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Popular maker of sriracha is suspending production. Here's why.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
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Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
The prolonged shortage of a certain red sauce is making the black market go wild.
Nearly four months after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield, police have announced an arrest in the case.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended Friday's air quality advisory through Saturday.
Mosquito spraying is planned for parts of North San Jose and Milpitas next week, after mosquitoes with the West Nile virus have been found.
Two children aged 11 and 13 years old were among a group of suspects in what police called "violent and prolific" organized retail crime that included dozens of smash-and-grab robberies in San Francisco, police said Thursday.
A teacher in Kern County had a surprise visitor as she was preparing her classroom for the first day of school.
Nearly four months after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield, police have announced an arrest in the case.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended Friday's air quality advisory through Saturday.
Mosquito spraying is planned for parts of North San Jose and Milpitas next week, after mosquitoes with the West Nile virus have been found.
Two children aged 11 and 13 years old were among a group of suspects in what police called "violent and prolific" organized retail crime that included dozens of smash-and-grab robberies in San Francisco, police said Thursday.
A teacher in Kern County had a surprise visitor as she was preparing her classroom for the first day of school.
Two children aged 11 and 13 years old were among a group of suspects in what police called "violent and prolific" organized retail crime that included dozens of smash-and-grab robberies in San Francisco, police said Thursday.
A San Francisco property owner is being accused of operating as a slumlord in a lawsuit filed by the city alleging unsanitary and unpermitted residences at a property in the Bayview District.
Around 75,000 festivalgoers are expected to attend each day, making for what could be a very crowded weekend in the city.
A towing company in San Francisco's Hunters Point was the subject of an FBI raid that took place Thursday morning.
San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays racked up plenty of impressive numbers during his Major League Baseball career. He was a two-time MVP, a 24-time All-Star, a 12-time Gold Glove winner and racked up 3,293 hits and 660 home runs.
A Hayward man suspected of smuggling tropical fish to buyers in Asia was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in San Francisco.
The evening commute was a mess for BART riders as the system suffered a network computer outage meltdown on Thursday.
As the Oakland Coliseum moves into the hands of new ownership, the futures of hundreds of stadium and gameday workers are still unclear.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
A small group of Berkeley recreation workers went on strike Thursday over what they say is the city's intransigence over cost-of-living wage increases.
A shooting outside a popular coastside restaurant in Santa Cruz left two people critically injured Thursday evening and a suspect was at large, authorities said.
A vegetation fire burning in North San Jose near the Montague Expressway Thursday afternoon spread to multiple abandoned structures before forward progress was stopped, fire authorities said.
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend, bringing dozens of local and national acts to nine indoor and outdoor venues across downtown starting early Friday evening.
There was a much-needed moment of joy Wednesday as an injured San Jose community service officer left the hospital after being hit by a suspected drunken driver.
A San Jose neighborhood was left shaken after a young boy riding a scooter died in a car crash.
Nearly four months after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield, police have announced an arrest in the case.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
Three teenage boys were arrested in San Rafael following a brutal assault on a victim using brass knuckles after an automated license plate reader identified their vehicle, police said.
At least one person died in a vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on westbound Interstate Highway 80 near Vallejo, the California Highway Patrol said.
Benicia police on Monday arrested two people wanted for burglaries in Napa after both tried fleeing from officers.
The PGA called Chi Chi Rodriguez "a showman on the course, a tireless philanthropist off the course."
As the Oakland Coliseum moves into the hands of new ownership, the futures of hundreds of stadium and gameday workers are still unclear.
Michael Conforto's two-run single highlighted a four-run 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 9-5 on Thursday after squandering a three-run lead in the ninth inning.
The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive end Drake Jackson on a season-ending injury list in the latest setback for the team's 2022 second-round pick.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Nearly four months after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield, police have announced an arrest in the case.
Two children aged 11 and 13 years old were among a group of suspects in what police called "violent and prolific" organized retail crime that included dozens of smash-and-grab robberies in San Francisco, police said Thursday.
A shooting outside a popular coastside restaurant in Santa Cruz left two people critically injured Thursday evening and a suspect was at large, authorities said.
A San Francisco property owner is being accused of operating as a slumlord in a lawsuit filed by the city alleging unsanitary and unpermitted residences at a property in the Bayview District.
Kennedy Lindsey was arrested in Los Angeles on charges including disorderly conduct and possession of a dangerous weapon.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Lyft shares tumbled to their biggest loss in more than a year on Wednesday after the ride-hailing app reported gross bookings that spooked investors.
Less than two months after expanding its service to most of San Francisco, robotaxi company Waymo announced that their fleet of autonomous vehicles are now serving some communities on the Peninsula.
Airbnb says its profit fell 15% in the second quarter from a year earlier, as higher income taxes cut into the short-term rental giant's bottom line even as bookings and revenue rose.
Law enforcement will use a new, bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday, the bus agency announced.
Mosquito spraying is planned for parts of North San Jose and Milpitas next week, after mosquitoes with the West Nile virus have been found.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
The Contra Costa County health department on Tuesday recommended people wear masks in crowded indoor settings as COVID-19 infections increase throughout the Bay Area.
St. Mary's and Saint Francis hospitals have officially became a part of the UCSF Health nonprofit health system, according to the health system.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
Coming on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom's June 28 executive order on homelessness, the bill from Bay Area state Sen. Josh Becker would streamline zoning and permitting for rapid shelter communities.
The nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights group, LULAC, endorsed a presidential candidate for the first time, CBS News has learned. It will back Kamala Harris.
A small group of Berkeley recreation workers went on strike Thursday over what they say is the city's intransigence over cost-of-living wage increases.
San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer Willie Mays racked up plenty of impressive numbers during his Major League Baseball career. He was a two-time MVP, a 24-time All-Star, a 12-time Gold Glove winner and racked up 3,293 hits and 660 home runs.
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
A popular gay bar in San Francisco is celebrating a major milestone.
Members and supporters of San Francisco's transgender community joined Mayor London Breed and state Sen. Scott Wiener to kick off the third annual Transgender History Month by raising the transgender flag over City Hall on Thursday.
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.
Around 75,000 festivalgoers are expected to attend each day, making for what could be a very crowded weekend in the city.
One of Northern California's preeminent purveyors of unhinged garage rock, Sacramento band Th' Losin Streaks headline the Phoenix Theater Saturday night.
Bay Area metal stalwarts Slough Feg bring their Celtic-influenced sounds to Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland Friday night with like-minded NYC band Shadowland.
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend, bringing dozens of local and national acts to nine indoor and outdoor venues across downtown starting early Friday evening.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
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 Friday, August 9, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Besides the performances, people at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco look for a taste of the Bay Area, including a popular New Orleans sandwich shop returning for an encore. Veronica Macias reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Jessica Burch says the high pressure system keeping temperatures high is starting to dissipate. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A shooting outside a coastside restaurant in Santa Cruz left two people critically injured Thursday evening and a suspect was at large, authorities said. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
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.
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.