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A Scotts Valley nurse faces life imprisonment after being found guilty of child molestation, according to Monterey County prosecutors.
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A Scotts Valley nurse faces life imprisonment after being found guilty of child molestation, according to Monterey County prosecutors.
Around 2:17 p.m., first responders in Santa Cruz County were notified about several people in the ocean who were struggling to get back to shore.
A 19-year-old man motorcyclist died in a crash in the Santa Cruz area that shut down Highway 1 Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Nearly a dozen local governments from across the country have joined a lawsuit led by San Francisco challenging the Trump administration's crackdown on sanctuary city policies.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office placed several unincorporated low-lying areas under an evacuation warning Wednesday due to heavy rains and likely flooding from the arriving storm.
The Santa Cruz Wharf reopened on Saturday even as questions persist about the pier's future.
Kara St. Cyr reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday.
Kara St. Cyr reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday.
Anne Makovec reports on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf reopening for visitors Saturday morning with a ceremony.
Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf after a portion of the wharf collapsed last week.
A Watsonville man who died after he was trapped by debris washed up by high surf along a Santa Cruz County beach during last week's storm has been identified.
A retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor said old steel fasteners had been loosening and the structure had been slowly breaking apart for years.
City officials in Santa Cruz say swindlers claiming to represent businesses on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf are soliciting donations following the structure's partial collapse.
Kevin Ko reports on how Santa Cruz officials are trying to address storm damage that collapsed a section of the pier and sunk multiple boats in the Santa Cruz Harbor.
Santa Cruz city officials are keeping climate change in mind as they plan repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf after pounding surf collapsed a section of the popular tourist attraction.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the latest update Santa Cruz officials provided about ongoing clean-up of the area near the damaged wharf.
Kevin Ko reports on the continuing clean-up from Monday's destructive high surf with another storm on the way.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have launched an investigation after an apparent gas explosion and fire damaged a home on Christmas morning.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.
Raw footage showing the aftermath of the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf Monday afternoon. Read more here.
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley and other officials provide details on Monday's partial collapse of the Santa Cruz municipal wharf.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Police in Walnut Creek are asking people not to scan QR codes that have been placed on parking meters in the downtown area.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Police in Walnut Creek are asking people not to scan QR codes that have been placed on parking meters in the downtown area.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Police in Walnut Creek are asking people not to scan QR codes that have been placed on parking meters in the downtown area.
A man is facing multiple charges, including a felony hate crime charge, following an alleged violent rampage involving a stolen truck in Union City last week, Alameda County prosecutors said.
Berkeley City Manager Paul Buddenhagen initiated a citywide hiring freeze Monday in order to help address a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year.
A local parents' group said they'd seen the data showing how students are doing academically, and they don't like what it shows.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
A Morgan Hill man was arrested and is facing a hate crime charge after he allegedly attacked Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that three Bay Area locations will be open on Saturday, May 3, ahead of the looming federal enforcement deadline for Real ID.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
One of the teen girls who survived a deadly Marin County crash last week was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a family spokesperson said.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is leading the development project in Northern Novato.
School officials in Marin County released the identities of four teens who were killed and two teens who were injured in a vehicle crash Friday evening.
A traffic stop in Humboldt County last week turned potentially explosive when California Highway Patrol officers found homemade explosives in a vehicle occupied by two Bay Area triplets and ended up arresting their brother before week's end.
Shea Langeliers had four hits and Nick Kurtz drove in a run with a base hit his first time up in his major-league debut to help the Athletics beat Texas 5-2 on Wednesday.
Jalen Green made eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a testy matchup to even the first-round Western Conference series at one game apiece.
Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to back another strong start by Giants ace Logan Webb, and San Francisco beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers over the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night.
Christian Yelich hit his fifth career grand slam and Jake Bauers added a two-run homer as part of an eight-run sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Police in Walnut Creek are asking people not to scan QR codes that have been placed on parking meters in the downtown area.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
One Silicon Valley entrepreneur has developed a data center that generates not only the power to run it but also the water to cool it.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Berkeley City Manager Paul Buddenhagen initiated a citywide hiring freeze Monday in order to help address a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
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.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
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.
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.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 and serve people in crisis in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu talks to CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec after a judge sided with the city and several other jurisdictions in blocking the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on sanctuary city policies.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" following a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments.
Safety on the BART system appears to be improving after police announced violent crime is down 23% compared to this time last year. Veronica Macias reports.
Expect the cooling trend to continue on Thursday, with breezy conditions and highs in the 50s and 60s. Heading into the weekend, showers could return to the region. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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.