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After wildfires ravaged Northern California the last two years, fire departments are stressing the need to clear vegetation. But some East Bay homeowners found one department's approach to be insulting.
Fire inspections are about to begin for more than 3,000 residents of unincorporated Sonoma County as part of an expanded effort to reduce wildfire danger that has grown with a wet winter.
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. received approval Wednesday to establish a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires started by the utility's equipment.
With northern California suffering through major wildfires in the past two years, police and fire officials in the Contra Costa County area around Lafayette are stepping up efforts to prepare residents in case of a disaster.
Rolling power outages from San Francisco to San Jose are a possibility this wildfire season, according to PG&E.
President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for California after large parts of the state were damaged by storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides earlier this year.
A makeshift trailer neighborhood in Sonoma County, where wildfire victims have been living for 19 months, will be removed in July.
In the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, residents are required to clear out overgrown vegetation and dead trees by May 31.
The X Prize Foundation is developing a contest for technology that can detect and extinguish wildfires before they grow too large.
About 40 people whose homes were destroyed in the 2017 wine country wildfires say a construction firm has taken their money but not delivered on promises to rebuild their homes.
Three large utility companies are coordinating a "Power of Being Prepared" media campaign to inform residents about public safety power shutoffs during very high or extreme fire threats.
Local officials have approved Tahoe-area development plans over the objections of environmental groups and hundreds of residents who say wildfire evacuation plans and routes are inadequate.
Some survivors of the Wine Country wildfires are fighting Sonoma County about the way they've rebuilt on their property.
An advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom predicts PG&E bills could skyrocket if California continues to have devastating wildfires.
After many students dropped out after wildfires took their homes, Santa Rosa Junior College is now planning to build a $43 million, five story student housing complex.
San Francisco's emergency plan for days with extremely poor air quality and extreme heat could close down farmer's markets and other outdoor events.
California officials are struggling to find ways for homeowners to afford insurance in fire-prone areas and for utilities to survive devastating wildfires.
It's been 17 months since the Tubbs Fire devastated Santa Rosa and the rebuilding has begun. Some fire victims are choosing a construction method that promises to get them home sooner.
Small signs of rebuilding the town of Paradise after it was destroyed by the massive Camp Fire last fall are sprouting this spring.
In one of the largest emergency forest projects underway in California, crews are thinning two sections of forest on both sides of Ukiah.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is declaring a state of emergency to speed up forest management ahead of the next wildfire season.
An official says that 17 months after a massive wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes in a Wine Country neighborhood, 70 percent of the properties are under construction or have been rebuilt.
California is calling in the National Guard for the first time next month to help protect communities from devastating fires.
CA Reps. Thompson and Huffman announced that FEMA has granted an extension for an affordable housing program for those affected by the 2017 Wine Country wildfires.
Beleaguered utility company PG&E will not face criminal charges related to the deadly wildfires that devastated Northern California's wine country in October 2017.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three people dead early Wednesday morning in the Northern California city of Piedmont, authorities said.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three people dead early Wednesday morning in the Northern California city of Piedmont, authorities said.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
A new California law will require hairstylists to train for all types and textures of hair.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into an occupied home in Palo Alto before being confronted by a resident of the home, police said Tuesday.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert Tuesday afternoon due to a multiple vehicle injury crash that blocked multiple southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco.
Housing for just $700 a month is now a reality in San Francisco.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three people dead early Wednesday morning in the Northern California city of Piedmont, authorities said.
Alameda County is getting ready to launch a special court aimed at getting unhoused mentally ill people off the streets.
AAA is projecting about 80 million people to travel over this Thanksgiving week, with nearly six million people flying domestically and travel peaking on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
Concord police are looking for multiple suspects who robbed a jewelry store in the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Monday evening.
Police in Oakland are asking for help from the community in solving the homicide of a young woman in July.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
Three people were stabbed during a brawl at a Monterey County home Sunday night in what investigators believe was the violent culmination of an online obsession.
President-elect Trump's promises on immigration and his appointment of border czar have caused uncertainty and spurred action from Bay Area communities and organizations.
Santa Cruz police on Friday arrested an adult and a 16-year-old they believe are responsible for shooting two people outside a restaurant earlier this month.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
A crash Monday afternoon involving three vehicles in Vallejo left one person dead and three others injured, police said Tuesday.
Sonoma County is still dealing with the impact of last week's historic rainfall, with some local residents raising concerns about whether area officials did enough to warn people.
Sunday's mostly dry weather provided a brief window for Guerneville and Forestville residents to assess flooding damage and clean up.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Cam Thomas added 23, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 128-120.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing after missing his first career game due to an injury, and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
Getting blown out in Green Bay following another squandered late lead the previous week against Seattle has quickly turned the San Francisco 49ers from a Super Bowl contender into a team just fighting to get back to the playoffs.
Filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, 32-year-old journeyman quarterback Brandon Allen didn't get nearly enough help from his more recognizable San Francisco 49ers teammates as he made his first start in nearly three years.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a retail theft suspect who was allegedly involved in dozens of separate incidents stealing Lego sets and other merchandise from South Bay Target stores since August.
A man was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into an occupied home in Palo Alto before being confronted by a resident of the home, police said Tuesday.
Concord police are looking for multiple suspects who robbed a jewelry store in the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Monday evening.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday traditions returns with performances around the Bay Area through mid-December.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Veteran Bay Area punk greats Victims Family returns to action with this intimate, sold-out show celebrating their 40th anniversary at the Big Easy in Petaluma Saturday night.
The six-band Devastation of the Nation Tour topped by Morbid Angel alumni project I Am Morbid comes to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Wednesday night.
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.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three people dead early Wednesday morning in Piedmont, authorities said.
Kara St. Cyr reports on San Leandro Meals on Wheels’ vans being vandalized and how it's affecting their volunteering efforts. 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
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Nov. 26, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Max Darrow reports on the beginning of the CARE Court program in Alameda County. 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
Loureen Ayyoub reports on a new California law requiring hair stylists to be trained in all hair types and textures. 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
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.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
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.