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Watch: Oakland leaders discuss proposed deal to sell Coliseum site

July 13, 2026 10:31 am KPIX

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials held a briefing Monday on a proposed deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal…

City leaders in Oakland are expected to vote on a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex

Oakland leaders approve $125M sale of Coliseum stake that includes future ticket revenues

July 13, 2026 6:11 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang City leaders in Oakland voted to approve a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal that would…

The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.

Hilltop area near Marin County’s King Mountain Reserve could soon open to the public

July 12, 2026 11:18 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public. A generous donor…

Area near King Mountain Reserve in Marin County could soon open to the public

July 12, 2026 11:11 pm KPIX

The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the…

A motorcyclist died in a reported high-speed crash on Interstate 80 west of Vacaville early Sunday morning

Motorcyclist dies after reported high-speed crash on I-80 near Vacaville, CHP says

July 12, 2026 6:32 pm KPIX

By Brandon Downs A motorcyclist died in a reported high-speed crash on Interstate 80 west of Vacaville early Sunday morning, authorities said. The…

A new project is under construction in San Jose that has all the characteristics of a massive new data center

Retired engineer sounds alarm over Google’s San Jose research facility

July 12, 2026 8:41 pm KPIX

By John Ramos A new project is under construction in San Jose that has all the characteristics of a massive new data center, but Google and the city…

Debate escalates over Google’s proposed Meadow Point project in San Jose

July 12, 2026 5:18 pm KPIX

Some people in San Jose say Google’s project is a data center, but it sounds like one. Google says it’s…

Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt

Giants overcome McCarthy’s 2nd inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies 3-2 for 4-game split

July 12, 2026 4:05 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a…

Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks.

Santa Rosa woman missing for more than a month; police seek public’s help

July 12, 2026 3:57 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks. Maklayla…

Frequency of Bay Area beach hazards, high tides explained: Zoomin’ with Zoe

July 12, 2026 1:05 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area The coast has been very active this summer, and I’m not just talking about people going to the beach. Since the start of…

Why there are so many Bay Area beach hazards, high tides: Zoomin’ with Zoe

July 12, 2026 12:09 pm KPIX

Since the start of May, there has been 10 beach hazard statements issued in the Bay Area, the most on record for this time of year. There are three…

San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city

Sudden appearance of sprawling San Francisco homeless encampment turns out to be a movie set

July 12, 2026 11:53 am KPIX

By Andrea Nakano San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on…

A weather system off of Southern California was increasing the chances of lightning and wind gusts in the Central Coast and creating near-critical fire weather conditions

Humid Bay Area, Central Coast see thunderstorm threat, coastal flood advisory

July 13, 2026 10:44 am KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A surge of monsoonal moisture from the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico is bringing cloudy, humid weather to the Bay…

A hang glider crashed onto a San Francisco beach on Saturday and had to be rescued by firefighters

Hang glider rescued after crashing onto San Francisco beach

July 12, 2026 9:24 am KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A hang glider crashed onto a San Francisco beach on Saturday and had to be rescued by firefighters, authorities said. The San…

To help ease congestion and protect the Lake Tahoe area

Lake Tahoe nonprofit’s campaign encourages visitors to use alternative transportation

July 11, 2026 10:32 pm KPIX

By Conor McGill To help ease congestion and protect the Lake Tahoe area, the environmental nonprofit Keep Tahoe Blue is encouraging visitors to leave…

Thousands of San Francisco residents participate in city-wide beautification event

July 11, 2026 5:35 pm KPIX

By John Ramos Just a few years ago, the city of San Francisco was described as being in a “doom loop” of despair. But on Saturday,…

Many San Francisco residents participate in city-wide day of service event

July 11, 2026 5:28 pm KPIX

Just a few years ago, the city of San Francisco was described as being in a “doom loop” of despair. But on Saturday, thousands of residents…

South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli settlers

July 11, 2026 5:23 pm KPIX

Congressman Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers for over an hour while visiting the West Bank. Khanna also said members of the Israel…

Tyler Mahle won for the first time since mid-April

Mahle gets first win since April and Schmitt hits go-ahead, 3-run homer as Giants beat Rockies 4-2

July 11, 2026 4:55 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Tyler Mahle won for the first time since mid-April, Casey Schmitt hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and the San…

Numerous suspects are believed to be involved after a woman was found dead at a large illegal marijuana cultivation operation in Mendocino County

Woman found dead at illegal Mendocino County marijuana cultivation site, suspects sought

July 11, 2026 4:13 pm KPIX

By Brandon Downs Numerous suspects are believed to be involved after a woman was found dead at a large illegal marijuana cultivation operation in…

A San Francisco Bay Area man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee with a shotgun

Bay Area man suspected of threatening PG&E worker with shotgun arrested

July 11, 2026 3:10 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang A San Francisco Bay Area man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee with a…

Fire crews in rural Sierra County are working to gain control of a wildfire they say is burning at a rapid rate.

Elephant Fire in Tahoe National Forest burns 12,300 acres, evacuation orders remain in place

July 13, 2026 4:39 pm KPIX

By Brandon Downs Evacuation orders remained in place Monday for the Elephant Fire that has burned more than 12,300 acres in Northern…

Police in San Jose said that they have busted an alleged illegal nightclub found in an industrial space.

San Jose police bust alleged illegal nightclub found in industrial space

July 11, 2026 11:04 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Police in San Jose said that they have busted an alleged illegal nightclub found in an industrial space. In a statement Friday, police…

Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park Thursday night.

4 arrested, 3 cited after brawl following Giants vs. Rockies game at Oracle Park

July 11, 2026 11:15 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle…

Classical music series helps reconnect downtown San Francisco community

July 10, 2026 11:33 pm KPIX

By Loureen Ayyoub Coffee, croissants and classical music brought office workers, residents and visitors together at One Sansome as the free monthly…

Free classical music series brings office workers and residents together in downtown San Francisco

July 10, 2026 11:25 pm KPIX

Coffee, croissants and classical music brought office workers, residents and visitors together at One Sansome as the free monthly Baroque & Brew…

Fake homeless encampment in San Francisco is actually a movie set for new Netflix thriller

July 10, 2026 11:08 pm KPIX

Andrea Nakano…

A San Francisco supervisor is one step closer to getting the votes he needs to fund drug-free supportive housing.

San Francisco drug-free supportive housing proposal advances to Board of Supervisors

July 10, 2026 9:27 pm KPIX

By Andrea Nakano A San Francisco supervisor is one step closer to getting the votes he needs to fund drug-free supportive housing. Matt Dorsey has…

A group of San Mateo homeowners is suing the city for allegedly promising residents consent before officially designating homes as historic

San Mateo ordinance to designate historic homes without owner permission prompts lawsuit

July 10, 2026 7:09 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area A group of San Mateo homeowners is suing the city for allegedly promising residents consent before officially designating homes as…

Homeowners sue San Mateo over historic homes ordinance that excludes owners’ permission

July 10, 2026 6:53 pm KPIX

A group of San Mateo homeowners is suing the city to keep their homes off the historic home registry, after the city updated its policy to allow it…

The nearly century-old tower is being reduced by 40 feet after studies found it could crack during a major earthquake

Crews begin demolishing top of historic Lafayette Reservoir tower for seismic upgrade

July 10, 2026 6:40 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Crews began tearing down the top of the historic tower at the Lafayette Reservoir on Friday, kicking off a seismic upgrade project…

Lafayette Reservoir tower undergoes seismic upgrade

July 10, 2026 6:33 pm KPIX

Construction crews on Friday began removing the top of the Lafayette Reservoir’s landmark tower as part of an effort to protect thousands of people…

Ricky’s Sports Bar in San Francisco becomes Valkyries fans gathering spot for road games

July 10, 2026 6:24 pm KPIX

A San Francisco sports bar turns into a mini-Ballhalla on the days the Golden State Valkyries are playing. Kelsi Thorud…

A San Mateo County man was arrested on a felony assault charge after he allegedly strangled his brother before an hours-long standoff with officers over the weekend.

Man charged in Peninsula sexual assaults following home invasions

July 10, 2026 6:14 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Authorities have charged a man in two home burglaries and sexual assaults that occurred just a mile and a half apart from each other…

BART in financial distress, even as ridership bounces back post-pandemic

July 10, 2026 5:53 pm KPIX

This November, voters in several Bay Area counties will get the chance to decide on a regional transportation funding measure that may decide BART’S…

Algae bloom in Monterey Bay halts anchovy and sardine fishing

July 10, 2026 5:48 pm KPIX

A domoic acid outbreak in Monterey Bay has led to an algal bloom – plus a temporary ban on anchovy and sardine fishing that is leaving commercial…

Friday evening First Alert Weather forecast with Darren Peck 7/10/26

July 10, 2026 5:42 pm KPIX

There is a small chance of thunder and lightning early next week, while temperatures are set to rise across the Bay Area over the weekend.…

16 puppies rescued from Walmart parking lot in Livermore

July 10, 2026 5:32 pm KPIX

The 9-week-old border collie mixes were found wandering the Walmart parking lot on Wednesday…

Several minor earthquakes rattled a portion of Northern California on Friday afternoon

3.8, 4.4-magnitude earthquakes strike Mendocino County, followed by aftershocks

July 10, 2026 7:24 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Several minor earthquakes rattled a portion of Northern California on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological…

BART making upgrades to address safety issues

July 10, 2026 5:25 pm KPIX

BART hopes to address one of the biggest concerns among riders as the transit system faces an uncertain future. Ryan Yamamoto and Brad Hamilton…

A summer camp counselor in Santa Clara County was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged child sexual assault

Morgan Hill summer camp counselor charged in child sexual assault case

July 10, 2026 3:40 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang A summer camp counselor in Santa Clara County was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged child sexual assault, according to…

A man caught on dashcam video causing his own road rage crash on U.S Highway 101 in San Jose

San Jose man gets jail after causing his own road rage crash, submitting fraudulent insurance claim

July 12, 2026 7:09 am KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A man caught on dashcam video causing his own road rage crash on U.S Highway 101 in San Jose, and who later submitted a…

Sixteen puppies are being cared for at two East Bay animal shelters after being abandoned in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Livermore

16 puppies wandering in Livermore Walmart parking lot rescued; 1 dies after hit by car

July 10, 2026 11:31 am KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Sixteen puppies are being cared for at two East Bay animal shelters after being abandoned in the parking lot of a Walmart store in…

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in Texas in connection with the deadly shooting after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield

Northern California high school graduation shooting suspect arrested in Texas

July 10, 2026 3:54 pm KPIX

By Cecilio Padilla A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in Texas in connection with the deadly shooting after a high school graduation ceremony in…

Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested a man who allegedly committed two dozen burglaries targeting restaurants and coffee shops

San Jose scooter rider accused of over 30 burglaries targeting eateries, coffee shops

July 10, 2026 10:50 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested a man who allegedly committed two dozen burglaries targeting restaurants and coffee…

Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said a suspect's selfie from a crime scene helped lead to arrests in a $100

Crime scene selfies lead to arrests in $100,000 burglary, Bay Area police say

July 10, 2026 8:34 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said a suspect’s selfie from a crime scene helped lead to arrests in a $100,000…

A man died in an early Friday morning crash on Interstate 80 near Fairfield in Solano County

Fairfield I-80 crash leaves driver dead near Cordelia

July 10, 2026 5:01 pm KPIX

By Cecilio Padilla A man died in an early Friday morning crash on Interstate 80 near Fairfield in Solano County, authorities said. California Highway…