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The unique, unusual sport of skijoring
Skijoring is a sport that's been around for over a century but remains a mystery to many. The sport combines a bit of the Old West with some newfangled ski tricks for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Skijoring is a sport that's been around for over a century but remains a mystery to many. The sport combines a bit of the Old West with some newfangled ski tricks for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The buzz around a blizzard hitting the Sierra this week was all around Berkeley's California Ski Company on Thursday as staff helped customers in the store and prepared for more to show up.
Berkeley's California Ski Company was among the Bay Area ski shops doing brisk business as a major blizzard descends on the Lake Tahoe area. Shawn Chitnis reports.
A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped overnight inside a ski lift gondola amid freezing temperatures at a Lake Tahoe resort.
A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped inside a ski lift gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort. (1-27-24)
Mikaela Shiffrin, who has a record 95 World Cup wins, was helped off the course with her left boot raised off the snow.
It's a winter sport with a wild twist. Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Resort got a little too close to a black bear this weekend.
Carter Evans spoke to a woman from Fremont who was rescued after being buried in snow in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe. (1-11-24)
While Palisades Tahoe reopened to skiers 24 hours after a fatal avalanche, the resort's iconic KT-22 lift and a number of other lifts were still closed as debris clearance and "rigorous snow safety" measures were taken.
The Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe is closed Wednesday following an avalanche that happened amid a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra.
Unpredictable winters force California ski resorts to make adjustments to keep up with warming seasons and lack of snow.
Andrew Haubner reports on changes to parking that could help visitors at Palisades in Tahoe (11-22-2023)
The ski season has started at Palisades Tahoe and will open up at other resorts across the region this week.
Three Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts will not be opening on schedule due to a lack of snow accumulation.
An investigation is underway after an employee died in an apparent snowmobile accident at the Alpine Meadows resort.
It's the last weekend to hit the slopes at Boreal Mountain Resort as they say goodbye to ski season and hello to the warmer weather.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
The slopes are open for summer, at least in Northern California.
The first men's World Cup at Palisades Tahoe since 1969 will bring unique challenges to a historic ski run, which is just how course designers want it.
Two backcountry skiers were injured Thursday in an avalanche outside the boundaries of a Lake Tahoe ski resort.
Many skiers and snowboarders headed to Boreal Ski Resort got a late start – as many of them were stuck in traffic. It was a beautiful day today -- no wind and more than a foot of fresh powder. You’d think this place would be packed, but several issues on i-80 eastbound lanes meant riders got a late start.
The upcoming storm is expected to drop anywhere from one to three feet of snow at the ski resorts, meaning many will be able to open in time for the holidays. For local ski shops, that means big business after some less than stellar years.
Opening day at multiple ski resorts in the Sierra came a week early: Boreal, Heavenly, and Kirkwood welcomed skiers and snowboarders to the mountain on Veteran's Day due to the more than two feet of snow that fell in parts of the Sierra.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 16, vs. the Boise Hawks.
You can win a four-night, all-inclusive stay for two at the Casa Velas resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a $1,000 gift card to the winner's preferred airline, and two excursions with Canopy River Park.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Bay Area Democrats hope to see Kamala Harris become the party nominee for president, saying that would pit a former prosecutor against a convicted felon.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man has been accused of a freeway shooting after a road rage incident northeast of Orinda in June, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
A couple of East Bay communities have experienced persistent power outages in recent months. Pleasanton and Danville leaders worried about their seniors, since some of the outages happened on very hot days.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
A fire caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to a Santa Rosa commercial building on Wednesday morning.
A man was killed in his vehicle Wednesday night in Napa County, near the Solano County border, when the driver of another vehicle allegedly ran a red light and crashed into him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 16, vs. the Boise Hawks.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season and the Giants beat the Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
A man was found shot and a woman was stabbed in the South of Market neighborhood Friday.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Democratic Party leaders and office-holders hailed Pres. Biden's decision and many endorsed Vice President Harris to replace him atop the ticket. Natalie Brand reports from Washington. (7-21-24)
From Willie Brown to Gov. Gavin Newsom and current S.F. mayor London Breed, the reaction from Bay Area Democratic politicians and pundits was overwhelmingly positive. Lauren Toms and Da Lin report. (7-21-24) 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
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
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.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in helping people. Kevin Ko reports. (7-21-24) 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
Democratic Party leaders and office-holders hailed Pres. Biden's decision and many endorsed Vice President Harris to replace him atop the ticket. Natalie Brand reports from Washington. (7-21-24)
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sunday July 21, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
From Willie Brown to Gov. Gavin Newsom and current S.F. mayor London Breed, the reaction from Bay Area Democratic politicians and pundits was overwhelmingly positive. Lauren Toms and Da Lin report. (7-21-24) 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
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing. John Ramos reports. (7-21-24)
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.