Tree falls onto I-80, blocks lanes in Vacaville as heavy rain, strong winds move in
Two lanes of westbound Interstate 80 were blocked after a tree fell onto the highway as strong winds and heavy rain moved into the area on Wednesday.
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Two lanes of westbound Interstate 80 were blocked after a tree fell onto the highway as strong winds and heavy rain moved into the area on Wednesday.
All traffic was being held on Interstate 80 in the Sierra due to multiple spinouts and heavy snow Thursday afternoon.
The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) said one of its three forecasters could be laid off next week as part of the federal government's staff cuts. It says the decision could put lives at risk.
The second peak of an ongoing atmospheric river storm arrived in Northern California Monday afternoon, prompting flood watches and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.
As a second atmospheric river takes aim at Northern California, the Sacramento office of the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Monday through Wednesday
Despite getting off to a strong start, California's snowpack has dropped "well below average" after a dry January put a dent into the early season recording, state water officials said Friday.
A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after driving their Jeep onto the slopes of a Northern California ski resort, becoming stuck in the process.
A California highway that connects the Bay Area to the Central Valley is closed Saturday afternoon after high winds caused a crash, while eastbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra is halted due to spinouts, officials say.
The atmospheric river storm is set to dump even more snow on the Sierra Friday night and this weekend. Meanwhile, skiers and snowboarders are already hitting the slopes as resorts open. Brady Halbieb reports.
While the Sierra saw a break from the snow Thursday, the first major storm of the season is set to dump several feet ahead as the weekend approaches. Brady Halbieb reports.
The effects of the first atmospheric river of the season were felt in the Sierra, as the storm brought snow to the higher elevations. Brady Halbleib reports.
The Northern California high Sierra Nevada region saw its first chain controls of the season as a series of storms move through the region.
This was the first time since 2004 that Palisades Tahoe saw August snowfall.
This was the first time since 2004 that Palisades Tahoe saw August snowfall. Max Darrow reports. (8-24-24)
The Oakland Zoo said Wednesday it has a new orphaned mountain lion cub, which came into its care Monday.
The hiker was bitten in the Sierra Nevada by what she thought was a spider, Inyo County search and rescue officials said.
A spring storm that drenched the Bay Area and closed mountain highways set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
The blockbuster blizzard that dropped six to 10 feet of snow in early March likely has links to climate change. Kelsi Thorud reports. (3-7-24)
UC Berkeley's Sierra Snow Lab at Soda Springs said at 8:30 a.m. Monday it received nearly a foot of new snow in the previous 24 hours.
A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way.
It was more of the same Sunday as snow and strong winds continued to pummel the Sierra Nevada. Kelsi Thorud reports. (3-3-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Meteorologist Darren Peck explains the remarkable conditions that led to this unusually productive late-winter storm system. (3-3-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
For the third day, mountain communities in the Sierra Nevada were pummeled with heavy snow and high winds. Carter Evans has the latest.
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
Some downtown Truckee businesses never opened while some closed early because of the snow.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Less than a week after organizers announced that the Fillmore Jazz Festival would not be held this summer due to financial constrains, officials on Monday were happy to announce that the event is back on thanks to pledges of support.
A skier died after suffering a head injury at Palisades Tahoe over the weekend, resort officials say.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Less than a week after organizers announced that the Fillmore Jazz Festival would not be held this summer due to financial constrains, officials on Monday were happy to announce that the event is back on thanks to pledges of support.
A skier died after suffering a head injury at Palisades Tahoe over the weekend, resort officials say.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Fashion retail giant Zara will not be leaving San Francisco's Union Square after all as the company on Monday confirmed plans for a new flagship store in the shopping district.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Less than a week after organizers announced that the Fillmore Jazz Festival would not be held this summer due to financial constrains, officials on Monday were happy to announce that the event is back on thanks to pledges of support.
Fashion retail giant Zara will not be leaving San Francisco's Union Square after all as the company on Monday confirmed plans for a new flagship store in the shopping district.
An investigation stemming from a child protective services case in San Mateo County led to the arrest of a man suspected of being a felon in possession of firearms, the Sheriff's Office said Friday.
The head of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has pledged transparency, after results of an election giving supervisors authority to remove embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus were certified.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Another Oakland City Hall shake-up is underway involving staff with ties to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
An early morning fire at a Fremont apartment complex left one person dead and at least 30 people were displaced, the Fremont Fire Department said on Sunday.
Previously dilapidated buildings were restored and repurposed to be a gathering space for food, drinks and entertainment.
Walk into almost any Asian market in the Bay Area, and you're likely to encounter products imported by Taylor Chow, a local importer who sources food from various parts of Asia.
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival have announced the event will return this summer in a new form at a new location, six years after the festival ended in a deadly mass shooting.
The Bay Area Panthers got their first win of the season against the San Diego Strike Force this afternoon, but there was a bigger meaning behind the game: disability awareness.
Fire personnel in San Jose were unable to find any victims at the scene a partial roof collapse Friday afternoon at a South Bay recycling facility.
Eight suspected gang members from Monterey and Sacramento counties have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have identified a man who was a person of interest in a 1976 homicide near Aptos Village Park as the suspect in that murder.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A rash of robberies targeting camera shops in the Bay Area continues with more stores getting hit, including two stores in the North Bay.
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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.
Alperen Sengun had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors' five-game winning streak with a 106-96 win in a matchup of Western Conference powers.
Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep by the Athletics and snapped a six-game skid with a 12-5 win on Sunday.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Matt Chapman hit a pair of RBI doubles to back a strong start by Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 to extend their winning streak to six games.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
An investigation stemming from a child protective services case in San Mateo County led to the arrest of a man suspected of being a felon in possession of firearms, the Sheriff's Office said Friday.
The head of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has pledged transparency, after results of an election giving supervisors authority to remove embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus were certified.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Three correctional officers were injured in an attack by an inmate at a prison in Vacaville, authorities said.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
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 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.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Another Oakland City Hall shake-up is underway involving staff with ties to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
The House speaker suffered an embarrassing defeat during a procedural vote last week that would have killed the Florida congresswoman's discharge petition.
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
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.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Less than a week after organizers announced that the Fillmore Jazz Festival would not be held this summer due to financial constrains, officials on Monday were happy to announce that the event is back on thanks to pledges of support.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
Actor Walton Goggins spoke to "CBS Mornings" about "The White Lotus" season three finale, fan theories and more.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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.
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Anne Makovec reports on San Francisco's mayor touting the new Zara flagship store that will open in the city's Union Square next year.
Anne Makovec reports on former staffers for recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao being dismissed ahead of April 15th special election.
After some early light rain, expect dry conditions in the afternoon, with highs in the 60s. On Tuesday, clear skies return as a warming trend begins to take hold. Zoe Mintz 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.
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