, talks to CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias about the union's decision to go on strike.
Veronica Macias talks to one of 1,500 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers who have gone on strike Monday amid an impasse over a new contract with the agency.
More than 100,000 VTA bus and light rail users in the South Bay are scrambling to find alternate forms of transportation, as operators and other frontline employees are planning to strike on Monday. Len Ramirez reports.
One of the benefits of our recent rain is the rushing waterfalls around the Bay Area including Uvas Canyon County Park in Santa Clara County.
After a slow start to the rainy season, the waterfalls at Uvas Creek Park in southern Santa Clara County are flowing. Mary Lee reports.
More than 1,500 employees of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, including bus and light rail operators, may soon go on strike as their contract with the agency is set to expire without a deal.
People living in a South Bay mountain community came up with a secondary evacuation route out of a neighborhood, saying they have not received help from Santa Clara County.
Len Ramirez reports on Santa Clara County leaders celebrating progress made in the flood protection project around Coyote Creek.
Anne Makovec reports on Santa Clara County leaders celebrating progress made in the flood protection project around Coyote Creek.
A judge has granted the release of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after his 2020 rape conviction was vacated by a California appeals court last December.
Local jurisdictions, including San Francisco and Santa Clara County, are challenging President Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities and states and its threat to cut off federal funding. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Authorities in the South Bay have released the identities of three Santa Clara County jail inmates charged in the murder and torture of another inmate.
A man who was brutally assaulted in jail in Santa Clara County has died from his injuries, the Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Officials in Santa Clara County on Thursday said they have filed a federal lawsuit over President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
An inmate at a jail facility in the South Bay has been hospitalized in critical condition following an attack in which three other inmates are suspected, deputies said Wednesday.
Veronica Macias reports on a Santa Clara County couple adjusting to life in a motor home after a lost job led to homelessness.
Veronica Macias reports on the new app being used by Santa Clara County officials to track the unhoused.
An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.
People living in encampments near San Jose waterways are on notice and could be told to pack up and leave immediately with the Santa Clara Valley Water District's new encampment ban going into effect.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on “Gone Girl” kidnapper Matthew Muller facing charges in 2009 Palo Alto and Mountain View home invasions.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, or VTA, will provide free transit service on New Year's Eve to help deter drinking and driving.
A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed state Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
California Highway Patrol officers in the East Bay said they arrested the driver of a U-Haul rental box truck and seized more than one ton of cannabis, following a crash on Interstate 580 last week.
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."
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
California Highway Patrol officers in the East Bay said they arrested the driver of a U-Haul rental box truck and seized more than one ton of cannabis, following a crash on Interstate 580 last week.
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."
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
A 21-year-old San Francisco sex worker was found guilty Monday of voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing a man in the city's Presidio in 2023.
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."
A 21-year-old San Francisco sex worker was found guilty Monday of voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing a man in the city's Presidio in 2023.
San Francisco's Muni ridership reached 158 million trips in 2024, edging ridership recovery up to 75 percent of pre-pandemic numbers, officials said Monday.
Some business owners who lease property from the California Department of Transportation have been served eviction notices.
With the uncertainty of the Presidio Trust's future in San Francisco, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of San Francisco Bay has sent a letter to the Trump administration asking for the government to restore the Presidio back to its tribe.
California Highway Patrol officers in the East Bay said they arrested the driver of a U-Haul rental box truck and seized more than one ton of cannabis, following a crash on Interstate 580 last week.
An Oakland woman was sentenced to 33 months and a day in federal prison for making fraudulent unemployment insurance claims using stolen identities, according to federal prosecutors.
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.
People living in two homeless shelters on Wood Street in Oakland will have a little more time with a roof over their heads.
It appears that electoral "buyer's remorse" is continuing as Contra Costa's Diana Becton has become the next Bay Area district attorney to face a recall effort.
Authorities in Sunnyvale said they are searching for multiple suspects in an attempted jewelry store robbery over the weekend in which the suspects attempted to ram a vehicle into the business.
Two California legislators on Monday introduced a bill that would create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park, preserving multiple sites associated with the civil rights icon and the movement he led.
Police in San Jose on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting over the weekend at a Locust Street residence.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced Monday that light rail service has resumed on part of the system for the first time since the end of the strike, while repairs continue in other areas.
Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press.
A 20-year-old Petaluma man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that resulted from a Marin County Sheriff's deputy pursuit on Friday, the Sheriff's Office said.
Police in Novato are on the search for a suspect who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck early Saturday morning.
Bay Area car dealerships are expected to be busy this weekend as buyers seek to close deals, as the Trump administration's looming tariffs on imported vehicles may soon take effect, possibly as early as next week.
A crash shut down traffic on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near Cloverdale on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum used a bat to swat down a drone that suddenly appeared near the left-field wall during a game at Sutter Health Park.
The Chicago Cubs pounded the Athletics 18-3 on Monday night to spoil their first game in their new West Sacramento home.
To be there in all the action, it's going to cost a pretty penny.
Monday will be a tough day for Bay Area A's fans as the team gets ready to play its home opener away from Oakland for the first time in more than 50 years.
Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press.
California Highway Patrol officers in the East Bay said they arrested the driver of a U-Haul rental box truck and seized more than one ton of cannabis, following a crash on Interstate 580 last week.
A 21-year-old San Francisco sex worker was found guilty Monday of voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing a man in the city's Presidio in 2023.
Authorities in Sunnyvale said they are searching for multiple suspects in an attempted jewelry store robbery over the weekend in which the suspects attempted to ram a vehicle into the business.
An Oakland woman was sentenced to 33 months and a day in federal prison for making fraudulent unemployment insurance claims using stolen identities, according to federal prosecutors.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning youth under the age of 16 years old from riding certain electric bikes after approving the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, especially here in the Bay Area, one lab is working to use AI technology to find the next effective weight loss drug.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
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."
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Top ICE official calls removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on deportation flight that sent him to a supermax prison in El Salvador an "administrative error."
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday and said he would continue speaking "for as long as I am physically able."
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.
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
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 1, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Veronica Macias reports on shaken HHS employees packing up their belongings at the San Francisco Federal Building after being laid off Tuesday morning.
Tens of thousands of University of California healthcare and research workers across the state went on a one-day strike Tuesday, claiming unfair labor conditions. Veronica Macias reports.
For the first day of April, expect showers to continue, with unsettled conditions in the afternoon. On Wednesday, expect dry conditions to return. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for April 1, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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.