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One person died and two others were injured after a driver took off from a police sergeant and crashed into a parked vehicle in San Leandro late Saturday night

3 teens arrested after shooting at Santa Rosa park leaves teen hospitalized

January 10, 2026 5:05 pm KPIX

By Brandon Downs Three teenagers were arrested in Santa Rosa after another teen was shot at a park on Friday, police said. On Saturday, the Santa…

San Francisco fire crews respond to 1-alarm structure fire in Potrero Hill

January 10, 2026 9:26 am KPIX

By Jose Fabian The San Francisco Fire Department said crews responded to a structure fire in Potrero Hill on Saturday. Around 4:45 a.m., crews…

Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched in Vacaville and Fairfield.

Transportation commission investigating false toll fee claims in Solano County’s new express lanes

January 9, 2026 11:36 pm KPIX

By Ashley Sharp Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched…

Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay

San Francisco Bay Ferry riders treated to live music through new entertainment program

January 9, 2026 11:29 pm KPIX

By Loureen Ayyoub Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music…

Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry treated to live music this month

January 9, 2026 11:23 pm KPIX

Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the…

Protests continue across Bay Area following deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota

January 9, 2026 11:12 pm KPIX

Friday night, community-based group Faith in Action held an event called a Vigil for the Victims of…

Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season

Stephen Curry has 27 points, season-best 10 assists as Warriors beat Kings 137-103

January 9, 2026 9:48 pm KPIX

By CBS Bay Area Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat…

California's non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office noted that state income tax revenues would likely decrease by hundreds of millions of dollars per year on an ongoing basis if the ultra-wealthy were to leave the state.

San Jose mayor calls California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax an “incredible risk”

January 9, 2026 7:47 pm KPIX

By Max Darrow Some people think a proposed tax on California’s billionaires to make up for cuts in federal funding to hospitals and…

San Jose mayor shares concerns about proposed billionaire wealth tax

January 9, 2026 7:36 pm KPIX

Some people think a proposed tax on California’s billionaires to make up for cuts in federal funding to hospitals and healthcare programs will drive…

Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff

Medicaid cuts trigger layoffs at East Bay hospitals serving Alameda County’s most vulnerable

January 9, 2026 6:48 pm KPIX

By Da Lin Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County’s most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major…

Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.

California is drought-free for the first time since 2000, U.S. Drought Monitor shows

January 9, 2026 6:29 pm KPIX

By Kayla Moeller Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years. The U.S. Drought Monitor climatologists…

A look inside Lick Observatory’s repairs following storm damage

January 9, 2026 6:28 pm KPIX

Here’s a look at the repairs that are underway at Lick…

Waymo answers state regulators questions after cars stopped during San Francisco power outage

January 9, 2026 6:24 pm KPIX

State regulators questioned Waymo officials after the company’s vehicles stopped working during a massive power outage in San…

Monterey homeowner pleads to city to prevent repeat after tree fell into home

January 9, 2026 6:18 pm KPIX

The homeowner said the city could have prevented the disaster and is now worried other trees could fall into his…

Several East Bay hospitals issue layoff notices amid federal cuts to Medicaid

January 9, 2026 6:12 pm KPIX

Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County’s most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to…

49ers fans show support as team heads to Philadelphia ahead of playoff game

January 9, 2026 5:22 pm KPIX

The 49er faithful were out in full force as the team heads out for its playoff game against the…

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said they were searching the area for someone who was connected to a previous incident. Around 10:30 a.m.

Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help following San Carlos armed home invasion robbery

January 9, 2026 2:58 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the…

A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall

Concord man accused of murdering parents dies in jail after purposefully smashing his head, sheriff’s office says

January 9, 2026 12:50 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year’s Eve was found dead in his cell after…

Three minor earthquakes struck Friday morning in San Ramon

New cluster of minor earthquakes shakes San Ramon area

January 9, 2026 11:37 am KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Three minor earthquakes struck Friday morning in San Ramon, the latest cluster of quakes to shake the same area in the…

Bay Area mycologist explains the dangers of amateur foraging of mushrooms

January 8, 2026 11:12 pm KPIX

With his experience, David Campbell says he’s confident about picking mushrooms that are safe to eat, but he worries about newcomers that are…

The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.

California program threatens to revoke licenses for speeding drivers

January 8, 2026 11:00 pm KPIX

By Hunter Sowards The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph. Last year, CHP…

East Bay fire department says State Parks is slowing down fire mitigation efforts

January 8, 2026 7:34 pm KPIX

In the Mt. Diablo foothills, an East Bay fire department says California State Parks is slowing down fire mitigation…

Trump administration steps in to get oil rigs off California’s coast running again

January 8, 2026 7:30 pm KPIX

The Trump administration is stepping in as an effort is underway to get oil rigs off California’s coast up and running…

Residents take stock of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s first year in office

January 8, 2026 6:59 pm KPIX

When San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie came into office, he said his biggest priority would be making sure people in the city felt safe. Lauren Toms…

Retired firefighters confront insurance company rep over denial of cancer treatment for colleague

January 8, 2026 6:23 pm KPIX

A retired firefighter with lung cancer is in a battle with his health insurance, and at a San Francisco hearing Thursday, his family and former fire…

New state law will levy fines against landowners who leave vineyards abandoned

January 8, 2026 6:09 pm KPIX

A shift in the number of people drinking alcohol has lead to some tough times for the wine industry. Now a new state law is taking aim at growers who…

San Jose tourism appears to be headed for a booming 2026

January 8, 2026 6:02 pm KPIX

A new report shows tourists are spending more time in San Jose when visiting the Bay Area, and city leaders say it looks like a blockbuster 2026 with…

Peninsula coastal communities fear effects of high surf

January 8, 2026 5:50 pm KPIX

Businesses in Capitola are worried about what could happen amid a high surf warning because of previous experiences. Scott Rates…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers final State of the State address

January 8, 2026 5:39 pm KPIX

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his last State of the State address in Sacramento on Thursday before a joint session of the legislature. Newsom…

A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday

Man convicted in prolific NorCal retail theft spree sentenced to 2 years prison, 3 years mandatory supervision

January 8, 2026 5:16 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison…

Additional protests were organized in the Bay Area on Thursday in reaction to the deadly shooting in Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota prompts additional Bay Area protests

January 9, 2026 11:25 pm KPIX

By Carlos E. Castañeda Additional protests were organized in the Bay Area on Thursday in reaction to the deadly shooting in Minnesota involving a…

Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.

Swimmer Erica Fox died from shark attack near Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, coroner confirms

January 8, 2026 3:11 pm KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities on California’s Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark…

Watch: ICE protesters hold press conference in San Jose following fatal Minnesota shooting

January 8, 2026 3:07 pm KPIX

The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County held a press conference in San Jose on Thursday to denounce the fatal shooting by an ICE agent in…

Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms

Sonoma County resident dies after eating wild mushrooms; health officer issues warning

January 9, 2026 10:58 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a…

Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.

Woman found fatally shot in car in Sunnyvale, suspect sought

January 8, 2026 11:28 am KPIX

By Tim Fang Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night. According to…

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026

Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose, Silicon Valley’s largest city, criticizes proposed California billionaires’ tax

January 8, 2026 11:23 am KPIX

By Tim Fang The mayor of Silicon Valley’s largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on…

Watch: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan explains opposition to proposed wealth tax in California

January 8, 2026 7:40 am KPIX

Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose speaks to CBS News Bay Area’s Reed Cowan about his opposition to a proposed ballot initiative that seeks to impose a…

Protests held in San Francisco after ICE officer shoots, kills Minneapolis woman

January 8, 2026 1:44 pm KPIX

By Andrea Nakano In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…

Anti-ICE demonstrations held in the Bay Area after ICE kills Minneapolis woman

January 7, 2026 11:57 pm KPIX

Andrea Nakano reports on demonstrations held in the Bay Area after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.

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After several years of providing legislators with a pre-recorded video link for his annual State of the State address

Gavin Newsom delivers his final State of the State address as California governor

January 8, 2026 6:22 pm KPIX

By Steve Large California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that democracy is at stake as he urged the state to push back against President Donald…

Discover Santa Clara: Kenny’s Cafe

January 7, 2026 8:01 pm KPIX

Loureen Ayyoub visits Kenny’s Cafe for Discover Santa…

Vineyard owners who neglect their grape crops could be fined under new law

January 7, 2026 7:56 pm KPIX

By John Ramos The New Year always brings a new crop of state laws, and one of them, Assembly Bill 732, offers a way to protect the health of Bay Area…