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West Contra Costa Unified parents speaking out against possible cuts

February 25, 2026 11:09 pm KPIX

Andrea Nakano reports on possible cuts in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

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One Oakland Unified parent said the board should have made a plan to balance the budget months ago instead of waiting until the last minute.

Oakland Unified approves layoffs to address budget deficit

February 25, 2026 11:04 pm KPIX

By Katie Nielsen The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday approved layoffs as it faces a budget deficit, but the decision and the time it…

Bay Area immigrant truck drivers concerned amid crackdown on commercial licenses

February 25, 2026 7:41 pm KPIX

By Amanda Hari Employees at an Oakland trucking company are on edge as the Trump Administration said it will continue its crackdown on certain…

Bay Area immigrant truck drivers worried licenses could be revoked amid federal crackdown

February 25, 2026 7:24 pm KPIX

Amanda Hari reports on concerns immigrant truck drivers have about losing their licenses.

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Avian flu killing elephant seals along Northern California coast

February 25, 2026 6:22 pm KPIX

Brian Hackney reports on elephant seals contracting a deadly strain of the avian flu.

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Longtime Monterey Bay Aquarium executive director stepping down after four decades

February 25, 2026 6:21 pm KPIX

One of the founders of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is retiring as executive director after 41 years. Scott Rates spoke with Julie Packard about what…

Two women have been working to build a life-changing community of support in two Concord parks for some 2

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

February 25, 2026 6:15 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Two women have been working to build a life-changing community of support in two Concord parks for some 2,000 unhoused people…

Oakland Unified parent criticizes district’s last-minute scramble to balance budget

February 25, 2026 6:11 pm KPIX

Katie Nielsen reports on the Oakland Unified School District’s budget crisis.

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Women form Concord nonprofit to provide meals and essentials for unhoused persons

February 25, 2026 6:02 pm KPIX

Two women have been working to build a life-changing community of support in two Concord parks for some 2,000 unhoused people in Contra Costa County.…

There's a push at the California State Capitol to allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs.

California community colleges could offer bachelor’s degree programs under proposed bills

February 25, 2026 5:57 pm KPIX

By Brady Halbleib There’s a push at the California State Capitol to allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree programs.…

Avian flu detected in elephant seals along Peninsula coast at Año Nuevo State Park

February 25, 2026 5:45 pm KPIX

Elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, University of California researchers…

California sets ambitious water targets to manage supply swings

February 25, 2026 5:35 pm KPIX

In the age of climate change and drought swings, California is setting a statewide water supply target for the first time to offset supply issues and…

Surveillance video released of fatal Oakley crash involving police chase

February 25, 2026 5:18 pm KPIX

New surveillance video was released of a horrific crash in Oakley involving a group of boys in a stolen car from Antioch that was being chased by…

Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza

First cases of deadly avian flu detected among California elephant seals

February 25, 2026 6:27 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird…

Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.

San Jose launches plan to clear out Coyote Meadows homeless encampment

February 25, 2026 3:45 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April. On…

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property

San Francisco supervisors approve ordinance declaring “ICE Free Zones” on city property

February 25, 2026 4:19 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property, joining…

Wildlife officials say a Sierra Nevada red fox was detected in the Lake Tahoe basin for the first time in decades.

Sierra Nevada red fox detected in the Lake Tahoe area for the first time in decades

February 25, 2026 1:24 pm KPIX

By Brandon Downs Wildlife officials say a Sierra Nevada red fox was detected in the Lake Tahoe basin for the first time in decades. A trail camera…

A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty

San Joaquin County sergeant dies after on-duty medical emergency, sheriff says

February 25, 2026 5:12 pm KPIX

By Cecilio Padilla A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, the…

Hurricane hunters bring their expertise into atmospheric river storm prediction

February 25, 2026 12:40 pm KPIX

Thanks to new data from scientists and hurricane hunters flying into atmospheric river storms, weather forecasts are becoming more precise and giving…

A person fell from a cliff along the Devil's Slide area of the San Mateo County coast and died on Tuesday

Person dies in cliff plunge along Devil’s Slide at Gray Whale Cove beach

February 25, 2026 11:30 am KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A person fell from a cliff along the Devil’s Slide area of the San Mateo County coast and died on Tuesday, authorities…

Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning

West San Jose parking lot shooting a murder-suicide, police say

February 25, 2026 10:49 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning, saying a man killed his former girlfriend before…

The DOJ lawsuit accuses the University of California of failing to prevent and correct discriminatory conduct at UCLA.

Justice Department files lawsuit against University of California over alleged antisemitism at UCLA

February 25, 2026 8:23 am KPIX

By Chelsea Hylton The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging it…

Crowd gathers at Manny’s in San Francisco to watch State of the Union address

February 25, 2026 12:14 am KPIX

Amanda Hari reports on a State of the Union address watch party.

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The entire project cost the district about $13.33 million. District leaders said they're also receiving a $3.75 million reimbursement from the Investment Tax Credit allocated for the project. They expect to save more than $30 million total over the next 25 years.

Redwood City School District installing solar canopies at 9 more schools

February 24, 2026 9:13 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area The Redwood City School District turned to renewable energy as a way to save money during a budget deficit, and it is now entering…

Former tech executives open up Bay Area coffee shop

February 24, 2026 9:12 pm KPIX

Len Ramirez reports on a coffee shop that is using robotic technology and artificial intelligence.

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Redwood City School District using solar canopies to address budget deficit

February 24, 2026 9:06 pm KPIX

Sooji Nam reports on how the school district is using solar power to keep other programs funded.

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The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set

Oakland planning celebration for Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu

February 24, 2026 9:00 pm KPIX

By Jose Fabian A celebration to honor two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is in the works in Oakland, the city announced on Tuesday. Liu…

The city of Mountain View turned off its Flock cameras after the police chief said out-of-state agencies were accessing data collected in the city. During the city council meeting Tuesday night

Mountain View ends its automated license plate reader contract with Flock Safety

February 24, 2026 9:58 pm KPIX

By Katie Nielsen A number of communities in the South Bay are reconsidering the use of automated license plate reader cameras. The city of Mountain…

Marina State Beach on Monterey Bay seeing increased erosion from storms

February 24, 2026 5:30 pm KPIX

Scott Rates reports on erosion at Marina State Beach.

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Santa Clara County leaders continue to discuss use of Flock cameras

February 24, 2026 5:22 pm KPIX

Katie Nielsen reports on the ongoing discussion about the use of Flock cameras in Santa Clara County.

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Officers arrested the 25-year-old man after he posted a video of himself pouring a BuzzBall into a bird's mouth.

Los Angeles man sentenced for pouring alcoholic drink into bird’s mouth

February 24, 2026 5:15 pm KPIX

By Matthew Rodriguez A 25-year-old man in Los Angeles pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge after he posted a video of himself…

Guerneville area under evacuation warning due to landslide risk

February 24, 2026 5:15 pm KPIX

Brad Hamilton reports on landslide risk in Guerneville.

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The next Fix-It Clinic in the area is scheduled for Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Daly Library in Daly City

Fix-it clinic pop-ups hosted at Bay Area libraries as part of Zero Waste Initiative

February 24, 2026 4:19 pm KPIX

By Loureen Ayyoub At the Excelsior Branch Library, volunteer mechanics adjusted brakes, replaced tubes and tuned up bicycles during a neighborhood…

Fix-it clinic pop-ups at Bay Area libraries offer bike, broken household item repairs

February 24, 2026 4:14 pm KPIX

Loureen Ayyoub reports on Fix-it Clinic hosted through the Zero Waste Initiative.

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Man, woman killed in shooting in West San Jose parking lot

February 24, 2026 3:48 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found fatally shot in a parking lot Tuesday morning.…

Authorities in Contra Costa County have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting near Bethel Island on Monday night.

Man found fatally shot near Bethel Island in Contra Costa County

February 25, 2026 1:39 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities in Contra Costa County have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting near Bethel Island on Monday night.…

Giants add two veteran arms to boost starting rotation

February 24, 2026 11:03 am KPIX

The Giants signed pitchers Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle this winter to help round out their starting rotation for the upcoming season.…

Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from New York on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case.

Bay Area authorities arrest missing Connecticut woman, 2 others in bank fraud case

February 24, 2026 1:57 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged…

Waymo looks to serve all of the same areas

Waymo’s driverless taxis are now available in Dallas

February 24, 2026 10:33 am KPIX

By Briauna Brown Waymo officially launched Tuesday in North Texas, the company announced. The fully autonomous rideshare service will welcome its…

Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.

Vallejo police say woman pushed from vehicle during 16-mile pursuit; driver arrested

February 24, 2026 8:51 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16…

The city posted notices last week saying they would be cleaning up the encampment on Tuesday. Monday

Berkeley homeless residents remain on edge after delay of planned encampment sweep

February 24, 2026 12:21 am KPIX

By Amanda Hari People living at a homeless encampment on 8th and Harrison Streets in Berkeley are wondering what’s next after city officials…

Planned homeless encampment sweep in Berkeley delayed

February 23, 2026 11:05 pm KPIX

Amanda Hari reports on Berkeley’s plan to clear an encampment.

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Man seriously injured in shooting in Antioch

February 23, 2026 10:29 pm KPIX

By Jose Fabian A 43-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting Monday in Antioch, police said. Around 3:30 p.m., multiple calls were made about…

The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue

Guerneville neighborhood under evacuation warning due to landslide risk

February 23, 2026 9:12 pm KPIX

By Jose Fabian Landslide risk in an area of Guerneville prompted an evacuation warning. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office An evacuation warning…

It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.

Latin music festival La Onda in Napa suddenly canceled

February 23, 2026 8:31 pm KPIX

By Jose Fabian Latin music festival La Onda by BottleRock, which was set to take place in Napa, has been canceled, organizers announced on Monday. It…