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Big waves and hazardous beach conditions are expected along the coast early this week.
October was among the top driest months on record for many locations across the Bay Area. However, the weather whiplash quickly arrived in November with an extremely strong atmospheric river.
Heavy rain from the latest atmospheric river triggered flood warnings in several Bay Area counties and evacuations in Santa Cruz County Thursday.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office placed several unincorporated low-lying areas under an evacuation warning Wednesday due to heavy rains and likely flooding from the arriving storm.
Another round of wet and windy weather was set to run through the Bay Area with the storm triggering multiple warnings and advisories.
People are being advised to keep warm coats and umbrellas on hand as the Bay Area's frigid temperatures will merge with a pair of windy, rainy storms that are expected to arrive later this week.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday morning that an evacuation order for low-lying areas on the Russian River prompted by stormy weather earlier this week has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.
Two people have been found dead in Sonoma County in less than 24 hours from the effects of the atmospheric river storm systems battering the Bay Area this week, authorities said Thursday.
As the Oakland City Council considered whether to reopen two temporarily shuttered fire stations, the looming issues of the city's larger budget problem is now starting to pit one group of city workers against another.
A Vallejo resident is facing a dozen counts of commercial burglary and grand theft after stealing almost $25,000 worth of LEGO sets from Target stores in Walnut Creek and San Ramon, according to authorities.
Prosecutors in Alameda County announced Tuesday that a man is facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection with a deadly shooting during an armed robbery in San Leandro last year.
A Santa Rosa high school student was arrested for taking a loaded gun to school on Tuesday, police said.
President Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday unveiled a public-private partnership to help families experiencing homelessness, funded by his former Tipping Point Community nonprofit.
Police in San Francisco arrested three people following an armed robbery at a business in San Francisco last week.
Attorneys of a woman who was pinned against a wall and arrested for alleged jaywalking last year filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city and county of San Francisco on Monday.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is criticizing the release of a 28-year-old man accused of stealing over $16,000 worth of merchandise from a Walgreens store in the city's Noe Valley neighborhood in February.
In San Mateo County, allegations of misconduct inside the sheriff's office has residents deciding who holds the power to remove elected officials from office. On Tuesday, voters will decide the sheriff's fate at the ballot box in a single-issue special election.
As the Oakland City Council considered whether to reopen two temporarily shuttered fire stations, the looming issues of the city's larger budget problem is now starting to pit one group of city workers against another.
A Vallejo resident is facing a dozen counts of commercial burglary and grand theft after stealing almost $25,000 worth of LEGO sets from Target stores in Walnut Creek and San Ramon, according to authorities.
Prosecutors in Alameda County announced Tuesday that a man is facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection with a deadly shooting during an armed robbery in San Leandro last year.
The El Cerrito Plaza BART station reopened hours after shutting down because of a train that fatally struck someone who went onto the tracks, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
The California Highway Patrol shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 880 for about 20 minutes Tuesday morning to investigate a reported freeway shooting, according to authorities.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a Richmond man accused of intending to exploit a juvenile for commecial sex trafficking, authorities said.
San Jose crews knocked down a recreational vehicle fire that displaced two people in the city's Valley View-Reed neighborhood early Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.
Like a number of Bay Area communities, San Jose is experimenting with safe RV parking sites as a way to get homeless residents off city streets.
More than 1,500 employees of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, including bus and light rail operators, may soon go on strike as their contract with the agency is set to expire without a deal.
San Jose police announced Monday that two drivers involved in separate collisions have died from their injuries, bringing the number of traffic fatalities in the city in 2025 to six.
A Santa Rosa high school student was arrested for taking a loaded gun to school on Tuesday, police said.
Northern California Rep. Mike Thompson has been selected by House Democrats as their "designated survivor" ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office identified the man who died after being swept into the ocean by a wave on Sunday.
Classes at an elementary school in Sonoma County are set to resume Tuesday after vandals broke in early Monday and caused what was described as "extensive" damage.
A Sonoma man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual in downtown Petaluma on Friday evening, police said.
Federal prosecutors charged an Oakland man with pocketing a $50,000 donation from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry while embezzling a nonprofit serving youth and spending the money on himself.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants NBA officials to call more violations for traveling.
Fabian Zetterlund scored in the fourth round of the shootout as the San Jose Sharks battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to stun the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday night and snap an eight-game slide.
Stephen Curry had 21 points and 10 assists in his annual homecoming game, and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 119-101.
Weeks ahead of the team's first game in West Sacramento, the Athletics announced Monday that fans can secure priority access to 2028 season tickets in Las Vegas.
A Vallejo resident is facing a dozen counts of commercial burglary and grand theft after stealing almost $25,000 worth of LEGO sets from Target stores in Walnut Creek and San Ramon, according to authorities.
Prosecutors in Alameda County announced Tuesday that a man is facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection with a deadly shooting during an armed robbery in San Leandro last year.
A Santa Rosa high school student was arrested for taking a loaded gun to school on Tuesday, police said.
Police in San Francisco arrested three people following an armed robbery at a business in San Francisco last week.
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a Richmond man accused of intending to exploit a juvenile for commecial sex trafficking, authorities said.
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
The State Bar of California has announced that retakes of the state's new bar exam will be offered as test takers reported numerous issues with the two-day test used to license attorneys.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.
Drug overdoses took a deadly toll in Santa Rosa over the weekend. Police are investigating the deaths of four young people, and the hospitalization of two more, to see if they are connected to a man arrested for selling narcotics, possibly laced with fentanyl.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Famed conductor and longtime director of the San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas announced that his brain tumor has returned and that he is planning to lead his final performance in April.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
As the Oakland City Council considered whether to reopen two temporarily shuttered fire stations, the looming issues of the city's larger budget problem is now starting to pit one group of city workers against another.
State workers are already showing signs of resistance to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new mandate to return to the office at least four days per week beginning July 1.
President Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.
As Democrats gauge their response to President Trump's address Tuesday to a joint session of Congress, most Bay Area lawmakers have indicated they will attend the address.
Northern California Rep. Mike Thompson has been selected by House Democrats as their "designated survivor" ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
A Bay Area songwriter who has been setting the bar high for bedroom studio producers for over two decades, Kelley Stoltz spins a special all-vinyl set when he DJs at the Sycamore on Mission Street Thursday.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Experimental movie soundtrack veterans Sleepbomb return to the 4 Star Theater Thursday to celebrate the release of their latest album featuring the band's original music for "Night of the Living Dead."
Veteran East Bay band B. Hamilton comes to San Francisco to play new music from their forthcoming eponymous album set to come out later this month at the Make-Out Room Thursday.
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.
Expect light to moderate rain to begin overnight, continuing through the Wednesday morning commute. Showers will remain possible through the day Wednesday into Thursday, with a light dusting of snow on some local peaks. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
John Ramos reports on Oakland officials struggling with the city's budget shortfall even after finding funds to reopen closed fire stations.
People who live near Jefferson Square Park in San Francisco are seeing a major difference following a massive police raid last week in which dozens were arrested for alleged drug offenses. Kara St. Cyr reports.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday announced a Family Homelessness Prevention pilot program funded by an $11 million investment by Tipping Point Community, his former nonprofit. Interview with Tipping Point CEO Sam Cobbs.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for March 4, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
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.
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.